My mother passed away this summer rather suddenly, but her many lessons remain with our family. While I learned countless things from my mom, one of the most important things she taught me was the significance of an apology.
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The Justice and Peace Commission (J&P) of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference has partnered with UN Women through its HeForShe campaign and is working with J&P activists from various dioceses to take a stand against women abuse.
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The tradition of sung prayer dates back to the first millennium, with Gregorian chant becoming the proper music of the mature Roman rite, said Timothy McDonnell, director of the Institute of Sacred Music at The Catholic University of America in Washington.
Ok, What’s Gregorian Chant and Do We Do That? Read Post »
There is one group whose work over the holiday season will probably go unnoticed since they work invisibly during Christmas and indeed throughout the year. That group are seafarers.
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A trio of Nigerian bishops condemned the enslavement of Nigerians who traveled to Libya for work, calling the practice a horrific abuse of human dignity.
Bishops condemn selling of Nigerians into slavery in Libya Read Post »
The Gospel extends a peace greeting to all men of good will. FR PETER CHIMOMBE argues that traditional African methods of resolving conflict can serve as models for making peace.
African Traditions Can Help Build Peace Read Post »
The encounter in 1219 between St. Francis of Assisi and Malek al-Kamil, the sultan of Egypt, during yet another flashpoint in the long history of the Crusades – the subject of one famous fresco in Assisi, Italy – has been made into a documentary. “The Sultan and the Saint”.
Franciscans involved in making of ‘The Sultan and the Saint’ documentary Read Post »
A key element of personal leadership development is know who you are, self-awareness, and knowing our purpose in life, writes Emmanuel Ngara.
Know Who You Are to be Happy Read Post »
Even though British author William Brodrick gave up the monastic life in the Augustinian order, just before priestly ordination, to be a lawyer, another call also had been tugging at him. It was persistent, and it didn’t let go.
Author of Priest-Sleuth Books was an Augustinian Monk Read Post »
