This Advent, Remember the Roots of Faith – the Saviour’s Love
By Jean Hill – As followers of Jesus, we will spend the next several weeks preparing for the coming of a radical, countercultural Savior. Born into poverty,...
Category: Christian Living
Pope: The Worst Poverty is Lack of Faith
By Carol Glatz – There is no greater poverty than a life without faith in God, Pope Francis said in a recent message. The world needs hope,...
New report shows Christian children face serious violent persecution
By Elizabeth Botha, Open Doors – World Children’s Day was celebrated on 20 November to commemorate the Declaration of the Rights of the Child by the United...
How to bless your Advent wreath at home
The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing...
Pope to Paulines: Prayer is the most important means of communication
Pope Francis urged members of the Pauline Family on Thursday to remember that prayer is “the most important means of communication.” The papal audience in the Vatican’s...
Marist Brothers Linmeyer Bids Farewell to Head Gary Norton
Mr Gary Norton has led Marist Brothers Linmeyer’s High School for the past 24 years. He is the epitome of what it means to be Marist. He...
21 Children Receive their First Holy Communion at Emmanuel Parish, Sebokeng
By Theresia Bontsa – It was a delightful and special day on Saturday 20th November 2021 at Emmanuel Catholic Church, Sebokeng in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg, as...
Pope: Church Can’t Just Ignore New Questions About Meaning of Life
By Cindy Wooden – The classical Christian understanding of what it means to be human provides a clear affirmation of the sacredness and uniqueness of human life,...
German Lay Catholic Group Elects Woman Head
By CNS – For only the second time in 150 years, a woman has been elected to lead the Central Committee of German Catholics. Social scientist Imre Stetter-Karp,...
Pope: Jesus Sets Us Free from Our Illusions
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis told young people that, with Jesus, people can find the courage to swim against the current, to be free and authentic,...
‘Tis the Season to Be Holy
Dear Reader, Will your Christmas be different from last year’s Covid-restricted feast? I do hope mine will be. Usually, Christmas Eve is the one time of the...
Pope: To fight child labour, eliminate poverty, give adults fair wages
By Carol Glatz – Extreme poverty, the lack of employment that can support a family and desperation are the major drivers of exploitative child labour, Pope Francis...
