The Smell of Angels
It occurred one day, in the glory of the heavenly court, that a foul and offensive odour poured through the air. The pungent and rancid smell wafted...
Category: Christian Living
Christian Living – walking in the Kingdom of God. Living life Coram Deo – before the face of God requires us to have a healthy prayer life, sound doctrine, Gospel-centred repentance and gratitude and fruitful involvement in the Body of Christ, that is, Church and the sacraments.
Prominent Anglican Bishop to be Ordained Priest
By Simon Caldwell – A prominent Anglican bishop has joined the Catholic Church and will be ordained as a priest at the end of October. Michael Nazir-Ali,...
Manenberg Aftercare Centre Engages Young Minds
The Manenberg Aftercare Centre in Cape Town ran a school holiday programme where children engaged in arts and crafts, dancing, table tennis and a pool competition and...
Pope, faith leaders urge nations at climate summit to care for creation
By Carol Glatz – High-level representatives of the world’s religions came together with Pope Francis at the Vatican to show their joint commitment to caring for the Earth...
This is the Gospel in Action
By Prof Mpume Zondi – The Psalm exclaims: “The Lord has done it, this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad” (Ps 118:4). This is exactly...
27th Sunday Reflection: Compassion and Mercy as the Act of Love
Compassion and Mercy as the Act of Love – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B 2021 – (Mark 10:2-12) Our journey as the human species shows...
Pope: In Christ, Great Sinners can become Great Saints
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Even the greatest sinners can become just in God’s eyes if they allow the grace offered by Jesus’ death and resurrection to give...
Recalling Our Heroes: Quinta Titus
Most communities have them: the unsung heroes who give their all to make life better for others. Rosanne Shields recalls one such hero. Once a year, the dry...
Pope Francis: May God Preserve Us from a ‘Nest’ Mentality
Pope Francis at his Angelus said the Catholic Church must be open and welcoming toward others, warning that division and exclusion come from Satan. “We need to...
Cardinal Pell: Catholics should debate issues, not debase each other
By Carol Glatz – Honest and open debate about different points of view in the Catholic Church are fundamental, but Catholics should not be demonising the individuals...
UK bishops fight assisted suicide bills, plan novena to St John Paul
By Simon Caldwell – Catholic bishops of England and Wales are planning a novena to St. John Paul in the nine days before the second reading of an...
The Southern Cross: 101 Years and Counting
Dear Reader, It is just over a year ago that The Southern Cross published for the last time as a weekly newspaper. That final edition appeared, in...
