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Russell Pollitt

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Jesuit priest. Parish Priest - Holy Trinity, Johannesburg, RSA. Former Director of Jesuit Institute SA. Correspondent for America Magazine. The Jesuit Review. Writes for Daily Maverick.

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Fr Russell Pollitt SJ reflects on Pope Leo XIV
YouTube video by Holy Trinity Catholic Church Johannesburg Fr Russell Pollitt SJ reflects on Pope Leo XIV

Reflecting on Pope Leo XIV with Ray White Media. Some first thoughts and impressions.

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15.05.2025 05:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What happens as the Church prepares for the Conclave?
YouTube video by Holy Trinity Catholic Church Johannesburg What happens as the Church prepares for the Conclave?

What happens as the Church prepares for the Conclave?

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30.04.2025 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Holy Week at Holy Trinity, Johannesburg. All are welcome!

13.04.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Music of Holy Trinity Catholic Church
YouTube video by Holy Trinity Catholic Church Johannesburg The Music of Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Keeping tradition alive, the music at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Braamfontein Johannesburg: m.youtube.com/watch?v=8ijP...

12.04.2025 04:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The restoration of the magnificent stained glass windows at Holy Trinity, Johannesburg, has begun. The Rose Window has been removed. If you can help… any small amount helps us preserve this timeless beauty

16.01.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Destitute South Africans and migrants risk their lives in illegal minesβ€”and are exploited by criminal gangs In the small town of Stilfontein, some 90 miles from the city of Johannesburg, South Africa, hundreds, possibly thousands, of illegal miners have been underground in an abandoned mine shaft for more t...

Latesr in America Magazine: www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...

24.12.2024 04:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sermon, Sunday, 15 December 2024 - Holy Trinity, Johannesburg, 07h30 and 09h30. John the Baptist invites us to do something concrete and radical - not β€œreligious”! This is what leads to true joy. All welcome!

14.12.2024 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sermon on First Sunday of Advent at Holy Trinity, Johannesburg: A time of re-finding. But how do we approach Advent. What intentionally practices can we take up? 7h30 & 9h30 - hope to see you there. ALL welcome!

30.11.2024 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mozambique struggles to manage post-election unrest and a deadly insurgency After another disputed election, street protests wrack Mozambique. while a northern province, Cabo Delgado, endures a deadly Islamist insurrection.

My latest column in America Magazine on the struggles raging in Mozambique www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...

26.11.2024 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At Bible Study for the Homeless, a Search for Meaning Religion is often overlooked as a factor in the lives of the needy, but those who gather at a center in Virginia say it helps sustain them.

At Bible Study for the Homeless, a Search for Meaning
Religion is often overlooked as a factor in the lives of the needy, but those who gather at a center in Virginia say it helps sustain them.

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25.11.2024 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Homily for the Solemnity of Christ, king of the Universe, Year B, by Fr. Russell Pollitt SJ by Holy Trinity, Braamfontein β€” Homilies Listen to the homily preached at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Braamfontein, South Africa, by Fr. Russell Pollitt SJ on the Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe, Year B

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24.11.2024 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sunday Sermon Holy Trinity, Johannesburg - How can we best understand the idea of β€œChrist the King” when we live in a democratic secular society? What are we being invited to in this rather difficult metaphor? Perhaps we live in two β€œkingdoms” most of the time! 07h30 & 09h30. All welcome!

23.11.2024 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"I was a stranger and you did not welcome me" (Mt 25).

20.11.2024 04:34 β€” πŸ‘ 166    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed! One of the most difficult to preach on. The β€œking” idea is foreign to most people here.

23.11.2024 04:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sermon at Holy Trinity Johannesburg Sat 16/11 17h30 and Sunday 17/11 at 18h00: The power of words and how they help or hinder in troubled times. What future do we expect? All welcome!

16.11.2024 04:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Holy Trinity Catholic Church: Help us save the beautiful Stained Glass Windows
YouTube video by Holy Trinity Catholic Church Johannesburg Holy Trinity Catholic Church: Help us save the beautiful Stained Glass Windows

Help! We need assistance to try and save the beautiful stained glass windows of Holy Trinity Church. Please consider donating and sharing this post. Thank you! m.youtube.com/watch?v=RIyB...

16.11.2024 04:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Morning Prayer: Lord, the Spirit drives you into the desert for forty days. You follow the Spirit’s lead. Help us follow the Spirit in this time of Lent intentionally and wholeheartedly. Lead us into the Lenten desert so we can overcome all that stands between us and you. Amen.

18.02.2024 05:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What three invitations do this week’s Scripture texts offer us for the Season of Lent? How can we respond? Homily Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ruimsig, Johannesburg. Sat 17h30 and Sunday 09h00

17.02.2024 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In what way does Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan uncover for us the fundamental human question that we live with in Lent? Join us on Ash Wednesday to hear more!

13.02.2024 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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