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Month: December 2019

B’luru: A Special Christmas Celebration for Differently-Abled!

December 16, 2019 Team ICM News

Bengaluru: Christmas is the festival that promotes the spirit of sharing, caring and giving. Soaking in the spirit of Christmas, the Commission for the Differently

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Karnataka: Inter-Religious Sammelan for Peace and Harmony Held

December 16, 2019 Team ICM News

Ballari: In commemoration of the 800th anniversary of the encounter between Saint Francis of Assisi, a 12th century well-known Saint of Ecology from Italy and

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Prepare a Crib in Your Heart

December 16, 2019 Team ICM Reflections

By Akhsi Wary, CSC – Readings: Gen 49: 2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17 In the Gospel we hear an account of the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

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Become an Instrument of Peace

December 15, 2019 Team ICM Reflections

By Naresh Namindla, CSC – Readings: Num 24: 2-7, 15-17; Mt 21:23-27 In the first reading we see that Balaam, the messenger of God, speaks

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The Deeper Meaning of Advent

December 15, 2019 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – Don’t overlook deeper meaning of Advent! Don’t Rush – First Things First: It is important not to skip this first step.

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Homily for Youth: Rejoice – The Gaudete Sunday

December 14, 2019 Team ICM Youth

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – Third Sunday of Advent: 15th December, 2019 Isaiah 35: 1-6,10; James 5: 7-10; Matthew 11: 2-11 Rejoice…again I say

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Be Witnesses of Christ

December 14, 2019 Team ICM Reflections

By Ishongkun Kurbah, CSC – Readings: Is 35:1-6, 10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt, 11:2-11 What strikes me the most in today’s Gospel is John the Baptist.

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Fr Francis’ Homily: Strengthen Weak Hands and Feeble Knees

December 14, 2019 Team ICM Advent, Homilies

By Fr Francis Gonsolves, SJ – Third Sunday of Advent – Cycle A – December 15, 2019 Isa 35:1-6,10; Jam 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11 “Strengthen the

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Fr Eugene’s Homily: Desire the Coming of Jesus This Gaudete Sunday

December 14, 2019 Team ICM Advent, Homilies

By Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – Third Sunday of Advent, December 15, 2019 Readings: Isaiah 35:1-6 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 The Third Sunday of Advent

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Advent: Patience, Prophecy and Profound Preparation

December 14, 2019 Team ICM Advent

By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – Feelings of joy, excitement and warm love impregnate the air as the Feast of Christmas approaches with startling swiftness. The

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Celebrate the Joy of Life Forever

December 13, 2019 Team ICM Reflections

By David Peter, CSC – Readings: Sir 48: 1-4, 9-11; Mt 17: 10-13 We are in the second week of the Advent, a journey of

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Church Art in the Era of Irrational Relativism

December 12, 2019 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Fr. Soroj Mullick, SDB – In 2009, Benedict XVI, made an anticipated appeal to the invitees in the Sistine Chapel, “for the return to

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We Are Reminded to be Optimistic

December 12, 2019 Team ICM Reflections

By Amala William, CSC – Readings: Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19 Readings of the day invite us to ‘Take heed the word of God and do

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Mary: God’s Champion Pro-Lifer

December 11, 2019 Team ICM Features

By Dr Jeanette Pinto – God is the author of the gift of life, and the Universal Church has consistently held this pro-life stance. Life

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Come Lord! Let Your Face Shine On Us

December 11, 2019 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By His Grace Prakash Mallavarapu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam — For the Christian Community, the Advent season brings the invitation to ponder again the Mystery Incarnation,

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