Today we hear what perfect love is

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

A reflection by Fr. Russell Pollitt SJ, on Thursday of Holy Week. Not only has Jesus given himself in this meal with his disciples, but he goes the extra mile and washes the feet of his disciples. Jesus is ready to give up his life for those he would send to serve....

The Judas in us

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 31, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

A Lenten reflection by Fr. Fannie Msiza of the Archdiocese of Pretoria Why would Judas want to betray Jesus? The bible does not give us an answer why Judas would want to betray Jesus. What is it that makes us to betray Jesus, our fellow brothers and sisters? What...

The way of a believer is the way of Christ

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 30, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

A Lenten reflection by Fr. Xolani Ndaba of the Diocese of Eshowe on Tuesday of the Holy Week. We are invited to be aware of our strengths and weaknesses. We are called to be honest and genuine in following Christ. We should be aware of our weaknesses. Our weaknesses...

Pray to the Lord to give us a lively faith

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 29, 2021 | Lenten Appeal, Lenten Reflections

A Lenten reflection by Fr. Ncamiso Vilakati of the Diocese of Manzini on Monday of the Holy Week. She took no thought for what others would think but what would please her Lord. This is a challenge for me and you. How do we anoint the Lord’s feet and show him love and...

We reflect on the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus

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

A Palm Sunday reflection by Bishop Joao Rodrigues, the Bishop of Tzaneen. Have we ever thought of the amount of time, pain, talent, effort, research, technology, all the work that goes around developing the vaccine? Have you ever thought about that? Or do we simply...

We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us

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

A Lenten reflection by Fr. Stan Muyebe OP, on Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent. During Holy Week during and indeed during this pandemic we should allow Jesus Christ to disrupt our comfort zone. In particular, we should allow the risen Christ to disrupt the things...