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Southern Africa's Catholic Weekly
Why Mary Was Born Without Sin
The Immaculate Conception is, according to Catholic doctrine, the conception of the Virgin Mary without any stain (immacula, in Latin) of original sin. Hence Mary is sometimes called the Immaculata, or the Immaculate One.
Advent Calendars: Old Tradition and Modern Commercialism, But Same Message
The Advent calendar with one tab or box to open each day for 24 or 25 days taps into something people really like: countdowns. It also highlights the anticipation that is at the heart...
Cartoon of the Week: The Forgiving Mother
The Southern Cross has been publishing cartoons on its back page drawn by Conrad Burke since the early 90s. We have decided to make them available online! Mr Burke is a parishioner at Most...
Mass Readings: 9 December – 16 December, 2018
Liturgical Calendar Year C Weekday Cycle 1 Sunday, December 9, 2nd Sunday of Advent Baruch 5:1-9, Psalm 126, Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11, Luke 3:1-6 Monday, December 10 Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 85:9-14, Luke 5:17-26 Tuesday, December...
This Week’s Issue: 5 December – 11 December, 2018
» South Africa mourns Catholic giant » Archbishop calls for God-fearing leaders » Church to voters: Register for elections » What Catholics can learn from Muslims » Fr Rolheiser’s lesson from a parking lot...
How the Apostleship of the Sea Helps Abused Sailors
While the Apostleship of the Sea has as its primary purpose the pastoral care of seafarers, the international Catholic organisation also engages itself for the rights of those who spend their lives at sea.
Pope: Prayer is a Constant Learning Experience
Jesus’ way of praying to his father throughout his life is a reminder for Christians that prayer is more than asking God for something but is a way of establishing an intimate relationship with him, Pope Francis said.
Jesuit Brother: Church Must Act on Climate Change
The SAFCEI is a “multi-faith organisation committed to supporting faith leaders and their communities in Southern Africa’’ on issues regarding the earth and the environment, according to the institute’s website. It aims to promote ‘’awareness, understanding and action on eco-justice, sustainable living and climate change”.
Pope: During Advent, Make Peace, Not War
The Advent season is a time of preparation for the coming of the prince of peace and not a time of making war with those around you, Pope Francis said.
Training Guide Dogs Costs R100 000 Each
IT costs up to R100000 to train a guide dog for the blind, and the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind (GDA) has various programmes to raise money for the training of the dogs.
There is a War Within Myself
There is a war within my soul where the gentle pitter-patter of rain is replaced by thunder and violent tempests.
