By Tony Magliano – During one of the many nonviolent, prayerful pro-life/anti-abortion demonstrations I participated in, a woman stopped her car, got out, pointed to
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Month: May 2023
O Mystic Marvel: ‘The Holy Trinity’ by Masaccio (1425)
By Joynel Fernandes – Masaccio (1401 – 1428), born Tommaso di Ser Giovanni di Simone, was one of the greatest artist of the proto Renaissance
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Understanding Catholic Church’s Family Global Compact Initiative
Verghese V Joseph – On the occasion of the media launch of the Family Global Compact, the Holy Father Francis lent his support to the
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ChatGPT for Bible Studies?
Tom Thomas – Everyone is talking about the impact of the Artificial Intelligence tool, ChatGPT these days, and how it will affect almost all spheres
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The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
By Leon Bent – After the Annunciation, Mary is confused – surely you would be perplexed, if you were Mary. Who can she talk to
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Become Agents of Joy and Hope
John Desing csc – Readings: Rom 12:9-16b; Lk 1:39-56 The visit of Mary to Elizabeth is not just two women meeting together but the babes
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Catholic Bishops of NE India Make Fresh Appeal for Peace in Manipur
Guwahati, 29 May 2023: The Catholic Bishops of North East India has made a fresh appeal for peace on Sunday amidst news of growing tension and
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Kerala Church: Deciphering The Blame Game
# chhotebhai A highly respected and erudite clergyman from Kerala sends me his articles. Of late he has made three claims: The Jews killed Jesus
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Blessings Will Come in Different Ways
Martin Madalai Muthu csc – Readings: Sir 35: 1-15; Mk 10: 28-31 What was wrong in the question of Peter? Like Peter we too might
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Interview: Through the Eyes of Vatican Observatory: Where Science Meets Faith!
Does science meet religion? What’s a better way than looking through a telescope? Way back in 1891, in order to counteract the longstanding accusations of
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Imitate Mother Mary’s Virtues
Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Gen 3: 9-15,20; Jn 19: 25b- 34 Today the church remembers Mary, Mother of the Church. In both readings, the
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Pentecost Sunday Homily: Feeling the Heat of the Fire
Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Romans 8:8-17; John 20:19-23 Today, we are celebrating Pentecost Sunday, the day when
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Allow the Spirit to Enter Our Hearts
Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Acts 2: 1-11, Cor 12: 3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20: 19-23 Today, the solemnity of Pentecost, all three readings speak about
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Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
Dr Jeanette Pinto – The Feast of the Pentecost happened fifty days after Easter or the Resurrection when the other followers of Jesus Christ were
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Trust in The Lord When We Face Weakness
Kulandai Albert csc – Readings: Acts 28: 16-20, 30-31; Jn 21: 20-25 No human weakness or limitation can hinder God’s work. This is the assurance
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