Kulandai Albert csc – Readings: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25:1-13 In today’s reading, St. Paul speaks about Christ who is the power and wisdom of
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Month: August 2022
Should Women Deacons Aspire for Priestly Ordination?
By Paul Suski – “We must teach more by example than by word.”- St. Mary MacKillop This past July in Australian life was full of
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Strive for Greater Transparency
Preet Anupam Beck csc – Readings: 1 Cor 1: 1-9; Mt 24: 42-51 The readings of the day invite me to be faithful and to
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Continue to Follow Jesus
Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Rev 21:9 -14; Jn 1:45-51 Today we celebrate the feast of Bartholomew the Apostle. Today’s first reading speaks of New
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St. Francis and the Canticle of the Sun
By Fr Glen Fernandes, OFM – The “Canticle of the Sun”, also known as the “Canticle of the Creatures” or “Laudes Creaturarum” (“Praise of the
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Remain Faithful to the Lord in Whatever We Do
Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: 2Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Mt 23:23-26 Jesus uses strong words against Scribes and Pharisees: “Woe to you, Scribes and Pharisees, you
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Thailand: 50th Anniversary Inauguration of Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences Gets Underway
Fr. Nigel Barrett – The Inauguration of the 50th Anniversary of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, since the bishops of Asia meet for the
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The Annunciation: Nothing is Impossible for God
Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Is 9: 2-7; Lk 1:26-38 Today we celebrate the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the
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Fr Eugene’s Homily: For Us, Christ is the Door
By Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – Twenty First Sunday of the Year August 21, 2022 Isaiah 66:18-21; Hebrews 12:5-7.11-13; Luke 13:22-30 God invites us to
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Work Hard to Walk Through the Narrow Gate
Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Is 66:18-21; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30 In today’s gospel, Jesus speaks about the narrow gate and invites all of
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St Bernard: An Outstanding Preacher and Orator
By Leon Bent – The feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, O.Cist. St Bernard was a French abbot and a major leader in the reform
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The God-Experience: A Bolt From the Blue and Three Commandments
By Dr. George Jacob Let me begin with a disclaimer. I am not writing this neither to boast. Nor to stick a fist into the
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Fill Your Hearts with Love and be Led by the Spirit
Martin Madalai Muthu csc – Readings: Ezek 37: 1-14; Mt 22: 34-40 The readings of the day speak of love of God as first commandment
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Are We Prepared to Encounter Him During the Holy Eucharist?
Amala William csc – Readings: Ezek 36:23-28; Mt 22:1-14 In the first reading, God makes a new covenant with the people of Israel. He brings
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What to Make of Conflicts Within the Church in India?
Mathew Jacob – There are a series of conflicts in the Catholic Church in India these days. For one, Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias and Archbishop
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