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Month: October 2023

History of the Pioneering FMA Missionaries in Northern India

October 13, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Sr. Teresa Joseph fma – The History of the FMA in Northern India unfolds in a vivid and dynamic manner the life and mission

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Listen to the Word of God

October 13, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Joel 3: 12-21; Lk 11: 27-28 Saint Anselm says, “She so listened to the word of God that it took

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Newly-Appointed Holy Land Cardinal Appeals for a Day of Prayer and Fasting in Israel

October 13, 2023 Team ICM World Catholic News

Verghese V Joseph – The newly appointed Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and president of the Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of Holy Land (ACOHL), Pierbattista Cardinal

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Be Filled with the Wisdom of the Spirit

October 12, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Readings: Joel 3: 13-15; 2: 1-2; Lk 11: 15-26 The kingdom that Jesus invites us into is one of unity, compassion, and love. And he

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Arunachal: Don Bosco’s YaR Ministry & Rajiv Gandhi University’s Social Work Wing Forge Partnership

October 12, 2023 Team ICM News

Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh: In an intellectually invigorating rendezvous, Fr. Joe Prabhu, the distinguished Executive Director of DB YaR Forum SPCI Dwarka, New Delhi, delved into

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Making a Difference: Pope Francis’ Urgent Plea on Behalf of Planet Earth

October 11, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano – Reflecting on the worsening climate change crisis in the eight years since he wrote his environmental encyclical letter Laudato Si’ –

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Seek the Power of the Holy Spirit

October 11, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Pritam Dangwar csc – Readings: Mala 3:13-4:2; Lk 11: 5-13 Today’s first reading offers hope and assurance to those who fear the Lord. It reminds

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Cardiologist of the Eucharist!

October 10, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Dr. Gerard Abreo, MD – On August 28th, 2023, my daughter Rachel was being confirmed in Houston, TX, alongside more than forty youths. As

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Embrace God’s Compassion

October 10, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Jon 4:1-11; Lk 11:1-4 In today’s first reading we witness Jonah’s inner turmoil and his ststruggle toccept God’s mercy. Despite

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A Retreat Experience: Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening!

October 9, 2023 Team ICM Family

Tom Thomas – “Our hearts were made for You, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you” Saint Augustine “There is a

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Strive to Imitate Mary’s Wisdom

October 9, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Jon 3: 1-10; Lk 10:38-42 The gospel passage of the day serves as a profound reflection on the balance between

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Embracing Silence Over Gossip in an Age of Social Media

October 8, 2023 Team ICM Tech / Media

By Lavoisier Fernandes – A friend recently introduced me to an intriguing image that sparked my curiosity and led me on a path of discovery.

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Love Your Neighbours is a Call to Embrace Diversity

October 8, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Jon 1:1-17,2:1,10; Lk 10:25-37 Today’s readings are about our love for neighbours. In the gospel, Jesus tells us about the

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Excerpts of the Pre-Synod Retreat for a Better Understanding

October 7, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Lavoisier Fernandes – In the days leading up to the Synodal Assembly, Pope Francis arranged for the participants to enter into a retreat-like atmosphere

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Homily: Of God’s Infinite Goodness and Man’s Wickedness

October 7, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Twenty Seventh Sunday of the Year October 08, 2023 Isaiah 5:1-7 Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43 Christianity is a reality that

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