Feast of the Holy Family Reflection
Dreams and violence; A young family fleeing from the violence of despotic leadership to become refugees in a foreign country. This is a story that is all...
Category: Perspectives
Joseph, Mary & Jesus
Günther Simmermacher looks at the life & times of the Holy Family The Bible is not generous with biographical detail about the Holy Family. We encounter Joseph,...
Christmas Day Reflection
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that...
Proclaim ‘Good News of Great Joy’!
The commercialism of Christmas can easily tempt us to become spiritually sidetracked. A barrage of commercials tries to sell the illusion that buying more things will bring...
The History of ‘Silent Night’
Translated into 140 languages, it may be the most famous Christmas hymn in the world. Günther Simmermacher looks at the history of ‘Silent Night’.
Christmas Miracle brings Light into our Lives
The birth of the Saviour is a miracle that brings us hope, as WINNIE GRAHAM explains. Christmas is a-coming, the goose is getting fat. Why not put...
The Big Southern Cross Christmas Quiz
The Big Southern Cross Christmas Quiz – 50 questions to test your Christmas knowledge! Compiled by GüntherSimmermacher
Fr Allan Moss: To be Mary’s Child
By Fr Allan Moss OMI – Advent brings to mind the pregnancy of Mary. We prepare for the coming of her child. We know the child is...
Fratelli Tutti inspected: What Women Say
It’s been almost two months since Pope Francis published his encyclical Fratelli Tutti on the feast of the little poor man of Assisi (il poverello). In a...
Fr Ralph de Hahn: Seeking the Child
A reflection by Fr Ralph de Hahn All philosophy finds its limitations; all theology is confounded, all history is startled and given a new meaning when the...
4th Sunday of Advent Reflection
Every time, every single time; I have experienced no exceptions, yes, every time! Those I have known who have given up on family, given up community, given...
Priests in South Africa and the 16th December
December 16 is a popular date for the ordination of new priests. FR MATHIEBELA SEBOTHOMA explains why, and reflects on the date in South Africa’s history, and...
