Loving wealth destroys the soul, and cheating people of their just wages and benefits is a mortal sin, Pope Francis said. Jesus did not mince words when he said, “Woe to you who are rich,” after listing the Beatitudes as written according to St. Luke, the pope said in a morning homily.
Pope: Cheating Workers Out of Just Wages is a Mortal Sin Read Post »
Meeting with priests and lay leaders of the diocese of Rome, the pope said he realised the negative social implications of technology a few days earlier when he was greeting teens participating in a programme of the international network of Scholas Occurrentes.
Pope Worried by Selfie Culture Read Post »
The Russian novelist Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, describing the woes of his country under the Soviets, said: “Men have forgotten God.”
Recent studies among European youth back this up: even the leftovers of a vague identification with cultural Christianity are evaporating
Have Men Forgotten God? Read Post »
Fr John Allen Green OFM – Many, many years ago, before I was due to be solemnly professed into religious
Trinity Sunday: Perfect Giving and Perfect Receiving Read Post »
This year’s Spiritfest at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival will celebrate the arts in the context of the Christian faith. Spiritfest runs throughout the festival, from June 28 to July 8.
Spiritfest Celebrates Arts in Faith Context Read Post »
Christians must pass on the faith by giving witness through their example and not by persuading others to choose sides, Pope Francis said.
Pass on Faith through Deeds, not Words Read Post »
The Thursdays in Black (TinB) campaign is a project spearheaded by the KwaZulu-Natal Diakonia Council of Churches, and was launched in Durban in 2008 to tie in with the 16 Days of activism.
Cardinal Napier Calls for ‘Black Thursdays’ Read Post »
Convinced that faith communities would want to share prayer requests, announcements and service opportunities without going to multiple platforms and without being awash in advertising, a group of friends created an app just for that.
Pray.com: A Community that Prays for You and With You Read Post »
The view I have of God and the view I have of myself are intricately entwined. Knowing our original source gives me a firm direction towards my ultimate goal; gives me also the wisdom by which I come to direct my life. Without this there is a great emptiness in our hearts that nothing, no experience or possession, and no other human can ever fill.
Reflection on The Feast of the Ascension Read Post »
