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18/12/2024

The Altar Servers "Brothers of St Stephen" Sodality and the Immaculate Conception of Mary Sodality of the Archdiocese of Maseru in Lesotho embarked on pilgrimages for a weekend retreat at St Anne of Auray Parish and Bethany Parish, respectively.👼 Read more by Bokang Tsoanamere -->> Maseru Archdiocese LCYM https://www.scross.co.za/2024/12/lesotho-sodalities-celebrate-solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception/

17/12/2024

Towards a Vocation Culture in Southern Africa: The annual Salesian practical trainees workshop, which included 7 young confreres from 6 countries (South Africa, Malawi, Congo, DRCongo, Malawi, and Chad), was moderated by Fr Chris Rychcik SDB, provincial coordinator of formation at Bosco Youth Centre, from December 13 to 16. The theme was 'Building Vocation Culture'. https://www.scross.co.za/2024/12/towards-a-vocation-culture-in-southern-africa/

17/12/2024

Every month The Southern Cross features a Marian shrine and its story on the back-page of the magazine. Another reason to read, learn and grow with The Southern Cross! Here's the spectacular Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Las Lajas in Columbia-->> https://www.scross.co.za/2024/12/shrines-around-the-world-our-lady-of-the-holy-rosary-las-lajas-colombia/

17/12/2024

Today is Pope Francis' 88th Birthday! Elected on March 13, 2013, he is the Church's 266th Pope. 👼🙏(CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)

16/12/2024

Papal Mass in Corsica: Stop being distressed, disappointed or sad; how widespread are these spiritual ills nowadays, especially in places where consumerism reigns. If we live only for ourselves, we will never find happiness https://www.scross.co.za/2024/12/pope-praises-popular-piety-during-first-ever-papal-mass-in-corsica/

16/12/2024

Pray with Pope: Intention: Let us pray that the coming Church Jubilee Year 2025 strengthens us in our faith, helping us to recognise the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope. By Fr Chris Chatteris-->> https://www.scross.co.za/2024/12/pray-with-the-pope-why-hope-is-for-the-brave/

16/12/2024

The beautiful Litany of Reconciliation prayed by Community of the Cross of Nails🙏

15/12/2024

Prayer for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Gaudete Sunday🙏

15/12/2024

Emmanuel Suntheni OSB: The third Sunday of Advent is called "Gaudete Sunday" which means "Rejoice!", and not just rejoicing but authentic and genuine rejoicing from an eager anticipation of God's salvation, which allows the believer to rejoice in God's presence even amid pain, agony, loss, or destruction. https://www.scross.co.za/2024/12/rejoice-in-the-lord-3rd-sunday-of-advent/

14/12/2024

Remember to pick up your Southern Cross this weekend at your parish!

14/12/2024

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14/12/2024

Fr Peter Chimombe of Zimbabwe is celebrating his 28th Priestly anniversary today! God's blessings to you Fr Chimombe🙏
A Southern Cross contributor, Fr Chimombe is one of four priests out of a group of 52 seminarians who remain as priests, including Fathers Joshua Nyoni (Hwange), Joachim Ngun'u (Gweru), and Donald Dodzo (Mutare).
Reflecting on his long journey in the ministry Fr Chimombe says: "In any vocation, there are two phases. Firstly there is the Galilean phase when one is full of enthusiasm and is raring to go. I had my moments in the sun of engaging with the people of God in pastoral work, studying for higher degrees and travelling around the world. The second phase is the Jerusalem phase where one is called again for the second time to go and suffer with the Lord in Jerusalem. It is in this phase that many will call it quits in the twilight years of their calling. Praise be to God I am still in the race".

13/12/2024

Prepare for the Lord to be born in our hearts🙏

13/12/2024

Salesians AFM with delegate Fr Odise Lazri hosted a two-day workshop for newly arrived missionaries.10 participants from 8 countries (Zambia, Poland, Malawi, Nigeria, Philippines, Vietnam, DR Congo, Congo and Chad), were provided an opportunity to immerse themselves in getting to know their new province, culture, history and overall intercultural dynamics of daily life and mission.👼 https://www.scross.co.za/2024/12/salesian-workshop-induction-of-new-missionaries/

13/12/2024

Today the Church honours Sr Lucy who is the patron saint of all things to do with our eyes. Pray for us🙏

12/12/2024

The Story of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" - In his annual feature on the background of a popular Christmas hymn, Günther Simmermacher looks at a carol that involves two tunes and a composition that came in a dream. In the Southern Cross this month at your parish NOW!

12/12/2024

Pope Prays for Syria

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