Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Ex 1:8-14,22; Mt 10:34-11:1 In today’s gospel Jesus lays some heavy demands upon his disciples. To be his disciples we
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Month: July 2023
B’luru: Karnataka Christians Rally for Peace in Manipur
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: The All-Karnataka United Forum for Christian Human Rights (AKUFCHR) on Saturday undertook a peace rally in Bengaluru to express solidarity
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Homily: Jesus, the Sower of Seeds
Fr. Eugene Lobo , SJ – Fifteenth Sunday of the Year July 16, 2023 Isaiah 55:10-11; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23 God reveals to us and
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Respond to the Demands of the Gospel
Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Is 55:10 – 11; Rom 8: 18 – 23; Mt 13: 1 – 13 Oh! Most Aseity, aid the bearer,
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Homily for Youth: Show off, Show in and Show Down?
Fr Antony Christy, SDB – July 16, 2023: 15th Sunday in Ordinary time Isaiah 55: 10-11; Romans 8: 18-23; Matthew 13: 1-23 The Word as
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Quo Vadis, a Lingering Question
Tom Thomas – “Domine, Quo vadis?” Translated from the Latin, it means, “Lord, where are you going?” This is the question that Peter asked the
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St. Bonaventure: A Mystical Writer and Always a Franciscan at Heart
By Leon Bent – Saint Bonaventure, born Giovanni di Fidanza in 1217, was an Italian medieval Franciscan, scholastic theologian and philosopher. The seventh Minister General
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Manifest God’s Compassionate Love
Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Gen 49: 29-32; 50: 15-26a; Mt 10: 24-33 In the gospel of the day Jesus speaks of his Father’s providential
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Surrogate Motherhood: The Church Perspective
By Dr Jeanette Pinto – Motherhood is a very special gift that God has given to a woman. However, this dream of being a mother
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Sanctification Waits for People Who Endure
Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Gen 46:1-7, 28-30; Mt 10:16-23 The first reading presents the event of Jacob going down to Egypt. Like the disciples
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Become What the Lord Wants Us to Be
Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Gen 44:18-21,23b-29;45:1-5; Mt 10: 7-15 Jesus calls each one of us for his mission, that is to make known his
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West Bengal Panchayat Elections: Three Catholic Women Emerge Victors
Isaac Gomes – Amidst the news of West Bengal Panchayat election results for the three-tier panchayat polls held for 63,229 Gram Panchayat seats, 9,728 Panchayat
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Part II: How to Use AI Sites for Bible Study
Fr Trevor D’Souza, OFM (Franciscan) – Introduction This article presents three widely used Artificial Intelligence (AI) sites that will help in bible study. AI can
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Know the Lord Intimately and Experience His Power
Pritam Dangwar csc – Readings: Gen 41: 55-57; 42: 5-7, 17-24; Mt 10: 1- 7 God has chosen us for his mission and each day
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Reaping of Harvest Must be in Accordance With His Will
Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Gen 32: 23-33; Mt 9: 32-38 In today’s gospel Jesus wants us to pray for laborers for the harvest. Jesus
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