By Santhiya Philomone csc. Readings: 2 Sam 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a,16; Rom 16: 25-27; Lk 1: 26-38 Rejoice and be glad, as we get ready
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Month: December 2023
Advent Reflection: Celebrating the Reign – A Checkpoint!
By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – Third week Saturday December 23, 2023 – Malachi 3:1-4,23-24; Luke 1: 57-66 We began this
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The Christmas Canvas: ‘The Census at Bethlehem’ by Pieter Bruegel
By Joynel Fernandes – If you are dreaming of a White Christmas, Pieter Bruegel’s deep wintered ‘Census at Bethlehem’ would definitely not fit your list.
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Christmas: Spruce Trees That Mark Friendship
By Jacqueline Kelly – Trees have been revered throughout the ages. The roots of modern Christmas tree tradition is traced back to pagan times in
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Incarnational Leadership is the Need of the Hour
By M L Satyan. The Indian Parliament is facing suspension of opposition MPs almost every day. The number has crossed 150. It means that the
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Raise Your Prophetic Voice to Bring Justice to The Oppressed
By Philip Raj A csc. Readings: Mal 3:1-4,23-24; Lk 1:57-66 Both the readings of the day speak profoundly about John the Baptist, God’s messenger and
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Advent Reflection: The Joy in God’s Strength
By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – Third week Friday December 22, 2023 – 1 Samuel 1:24-28; Luke 1: 46-56 Joy comes
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Mary’s Trust in God Was Steadfast
By Eedara Vamshi csc. Readings: 1 Sam 1:24-28; Lk 1: 46-56 In the first reading, we see Hanna giving praise to God for the marvellous
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Goa: 60th Anniversary of the Garland of Hymns ‘Gaionancho Jhelo’ Celebrated
Text by Br. John Malvino Alfonso OCD, Pictures by Anthony Dias. GOA: The 60th anniversary celebration of the ‘Gaionancho Jhelo’—the Garland of Hymns—ushers in a
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Curious Facts About Christmas
By Jacqueline Kelly. Once again it is Christmas, the feast which we love most. The young and the old all over the world are getting
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Advent Reflection: The Joy of Relationships
By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – Third week Thursday December 21, 2023 – Song of Songs 2: 8-14; Luke 1: 39-45
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Focus on the Joy That God Gives Us
By Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc. Readings: Song 2:8-14; Lk 1: 39-45 The readings today invite us to celebrate the joy of God’s presence in our
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Decluttering ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ and the Controversy Around Gay Blessings
By Lavoisier Fernandes. The Holy Father has been in the headlines again after the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) published a declaration “Fiducia
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The Sound of Music: Bengaluru’s Very Own von Trapp Family!
By Verghese V Joseph. Bengaluru can boast of its very own von Trapp Family, called Abreos, for fans of the beloved Captain von Trapp Family
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Why a Catholic Should Visit a Franciscan Church this Christmas?
By Tom Thomas. “I want to do something that will recall the memory of that Child who was born in Bethlehem, to see with bodily
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