Pope: True Christians Remain Hopeful, Not ‘Whiny and Angry’
Real hope lies in the proclamation of Jesus’ death and resurrection, not just with one’s words but also in deeds, Pope Francis said.
Real hope lies in the proclamation of Jesus’ death and resurrection, not just with one’s words but also in deeds, Pope Francis said.
Once again, violence has struck. More than 500 people were wounded and at least 59 died in an Oct. 1 shooting during a country music concert in Las Vegas. Once again, people ask, “Why?” How can this sort of random violence happen? Why do people shoot other people? Why so much bloodshed?
A group of 16 artists from Durban have been experiencing their own sense of wonder at creation by trailing the 19th-century Trappist monks of KwaZulu-Natal.
Some 1000 people in various venues in South Africa came to hear US speaker and author Christopher West, an expert on the Theology of the Body.
The great simplicity of life embraced by Trappist monks and nuns and their attentive practice of long periods of absolute silence are gifts the world needs today, Pope Francis said.
The Church requires engaged couples to prepare for marriage, usually through Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE) workshops.
Christians must learn to expect and recognise God’s consolation and hold dear the peace and tranquility it leaves behind
Kelvin Banda OP – In many churches, congregations sing the hymn “Africa Will Be Saved” — and as the African continent laments countless tragedies, problems and forms of suffering which affect the everyday lives of people, it sounds good to sing that Africa will be saved.
One of the highest-ranking women in the police is celebrating 35 years in the force this year. As a Catholic, she says her faith keeps her humble and inspires her to do acts of mercy. Erin Carelse spoke to Major-General Victoria Mekute.