Monks and coffee
In the good old days, Catholic parishes and religious orders used to raise money to pay their bills and lend
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Approaching Advent with love
When the different departments of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference were asked to make a response to the bishops’
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Perspectives Simmermacher
Getting ready for Christmas
The singer Andy Williams would have you believe that it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Yeah, right. Try
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While greed ruled…
AS world leaders gather to find ways of solving the global economic crisis and curb corporate greed, it might be appropriate
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Parents: Learn from your kids
Last month I promised to explore how parents can deal with certain challenges to their authority and moral convictions. The
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Christmas Question & Answer Shackleton
Balthasar, Melchior and Gaspar?
Matthew 2:2Â says: Some wise men came to Jerusalem from the east. Why are they traditionally said to be three kings,
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Come in from the attic, and say the new Mass responses
On the first Sunday of Advent this year, the new liturgical responses will be implemented. With my parish, and maybe
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Crime and investigation in the parish
It was like any other Monday. An unofficial holiday for some priests. And yet, it was unusual. My assistant, Deacon
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New words at Mass
Bishop Edward Risi The first Sunday of Advent, November 30, will see the first phase of the introduction of the
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