AUGUST FOCUS: Walking With Luke — 24 Chapters of Good News
August invites our parish family into a meaningful journey through the Gospel of Luke, preparing our hearts for Bible Sunday on 30 August 2026. 
Luke’s Gospel offers a rich, compassionate portrait of Jesus — His birth, His teachings, His healings, His parables, and His saving mission for all people.
Each weekday, we will explore one chapter of Luke with:
- A short, clear summary
- A Bible parenting tip
- A simple call to action
This month is about deepening our love for Scripture and helping families bring God’s Word into everyday life. As we journey through Luke, may our parish grow in understanding, reflection, and joyful faith. 
In the Southern Cross August issue!
SA’s big gambling crisis • Archbishop Mpako: Son of Africa • Faith, culture and family • The soul of Korea’s faith • Psychological distress in priests • World’s oldest republic’s Catholic roots • St Francis’ way of keeping it simple • Prayer in the Age of Distraction • Sermons from a Mount • We answer your questions about confession for non-Catholics, a “woman bishop”, and intercessors • Saint of the month: Bl Isidore Bakanja
An invitation to join the Ministry of Proclaimers of the Holy Word.
If you would like to assist with the reading of the Scripture in the celebration of Holy Mass, please contact Kirsten Adams 081 734 6569.
The Catholic Magazine for Southern Africa
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