One might say that the much-loved “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” was the first Anglican Christmas carol: before its appearance […]
The Story of ‘While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks’ Read Post »
1 When is the earliest possible date for the first Sunday of Advent? a) November 25 b) November 27 c) December
The Big Christmas Quiz Read Post »
Dear Reader, Time marches on relentlessly! It’s hard to believe that this is already the third Christmas edition of The
Put Christ into Christmas Read Post »
By Günther Simmermacher – Question: I know that a lot of popes in the early years of the Church were
Who Was the First Pope Not to be a Saint? Read Post »
Little fuss was made when the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) first met in March 1947 in Mariannhill. There
A Brief History of the SACBC Read Post »
This year the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) turns 75. For the occasion, Günther Simmermacher asked its president, Bishop
Where the SACBC is Today Read Post »
In May, a group of Southern Cross pilgrims travelled to Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Günther Simmermacher shares his impressions. There are
Medjugorje: Place of Prayer and Grace Read Post »
Question: In the “Your Questions Answered” column on private revelations (May 2022), you referred to Vassula Rydén’s visions being rejected
What is the Church’s problem with this mystic? Read Post »
In May, a group of Southern Cross readers made a pilgrimage to Turkey and Medjugorje, visiting the Seven Churches of
The Seven Churches of Revelation – Which Church are You? Read Post »
