When unjustly insulted and accused, Jesus showed his power and authority not by admonishing others but by being humble and meek, Pope Francis said. Jesus is the “icon of a shepherd” who is close...
“But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. “To the person who strikes you...
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,...
Church / Faith Life / Grace / Jesus / Pope Francis
by Kilian SC · Published August 20, 2018 · Last modified August 17, 2018
Doing God’s will means first of all believing in Jesus and allowing love for him to translate into love for one’s neighbours, Pope Francis said. The gospel story of the multiplication of loaves demonstrates...
Jesus / Pope Francis / Sin in our Lives
by Jael SC · Published August 4, 2018 · Last modified August 2, 2018
Idolatry is a human inclination that spares neither believers nor atheists and deprives people of life and love in exchange for slavery to unfulfilled dreams, Pope Francis said. Although wealth, fame, beauty and power...
Apostles / Church / Faith Life / Holy Spirit / Jesus / Letter of the Week
by Letters Editor · Published July 19, 2018 · Last modified July 16, 2018
Stephen Clark, Manila, Philippines – My wife and I were travelling recently in the north of the Philippines. It’s still a mission territory but even though there is not always a priest around, the...
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...
Bible / Jesus / Simmermacher / The Holy Land
by Gunther Simmermacher · Published July 10, 2018 · Last modified July 9, 2018
In biblical times, as today, water was vital: to be hydrated, to stay clean, to produce crops, to raise livestock. Water was life. So it is no accident that so many crucial events in the Gospel take place around water: the Sea of Galilee, the River Jordan, and the various wells and healing pools.
Bible / Church / Fr Ralph de Hahn / Jesus / Scripture
by hazelelponiSC · Published July 3, 2018 · Last modified July 5, 2018
Water runs through the Bible. FR RALPH DE HAHN looks at some examples, especially from the gospel of St John. As many regions on earth face water crises, it is interesting — and also...
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.
The memory of the saving power of Christ is what gives life flavour and is a source of strength for Christians, Pope Francis said.
Church / Jesus / Sarah-Leah Pimentel
by Sarah-Leah Pimentel · Published May 15, 2018 · Last modified May 13, 2018
The Ascension represents our hope. Where Jesus has gone, we hope to follow. This is what our Catholic tradition tells us. But on a personal level, I struggle to identify with the Ascension and its promise of heaven.
