General Intention: That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practise their faith in full freedom.
Pray With the Pope: January 2018 Read Post »
Before the consecration, the priest says: He took bread in his hands, thus imitating Jesus’ gesture, but at the word “broke” he does not break the bread.
The Nitty-Gritty of the Consecration Read Post »
The Christmas edition of The Southern Cross in 1942 was a slim affair at ten pages, but there was a lot to read. GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER steps into a time-capsule from 75 years ago.
A Southern Cross Christmas, 75 years ago Read Post »
This has been a long year. It’s been a year where were bombarded by bad news at every turn. But there’s hope.
Hope Begins with Christmas Read Post »
Little Alice always loved window-shopping, but this window was special. Standing before this huge shop display on the morning of Christmas Eve she found herself totally absorbed and mystified by the wonderful scene before her searching eyes.
The World of Glass – A Christmas story by Fr Ralph de Hahn Read Post »
We may be overwhelmed by South Africa’s problems, but we cannot do nothing about it. And change, Fr Chris Townsend argues, begins at home, even and especially at the Christmas table.
To Change South Africa ‘Clean Your Room’ Read Post »
Imagine hearing a knock at your front door. As you open the door, to your great surprise you see a baby lying in front of you. Without hesitation, you immediately pick up the infant and bring her out of the cold night and into the warmth of your home and heart.
The World’s Suffering Little Ones – Don’t Forget them this Christmas Read Post »
It has been a year when the dark clouds of death came into closer proximity to me in more ways than one. As it closes we are again about to bury a lifetime friend and peer who finally lost her battle to an aggressive form of cancer.
Lessons From A Hard Mom Read Post »
And just as I am tempted to bite into a burger combo, I am in the same way tempted to sink my teeth into the daily dish of parish affairs. That’s right, people, ain’t no gossip like church gossip.
Do you want Fries with that Gossip? Read Post »
