By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ. Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 or Luke 2, 22-40 Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of
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#chhotebhai It bugs me when people wish me a “Merry Christmas”. It’s worse when it gets corrupted in the Hindi heartland to Marry or even
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By Tarsish Marak csc. Readings: Sir 3:2-6,12-14; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2:22-40 Today’s scriptures reveal the beauty and challenges of family life, the values that unite
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By Preet Anupam Beck csc. Readings: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40 The readings of today invite me to be a witness to Jesus Christ who
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By Joynel Fernandes – The first Christmas was far from comfort and tedium. Twelve days had not yet passed and adversity struck. Post the visit
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Pilar: To celebrate the message of Christmas with government officials and civil service officers, the Society of Pilar, hosted a festive Christmas High Tea, at
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By Santhiya Philomone csc. Readings: 1 Jn 1:5- 2: 2; Mt 2: 13-18 The readings for today invite us to reflect on the themes of
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By Joynel Fernandes – Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo, Fra Angelico, Gozzoli and Botticelli: all these master artists had a single thing in common. They
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By Thamwar Monsang csc. Readings: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. John, the apostle and evangelist who
Read moreThe Christmas Canvas: ‘The Annunciation to the Shepherds’ by Joachim Wtewael
By Joynel Fernandes – The first Noel, the angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they
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