Why Do Our Bodies Need Resurrection?
In the Creed we say we believe in the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. I believe this, but I sometimes wonder if I am being silly in asking why we will need...
Category: Theology
Theological Conference: The Mission to Save and Heal
Saint Joseph’s Theological Institute will hold its sixth academic conference from April 25-27 at its Cedara campus near Pietermaritzburg. This year’s theme is “The Mission to Save and Heal”, drawing from Pope Francis’ 2013...
Where Did the Teaching of the Holy Trinity Come From?
The Holy Trinity is a mystery to the human intelligence yet it is an article of our Christian faith. I know the three divine persons are mentioned individually in the New Testament. At what...
St Joseph’s Raises Funds for Conference Centre
The papal nuncio addressed the inaugural Bishop Barry Wood OMI Business Breakfast, which is planned to become an annual event to raise funds for the development of St Joseph’s Theological Institute (SJTI) at Cedara, near Pietermaritzburg.
After Eight Years, Jo’burg Priest is Coming Home
Fr Michael Seheri, of the archdiocese of Johannesburg, has lived in Italy since June 2010. He successfully defended his doctoral thesis, “The Abrahamic Covenant: A Study From a Canonical Perspective”, at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (or Santa Croce).
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year Reflection
By Fr John Allen Green OFM Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 – And Pharisees approached and tested him, asking him whether it is lawful for a man to divorce his wife. But in reply he said to...
A Revolution of Tenderness – This Will Save Us
Today, more than ever, the world needs a revolution of tenderness, Pope Francis said. “Far from being reduced to sentimentalism, tenderness is the first step in overcoming the withdrawal into oneself, to emerge from...
St. Augustine Of Hippo: 10 Facts Every Catholic Should Know
St Augustine was born in the Roman province of Numidia, in Algeria, and was son of St Monica, the patron saint of difficult marriages, disappointing children and victims of verbal abuse.
Prof Jan Jans at St Francis Xavier Seminary
During his visit to South Africa, Dutch moral theologian Professor Jan Jans gave a lecture on the Second Vatican Council at St Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary in Cape Town. “Prof Jans’ energetic and humorous...
Winter Living Theology 2018: Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Society
Fr Bryan Massingale was invited to meet one of the key works of the Jesuit Institute: to bridge the gap between faith and society – this he will do in the Winter Living Theology series of lectures…
St Joseph’s Theological Institute Students Graduate on High!
The 13th graduation ceremony at St Joseph’s Theological Institute (SJTI) in Cedara saw 15 students receive bachelor of arts degrees and higher and advanced certificates with first-class and distinction across the departments of theology, philosophy and development studies.
Professor Jan Jans, Theologian to speak on Organ Donation at St Augustine
A popular Dutch moral theologian will deliver a lecture on organ donation at South Africa’s Catholic university in April. St Augustine College in Victory Park, Johannesburg, will host the open lecture by Professor Jan...
