To “capture the imagination” of young people and inspire them, church leaders should offer them the example of modern saints and call young people to be “everyday saints, each in his or her own...
by Jael SC · Published September 19, 2018 · Last modified September 18, 2018
True followers of Jesus profess their faith not through pre-packaged platitudes but rather through concrete actions of love for their neighbours, Pope Francis said. When he asked the disciples who they think he is,...
Christian Living / Gospel / Jesus / Letter of the Week / Mercy & Forgiveness
by Letters Editor · Published July 10, 2018 · Last modified July 6, 2018
PD Hoar, Waterfall, KZN – Christ himself chose 12 everyday men to preach the Good News to all nations of the earth, and Pope Francis as an archbishop mixed with the people of Buenos...
Church / Faith Life / Fr John Allen Green / Gospel
by Tamar SC · Published July 8, 2018 · Last modified July 6, 2018
Fr John Allen Green OFM – A long time ago, while I was in formation for the priesthood, there was one particular superior that made my life miserable; it was like an all-seeing eye,...
Scientists and people of faith always must admit they don’t know everything, and they must never be afraid to explore and discover more, Pope Francis told astronomy students and experts. “As people who love...
A new Pew Research Centre survey has some interesting takeaways. While the majority of Americans say they believe in a higher power, what they are talking about isn’t necessarily God “as described in the Bible.”
Editorials 2018 / Gospel / Pope Francis
by Editor · Published April 22, 2018 · Last modified April 21, 2018
One of the most profound episodes in the gospels is Jesus’ encounter with the woman of dubious repute at Jacob’s Well in Samaria (John 4:5-42). There were many reasons why Jesus should not have engaged with that woman. For one thing, as she rightly noted, he was a Jew and she a Samaritan, members of groups who maintained a mutual hostility.
Christian Living / God / Gospel / Pope Francis
by hazelelponiSC · Published February 28, 2018 · Last modified February 26, 2018
“Do not allow the spark of youth to be extinguished in the darkness of a closed room in which the only window to the outside world is a computer and smartphone,”
by Letters Editor · Published January 18, 2018 · Last modified January 16, 2018
What are we Catholics doing in response to the call for a New Evangelisation? The success of the many new anti-Catholic agents is due to their taking advantage of the tepidity and indifference of many of us Catholics who are not up to the level of their aggressive evangelising methods.
Church / Gospel / Letter of the Week
by Letters Editor · Published January 9, 2018 · Last modified December 29, 2017
Frank Bompas, Johannesburg – There have been a few articles in The Southern Cross detailing challenges made by conservative Catholics to Pope Francis, accusing him of undermining the teachings of the Church. While these...
Church / Gospel / Pope Francis / Theology
by Kilian SC · Published January 6, 2018 · Last modified January 3, 2018
In an increasingly complex world of unprecedented scientific and technological challenges, theologians must communicate what is essential about life and help Christians proclaim God’s merciful, saving grace, Pope Francis told a group of Italian theologians.
Church / Gospel / Letter of the Week
by Letters Editor · Published December 21, 2017 · Last modified December 18, 2017
Many of us Catholics consider the word “evangelise” as somewhat “Protestant”. However, the very reason for the Church’s existence is to evangelise–viz to bring others into a vital relationship with Jesus Christ, the only Saviour of mankind, empowered by his Spirit.
