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Archbishop Slattery: All our life, our faith and blessings are gifts of God.

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 6, 2022 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections, Reflection

When he calls on me, I will answer him; I will deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him length of days. Cf. Ps.90: 15-16 A journey home to God is a journey through desert, through temptations, sin and forgetfulness of God. Jesus in the Gospel today is tempted...

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Disrespect for “Sovereignty”: Southern African Bishops

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 5, 2022 | Featured

In an interview with ACI Africa, the SACBC official said the Catholic leaders in the three countries of Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa condemn the war and advocate for mediated dialogue.   “We condemn the violence and the aggression. We condemn the...

Lent: a call for us to become a new creation in Christ

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 5, 2022 | Lenten Reflections, Reflection

Answer us, Lord, for your mercy is kind; in the abundance of your mercies, look upon us. Cf. Ps68.17 Jesus calls the people who seem so unworthy. Our Lenten period has offered us times for repentance, forgiveness, times of reflection on our lives. And in a sense it is...
Archbishop Brislin: Fasting is meant to have a practical effect in our lives

Archbishop Brislin: Fasting is meant to have a practical effect in our lives

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 4, 2022 | Lenten Reflections, Reflection, Uncategorized

The Lord heard and had mercy on me; the Lord became my helper. Ps 29.11 Fasting is meant to have a practical effect in our lives, it’s meant to change us. To make us deeper, committed, more faithful Christians, better followers of Jesus Christ. Repentance means...

Bishop Peter Holiday: Following Jesus is the way of the Cross

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 3, 2022 | Lenten Reflections, Reflection, Uncategorized

“When I cried to the Lord, he heard my voice; he rescued me from those who attack me. Entrust your cares to the Lord, and he will support you.” Cf. Ps 54:17-20,23 “Lent offers us an opportunity to reflect and review whether we are on the right road that leads to the...
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