Wednesday 11 December 2013

Mass In Honour Of Madiba

Cardinal Peter Turkson
Photo: SACBC
Cardinal Peter Turkson, who was appointed as Pope Francis’ special envoy to the memorial service of Nelson Mandela, will also be celebrating Mass later this week in honour of Nelson Mandela.

Monday 9 December 2013

Ring The Church Bells For Madiba

Nelson Mandela
Photo: SACBC
On Friday, 6 December 2013, the president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Stephen Brislin, sent this message on behalf of the Southern African Catholic Bishops. The message is entitled “May They Meet In Heaven”.

Sunday 8 December 2013

Nelson Mandela - Catholics, Be Merciful (Updated)

Two people comfort one another outside Mandela residence
Photo: Mail Online

I know that Nelson Mandela signed into law one of the most liberal abortion laws in the world. This fills me with deep sadness. Millions of innocent babies have been killed in South Africa because of this law.

Monday 2 December 2013

Malachite Kingfisher

Malachite Kingfisher
Photo: Kids.Mongabay.com

Spotted a Malachite Kingfisher, like the one in this photo, yesterday in my back garden. Unfortunately I didn't have my camera on hand, which was really disappointing. There were 5 other witnesses but it's really no fun unless I have a photo.