The History of a Famous Christmas Carol
‘Once In Royal David’s City’ was written as a catechism for children; today it is one of the most beloved...
Perspectives
The Big Southern Cross Christmas Quiz
25 questions to test your Christmas knowledge! Compiled by Günther Simmermacher 1.In which country may people wish you Merry Christmas...
15 Movies to See at Christmas!
There are many Christmas movies, but how many of them are actually good and edifying? Günther Simmermacher picks 15 seasonal...
Jesus: The Warmth that Saves
In the southern hemisphere we may lose a bit of the “feeling” of Christmas, which falls in the middle of...
Fourth Sunday of Advent Reflection
I fall in love and the axis of my world tilts; I am no longer at the centre. My children...
When A Parish Wins The Lottery
I have never won the lotto. I won a few rands in the distant past, and I suppose to win...
A Wonderful Christmas Gift for your Mother
Regardless of whether your mother is on this, or the other side of eternity, you can still give her the...
In Advent, Have Hope for South Africa
This year will probably go down as one of the hardest in our national psyche. Its memory will be dominated...
Third Sunday of Advent Reflection
The Great Scandal! – Rejoice and be glad, what incredible, wondrous and awesome good news: you have been made an heir...
