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Conversion in real concrete terms

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 2, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

A Lenten reflection from Fr. Zane Godwin of the Archdiocese of Cape Town. Our turning back to God must have practical, direct, consequences for the way that we act in the world. The people of our time have lost the sense of sin. Even the great saints were acutely...

Many people have many burdens to bear

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 2, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

A Lenten reflection by Fr. Brett Williams of the Archdiocese of Durban. Part of the mission of the Church, to preach the gospel and proclaim the Kingdom, is to help lift the burdens from the shoulders of those who suffer. Together with Jesus Christ the world can be...

We need to encounter God in our lives

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 1, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

A Lenten reflection by Fr. Pheto Matlala of the Archdiocese of Pretoria. A faith that ought to lead us to humility to acknowledge that we have sinned and so we may be shown compassion and forgiveness. Listen to more…

It’s our time to climb the mountain of Transfiguration

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 28, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

A Lenten reflection by Archbishop Zolile Mpambani, the Archbishop of Bloemfontein. That sight was something very precious and assuring, they had been shuttered by Jesus’ statement that He’s going to Jerusalem to die. Lent is a special time where we also have to climb...

We are still brothers and sisters

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 27, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

A reflections by Fr. Sebina Komane of the Diocese of Witbank. We are not only fasting food or the things we love, we have a conversion of heart. We renew ourselves in spirit, we renew ourselves internally. Listen more…

Learn to trust God more deeply

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 25, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections, Uncategorized

A Lenten reflection by Fr. Russell Pollitt SJ We are reminded of our need to learn how to trust God more deeply. Notice the trust Ester displays at the end of the prayer. Listen to...
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