Preet Anupam Beck csc – Readings: Isa 9:1-6; Titus 2: 1-14; Lk 2:1-14 Jesus is born today and the words of the Angel to the
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Month: December 2022
Homily: Christmas, the Nativity of Jesus
Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Readings: Isaiah 9:1-6 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14 Christmas is God’s special gift to humankind and especially to each one of
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Origin of Jingle Bells
Fr Hedwig Lewis SJ – James L. Pierpont composed “Jingle Bells”, perhaps the most famous secular Christmas song, in 1850. The origins of this song
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Be the Voice to Introduce Jesus
Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: 2 Sam 7:1-5,8b-12,14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79 We are getting ready to receive child Jesus in our hearts. Today we are
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N-E India: Centennial Celebration of Arrival of Iconic Apostle Venerable Stephen Ferrando Begins
Sr. Irene Zosiami MSMHC – Guwahati: The year-long centennial celebration of the arrival of Venerable Stephen Ferrando, the iconic apostle to Northeast India and one
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Goa: Vauradeancho Ixtt, Oldest Konkani Weekly Completes 90 Years
Fr. Elvis Fernandes, SFX – The 90th-anniversary celebration of Vauradeancho Ixtt (Worker’s friend), the oldest and largest circulating Roman Konkani weekly, was held on 20th
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For Family at Christmas, “LOVE” is Born
Sr. Mary Thadavanal MSMHC – “Christmas” seems to be the word almost on everyone’s lips whatever the reasons – commercial, holidaying, picnicking, purchases, celebrations, get-togethers
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Christmas is for the Bravehearted!
Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – Christmas is for the bravehearted: those who see and welcome the ‘strangers’ in their midst, those who have come from
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The Gift of the Magi
By Tom Thomas – Its that time of the year again. The waiting for Christmas day, the Advent season. Its traditionally the season to give
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Communicate the Goodness of the Lord
Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Mal 3:1-4; 4:5-6; Lk 1:57-66 As a messenger of Christ, what message do I send out to others? The readings
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Experience the Gift of God’s Personal Relationship
Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: 1Sam 1:24-28; Lk 1: 46-56 In the first reading we see Hanna giving praise to God for the marvelous deeds
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Six Things You Didn’t Know About St. Maximilian Kolbe
By Paul Suski – There’s nothing like curling up with a mug of hot black coffee and a good book. Fr. Paulin Sotowski`s leading publication
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Make Known the Presence of Jesus
Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Song 2: 8-14; Lk 1:39-45 In today’s gospel we have the visit of Mary to Elizabeth. Mary entered the house
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Making a Difference: Longing for Christmas Peace in the Holy Land
By Tony Magliano – During this wonderful time of the year, when Christians throughout the world focus minds and hearts on the coming of God
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‘Giving Up is Not an Option for a Missionary,’ Says Arunachal Bishop on his Ruby Jubilee
Felix Anthony – Miao: “Giving up is not an option for a missionary,” said Bishop George Pallipparambil of Miao diocese in Arunachal Pradesh celebrating his
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