A call to be nothing less than Godlike

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 14, 2022 | Uncategorized

Redeem me, O Lord, and have mercy on me. My foot stands on level ground; I will bless the Lord in the assembly. Cf. Ps 25.11-12 This public act of confession on the part of the people of Israel is one that we the Church can easily make our own. We that we too have...

Our attention is on God, and that is prayer

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 13, 2022 | Uncategorized

Of you my heart has spoken, Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me. Cf. Ps 26.8-9 The church reminds us of the most effective method we have for drinking in all the graces God wants to give us during this Lenten season, prayer....

We are called into a space where we are growing closer to God

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 12, 2022 | Uncategorized

The law of the Lord is perfect; it revives the soul. The decrees of the Lord are steadfast; they give wisdom to the simple. Cf. Ps 18.8 Our lent is supposed to be a very positive thing, something that helps us grow closer to God, to others, and to ourselves. We have...

Forgiveness: something many of us find difficult to practice on occasions

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorized

Set me free from my distress, O Lord. See my lowliness and suffering, and take away all my sins. Cf. Ps 24.17-18 Forgiveness, something many of us find difficult to practice on occasions. It is a challenge indeed to forgive but if we wish to live with peace in our...

Italy recognises the extraordinary work in South Africa

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized

The president of the Republic, President of The Order of the Star of Italy, having heard the council of the order on the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has conferred the honour of Distinguished Knight to Sr. Maria De Lourdes Lodi Rissini. Those are the...