By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – Intro: A summary of the first part of the Instruction on Parish Renewal (chapters 1-6) which offers a broad reflection
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Month: July 2020
Bishops Laud Choice of Indian Tribal Youth as Advisor to UN Climate Body
Bangalore: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), which is the national body of the 192 Latin Bishops in India, has congratulated Archana Soreng
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Dogmatic & Pragmatic (Incarnational) Spirituality
By Mathew Thankachen O. Praem. – The very word ‘Dogmatic’ refers to “theoretical”” ideological” in contrast to “Pragmatic” or experiential. While the Western spirituality emphasizes
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Do I Give People Around Me Enough Freedom?
By Shiju Joseph csc – Readings: Jer 26:1-9; Mt 13: 54-58 Both Jeremiah and Jesus today experience rejection from their own people. Everyone loves a
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Prof. Francis Gonsalves New President of Prestigious Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth
Pune: Prof. Dr. Francis Gonsalves, SJ has been appointed as the new President of prestigious Pontifical institute Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth (JDV), Pune, by Fr. Arturo Sosa,
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Opportunities in ICM: A Media Start-Up for God!
By Verghese V Joseph – It was in July 2017 that Indian Catholic Matters (ICM) began its baby steps and since then it has been
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The Battle of Prayer During Pandemic
By Tom Thomas – These days of pandemic and lockdowns with the family stuck at home, one would think that there is enough time and
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Make Your Penitential Rite Meaningful
By Raison D’Souza – Readings: Jer 18:1-6; Mt 13: 47-53 Misunderstanding begins either with differences of opinions or prejudices. God has given enormous freedom to
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Let Us Empty Purgatory: St. Padre Pio Commanded it and We Can Do it Easily!
“When St. Gertrude the Great, burning with love for souls, especially the Holy Souls in Purgatory, desired to know from Our Lord Jesus Christ about
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The Soliloquy of Queen Corona
At last I can sigh a heave of relief. You know, I am supposed to be born in a royal palace. Like the fate of
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The Promise of Eternal Salvation
By Vicky Lamin Gayang csc – Readings: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Jn 11:19-27 Today the Gospel reading presents to us the arrival of Jesus in Bethany,
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ICM Anniversary Special: Matrimony the School of Parenting Extraordinaire
By Lorraine and Leon Bent – The couple has been a part of Worldwide Marriage Encounter (India), Mumbai, for 39 years. They have held several
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Sr. Anjela Moshahary Passes Away in Assam
Sr. Anjela Moshahary born on 3rd September,1974 in Gobdapara, Ballanguri Parish in the diocese of Bongaogaon in Assam was called to the Lord due to
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Mumbai Church Webinar Highlights Digital Communication Benefits
By Trina Remedios – As India plummets deeper into the COVID-19 fight, many Catholic Churches are struggling to cope with this situation. Coffers are emptying
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During COVID-19 Pandemic, Bombay Archdiocese Reaches Out to 1.25 Lakh Households
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – The Catholic Church in the Bombay Archdiocese has been on the frontline of relief efforts ever since the COVID-19 pandemic
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