The Story Behind ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’
One of the most beloved — and most Catholic — Christmas carols in the English language is also well-known by […]
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What Really Happened that First Christmas?
At Christmas we are reminded how there was no room at the inn and Mary had to give birth to
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How Faith Shaped JRR Tolkien’s Great Fantasy World
Günther Simmermacher looks at the Catholic faith of the Bloemfontein-born author JRR Tolkien, and how it shaped his fantasy world. The
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Go on Virtual Holy Land pilgrimage this Advent
This Advent, the faithful can make a virtual pilgrimage to the Holy Land. ( The “Star of Wonder Advent Pilgrimage
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Cardinal Stephen Brislin: In His Own Words
On September 30, 2023, Archbishop Brislin of Cape Town was elevated to the rank of cardinal-priest by Pope Francis. Born
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Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard: Tough Questions for Ourselves
The parable of the Workers in the Vineyard’s lesson holds both good and difficult news for us, Gunther Simmermacher reflects.
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St Mary Major: Our Lady’s Own Basilica
On August 5 we mark the feast of the Dedication of the Major Basilica of St Mary Major. Here we
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Church Church Teaching Editorials 2023 Simmermacher
Remembering Well
Dear Reader, During the month of November, we Catholics remember our dead. Our feature article in this issue on how
Why Was Jesus Based in a Backwater?
Question: Why did Jesus base himself in provincial Galilee? It does seem that his main opposition would have been in
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