Fr Obed Tlhalefang Ramoipone Rest in Peace
By Fr Mathibela Sebothoma – I was so sad to hear about the passing of Fr Obed Tlhalefang Ramoipone of Pretoria. It was even more devastating to know...
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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...
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...
Priest: Lockdown is Our Retreat
Fr Mathibela Sebothoma – With a beaming smile on his face, Mr Khumalo remarked: “Father, I have never seen something like this in a long time.” The...
Treat Suicide With Compassion
Suicide is a difficult subject to talk about, especially for those who knew the victim. It is even more complicated in the absence of a suicide note....
What’s a Parish-Hopper? Is it a Bad Thing?
Fr Mathibele Sebothoma – Since the beginning of the year I had been wondering about her absence in parish life. My anxiety was relieved when I saw...
Of Wise Men (and Women)
As a child I always looked forward to Christmas. Other days, even my birthday, did not have such significance. On Christmas Day I was certain my parents...
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 Elias Senona, called me, on a Monday....
My father is gone, but he lives on
I did not expect my father to go so soon. Even now I dont know how to describe my feelings. Though my family and acquaintances perceive me...
Can good come from xenophobic attacks?
I am standing at the church door greeting parishioners as they head home. Only then I realised only one of our immigrant parishioners had come for our...
