Joseph, Mary & Jesus
Günther Simmermacher looks at the life & times of the Holy Family The Bible is not generous with biographical detail about the Holy Family. We encounter Joseph,...
Category: Feast Days
Why Mary was Born Without Sin
December 8 is the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Michael Ogunu explains its meaning. Our Lady’s Immaculate Conception is, according to Catholic doctrine, the conception of the Virgin...
Vatican Extends Time To Obtain Full Indulgences For Souls In Purgatory
By Carol Glatz – Plenary or full indulgences traditionally obtained during the first week of November for the souls of the faithful in purgatory can now be gained...
This was St Jerome
On the 1 600th anniversary of the death of St Jerome, one of the pivotal figures in the growth of Christianity, we look back at his life...
Feast of Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
These archangels, messengers sent by God, are the only ones named in the Bible. In the Book of Daniel, Michael is called “the great prince”; in the...
What Is Liturgical Living?
By Laura Kelly Fanucci – Have you heard of “liturgical living”? The catchphrase has gained popularity in recent years among Catholics seeking to follow the rhythms of the...
Fruits of Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows
Today the Church marks the solemnity of Our Lady of Sorrows. PROF MICHAEL OGUNU explains the devotion. In the Middle Ages, Catholic theology concentrated mostly on Christ’s...
Assumption Mass at Magaliesburg Marian Shrine
The feast of the Assumption was celebrated at the Mother of Mercy shrine in Magaliesburg, Johannesburg archdiocese. The Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Buti Tlhagale with Bishop Duncan...
Mother Mary, the Great Liberator
Mary was not only the mother of Jesus, but a great woman in all she did. As such, she is a perfect model for modern women, argues...
Mary’s Assumption – Our Destiny
Fr Allan Moss OMI – In the resurrection of Jesus we see our resurrection. Mary’s assumption exemplifies our Christian destiny. She is the model of the Church...
The Assumption of Mary
The Feast of the Assumption commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily assumption into heaven. One of the traditions associated with the Assumption is the collection...
Covid Forces Knock Shrine To Close On The Feast Of The Assumption To Discourage Crowds
The Marian shrine at Knock announced that in addition to postponing the popular Knock Novena and pilgrimage because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the shrine and its church...
