Young Entrpreneur’s Business Took Off with Salesian Life Choices Course
A personal tragedy inspired a young Cape Town man to start his own business. When his path crossed with Salesian...
Christian Living
Journalist Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya’s Way Back to the Faith
Journalist Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya returned to the Church after ten years away. He says Catholic social justice teachings are close to his heart.
The Gospel According to My Neighbour
The Gospel calls on us to always have our eyes and hearts open to those who suffer. Judith Turner writes about a woman who lived by that Gospel command.
To Change South Africa ‘Clean Your Room’
We may be overwhelmed by South Africa’s problems, but we cannot do nothing about it. And change, Fr Chris Townsend argues, begins at home, even and especially at the Christmas table.
104-Year-Old Dominica Soglanich: It’s 10 Rosaries a Day
At the age of 104, Dominica Catherine Soglanich is inseparable from her rosary. At her peak, she would say up to 30 rosaries a day for friends and family in need. She is now down to ten — which son Christopher says means the family must be behaving better.
Pope’s Checklist: Let Go of Grudges, Stop Whining and Find Joy in Jesus
Christians must be strong and let go of all the bitterness and negativity that prevent them from experiencing God’s consolation and joy, Pope Francis said.
Do you want Fries with that Gossip?
And just as I am tempted to bite into a burger combo, I am in the same way tempted to sink my teeth into the daily dish of parish affairs. That’s right, people, ain’t no gossip like church gossip.
Christians Need ‘Antibodies’ to Fight the Disease of Indifference
Pope Francis prayed Mary would help Christians develop the “antibodies” needed to fight the modern diseases of indifference, hypocrisy and fear of foreigners.
Our Christ-Centred Traditions at Christmas
No doubt traditions at Christmas, like much else in life, has changed. My own childhood memories are of setting up our family crib, without the baby until Christmas night of course, as well as music and singing.
