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The Beacon International Magazine is a laity publication on the Catholic faith and the African Church.

The Beacon International Magazine has as its primary aim the dissemination of vital Catholic information on doctrine, faith, health and every day life. Ours is one of the first laity efforts in Catholic publication for local and international markets on the African continent covering diverse areas such as faith, the Church, doctrine, everyday life experiences.

The Beacon team is drawn from an enviable group of international writers and commentators who contribute essays and articles on a wide range of issues.
We shall continue to live up to our promise of giving a well packaged magazine to our readers while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, aesthetic values, respect for human dignity and a wholesome representation of the Catholic Faith.

This Edition

Front Page

New Year’s Resolutions, Confession, and the Mother of God

New Year’s Day always struck me as something of an odd holiday. Why do we humans find it necessary to set aside a day to mark yet another full trip around the sun?
Cover Choice

The Baptism Of The Lord

The Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. This brings to an end the season of Christmas. The Church recalls Our Lord's second manifestation or epiphany which occurred on the occasion of His baptism in the Jordan.
Our Faith

What the Church Teaches about the Papal Office »

As Catholics, we have a great love for the Pope. But it is important to know what the Church actually teaches about the papal office.

More Articles: Our Faith


Catholic Living

Scary Story about the Power of the Rosary »

This is a powerful but disturbing story regarding the power of the Rosary. It regards notorious Florida serial killer Ted Bundy.

More Articles: Living

Winning Family

What Is The Strength Of Your Marriage? »

Every year during the Holy Family mass, my husband and I get the opportunity to renew our marriage our marriage vows alongside many other couples.

Faith & Business

Simplify Your Life »

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with all of the stress, responsibilities and challenges in your daily life? If I am honest with myself, the times I feel most anxious or stressed are ...


Young & Catholic

Lessons From A Nineteen-Month-Old »

I have two grown sons, both married, and one with two children. I've always loved having sons, but living in an all male household prompted me to pray frequently for God to bless me with a daughter.


Tonic For The Soul

20 ways to get more from the Mass »

Susan pulled into the church parking lot on Sunday morning, early as usual. The children had just finished their morning Rosary.


Saint Of The Month

Saint Josephine Bakhita »
Feast Day: February 8
Patron Saint Of: Sudan
Saint Josephine Margaret Bakhita was born around 1869 in the village of Olgossa in the Darfur region of Sudan. She was a member of the Daju people and her uncle was a tribal chief. Due to her family lineage, she grew up happy and relatively prosperous, saying that as a child, she did not know suffering.



Videos Of The Month


Catholics Must Fast More Intensely This Lent»

The Norbertine Canons of St. Michael's Abbey have created this digital Lenten retreat so that you can journey through this holy season alongside them. If you want to have one of your best Lenten seasons yet, join us in our Lenten Program "The Great Fast" - https://theabbotscircle.com/the-great-fast-join


When Your Faith Is Put to the Test - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon»

Friends, we come now to the Second Sunday of Lent, and we’re on both dangerous and very holy ground with the first reading from the twenty-second chapter of Genesis. The ancient Israelites referred to it as the “Akedah,” which means the “binding”: Abraham binds and is ready to sacrifice Isaac at God’s command.


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