23 May 2019
There’s more than joy in toys When we told you how little Zenandi’s life was changed by his experience of the toy library at Hlabisa, you helped to expand the range of educational toys in this really important resource centre. Whilst toys can be dismissed as...
23 May 2019
The Resurrection is for all seasons Each year we prepare for the passion of Jesus and His resurrection through the 40 days of Lent. If you counted your blessings during Lent and made sacrifices to send the blessing of a donation to the Missions, thank you, so much....
23 May 2019
The challenges of growing older Every age has its challenges. But the younger and stronger one is, the more easily those challenges are met. From our mailbox, it’s apparent that many of our loyal Mission friends can be counted as ‘seniors’ enduring the challenges of...
23 May 2019
It’s not in the name It may be called a bequest, a legacy, or simply a gift in your Will. But remembering a charity in your Will, one that you’ve supported during your lifetime, is a special gift that creates an ongoing memorial to your personal values. Should...
26 Apr 2019
Photo: Bongani Mbatha / African News Agency (ANA) Death toll rises to 70 in Durban flood disaster Throughout the night of Monday 22 April and into the following morning, Durban and surrounding areas was hit by torrential rains. At least 70 people, including children,...
11 Apr 2019
‘The Here and Now Christian’ The Here and Now Christian’ compiles a collection of articles and talks given by South African cardinal, Wilfrid Napier OFM. The book was launched at the parish of St Joseph’s in Durban on Monday 8 April 2019. Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM,...
3 Apr 2019
Make a palm cross for Palm Sunday Making a cross out of a palm frond is an enduring tradition among many Catholics. With a little practice, these crosses are quick and easy to make, and serve as a lovely memento. Tuck one into your bible, or carry it with you to...
28 Mar 2019
Heroes at Mother of Peace – you, and the humble solar heating panel When Cardinal Napier wrote to you about how a fierce lightning storm had destroyed the electrical water heating systems at Mother of Peace children’s home, Mission Patron heroes came to the rescue....
28 Mar 2019
Praise God, and Mission Supporters like you – three new Priests for the Missions Meet Deacons Mtshengiseni Dlamini, Wandile Chagwe, and Simon Sibisi – all to be ordained in early March 2019. They will become your partners in spreading the Word of God. Deacon...
28 Mar 2019
The tragedy of homelessness Home is where we are safe, cared about and protected. Homeless is where we are at high risk, even of losing life itself. At best, men may be able to survive on the street, but women and children are critically vulnerable. To meet this need,...
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