The final words at Mass – “Go in peace” – are an invitation to Christians to proclaim God’s blessings through their lives, not an opportunity to go outside and speak ill of others, Pope Francis said
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Johannesburg archdiocese, as part of the year-long bicentennial of the Catholic Church in South Africa, will celebrate with Mass and the rosary on April 21 at the Mother of Mercy Shrine in Magaliesburg.
Bicentennial Mass Planned at Jo’burg’s Marian shrine Read Post »
Have you ever attended a Chrism Mass? This year’s Chrism Mass for the Archdiocese of Cape Town will be live-streamed on
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The question raised in the letter “Why shouldn’t kids be in church” is possibly very pertinent. There is no doubt that children should be introduced to church participation at an early age and be taught the Catholic religion. I, however, have reservations as to the implementation thereof.
Crying Children in Mass: Common Sense is Relative Read Post »
Cardinal Wilfrid Napier celebrated a special Memorial Mass for the late Jesuit Father Ted Rogers, a great pioneer of social causes in Rhodesia and Zimbabwe, at Mariannhill Monastery.
Memorial Mass Celebrates Justice Pioneer Fr Ted Rogers Read Post »
Mass isn’t a paid arrangement for salvation but rather the commemoration of Christ’s sacrifice of his life, given freely to all, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Do not Pay for Mass, Redemption is Free Read Post »
In his main talk, the pope continued his series on the Mass, focusing on the Liturgy of the Eucharist, which begins with the preparation of the gifts of bread and wine that are then consecrated and distributed to the faithful at holy Communion.
Pope on the Eucharist: The First Christian Altar Was the Cross Read Post »
Everyone who goes to Mass has the right to hear the word of God in all its fullness, which means it must be read well and explained well with “fervour”, Pope Francis said.
Pope: People have a Right to Hear Gods’ Word Read Post »
After special study, the German bishops’ conference decided to stick with the traditional wording in the Lord’s Prayer while the Italian bishops’ conference has decided to change the words of the prayer in their translation of the Roman Missal.
Lord’s Prayer: Germans Stick with Wording; Italians to Change at Mass Read Post »
