Tributes to a Prophet
Reviewed by Günther Simmermacher RELUCTANT PROPHET: Tributes to Albert Nolan OP, edited by Mike Deeb OP, Philippe Denis OP, Mark James OP. […]
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Threads in a Magazine
Dear Reader, Our cover this month features a young priest who made the unusual transition from Lutheran ministry to Catholic
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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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