God’s love is never lacking, despite people’s sins and rejection of his presence in their lives, Pope Francis said at a Lenten penance service.
Pope: Even When We Are Distant from God, He’s Not Read Post »
Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, who said he did not believe in God, was still an esteemed member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and fostered a fruitful dialogue between science and faith.
Stephen Hawking and the Vatican Read Post »
This Lent we have asked parishioners to put on name tags and to introduce themselves to each other at the beginning of the Mass. Generally, after an initial reluctance, most were happy to comply. Of course, there are always those whose vehemence in being anti-anything like this is really scary. But then, every family has those, don’t they?
How Do We Build A Church Community? Read Post »
St Agnes parish in Woodstock, Cape Town, is hosting its fifth annual festival on April 29 to raise funds for the church, and this year will include a talent show called “Churches Got Talent”.
St Agnes Parish to Host First Talent Show Read Post »
At St John the Beloved Catholic Church in McLean, Virginia Gregorian Chant is the principal form of music – This church community is unique in that the ancient sounds of Gregorian chant are deeply woven into its fabric, interlaced in every Mass, every choir and the education of the students in the parish school.
The Sounds of Gregorian Chant Have Renewed Popularity Read Post »
Catholics, and other religions, accept the Ten Commandments as the basic rules of life. When these commandments were handed down, they were simple and easily understood, and related to the time. In 2018, and the very different world of today, the Church should revisit the “old” Commandments
Have We Forgotten the Ten Commandments? Read Post »
Seminarian Gabe Bouck:”The liturgy is the highest peak of any sort of worship experience that we will every encounter this side of eternity, so, if I know that if there is nothing greater on this earth that I can do than to worship God, then everything that goes into that liturgy needs to be the best and the most beautiful that I can possibly bring to it.”
Gregorian Chant: Is There A Bright Future? Read Post »
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 »
