December 2023 - Page 2 of 8 - Indian Catholic Matters

Goa: Peace, Love and Unity are Hallmarks of Christianity, Says CM Sawant

December 28, 2023 Team ICM News

Pilar: To celebrate the message of Christmas with government officials and civil service officers, the Society of Pilar, hosted a festive Christmas High Tea, at

Be Beacons of Hope for Those Who Struggle

December 27, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Santhiya Philomone csc. Readings: 1 Jn 1:5- 2: 2; Mt 2: 13-18 The readings for today invite us to reflect on the themes of

The Christmas Canvas: ‘The Procession of the Magi’ by Benozzo Gozzoli (1459 – 1460)

December 26, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo, Fra Angelico, Gozzoli and Botticelli: all these master artists had a single thing in common. They

Did You Know That There Are Superstitions Attached to Christmas?

December 26, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Jacqueline Kelly. The Spirit of Christmas is already upon us. Christmas superstitions are revived every year, and they lend a traditional air to Christmas.

Stand as Witnesses to God’s Love

December 26, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Thamwar Monsang csc. Readings: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. John, the apostle and evangelist who

The Christmas Canvas: ‘The Annunciation to the Shepherds’ by Joachim Wtewael

December 25, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – The first Noel, the angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they

The Story Behind Boxing Day!

December 25, 2023 Team ICM Advent, Catholic Culture

By Jacqueline Kelly – Christmas is a day for exchanging gifts like cakes, sweets, toys or money. It is a season of lights, decorations and

Keep Sharing Christ in People’s Lives

December 25, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Thamajoy Reang csc. Readings: Acts 6: 8 – 10; 7: 54 – 59; Mt 10: 10 – 22 Every year after the celebration of

Homily: The Prince of Peace is Born Unto Us!

December 24, 2023 Team ICM Advent

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. Prince of Peace, Divine Shepherd, Wonderful Counselor The Nativity of the Lord – December 25, 2023 Isaiah 9:1-6; Titus 2:

Christmas, the Nativity of Jesus: Fulfilment of the Promises of God

December 24, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ, Readings: Isaiah 9:1-6 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14 Christmas is God’s special gift to humankind and especially to each one of us. It is

The Christmas Canvas: ‘The Mystic Nativity’ by Sandro Botticelli

December 24, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – “Look, the Virgin shall conceive and bear a son and they shall name him Emmanuel which means ‘God with us’.” The

May His Light Shine on Our Lives

December 24, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Thomas Lima csc Readings: Is 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 The readings for today’s celebration of Christmas reveal the meaning and impact of Jesus’