Why Does Catholic Debate Get Nasty?
I’ve never found it harder to be Catholic than in the last year. In a Church that preaches mercy and...
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Who Killed Jesus?
Chris Shelmerdine, Bristol, England – Patrick Dacey’s letter (June 28) ponders whether Jesus was killed illegally. St Peter would have...
A Call to be Radical for Jesus
Radical. In modern usage, the word tends to have a negative connotation, be it because of violent extremists or mouthy...
How to Proclaim Christ Today
The Church must reach out in love and proclaim Christ to those who feel excluded by it. As Archbishop STEPHEN...
Let’s Ask: How Would Jesus Act?
Fr Peter Switala, Pretoria – In his column “What would Jesus do, Fr Chris Townsend makes liberal use of rather...
Harry Potter still Captivates Fans and Starts Theological Conversations
Two decades since the publication of its first book, the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling continues to draw countless...
Jesus Carries the Burdens of Those Who Suffer
Men and women who carry the heavy burden of life’s troubles can find relief in Christ, who does not take...
What Would Jesus Really Do?
There are a few moments in the life of the parish priest when his quiet, comfortable day is disturbed so...
Was Jesus Killed Illegally? Pilate and Roman Law on Execution
Patrick Dacey, Johannesburg – At the time of Jesus, Roman law had been codified in what is known as the...
