By Leon Bent – Pope Pius X is perhaps best remembered for his encouragement of the frequent reception of Holy Communion, especially by children. He
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Month: August 2023
Profess Christ But Also Live for Him
Tarsish Marak csc Readings: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Mt 24: 42-51 The gospel reading of the day invites us to be watchful, alert, and prepared. Jesus
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Inherit God as Your Precious Treasure
Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Readings: Judg 2:11-19; Mt 19: 16-22 To follow the Lord is to listen to God’s commandments, that is to love
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Homily for Youth: Is It Better to be a ‘Pagan’?
Fr Antony Christy – Pagan who knows God or a believer who knows not? August 20, 2023: 20th Sunday in Ordinary time Isaiah 56:1, 6-7;
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Homily: Persevere in Your Prayers
Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Twentieth Sunday of the Year August 20, 2023 Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28 Following Jesus means that we
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See Good Deeds and Follow Christ
Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Isa 56:1,6-7; Rom11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28 We are in the 20th Sunday of ordinary time. All the three readings of
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Good Parenting Is About Making Those Difficult Choices
By Sunil Mahajan – During my session on Bullying there is a point that says, ‘Children Have Parents That Are Bullies and Copy Their Parents Behavior’. It always made me
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Possess Childlike Qualities
Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Josh 24: 14- 29; Mt 19: 13- 15 The Gospel invites us to reflect on the theme “let the children
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The Interplay of Christianity and Being Indian
Leon Bent Sacred Scripture teaches that man is created “in the image of God,” is capable of knowing and loving his Creator, and is appointed
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The Sacredness of Marital Relationship
Readings: Josh 24:1-13; Mt 19:3-12 Today’s readings speak about the sacred relationship which exist between God and people. In the first reading, we see God,
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Let Go of Bitterness and Seek Reconciliation
Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Josh 3:7-10a,11,13-17; Mt 18:21-19:1 The Gospel reading of today speaks about forgiveness. Peter asked Jesus about forgiving a brother. The
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Making a Difference: ‘Defend Life’
By Tony Magliano – During the recent World Youth Day in Portugal, one of the 10 young people who had the unique opportunity to enjoy
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Jesus Wants Us to build, Not to Destroy Unity
Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Deut: 34: 1-12; Mt 18: 15-20 Today’s first reading speaks about the final days of Moses. Before his death God
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Twin Celebrations: Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary and Independence Day
Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Jud 13:18-20; 14:9b; Gal 5:13-17; Lk 1:46-56 For us Indians the holy day marks twin celebrations. The Assumption of Blessed
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Contributions of Indian Christians in the Freedom Struggle
Jacqueline Kelly – India being a secular country, has a glorious past and Indians are proud of their rich cultural heritage. For decades, even prior
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