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 »
Last week, we began looking at saints who can inspire you during Lent. This week, we’ll be focusing on the
10 Saints To Inspire You During Lent – Part Two Read Post »
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This Week’s Issue: 7 March – 13 March, 2018 Read Post »
Franciscans from Namibia and South Africa discussed their way forward when they assembled at La Verna Retreat Centre in Johannesburg.
SA and Namibian Franciscans Meet to Map their Way Ahead Read Post »
The Schoenstatt Women’s League – Modelling themselves after Mary, the Mother of God — the “first living tabernacle” who bore Jesus — these women have pledged to live their baptismal promises more consciously in daily life: in their parishes, places of work, their communities and their families.
Women Walk with Mary by Their Side Read Post »
A new stained glass window has been installed at St John the Baptist Catholic church in Brakpan, Gauteng, in commemoration of the church’s centennial this year.
Stained Glass Window Lights up Church’s Centenary Read Post »
