Papal Canonisation / Pope John Paul II / Simmermacher
by Gunther Simmermacher · Published October 15, 2018 · Last modified October 19, 2018
Pope John Paul II makes his first appearance as pope following his election on October 16, 1978. (Photo: Arturo Mari/CNS) When Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla was elected pope 40 Years ago on October 16,...
God & Salvation / Perspectives / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published November 15, 2017 · Last modified November 14, 2017
Hell is a state of permanent separation from God, we are told, and images of eternal flames are no longer acceptable. I have come across Catholics who reject the existence of hell altogether. What must I believe?
What motivates a Christian pilgrim guide in the Holy Land? RIMON MAKHLOUF, a Latin-rite Catholic from Jerusalem, tells his story. My home is Jerusalem. This is what I always answer when my tour groups...
Fifty years after the restoration of the permanent diaconate, the Church is still grappling with the question what the role of the deacon is, as Deacon GREG GARNIE discusses in his second of two...
Apologetics / Church / Perspectives / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published January 6, 2017 · Last modified January 9, 2017
Some of my friends believe that Jesus performed miracles, because the Bible says so, but they find it hard to believe that the Church accepts that miracles happen, such as in the cause of...
Apologetics / Perspectives / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published October 23, 2016 · Last modified October 20, 2016
At a Christian wedding ceremony we sang the hymn, “In Christ Alone”. These words struck me: “Till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied.” As a Catholic I did...
by Michael Shackleton · Published October 21, 2016 · Last modified October 19, 2016
The Orthodox churches accept the authority and decisions of the first seven ecumenical councils of the Church. What is the content of these councils and why do the Orthodox not accept the authority of...
Let’s discuss the beauty of God’s creation and the need for us to see the Creator in this beautiful creation – the need to see God in all things. The main scripture here is of...
God & Salvation / Religious Art
by Tamar SC · Published October 12, 2016 · Last modified October 11, 2016
BY FR GERRY O’COLLINS SJ – Many readers could tell me about some crucifix or cross that means a great deal to them. It might be a crucifix in a church or chapel in Durban...
I become confused about the existence of purgatory as a destination for the souls who have not repented for all their sins before they died. If these souls are being cleansed by God himself, how...
Apologetics / Perspectives / Sacraments / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published October 1, 2016 · Last modified September 28, 2016
Reading articles by liturgical theologians on the Eucharist, I am confused, left wondering if my joyful experience of celebrating the Eucharist is unfounded. They remind the celebrant that this is only a ‘memorial of...
Jesus / Perspectives / Shackleton / Theology
by Michael Shackleton · Published September 30, 2016 · Last modified September 28, 2016
Was Jesus Christ killed? Can God be killed? Did Jesus Christ die? Can God die? Jesus chose the moment of his death. Would that be a type of suicide? Or did he detach his...
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