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SECAM’s Ten years congratulatory message to Pope Francis

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 17, 2023 | Uncategorized

Your Holiness On behalf of the Church in Africa and the Islands, I offer you my congratulations and best wishes for the celebration of the 10th anniversary of your Petrine mission. During the period from 11 March 2023 to 19 March 2023, various liturgical and...

Bishop-Emeritus de Guoveia: Even devout and holy people will fall short of their ideals everyday

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 17, 2023 | Uncategorized

St. Francis de Sales said to his people instead of being judgemental and angry with oneself as a worthless sinner penitents should say, “Alas my poor heart! Here we are fallen into the pit we were so firmly resolved to avoid. Well, we must get up again and leave it...

Fr. O’Connor: No matter how dark the day, there is always something to be grateful for

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 16, 2023 | Uncategorized

To recognise God’s reign is to recognise that God created us and sustains us. God is worthy of our praise. Our praise is more than just words lifted heavenward, it also includes listening to God. After praise and gratitude, we God a chance to talk. “You have laid down...

Bishop Tsoke: Jesus reminds us God has not abolished the 10 commandments

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 15, 2023 | Uncategorized

The Lord still says to us “You shall not steal.” Why do I see nothing wrong with bribery, nepotism and corruption? The Lord still says, “You shall not commit adultery.” So, why do I see nothing wrong in cheating on my husband or wife? Why do we see nothing wrong with...

Bishop Risi: We do forgive, but sometimes we don’t

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 14, 2023 | Uncategorized

Our simple prayer is that God may give us the grace to forgive others as he forgives us. Jesus said we must ask and we will receive. We ask for all kinds of things, but we will receive those very important things when we ask Him, when we knock, and when we seek. “To...
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