A Monday Blessing
May this Franciscan blessing encourage you during the week ahead. (We have it stuck to our office message board ) May God bless you with discomfort. Discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and...
View ArticleWhy I Volunteer – In Under 100 Words
Thinking of serving through Common Good this year? Here, five volunteers share with us a bit about why they chose to give their time and talents to serve through Common Good initiatives last year....
View ArticleThree Wishes For A Princess (1 minute)
If you do one thing today, watch this moving clip captured by Richard Bolland from the Common Ground New Hope Street and Shelter Ministry team. Here’s what this lady, who wishes to remain anonymous,...
View ArticleA Light in Winter
By Emily Oppenheimer As the coldness of winter sets in, I found a place that warms the hearts of the city. I ventured into a place with brightly coloured walls with a door that read “There’s a...
View ArticleThe State of the South African Mother
For the average South African mother-to-be, access to good quality prenatal healthcare is not a given. By Anneke Jagau I would like to introduce you to Jenny. When I met her she was sitting in a...
View ArticleA Friend in Need
Have you ever tried to build a friendship with someone from a different background to your own? In today’s post, Christine Martin Van Wyk shares the story of her friendship with Janvier – and shows why...
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