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.
The Gospel According to My Neighbour Read Post »
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.
To Change South Africa ‘Clean Your Room’ Read Post »
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.
104-Year-Old Dominica Soglanich: It’s 10 Rosaries a Day Read Post »
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.
Pope’s Checklist: Let Go of Grudges, Stop Whining and Find Joy in Jesus Read Post »
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.
Do you want Fries with that Gossip? Read Post »
Pope Francis prayed Mary would help Christians develop the “antibodies” needed to fight the modern diseases of indifference, hypocrisy and fear of foreigners.
Christians Need ‘Antibodies’ to Fight the Disease of Indifference Read Post »
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.
Our Christ-Centred Traditions at Christmas Read Post »
Like a sprout, humility needs to be nourished so that the Holy Spirit may grow within all Christians, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Humility is Not About Being Polite! Read Post »
The wisdom of the church fathers regarding the interior life of the person, often split between outward success and inner emptiness, continues to be a relevant subject today, Pope Francis said.
Consciousness, Self-Awareness and the Human Heart Read Post »
