Divine Mercy Sunday?
Our parish celebrated the Second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday for the first time. We found, however, that there is a lot of confusion about...
Category: Feast Days
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Christ Crucified painted by Diego Velázquez
Pope Francis on Assumption feast: ‘Humility is the way that leads to Heaven’
On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis gave a reminder that God exalts those who humble themselves. “Today, looking at Mary...
What You Must Know about the Assumption
On August 15, Catholics around the world mark the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. This year it falls on a Sunday
Saints Mary, Martha and Lazarus of Bethany
Today is the feasts of Saints Mary, Martha and Lazarus of Bethany. Previously only St Martha’s feast day, the pope added Mary and Lazarus onto the universal...
Mary Magdalene – From 7 Demons to Disciple
We find Mary Magdalene’s story in all four gospels, where she’s mentioned by name 14 times Luke 8:1-2 – “After this, Jesus travelled about from one town and...
Finding Peace in the Heart of Christ: Feast of the Sacred Heart
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Theme: “Finding Peace in the Heart of Christ: The Heart is Love” Point of reflection: Draw the image of the heart...
Four Things We Learn from the Annunciation
The feast of the Annunciation marks the moment of God becoming human. Prof Michael Ogunu suggests four points for reflection. At the very instant when Mary consented to...
Mystery of the Divine Journey
The memorial of Our Lady of the Flight Into Egypt, patronal feast of the archdiocese of Cape Town and diocese of Port Elizabeth is celebrated on February...
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,...
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...
