Church / Eucharist / Sacraments
by hazelelponiSC · Published March 13, 2018 · Last modified March 12, 2018
The German bishops’ conference continues to develop its recent decision to allow non-Catholic spouses in mixed-denomination marriages to receive Communion in limited cases. The document, primarily addressed to pastors, contains specific guidance about whether...
Christian Living / Denis Hurley / Nereesha Patel / Sacraments
by Nereesha Patel · Published March 2, 2018
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.
Church / Eucharist / Sacraments / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published February 17, 2018 · Last modified February 13, 2018
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.
Church / Eucharist / Mass / Sacraments
by asiel · Published January 28, 2018 · Last modified January 25, 2018
The mystery of the Holy Mass lies solely in the Eucharist, the Eucharist being a commemoration of the Last Supper event, writes Joachim Anakwenze.
Mass / Sacraments / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published December 28, 2017 · Last modified December 18, 2017
Before the consecration, the priest says: He took bread in his hands, thus imitating Jesus’ gesture, but at the word “broke” he does not break the bread.
Church / Faith Life / Letter of the Week / Mass / Sacraments
by Letters Editor · Published September 6, 2017 · Last modified September 5, 2017
-It is quite true that Jesus’ death on the Cross offered to God all the glory our sins deprive him of, but we have to acknowledge that, especially at Mass, and prayerfully accept it.
Apologetics / Church Teaching / Sacraments / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published September 5, 2017 · Last modified September 4, 2017
During a healing service at a parish in a South African diocese, the deacon invited and anointed those present with the sacred oil of the sick. This was distressing because the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Code of Canon Law expressly forbid anyone but a valid priest or bishop from anointing in this way?
Pope Francis did not change church teaching on the rules for receiving Communion, but rather assured people who are in difficult situations that the church cares for them and the mercy of God extends to them, a Nigerian cardinal said.
The Church recognises more than a hundred Eucharistic miracles that have occurred over the centuries. Professor Michael Ogunu looks at four of the most famous ones. The Real Presence Eucharistic miracles are God’s...
Julia Beacroft reflects on her children’s First Holy Communion and the fuss of dressing up… I’ve lost count of the number of fancy-dress costumes that I’ve made for my four adult children over the...
Apologetics / Perspectives / Sacraments / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published July 30, 2017
We were taught that the host contains the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Why, then, are we also offered the chalice at Communion these days? Angela Botha The Second Vatican Council allowed Communion...
Church / Mass / Sacraments / Vatican
by Caleb SC · Published July 16, 2017 · Last modified July 17, 2017
The Vatican recently published a circular letter, “On the bread and wine for the Eucharist,” sent to diocesan bishops at the request of Pope Francis. Because bread and wine for the Eucharist are no...
