When was the Old Testament written?
A preparation pamphlet issued to parishes for Bible Sunday tells us that the Old Testament writings first began in the time of Kings Saul, David and Solomon....
Category: Perspectives
Steve Biko Remembered 44 Years On
On September 12, 1977, Bantu Stephen Biko was assassinated by the apartheid government of Prime Minister BJ Vorster — and, by implication, all who elected him into...
Jesus called the bluff on sexist law
The bible tells us that a woman guilty of adultery was to be stoned to death. Yet adultery involves two people. I’ve yet to hear what happens...
Is it against canon law to switch parishes?
Is there a law preventing one from changing one’s parish? After changing to a new parish, my previous parish priest visited me and said that it is...
In Preaching: KEEP IT REAL
Homilies and other forms of public speaking can be undermined by abstract and jargon-filled language which few can follow, Fr Chris Chatteris SJ argues. It’s better to use concrete examples when...
True Identity of Jesus!: 25th Sunday
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – 24th Sunday of the year Sermon and Christian act in the Word Theme: True Identity of Jesus!“You are the Messiah: the...
24th Sunday Reflection: New Penitents of Repentance
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B 2021 – (Mark 8:27-35) – Sometimes we need a high impact, multi-car pileup before we are ready to slow down,...
What is the role of angels in our lives?
Does the Church believe in the existence of angels and what is their role? People’s knowledge of the real world around them relies on their immediate experience....
You’ve Got a Friend: The Nature of Real Friendship
During the restrictions of the pandemic, many have been missing physical contact with friends. CHRIS McDONNELL looks at the nature of real friendship. In her famous song “You’ve...
Is Veneration of a Relic an Act of Idolatry?
I was shocked that pilgrims at the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II venerated the casket and a relic of the blood of the late pope....
Does the Church allow Circumcision?
What is the official stance of the Church regarding circumcision? I think the government is out of line in encouraging the procedure to be done without valid...
Was Christ’s Blood Shed for All or Many?
The English words of the consecration at Mass have been changed from “shed for you and for all” to “poured out for you and for many”. Why?-...
