All through the Bible, Oil is a picture of the Holy Spirit of God and the special impact the Spirit brings upon a person, a
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Author: Team ICM
Jesus Says, ‘Take Heart…’
By Ajit Kumar Takiri csc – Readings: Jer 28: 1-17; Mt 14: 22-36 A successful person is not the one with a high status in
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Preventing Human trafficking – Possible Frontiers of Ecumenical Undertaking
By Fr. Tom Mangattuthazhe – July 30th was the UN day to mark the realities of human trafficking in the world. A lot has been
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Be a Solace During This Lockdown
By Vimal Kumar A csc Readings: Is 55:1-3; Rom 8:35, 37-39 Today’s readings are relevant to the current happenings in the world. Hunger and poverty
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Receive the Lord’s Mercy Today
Holy Father Pope Francis, through the Congregation of New Evangelization, has recently appointed Fr Trevor D’Souza O.F.M., as a Missionary of Mercy. The article has
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Homily: Be Enriched With Spiritual Food
Eighteenth Sunday of the Year August 02, 2020 Isaiah 55:1-3, Romans 8:35.37-39, Matthew 14:13-21 God is concerned about the totality of our lives, but he
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Homily: “You Give Them Something to Eat”
Eighteenth Sunday of the Year – Cycle A – August 2, 2020 Readings: Isa 55:1-3; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21 Jesus said to them, “They
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Homily for Youth: The Fullness That Satisfies
By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – August 2, 2020: 18th Sunday in Ordinary time Isaiah 55:1-3; Romans 8: 35, 37-39; Matthew 14:13-21 You open your
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Mission and Evangelisation – Core Principles of Pastoral Life
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – Intro: A summary of the first part of the Instruction on Parish Renewal (chapters 1-6) which offers a broad reflection
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Bishops Laud Choice of Indian Tribal Youth as Advisor to UN Climate Body
Bangalore: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), which is the national body of the 192 Latin Bishops in India, has congratulated Archana Soreng
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Dogmatic & Pragmatic (Incarnational) Spirituality
By Mathew Thankachen O. Praem. – The very word ‘Dogmatic’ refers to “theoretical”” ideological” in contrast to “Pragmatic” or experiential. While the Western spirituality emphasizes
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Do I Give People Around Me Enough Freedom?
By Shiju Joseph csc – Readings: Jer 26:1-9; Mt 13: 54-58 Both Jeremiah and Jesus today experience rejection from their own people. Everyone loves a
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Prof. Francis Gonsalves New President of Prestigious Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth
Pune: Prof. Dr. Francis Gonsalves, SJ has been appointed as the new President of prestigious Pontifical institute Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth (JDV), Pune, by Fr. Arturo Sosa,
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Opportunities in ICM: A Media Start-Up for God!
By Verghese V Joseph – It was in July 2017 that Indian Catholic Matters (ICM) began its baby steps and since then it has been
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The Battle of Prayer During Pandemic
By Tom Thomas – These days of pandemic and lockdowns with the family stuck at home, one would think that there is enough time and
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