Shefali Alvares & Photos by Parul Merchant – Mumbai: Author Dr. Kranti Kiran Farias on Tuesday launched her new book “We, Indian Christians” in the
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Month: January 2023
Making a Difference: Unborn Babies Still Desperately Need Our Help!
By Tony Magliano The recent 50th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. was a victory lap for the pro-life movement. After 49 years of
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Don Bosco: An Inspiration to Many!
By Leon Bent – God, it is said, sends the world saints when they are most needed – not men and women of “general holiness,”
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Bosco: Living The Legacy
By Fr. Prasad Xavier – Bangalore Oniyavara Seva Coota (BOSCO) is a Non-governmental Organization working with children and young people in difficult circumstances ever since
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Let the Words of Jesus be Our Strength
Desing John csc – Readings: Heb 12: 1-4; Mk 5: 21-43 The readings tell us of the significance of the sacraments of healing. The sacraments
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34th CCBI Meet: National Episcopal Conference Elects New Chairmen for Commissions
Bangalore: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) on Sunday elected new Chairmen for its 16 Commissions during its 34 Plenary Assembly. The newly-elected
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Non Violence – is Pro-life
By Dr Jeanette Pinto – “The cry for peace will be a cry in the wilderness, so long as the spirit of nonviolence does not
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Accept Our Limitations Before God
Martin Madalai Muthu csc – Readings: Heb 11: 32-40; Mk 5: 1-20 Mark describes the first exorcism performed by Jesus in a pagan territory. This
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34th CCBI Meet: Fr Morrissette’s Remarkable Book ‘The Emmaus Experience: Catechism for Adults’ Released
Bangalore: The three-volume textbook “The Emmaus Experience: Catechism for Adults” was released on 28 January, 2023 during the 34th CCBI Plenary Assembly at St. Johns
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Homily: The Message of Hope from the Beatitudes
By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Fourth Sunday of the Year January 29, 2023 Readings: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Matthew 5:1-12 The readings of
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Authority, Art & Amazement: Jesus Drives Out a Demon
By Joynel Fernandes – Introduction to Illuminated Manuscripts: As we unfurl the pages of history and zoom past a century we encounter an age of
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Let Beatitudes Be Our Inspiration
Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Zeph 2:3,3: 12-13; 1Cor 1:26-31; Mt 5: 1-12 Today is the fourth Sunday in ordinary time. The gospel is from
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Pornography – A Killer!
By Dr. Jeanette Pinto – “I can’t define porn, but I know when I see it,” said Justice Stewart of the USA. Pornography is an
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Act With Justice and Kindness Towards Other
Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Heb 11: 1-2, 8-19; Mk 4:35-41 In today’s Gospel, we see Jesus challenging the disciples to grow into a mature
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Synod’s Continental Assemblies to be Held Across 7 Global Locations
Manila: The Synod on Synodality is now at the continental stage and elaborate plans have been made to hold the event in seven locations in
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