What is the great manifestation; the revelation of the epiphany of the lord that we celebrate to-day and how does this change my view of reality and my own way of being in the world?
Epiphany Changes Our View of Reality Read Post »
There is one group whose work over the holiday season will probably go unnoticed since they work invisibly during Christmas and indeed throughout the year. That group are seafarers.
Forgotten Out At Sea Read Post »
On behalf of the world’s often unwanted refugees and migrants, Pope Francis in his Jan. 1 World Day of Peace message titled “Migrants and Refugees: Men and Women in Search of Peace” pleads: “In a spirit of compassion, let us embrace all those fleeing from war and hunger, or forced by discrimination, persecution, poverty and environmental degradation to leave their homelands.”
Reflecting on Pope Francis’ 2018 New Year Message Read Post »
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 »
