St Philip Neri
A Florentine by birth, Philip was in his late teens when his father sent him to live with the former’s...
Feast Days
Baptism of the Lord
Today is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord and the last day of the Christmas season in the...
Pope: Jesus’ birth is not ‘fairy tale,’ but call to live the Gospel
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The day after Christmas the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Stephen, the first...
Maria Mater Ecclesiae Remembers the Faithfully Departed
Since All Saints and All Souls Days fell on weekdays this year, many parishes across South Africa celebrated the Mass...
Novena at virtual cemetery helps parishioners prayerfully remember the dead
By Brenda Sexton, CNS – Neat rows of 220 white crosses, decorated with bright candles and beautiful flowers and bearing...
St Ignatius of Antioch
Today is the Feast of St Ignatius of Antioch, one of the three Apostolic Fathers, along with Polycarp and Clement...
Our Grief is Mary’s Grief
Contemplating an image of Mary holding her lifeless son, Fr Oskar Wermter SJ suggests that we offer our grief to Our Lady...
Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary
Today is the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary, restored to the Liturgical calendar as an optional feast...
Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Franciscan Reflections From The Hermitage – (Luke 1:39-56) God makes a promise, proclaims it, and Holy Scripture, God’s Word affirms it:...
