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16 Sep

Synodality with the Youth in countering and prevention of terrorism in the light of Christus Vivit

September 16, 2022
Posted by Fr. Simon Mavhiya

Youth and Terrorism The month of September always brings horrific memories of terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 when Islamic militants carried out suicide strikes on the twin towers of the World Trade in New...

16 Sep

General, Joy of the Gospel

Comment on the readings of the 25th Sunday, Year C

September 17, 2022
Posted by Dumisani

Fr. Dumisani Vilakati, Diocese of Manzini, Eswatini Amos 8:4-7, Psalm 113, 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Luke 16:1-13 The Christian life is rooted in a relationship with Christ in such a way that this makes a profound impact...

10 Sep

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Comment on the Readings of the 24th Sunday, Year C.

September 10, 2022
Posted by Fr. Michael Seheri

Fr. Michael Seheri, Archdiocese of Johannesburg, South Africa. Dearly beloved, one of the Prefaces of Mass reads: “Almighty and Eternal God, in goodness You created man, and when he was justly condemned, in mercy and...

05 Sep

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Fishers of Men Post-COVID19

September 2, 2022
Posted by Laurika Nxumalo

By Laurika Nxumalo, Pretoria, South Africa After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked...

02 Sep

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God comes first: 23rd Sunday-Year C

September 2, 2022
Posted by Fr. Enrico Parry

By Fr. Enrico Parry, Diocese of Oudtshoorn, South Africa Don’t worry. Jesus is not undoing the ten commandments, the bit about honour your father and mother. Neither is he breaking up the family. Hate them...

02 Sep

Joy of the Gospel, Youth

YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE SOCIAL AND ECCLESIASTICAL FUTURE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

September 2, 2022
Posted by Fr. Telmo Seródio

YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE SOCIAL AND ECCLESIAL FUTURE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA Fr. Telmo Seródio It is commonly said that young people are the future of any community, be it in the family unity, the national or...

31 Aug

Joy of the Gospel, Youth

IMBISA WALKING WITH ITS YOUNG PEOPLE

August 31, 2022
Posted by Fr. Rafael B. Sapato

The Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) is preparing to celebrate its 13th Plenary Assembly from 22 to 27 September 2022 in Windhoek, Namibia. The theme is: Building forward together-Reimagining the Church's...

29 Aug

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A call to Humility: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C, 2022

August 29, 2022
Posted by Fr. Pako Gabriel Rantutu

Fr. Pako Gabriel Rantutu, Diocese of Gaborone, Botswana. A call to humility (Luke 14: 1, 7-14) The first verse (14:1) in today’s gospel gives the setting of the story. After an interlude in which Luke narrates...

06 Aug

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LISTENING WITH AN OPEN MIND AND HEART: THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE AFRICAN PALAVER TO THE PROCESS OF PREPARING THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY

August 6, 2022
Posted by P. José Joaquim

Father José Joaquim, MCCJ, Mozambique LISTENING WITH AN OPEN MIND AND HEART: THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE AFRICAN PALAVER TO THE PROCESS OF PREPARING THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY Introduction First, I would like to applaud this initiative of...

06 Aug

General, Joy of the Gospel

Comment on the gospel of the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time year C

August 6, 2022
Posted by Dumisani

Fr. Dumisani Vilakati, Diocese of Manzini, Eswatini. Luke 12: 32-48 The gospel continues the thread of last Sunday’s gospel (18th) with a particular focus on what constitutes the real treasure. This time the real treasure is...

Joy of the Gospel

Synodality with the Youth in countering and prevention of terrorism in the light of Christus Vivit

Comment on the readings of the 25th Sunday, Year C

Comment on the Readings of the 24th Sunday, Year C.

Fishers of Men Post-COVID19

God comes first: 23rd Sunday-Year C

YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE SOCIAL AND ECCLESIASTICAL FUTURE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

IMBISA WALKING WITH ITS YOUNG PEOPLE

A call to Humility: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C, 2022

LISTENING WITH AN OPEN MIND AND HEART: THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE AFRICAN PALAVER TO THE PROCESS OF PREPARING THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY

Comment on the gospel of the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time year C

LETTER TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE IMBISA REGION

MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF GOODWILL (22- 27 SEPTEMBER 2022)

The diocese of Oudtshoorn welcomes you with open arms!

TO THE SHEPHERDS AND THE SHEEP OF GOD

THE 13TH IMBISA PLENARY ASSEMBLY BEGINS