Indian Catholic Matters is proud to present you Fr. Joseph Royan’s daily Advent Reflections. Fr. Joseph Royan, C.Ss.R belongs to the Congregation of the Most
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Month: November 2020
Block Your Date for Release of Film ‘Beautiful Child’
Mumbai: OLMC Theatre Ministry traces its origins to the parish of Our Lady of Mercy Church, Thane in the Archdiocese of Bombay. Recently formed in
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Future of Religion
By Emmanuel Akilan SJ – When I pen down this article, thoughts about religion flood my mind. Religion is a very important aspect in the
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Jesus Works Through Ordinary People
By Kulandai Albert csc – Readings: Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22 Today’s Gospel reading is about the call of the first disciples. Jesus calls Peter, Andrew,
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Arunachal: Bethany College of Miao Diocese bags Four Gold Medals in University Results 2020
By Felix Anthony – Miao: With four gold medalists, the Venerable Uktara Bethany College (VUBC), Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh has produced outstanding results in the
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Word of the Year? ‘Watchfulness’ for the Word made Flesh
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – It has been customary for the Oxford English Dictionary to name a ‘Word of the Year’ – a word which
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Homily: The Season of Advent is Here
By Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2020 Isaiah 63:16-17; 64:1.3-8; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37 Today we begin the
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Homily: Be an Open Door & an Alert Doorkeeper
By Fr Francis Gonsalves, SJ – First Sunday of Advent – Cycle B – November 29, 2020 Readings: Isa 63:16b-17; 64:1, 3b-8; 1 Cor 2:3-9;
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Homily for Youth: An Advent Journey Begins…
By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – November 29, 2020: 1st Sunday of Advent Isaiah 63: 16b-17, 19, 64:2-7; 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9; Mark 13: 33-37
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See the Signs of God’s Love
By John Desing csc – Readings: Is 63:16b-17, 19b, 64:2-7; 1Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 Advent is a time for being extra vigilant because we do
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During Advent, Let us Grow Closer to Jesus
By Joseph Inbaraj csc – Readings: Rev 22:1-7; Lk 21:34-36 The readings of the day invite me to reflect upon the theme “Be on Guard”.
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Church Has Lost a Dear Friend in Tarun Gogoi: Archbishop Moolachira
By Felix Anthony – Guwahati: With the passing away of former Chief Minister of Assam, Tarun Gogoi, the Church has lost a dear friend says
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Virgin of the Globe – The Miraculous Medal
A sacramental is a sacred sign that signifies effects obtained through the Church’s intercession. Sacramentals can be material things [blessed objects, such as scapulars, rosaries,
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Illumine Mind and Heart with Word of God
By Francis Gayang csc – Readings: Rev 20: 1-4, 11-21:2; Lk 21:29-33 St. John the evangelist, began his good news with the statement similar to
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Arunachal Marks International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women
By Felix Anthony – Miao: The Women Commission of Miao Diocese in Arunachal Pradesh marked the ‘International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women’ with
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