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The Rosary as Family Prayer

In the recent Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae , the Holy Father John Paul II once more urged Christian families to pray in their home by reciting the Rosary: "We need to return to the practice of…
FrontPage

There is a season for everything.

Have you ever been in a situation when one day you are giving thanks. And a few days down later you find yourself wondering if God is really good because the situations have changed? You are not alone. It is only a test of our faith.

You…
Winning Family

“Claim It” Syndrome

The “Claim It” Syndrome could be said to have been introduced through the preaching of some Pastors of the new generation Pentecostal Churches that emerged towards the end of the last century. This was the profession of the pastors to their congregations then, and now it has…
Our FaithOur Faith
John Paul II and Prophetic Imagination
Prophetic Imagination is a major plank of the Judeo Christian religion. Prophets are the visionaries of their time. When all others are blind, prophets are the ones…
Catholic LivingCatholic Living
Forgiveness and the Holy Spirit
“I just can’t forgive and forget.” How many times as a priest have I heard that line!
When I respond with “Of course you can’t!” or “You…
Faith & BusinessFaith & Business
Building the bridge between faith and business
“The Vocation of the Business Leader – A Reflection” is a document that should be of great significance, primarily within the context of business leaders who belong…
Young & CatholicYoung & Catholic
Know Thyself
One night my friends and I were sick of studying, so we looked up the strengths and weaknesses associated with each of our personality types. We took…
Tonic For The SoulTonic For The Soul
Expectations in Prayer: Lessons from a Spiritual Director
How do I know I am praying the right way? Is God listening? What does a good prayer time look and feel like?

Whenever we begin something…
Saint Of The Month
St. Jude Thaddeus
St. Jude, known as Thaddaeus, was a brother of St. James the Less, and a relative of Our Saviour. St. Jude was one of the 12 Apostles…

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What Is Advent

Though Christ has already come into the world, the Church invites us to renew our desire for the Lord more deeply in our lives and to renew our desire for Christ’s triumphant second coming into the world.

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Understanding the True Meaning of Advent

Fr. Chris Alar explains what Advent really is, how to properly observe it, and what graces God wants to give us.

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The True Meaning Of Advent
What is the best way to prepare for the season of Advent? If decorating and so forth does not help you prepare for the coming of Christ, you can be the judge of whether it’s worth doing.
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Catholic Africa Directory
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African bishops speak: How has the Synod on Synodality impacted the Church in Africa?

Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto

Cardinals approve canonization of Carlo Acutis, date to be decided

South Africa’s Cardinal Napier Sends Out Strong Message about “assault on the family”

Pope Francis erects new metropolitan see in Zambia, appoints archbishop

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