Ascension of the Lord Reflection: Bearing The Weight Of Time
Franciscan Reflections From The Hermitage – Ascension of the Lord – (Luke 24:46-53) See all the weight of time that bears down upon us, that sluggishness that...
Category: Perspectives
Can a Priest Confess a Confession?
Question: Can a priest in a confession that he makes refer to a confession he has heard, if that confession caused him to sin or have sinful...
Live in Peace & Love: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Sixth Easter Sunday Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme: Peace I leave with you! Live in Peace & Love Point...
Sixth Sunday of Easter: Going Beyond Fear
Franciscan Reflections From The Hermitage Going Beyond Fear – Sixth Sunday of Easter – (John 14:23-29) Jesus answered him, ‘Those who Love me will keep my word,...
Does the Catholic Church Allow Aquamation?
Question: I read that after his funeral, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu’s body was aquamated, not cremated, as had been reported. It seems the Anglican Church allows it,...
Did Jesus Go to Hell?
QUESTION: In the Apostles’ Creed we say that Christ “descended into hell” before rising on the third day. How could the Son of God possibly descend to...
Pray with the Pope: Let Young People be Filled with Faith
Fr Chris Chatteris SJ reflects on Pope Francis’ prayer intention for May Intention: We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in...
What is My God-Given Mission in Life? Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Fifth Easter Sunday Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme: A Successful Completion of Mission! What is my God-given mission...
Fifth Sunday of Easter: The Sanctity Of Life
Franciscan Reflections From The Hermitage – The Sanctity Of Life – Fifth Sunday of Easter – (John 13:31-35) A new commandment I give you: that you love...
War’s Deadly Distractions
War is deadly. While this is an obvious fact regarding those who fight, it is less obvious regarding the life and death plight of many non-combatants trapped...
Living up to Our Names
I had the great honour recently of connecting with the South African high commissioner (or ambassador) in London. While Nomatemba Tambo is accomplished in her own right,...
Why did Jesus Refuse to Perform Miracles in Nazareth?
Question: Jesus “did not do many miracles there [Nazareth] because of their lack of faith” (Matthew 13:58). This is perplexing. Surely Jesus’ miracles would lead people to...
