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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...

Come back to the Lord

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 24, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections, Uncategorized

A Lenten reflection by Fr. Thulani J. Skhosana They were so sorry for their sins that the whole city immediately repented and engaged in serious prayer and fasting. Listen for...

Prayer – Not just a matter of words

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 23, 2021 | Lenten Reflections

A Lenten reflection by Fr. Zane Godwin from the Archdiocese of Cape Town. Tuesday of the First Week of Lent. Prayer is not just a matter of saying words and is not primarily about asking for things. Listen for...
Be holy – Be perfect

Be holy – Be perfect

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 22, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections, Uncategorized

A Lenten reflection by Fr. Barney McAleer “It’s nothing else than the fruits of the Holy Spirit being active in your life.” Listen more...
Lent – a Spiritual Spring Cleaning

Lent – a Spiritual Spring Cleaning

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 20, 2021 | Lenten Reflections

We must remember that our Lenten disciplines are supposed to ultimately transform our person; body, soul and spirit. On this Saturday after the Ash Wednesday the Gospel presents us with a model of human repentance. Listen more…
Grateful for Lenten Contributions

Grateful for Lenten Contributions

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 19, 2021 | Lenten Reflections

Missionvale Care Centre is one of the beneficiaries of the generous givers of Lenten contribution and they are grateful for the help they receive from the Bishops’ Lenten Appeal...
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