By Lavoisier Fernandes – Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy brings to mind the words of St. Thomas Aquinas, who described Providence as “prudentia Dei”—the prudence of
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Indian Leaders, Church and Catholic Community Mourn Pope’s Passing Away
Verghese V Joseph – The passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, has evoked a profound outpouring of grief and homage. The
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End of an Era: Pope Francis Passes Away
Verghese V Joseph – At 9:45 AM on Monday, April 21, 2025, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, solemnly announced the death of
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Spiritual Significance of the Passion Flower
Jacqueline Kelly – The beauty of flowers has been the subject of poetry since time immemorial. Their fragrance and beauty have inspired poets and artists
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Feet, Faith, and the Journey
Fr. Dr. John Singarayar SVD – Imagine walking for days. Your feet are dusty, aching, and heavy with exhaustion. Every step feels like a burden,
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Passion Week: The Lament of Calvary!
Vijayan MJ – Passion week is that time of the year when Christians all over the world remind themselves about the sufferings, anguish, pain and
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A Stone’s Throw
Tom Thomas – The phrase “A Stone’s Throw” is not used much these days. I ask my college going daughter when we are driving together
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A Haven of Hope at Velankanni: Mercy Home Needs Your Help
Verghese V Joseph – In the heart of Velankanni, a small village in Nagapattinam district of India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu, lies a haven
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Christian Witness: Evangelization Beyond Proselytism
By Lavoisier Fernandes – A hymn that deeply resonates with me is God Forgave My Sin (Freely, Freely) by Carol Owens. Its refrain—“Freely, freely, you
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Women Power Transforming Lives
Sr. Teresa Joseph fma – Have you ever thought that social works can be paths of hope and generativity? Read on to get a grasp
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Catholic Bishops’ Support for Waqf Act Amendments Sparks Debate on Minority Rights
In a move that has sent ripples across India’s religious landscape, the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) recently expressed support for the amendments to
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Breaking Bread, Building Bridges: The Spirit of Interfaith Iftar 2025
Sr. Teresa Joseph fma – On 22 March, 2025, from 5.15 pm – 8.00 pm, Auxilium Convent High School Ground Wadala witnessed the Interfaith Iftar organized by
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Across Borders: Upholding Human Dignity in Immigration
By Lavoisier Fernandes – It’s been a good number of years since I legally migrated to the United Kingdom. Recently, while visiting my home state
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My Vacation With The Lord
By Tom Thomas – It seems almost surreal. I am on a verdant green leafy ground with the statue of Jesus and His outstretched arms
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Saint Joseph is the Silent Saint
Fr. Dr. John Singarayar SVD – In an age of bold evangelists and charismatic spiritual leaders, the story of Saint Joseph offers a compelling counternarrative
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