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Season of Creation

‘Season of Creation’ – everything and everyone is connected!

Tony MaglianoSep 2, 2026

About 1,600 years ago, the brilliant Doctor of the Church St Ambrose admonished those of wealth who clung to their…

Psalm 5

Mass Readings: 6 September – 13 September, 2026

Southern CrossSep 2, 2026

Liturgical CalendarYear A – Weekday Cycle Year II Sunday September 6, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeEz 33: 7-9/ Ps 95:…

Archbishop Emmanuel Gregory Mabathoana OMI

Lesotho to Mark 60 Years of Archbishop Mabathoana’s Legacy

The Catholic Church in Lesotho will in September mark the 60th anniversary of the passing of Archbishop Emmanuel Gregory Mabathoana…

Pope Leo Angelus 30 August

Pope: Never Judge God’s Work

Southern CrossSep 1, 2026

Pope Leo XIV, Angelus, Piazza della Libertà (Castel Gandolfo), Sunday, 30 August 2026 Dear brothers and sisters, good afternoon and happy…

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Southern Cross Magazine September 2026

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“Death smiles at us all. All we can do is smile back.”

— Marcus Aurelius

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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:…

Autism-Awareness

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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