By Fr. Joy Prakash, OFM. Simon we know as a Zealot. For a long time, scholars thought that this referred to a violent group of
Read moreMonth: October 2023
Seek Guidance From Saints Simon and Jude
Santhiya Philomone csc. Readings: Eph 2: 19-22; Lk 6: 12-16 Today, we celebrate the feast of St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles. In the first
Read more‘Synod on Synodality Should Bat for Dalit Christians Too’
By Prof. Dr. M. Mary John. It would be a farce of the synodality journey by the catholic church in India if it does not
Read moreIn-Sight: ‘Healing of the Blind Man of Jericho’ by Lucas Van Leyden (1531)
By Joynel Fernandes. We are in the Dutch provinces of the 1500’s. The Dutch Revolt (1568 – 1648) and the Reformation (1517 – 1648) brought
Read moreRecognise the Signs of His Presence
By Thamwar Monsang csc. Readings: Romans 7:18-25a; Luke 12: 54- 59. Gaudium et Spes from Vatican II asks us to try to interpret the signs
Read moreOrissa: Vatican Recognises Martyrs of Kandhamal as Servants of God
A report by Verghese V Joseph. As a first step towards beatification, the martyrs of Kandhamal, the Christians of Orissa killed in violence by Hindu
Read moreTales from Prison: The Magic of ‘Our Father’ Prayer
By Fr. Sebastian Vadakumpadan – There was a sharing by a nun at the Delhi convention of Prison Ministry – India. She was a regular
Read moreServe the Lord in all Circumstances
Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Rom 6: 19 – 23; Lk 12: 49 – 53 In the first reading we hear St. Paul speaking about
Read moreMountains Surrounding Jerusalem: A Biblical Overview
The entire area of Jerusalem is biblically referred to as “the Land of Moriah” as described in Genesis 22:2, when God tested Father Abraham. He
Read moreBe Vigilant and Conscious of Choices We Make
Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Rom 6: 12-18; Lk 12: 39-48 Today’s readings offer valuable insights into the themes of obedience, responsibility, and the consequences
Read moreItalian Art Studio’s Online Webinar on Pope Paul VI on Thu at 8 pm IST
Progetto Arte Poli, a Verona-based studio inspired by the Renaissance workshops in Italy, has organised an online webinar on the life and times of Paul
Read moreThe Desert Soldier Saint
By Tom Thomas – “It is not necessary to teach others, to cure them or to improve them; it is only necessary to live among
Read moreReflect on the Gift of Grace
Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Rom 5: 12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Lk 12: 35-38 The readings provide profound insights into our spiritual journey, our relationship
Read moreMaking a Difference: Justice, Not Violence, Will End Israel-Hamas War
By Tony Magliano – Hamas brutally, and immorally attacked Israel, killing many innocent Israelis. No excuse can justify this! And no excuse can justify Israel’s
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