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Month: December 2023

How Jesus Found Me When I Lost Sight of His Manger

December 18, 2023 Team ICM Advent

By Fr Sunil Macwan, SJ – Even though my Jesuit training and priestly ministry have helped me cope with the pandemic’s social challenges reasonably well,

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Be Overcome by Faith

December 18, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Thamwar Monsang csc. Readings: Jgs 13: 2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1: 5-25 Waiting is an essential part of life, and every waiting is not boring

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Advent Reflection: The Joy of the Presence

December 17, 2023 Team ICM Advent

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – Third week Monday December 18, 2023 – Jeremiah 23: 5-8; Matthew 1: 18-24 Among the

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Advent: Time to Seek Him Patiently

December 17, 2023 Team ICM News

Molly Fernandes – When you are downcast the tech world tells you to go digital to relax and unwind. However, at the end of the

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God Does Not Abandon But Guides Us

December 17, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Shanborlang Mawrie csc Readings: Jer 23: 5-8; Mt 1: 18-25 The season of Advent reminds us of God’s promises and their fulfilment. Jeremiah prophesies

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Advent Homily: Celebrating the Reign

December 17, 2023 Team ICM Advent

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. Rejoicing Always – in the Lord, in truth and in good! Third Sunday in Advent – December 17, 2023 Isaiah

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Christians and Peace are Like Siamese Twins

December 16, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Isaac Harold Gomes. Christmas is an annual religious and cultural festival that is observed in almost all countries on 25 December to commemorate the

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Homily: Like John the Baptist, Prepare the Way for the Light

December 16, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ. Third Sunday of Advent – December 17, 2023 Readings: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 Rejoice because

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May This Advent be a Time of Profound Spiritual Preparation

December 16, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Tarsish Marak csc. Readings: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; 1Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8,19-28 The readings for today express a deep hope, joy, and preparation for the

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Advent Reflection: The Warning Signs!

December 15, 2023 Team ICM Advent

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – Second week Saturday December 16, 2023 – Ecclesiasticus 48:1-4,9-12; Matthew 17: 10-13 How do we

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Late Cardinal Murphy O Connor Embracing Pope Francis. Photo credit: Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales.

Interview: Snippets of the Papacy of Pope Francis on His 87th Birthday

December 15, 2023 Team ICM Interviews

By Lavoisier Fernandes. On the 17th of December, Pope Francis celebrates his 87th birthday and this year also marked the 10th anniversary when the world

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Be Ready to Receive the Prince of Peace

December 15, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Thamajoy Reang csc. Readings: Sir 48: 1 – 4, 9 – 11b; Mt 17: 10 – 13 During a tabulated time in the history

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Advent Reflections: Learn to Obey

December 14, 2023 Team ICM Advent

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – Second week Friday December 15, 2023 – Isaiah 48: 17-19; Matthew 11: 16-19 How do

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The Christmas Canvas: ‘The Dream of Joseph’ by Georges de la Tour

December 14, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – It was indeed a tough day for Joseph. Post his labour at the carpenters table, he had discovered with deep sorrow

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Seek a Deeper Connection With God

December 14, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Eldho Augustine csc. Readings: Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19 The readings of the day reveal the diverse ways that God communicates with us and how

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