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Month: August 2024

Homily: Cleanse Your Heart

August 31, 2024 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Twenty Second Sunday of Ordinary Time – September 01, 2024 Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-8; James 1:17-18,21-22,27; Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 The chief issues of

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Has the Vatican Conveyed The Right Message On Vailankanni?

August 30, 2024 Team ICM Features

ML Satyan – The Vatican’s recent approval of devotion at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Health in Vailankanni, Tamil Nadu, a southern state

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Are We Using God-Given Talents Faithfully?

August 30, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: 1 Cor 1: 26 -31; Mt 25: 14 – 30 We experience God’s love in different forms of gifts, talents,

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Elvis Joseph Receives Special Jury Recognition at Times Network’s Amazing Indians Awards 2024

August 29, 2024 Team ICM News

Bengaluru: Times Network’s Amazing Indians Awards 2024 honoured Elvis Joseph with a special Jury recognition under the Category of Sport Enablers for his remarkable efforts

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Sanctifying the Grace of Baptism and Confirmation

August 29, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Wantei Warlaitthma csc Readings: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25:1-13 Today’s readings discuss wisdom and foolishness. In the first reading, Paul reminds the Corinthians that the

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Goa: Seminar on Inter-Religious Dialogue Draws Over 120 Participants to Foster Harmony

August 29, 2024 Team ICM News

Pillar (Goa): A formative seminar titled “Basics of Inter-Religious Dialogue” took place on August 25, 2024, at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre in Goa. Jointly organized

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Revisiting ‘Ecclesia in Asia’, Church in NE India Prepares for Jubilee 2025

August 28, 2024 Team ICM News

Felix Antony – Guwahati: The Catholic Church in North East India set the preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025 in motion by revisiting ‘Ecclesia in

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Pilgrims of Hope: Youth & Vocation Sunday 2024 Inspires Community in Lucknow

August 28, 2024 Team ICM News

Aryan Lawrance – Lucknow (UP): In the vibrant city of Lucknow, a significant event unfolded, embodying the spirit of hope and community as inspired by

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John the Baptist: The Challenge of Standing Up for Truth

August 28, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Sarbin Soreng csc – Readings: Jer 1: 17-19; Jn 6: 17- 29 Today, we commemorate the Passion of St. John the Baptist. In today’s gospel,

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The Story of Lion King and the Resurrection and Redemption of Humanity through Christ

August 27, 2024 Team ICM Features

By Peter Abreo – Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, refers to a plot as the most important element of storytelling, he goes on to define a

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Do What is Pleasing to God

August 27, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: 2Thes 3:6-10,16-18; Mt 23:27-32 The readings of the day invite us to be genuine in our words and deeds. In

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Pope’s Laudato Si Movement: Season of Creation Celebration Kicks Off Globally on Sept 1

August 26, 2024 Team ICM Catholic Culture, World Catholic News

Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: Christian communities globally are gearing up to celebrate the Season of Creation 2024, which runs from September 1 to October

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St. Monica: The Strength of Mother’s Prayers

August 26, 2024 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – Saint Monica, also known as Monica of Hippo was born in 331 A.D. in Tagaste, which is present-day Algeria. She was

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Making a Difference: ‘Infinite Dignity’

August 26, 2024 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Tony Magliano – The Catholic Church firmly teaches that the acknowledgement and protection of human dignity is an absolutely central part of our faith.

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Ask the Lord to Forgive Us

August 26, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: 2 Thes 2: 1-3a, 14-17; Mt 23: 23-26 The readings invite us to examine ourselves and our outlook on the

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