Philip Raj csc – Readings: Rom 4: 20-25; Lk 12: 13-21 The readings of the invite us to have unwavering faith in the promises of
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Month: October 2023
Fr. Manuel Gomes: A Luminary of Goa’s Konkani Religious Literature
By John Malvino Alfonso OCD – Fr. Manuel Gomes, a priest from the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, currently serving as the parish priest at
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Homily: Both Kingdoms Require Certain Loyalties From Us
By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Twenty Ninth Sunday of the Year October 22, 2023 World Food Day Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21 Gratitude
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Believe that God Always Gives us Strength to Face Challenges
Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Is 45: 1, 4-6; 1Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22: 15-21 Today’s first reading speaks to us of the choosing by God,
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A New Understanding of the Lord’s Prayer
By Fr Soroj Mullick, SDB – The basic question is whether God ‘leads’ humans into temptation or human themselves surrender to the evil existing in
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Faith, Trust in God Become Beacons of Light
Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Readings: Rom 4: 13,16-18; Lk 12: 8-12 From today’s readings, we learn about the significance of faith and trust in
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Pope Francis’ Surprise Apostolic Exhortation Dedicated to St Thérèse of Lisieux
By Lavoisier Fernandes – I was very much surprised on reading the news of Pope Francis’ new Apostolic Exhortation entitled C’est la Confiance – It
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We Love to Preach But Often Fail to Practice
Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Rom 4: 1-8; Lk 12: 1-7 Today’s gospel reading invites us to walk the talk. In the reading Jesus continues
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St Therese of the Child Jesus: The Confident Saint
By Tom Thomas A recent retreat, I attended brought home the learning that God speaks to us through His word, which we must read daily.
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God is Compassionate and Merciful
Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Rom 3:21- 30; Lk 11:47- 54 The readings of the day invite us to reflect on the theme “faith and
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Catholic Church Welcomes SC Verdict on Same-Sex Marriage
Verghese V Joseph – New Delhi: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) welcomed the verdict of the Supreme Court of India, which has refused
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Filling the Void: The Church’s Response to Mental Health
By Lavoisier Fernandes – In the Catholic Community discourse, despite its significant impact on parish and community settings and individual families, mental health does not
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St. Luke Used His Writing Skills for Evangelization
Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: 2Tim 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 Today we celebrate the feast of St. Luke, evangelist. He was a physician and a native
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Synod: Synchronizing the Sentiments of the Scattered
By Emmanuel Akilan R.M. SJ – “I know that you are all Jesuits, but are you all Catholics?” questioned one of the Bishops in North
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Live a Life of Authenticity and Integrity
Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Rom 1:16-25; Lk 11:37-41 The gospel reading of today speaks about the nature of faith and righteousness. In this passage,
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