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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Make Your Penitential Rite Meaningful
By Raison D’Souza – Readings: Jer 18:1-6; Mt 13: 47-53 Misunderstanding begins either with differences of opinions or prejudices. God has given enormous freedom to
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Let Us Empty Purgatory: St. Padre Pio Commanded it and We Can Do it Easily!
“When St. Gertrude the Great, burning with love for souls, especially the Holy Souls in Purgatory, desired to know from Our Lord Jesus Christ about
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The Soliloquy of Queen Corona
At last I can sigh a heave of relief. You know, I am supposed to be born in a royal palace. Like the fate of
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The Promise of Eternal Salvation
By Vicky Lamin Gayang csc – Readings: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Jn 11:19-27 Today the Gospel reading presents to us the arrival of Jesus in Bethany,
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