Forty children celebrated their First Communion at St Ninian’s parish in Kuils River, Cape Town, with parish priest Fr Raphael […]
40 Children Receive First Communion at St Ninian’s Parish, Kuils River Read Post »
Twenty young people were confirmed at St John Bosco parish in Robertsham, Johannesburg, by Archbishop Buti Tlhagale and parish priest Fr John
20 Confirmed at St John Bosco, Robertsham in Johannesburg! Read Post »
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the sacraments are perceptible signs (words and actions) accessible to our human nature. By the action of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, they make present efficaciously the grace that they signify (1084).
How Understandings of the Sacraments Differ Read Post »
Pope Francis asked Catholics to recognise and be thankful for the undeserved gift of the Holy Spirit they received with the sacrament of confirmation.
Pope: The Holy Spirit Offers Gifts! Read Post »
Everyone who has received the sacrament of confirmation has received the gift of the Holy Spirit, who guides them and gives them the strength to follow God’s will, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Confirmation Gives Catholics Strength to be Led by God Read Post »
A good confessor is a good listener, Pope Francis said. By truly listening to the penitent during confession, “we listen to Jesus himself, poor and humble; by listening to the Holy Spirit, we put ourselves in attentive obedience, becoming listeners of the Word” in order to know what God wants to be done, he said.
Pope to Confessors: Put People in Touch With Jesus Read Post »
The German bishops’ conference continues to develop its recent decision to allow non-Catholic spouses in mixed-denomination marriages to receive Communion
German Bishops: Communion in Mixed Marriages Allowed Read Post »
A confirmation group in Durban held an overnight retreat at the Denis Hurley Centre (DHC) to be inspired by the late archbishop after whom the centre is named.
Confirmation Group Sleeps Rough at Denis Hurley Centre Read Post »
Jesus taught that divorcees who marry a second time commit adultery (Mk 10:11). The Church has followed this teaching. Divorcees may not receive Communion. Yet Pope Francis, in his exhortation Amoris Laetitia, is accused by some of now letting them receive Communion.
Pope Francis and Communion Read Post »
