January 2023 - Page 5 of 6 - Indian Catholic Matters

Rediscovering the Sacrament of Reconciliation

January 12, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Paul Suski – “If we say, “We are without sin,” we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” (1 John 1:8) One

Share God Experience With Others

January 12, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Heb 4:1-5,11; Mk 2:1-12 Today’s first reading explains to us what is God’s rest. We are invited to enter into

XXXI World Day of the Sick: Emulate the Good Samaritan, Exhorts Pope Francis

January 11, 2023 Team ICM News

On the occasion of the XXXI World Day of the Sick which occurs on 11 February, Holy Father Francis urged the faithful to take care

Ask God to Face All Life’s Problems

January 11, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Akhsi Wary csc – Readings: Heb 3:7-14; Mk 1: 40-45 In the gospel reading we see Jesus touches and cures the leper for He was

Carry on With Your Work Without Any Pride

January 10, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Heb 2:14-18; Mk 1:29-39 Today Jesus reminds us of the importance of prayer. We may question why Jesus who is

Faith in God Includes Faith in His Timing…

January 9, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Larissa D’Souza – When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance. Faith is trusting God

Experiencing His Healing and Liberation

January 9, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Heb 2: 5-12; Mk 1: 21-28 Today’s gospel passage is a typical day in the life of Jesus in which

Mumbai Catholic Cemetery Desecration: Man Held; Motive Unclear

January 9, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Mumbai: A 22-year-old man was arrested on Sunday from Navi Mumbai for allegedly vandalising as many as 18 crosses in a

Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord

January 8, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Readings: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Acts 10:34-38 Matthew 3:13-17 The Baptism of Christ as recorded in all the four Gospels indicates the

Live Life That Would Please God

January 8, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Martin Madalai Muthu csc – Readings: Is 42:1-4,6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3: 13-17 Today, the Mother Church celebrates the feast of the Baptism of the

New Year Fitness : Make it Matter!

January 8, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Jennifer Pinto – The New Year came a little over three weeks ago. Technically, we have crossed the 22 days it should have taken

Homily: Epiphany of Our Lord

January 7, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a.5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 Christ our light has come into the world and shines in the darkness. On this feast