St. Augustine Of Hippo: 10 Facts Every Catholic Should Know
St Augustine was born in the Roman province of Numidia, in Algeria, and was son of St Monica, the patron saint of difficult marriages, disappointing children and victims of verbal abuse.
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Pope: Start with Empathy, Not Contempt
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Christians who preach the Gospel must see people who do not know Christ as children...
All Of Life Should Be Journey Toward God
By Carol Glatz – Jesus invites everyone to always go to him, which, Pope Francis said, also means no longer making...
Why Faith Can Move Mountains
The Gospels repeat stories of the power of faith. FR RALPH DE HAHN reflects on some examples. Without faith, “it is impossible to please...
Banners Unfurled as Faithful Share Stories of Five Saints
By Cindy Wooden – The Vatican hung banners of the Catholic Church’s newly canonised saints four days before the Mass...
Why Many Catholics Doubt the Real Presence
By Anna Capizzi Galvez – Do Catholics believe that the Eucharist is truly the body and blood of Christ? A Pew...
Christ is Gone to Set Up a Place for Us
For the feast of the Ascension, Fr Ralph de Hahn reflects on the meaning of Christ’s physical departure from earth. The beautiful feast of...
Married Priest’s Role Too Taxing?
Henry Sylvester, Cape Town – While your editorial on clerical celibacy valiantly attempts to make a case for the Church...
Mary as Mother and Advocate
Fr Sekabata Solomon Mphela OFM, Johannesburg – The feast of St Francis falls in October during the month of the...
