In his main talk, the pope continued his series on the Mass, focusing on the Liturgy of the Eucharist, which begins with the preparation of the gifts of bread and wine that are then consecrated and distributed to the faithful at holy Communion.
Pope on the Eucharist: The First Christian Altar Was the Cross Read Post »
Jerusalem’s most famous Christian church, shared by three denominations, is unlocked each morning by a Muslim. Since the seventh century, the family of Wajeeh Nuseibeh, 69, has handed down the responsibility of opening the door of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Muslims (literally) hold key to Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre Read Post »
We are now entering the stage of Lent in which we tend to falter a little in keeping to our Lenten vows. The temptation to just forget about them for a few minutes (or hours, or days, etc), or the feeling of outright giving up because you believe you simply cannot commit to your resolutions becomes strong.
10 Saints To Inspire You During Lent – Part One Read Post »
Pope Francis will visit Geneva in June, Swiss authorities confirmed. Andre Simonazzi, spokesman for the Swiss Federal Council, confirmed the visit and said the pope will be welcomed by Swiss President Alain Berset when he arrives June 21, the Associated Press reported.
Pope to Visit Switzerland in June Read Post »
A priest told staff of the Southern African Catholics Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) that Christians are called to be ambassadors for Christ.
Lent Calls Us To Be Ambassadors of Christ Read Post »
JH Goossens, Pretoria – In his guest column “Safe answers not always the best”, Mgr Vincent Hill explains the Petrine
Pauline and Petrine Privilege: Now a New Privilege? Read Post »
We have been dealing with various aspects of leadership development in this series of articles. Before we bring the series to a close, we need to clarify a number of issues. One of these is the meaning of the word “leadership”.
Christian Leadership: Not Just a Title, But an Action Read Post »
Holy Rosary School in Edenvale, Johannesburg, observed Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent—the season of self-denial, reflection and spiritual growth—with
Keep Going For Lent Girls! Read Post »
Pretoria archdiocese rejoiced at the ordination of a second priest in the space of just a few weeks, Fr Pheto
Fr Pheto Matlala Ordained for Pretoria! Read Post »
