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....
Perspectives
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...
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...
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...
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...
War’s Deadly Distractions
War is deadly. While this is an obvious fact regarding those who fight, it is less obvious regarding the life...
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...
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....
Since When Do Brides Wear White Dresses?
Question: I know that this is not a question about Catholicism, but maybe you have an answer for me. I...
