St Cecilia
November 22 is the Feast of St Cecilia, Roman martyr and patroness of music and musicians. As the story goes,
Vestments: The Layers of Cloth on a Priest at Mass
The citizens of ancient Rome were accustomed to wearing a white towel-like cloth around their necks or over the shoulder. Known as a sudarium, its purpose was to wipe away the perspiration that bothered them, especially in the extreme heat of a Roman summer.
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Church Pope Francis Refugees
Pope welcomes migrant he’s been praying for since July
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – When Mbengue Nyimbilo Crepin told Pope Francis of his harrowing journey to Italy and about
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Church Pope Francis Poverty & Social Justice
‘Poverty is a scandal,’ pope says; Christians must use gifts for charity
By CNS – The material, cultural and spiritual poverties that exist in the world are a “scandal” that Christians are
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Church Pope Francis Saints
Pope: God’s call to each person to be holy benefits everyone
By Carol Glatz, CNS – The holiness of individuals and families gives life to the entire Catholic community, Pope Francis
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Church
Pope: On World Day of Poor, be poor like those you serve
By Justin McLellan, CNS – To recognise and address the poverty of others, Christians must become poor like the figure
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Bible Church Emmanuel Suntheni OSB Mass
A Call to Develop our Talents! 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme:
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Church Climate Change Vatican
Vatican aims to have a net-zero-emissions vehicle fleet by 2030
By Carol Glatz, CNS – As part of a plan to reduce its CO2 footprint, Vatican City State has launched
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40 Years of Priesthood for Cardinal Stephen Brislin
Cardinal Stephen Brislin celebrated 40 years of ordination on November 19. Chancery staff at the Catholic Archdiocese of Cape Town
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