Why do People say that Catholics ‘Idolise’ Mary?
Question: Some people accuse us Catholics of “idolising” or “worshipping” the Blessed Virgin Mary. Of course, we don’t. We venerate
Why do People say that Catholics ‘Idolise’ Mary? Read Post »
St Francis of Assisi: From Soldier to God’s Troubadour
This year the Church marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. In the first of
St Francis of Assisi: From Soldier to God’s Troubadour Read Post »
Shrines around the World: Our Lady of Montserrat
Where’s that? In Spain’s north-eastern Catalonia region.Our Lady’s connection: Miraculous wooden statue. High in the jagged mountains of Catalonia, about
Shrines around the World: Our Lady of Montserrat Read Post »
Diplomacy and Creation
Dear Reader, Do you remember loadshedding? One of the people we may thank for bringing that nightmare to an end
Diplomacy and Creation Read Post »
Shrines around the World: Notre-Dame du Cap, Canada
Where’s that? In Canada’s Québec province. Our Lady’s connection: Intercession in construction of a church. In the 1870s, Fr Luc
Shrines around the World: Notre-Dame du Cap, Canada Read Post »
Where Mary was Assumed into Heaven
To mark this year’s 76th anniversary of Pope Pius XII declaring the Assumption of Our Lady a dogma in 1950,
Where Mary was Assumed into Heaven Read Post »
Faith and Culture Meet
Dear Reader, A recurring theme in this month’s issue, touched on rather than being fully explored, is the intersection of
Faith and Culture Meet Read Post »
Shrines around the World: Our Lady of China
Where’s that: In Donglü in China’s Hebei province, 140km from Beijing. Our Lady’s connection: Apparition to villagers in 1900. In
Shrines around the World: Our Lady of China Read Post »
PE’s Fr Billy Barnes dies at 92
One of South Africa’s longest-serving priests, Fr William “Billy” Barnes of the diocese of Port Elizabeth, died on July 10
PE’s Fr Billy Barnes dies at 92 Read Post »
