By Barbara J. Fraser – By demanding respect for the cultures of indigenous peoples, Pope Francis was not promoting pantheism, but – tapping into his Jesuit roots – urging respect for a worldview that sees...
Christian Living / Church / Fr Pierre Goldie / God
by Fr Pierre Goldie · Published October 8, 2019 · Last modified October 7, 2019
Despite Yahweh’s admonitions on the consequences of Israel wanting a monarch, he allows them to anoint Saul as king (1 Samuel 8:10-22). Young women were required to work in the palace (as perfumers, cooks...
Church / Fr Pierre Goldie / God
by Fr Pierre Goldie · Published August 13, 2019 · Last modified August 12, 2019
In the Book of Genesis we read: “Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth and subdue it” (Genesis 2:28). Happily, we have obeyed the first command, to be fruitful and fill the earth (although not...
I didn’t realise there was a moon-landing Bible verse until my priest mentioned it a few weeks ago. It seems that while returning from the historic first landing on the moon 50 years ago,...
Christian Living / Faith Life / God
by Letters Editor · Published March 30, 2019 · Last modified March 29, 2019
Stephen A Clark, Manila, Philippines – A friend of mine has a splendid little great-grandson, and I noticed how bright his eyes are. Not only because they are brand-new, but it’s as if the...
Thérèse Hurly, Durban – Recently I saw a recent post on Facebook of the traditional cruel practices involving bulls, and the way animals are abused, in Spain. The person posting it noted, those abusing...
Have you ever found yourself in a “faith valley?” By that, I mean a place where your spiritual life would really benefit from an answered prayer or an unexpected blessing or something in...
Nicolette Whittle, Kroonstad – In an article by Keenan Williams, Our Mother who art in Heaven ,the conundrum of God’s gender, whether we should be free to see God as Woman, is raised. The answer...
God / Keenan Williams / Scripture
by Keenan Williams · Published September 4, 2018 · Last modified September 8, 2018
Is it time that we feminise God? It is a question I have been pondering ever since a visiting priest celebrated Mass at our parish a few weeks ago. Imagine my shock when at...
God does not conform to people’s expectations, and he often presents himself and his graces in surprising ways, Pope Francis said. “God does not conform himself to preconceptions. We have to make an effort...
Church / Faith Life / God / God & Salvation / Jesus
by Jael SC · Published June 28, 2018 · Last modified June 29, 2018
God always loves and generously gives first before asking for fidelity to his commandments — which are the words of a loving father showing people the right way to live, Pope Francis said.
Church / God / Holiness and Sanctification / Pope Francis
by Kilian SC · Published June 25, 2018 · Last modified June 27, 2018
The Ten Commandments given by God are meant to protect his children from self-destruction; they are not harsh rules meant to enslave and oppress, Pope Francis said. Since the days of Adam and...
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