When at Mass the priest sings, “The Lord be with you,” and the congregation responds in song, “and with your spirit,” they are performing Gregorian chant, because those holy texts are an essential part of the Mass.
Gregorian Chant Series – Elevating our Liturgical Experience Read Post »
Members of the Association of Catholic Tertiary Students (ACTS) in the Western Cape embarked on a poignant tour of the Castle in Cape Town. Completed in 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, the Castle is the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa.
ACTS Students Bond in Castle Tour Read Post »
The German bishops’ conference continues to develop its recent decision to allow non-Catholic spouses in mixed-denomination marriages to receive Communion
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Today marks the five-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he made history in 2013 when he became the first non-European pope in over 1000 years, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to come from the Southern Hemisphere.
South African Clergy on Pope Francis: Congrats on 5 Years! Read Post »
The diamond jubilee celebration of Holy Cross Sisters Mary Gabriel Solomons and Alfreda Reil was held at the provincial house
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The Catholic Church in the Nordic countries has struggled for survival in recent years. As its moral teachings are in contrast with state-promoted secular goals, it is largely viewed as an undesirable organisation and is barred from collecting financial support through state taxes.
Scandinavian Church Stresses Need for Support Read Post »
St John Paul II once called Lent a period of “spiritual training” for sharpening people’s ability to recognise “the voice of God and the insidious voice of the evil one.” But those skills need constant exercise. Priests need to have the right training to do battle with the devil and spiritually assist their people.
When the Devil Strikes, Exorcists are Ready for Battle Read Post »
Misunderstanding the generous service and obedience of women religious leads to their being exploited and underappreciated, according to an investigative report in a Vatican magazine. “Sisters are seen as volunteers that one can have available as one wishes, which gives rise to genuine abuses of power,” said a nun identified only as Sister Cecile.
Sisters Are Not Volunteers: Nuns’ Spirit of Service Can Lead to Abuses Read Post »
St John Bosco parish in Robertsham, Johannesburg, had a celebratory open-air Mass to mark its 60-year relationship with the local
St John Bosco Parish in Robertsham Open-Air Mass Read Post »
