Mass Readings: 8 May – 15 May, 2022
Liturgical Calendar Year C – Weekday Cycle Year 2 Sunday May 8, Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 13:14, 43-52/ Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5/ Rv 7:9, 14-17/ Jn...
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Catholic News: Just Who Can You Trust?
Catholics today have unprecedented access to media which offer information on the Church and the secular world. But what news can be trusted? Günther Simmermacher interviewed Catholic...
Nigerian exorcist preserves traditional artefacts to keep heritage
By Valentine Iwenwanne – A Catholic priest and designated exorcist is preserving traditional religious artefacts in a museum, to keep the local cultural heritage. But in doing...
Why did Jesus Refuse to Perform Miracles in Nazareth?
Question: Jesus “did not do many miracles there [Nazareth] because of their lack of faith” (Matthew 13:58). This is perplexing. Surely Jesus’ miracles would lead people to...
Pray For Lay Vocations, Too
By Margaret Hicks, Nelson Mandela Bay – It saddens me that whenever we pray for vocations, we ask for vocations to the priestly and religious life only....
Transformed by God’s Values: Welcome to ‘Our Place’
God operates in the messy, dangerous, difficult and joyous areas of our lives Our society can be transformed with God’s values, and a new centre in a...
Since When Do Brides Wear White Dresses?
Question: I know that this is not a question about Catholicism, but maybe you have an answer for me. I have heard that the tradition of brides...
Pope: Religious Orders Must Handle Their Assets With Care
By Carol Glatz – Because of unscrupulous people, religious communities need to be prudent and diligent when selling their assets and properties, Pope Francis said. The decommissioning...
Marian Chalk Artist Uses Unique Canvas
By Joanne Fox – Maria Loh is an artist whose sacred work is transitory, totally dependent on the elements. Yet, she made her religious mark on a...
Good Shepherd Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni – Fourth Easter Sunday – Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme: Good Shepherd Sunday! Vocations Sunday! Listen to the Right Voice!...
