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The idolatry of physical appearance

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 8, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

A Lenten reflection by Fr. Kirba Kifle MCCJ His egoism, his vanity, and his self-importance all get in the way of his healing, he desperately wants it. Only after he confessed his faith in God of Israel does he experience his true self-worth.

Commandments and the Temple Purification a new relationship

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 7, 2021 | Bishops' Homilies, Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

A Lenten reflection by Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito, the Bishop of Aliwal North Diocese Exodus 20:1-17 The Exodus from Egypt and the covenant of Sinai are the main events that made the Israel the people of God. The Covenant or the treaty brings about a New Relationship....

Be reconciled to God

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 6, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

A Lenten reflection by Fr. Linda Zwane of the Diocese of Witbank. Saturday of the Second Week of Lent. The elder son who remained at home – He did not leave physically but his spirit was not with the father.

Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 5, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

A Lenten reflection by Fr. Hugh O’Connor, the Secretary General of the SACBC. The Lord expects great things from you. Today let us reach out to someone who is at the margins, someone who we know is suffering, someone who feels rejected, someone who feels outcast....

It’s never too late with God

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 4, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

A Lenten reflection on Thursday of the second week of Lent by Fr. Russell Pollitt SJ. When we choose life we live and grow like a tree which is green and bears fruit by the waterside. When we choose death and trust in our abilities and powers we...

Jesus’ suffering becomes our own suffering

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 3, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

A Lenten reflection by Fr. Thembelani Ngcobo of the Archdiocese of Durban. A concern of a parent; what will become of my children when they die? It is a concern of most of us; we worry so much about our children, about our parents, about our loved ones. What will...
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