Rev. Dr. Merlin Rengith Ambrose – The liturgical season of Lent is a call to the faithful for spiritual regeneration and a profound conversion of
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Traveling Light, Walking in Hope: The Lenten Call to Conversion
Tom Thomas – It is 2 am in the morning and I can’t sleep. My body affected by what is known as jet lag, travelling
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Weaponising Scripture
# chhotebhai Trump has weaponized tariffs to subject both friend and foe. He has even weaponized (appropriated) the Bible to further his self-centred goals. Sacred
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Nearly 28000 Unite in Faith for the Archdiocesan Walking Pilgrimage 2025 in Goa
Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD; Pictures Joseph Fernandes – On the first Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2025, the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman hosted its
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Hope for Vocations: The Unseen Power of the Domestic Church
By Lavoisier Fernandes Each month, the Holy Father Pope Francis invites us to pray for a specific intention. In February, his focus was on vocations
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Dark Clouds Over Arunachal
# chhotebhai Arunachal Pradesh means the “Land of the Rising Sun”, because being in the eastern most part of India, it is the first part
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Finding Hope in the Lenten Season
In homes across the Christian world, families are entering the sacred season of Lent—a 40-day period that serves as both spiritual pilgrimage and shared journey.
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A Penny for Your Penance
# chhotebhai – There are two common English phrases where the word “Penny” is used – “A Penny for your thoughts”, and “Going to spend
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Derek O’Brien Urges Christian Institutions to Mobilize Alumni for Nation-Building
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Party Leader Derek O’Brien has called upon Christian-run institutions in India to
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Love Marriage or Love Jihad?
# chhotebhai The term “Love Jihad” is an oxymoron, a contradiction in terms. Jihad is derived from the Arabic word Jahada that literally means accomplishing
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Book Review: Hope: The Autobiography by Pope Francis
Translated by Richard Dixon. Penguin Viking. 320 pp. ₹1099.00. Paperback. The Servant of God, Romano
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The Enduring Legacy of Pope Francis: A Call to Simplicity and Solidarity
As Pope Francis battles with his illness, he has emerged as a beacon of hope, embodying the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. His papacy
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Hope as Diplomacy: Steering Through Political Polarisation
By Lavoisier Fernandes I recently came across a thought-provoking statement by Jesuit priest Thomas Reese in one of his articles for the National Catholic Reporter:
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Christian Women Leaders Appeal to President of India on Escalating Persecution
New Delhi: A collective of Christian women leaders, accompanied by religious figures and community representatives, have urgently appealed to President Droupadi Murmu via email, raising
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A Joyous Thanksgiving and Welcoming Eucharist for Archbishop John Rodrigues in Bombay
Fr Nigel Barret – Mumbai, February 11, 2025 – The Archdiocese of Bombay witnessed a historic and jubilant celebration on Tuesday as the faithful gathered at
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