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Priest's greeting at Mass

How Should a Priest Greet the Congregation at Mass?

Southern CrossAug 26, 2026

Question: At the start of Holy Mass, the presider greets us with the words, “The Lord be with you”, and…

Psalm 145

Mass Readings: 30 August – 6 September, 2026

Southern CrossAug 25, 2026

Liturgical CalendarYear A – Weekday Cycle Year II Sunday August 30, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeJer 20: 7-9/ Ps 63:…

Archdiocese of Johannesburg Marriage Anniversary Mass

Archdiocese of Johannesburg to Host First Marriage Anniversary Mass

Kati DijaneAug 25, 2026

The Archdiocese of Johannesburg will celebrate the gift of marriage in a special way on Saturday, 29 August 2026, when…

Pope Leo XIV Audience August 23

Pope: Who is the Lord for Me?

Southern CrossAug 24, 2026

Pope Leo XIV, Angelus, St Peter’s Square, Sunday, 23 August 2026 Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday! This Sunday’s Gospel…

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Priest's greeting at Mass

How Should a Priest Greet the Congregation at Mass?

Southern CrossAug 26, 2026

Question: At the start of Holy Mass, the presider greets us with the words, “The Lord be with you”, and…

St Ignatius of Antioch Quote

Are We Really ‘Roman’ Catholics?

Southern CrossAug 18, 2026

Question: Why is our Church referred to as the Roman Catholic Church when there are so many different rites? Answer:…

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Did Jesus Have an Autistic Friend?

Southern CrossAug 12, 2026

It is possible that Jesus had an autistic friend. Nicodemus, who we meet in the Gospel of John 3:1-21, might…

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