Fr Eugene Lobo SJ – Twenty First Sunday of the year August 25, 2024 Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18; Ephesians 5:21-32; John 6:60-69 Faith, a gift of
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New Shepherds of Hope: Bengaluru Celebrates Historic Ordination of Auxiliary Bishops
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: On Saturday, August 24, 2024, the Archdiocese of Bangalore celebrated a momentous occasion with the episcopal ordination and installation of
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Jesus Tests Us But Also Strengthens and Encourages Us
Wantei Warlaitthma csc – Readings: Josh 24:1-2a,15-17,18; Eph 5:21-32; Jn 6:60-69 We celebrate the 21st Sunday of the ordinary time. The readings invite us to
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Vatican II: Some Lessons and Some Points on Inculturation
Dr. Subhasis Chattopadhyay – Vatican II has taught me to calibrate my life as a worshipper of Shakti. Christianity in India has calibrated itself to
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Celebrating St. Bartholomew
Joerithik csc – Readings: Rev 21:9b-14; Jn 1:45-51 Today, as we celebrate St. Bartholomew, also known as Nathanael, we remember his initial doubt when he
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Pornography and Rape Culture: The Church’s Path to Change
By Lavoisier Fernandes – India as a nation has been profoundly shaken by the horrific rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata (Calcutta).
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Celebrating the Queenship of Mother Mary
Jebin Jojo csc – Readings: Is 9:2-7; Lk 1:26-38 As we celebrate the Queenship of Mother Mary, we reflect on her lifelong faithfulness and acceptance
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United for Equality: Tamil Nadu’s Bishops Rally for Dalit Rights on Black Day
Verghese V Joseph – Trichy: On August 10, the Tamil Nadu Bishops’ Council (TNBC) organized significant events across the state to observe Black Day, a
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Be Generous and Compassionate Towards Others
Davit Nongrum csc – Readings: Ezek 34:1-11; Mt 20:1-6a The first reading of the day speaks about the failure of the leaders of Israel, who
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With God, Anything is Possible
Arun Kumar csc – Readings: Ezek 28:1-10; Mt 19:23-30 Today’s readings remind us to be humble, trust in God’s justice, and value spirituality over material
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Synodal Spirituality: A Unique Expression of Christian Spirituality
Fr. J. Johnson OFM Cap. – Synodal Spirituality is a distinct expression of Christian spirituality that emerges from the Synodal Church’s emphasis on union and
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Let Go of Anything That Hinders Our Relationship with God
Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Ezek 24: 15-24; Mt 19: 16-22 In the gospel, a rich young man asks Jesus what he must do to
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Pope’s Plea for Shorter Homilies Falls on Deaf Ears
ML Satyan – I wish to begin this write-up with two examples. Two months ago, I attended a Holy Mass that exemplified this issue. The
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Pope Extends Fr Thonippara’s Term at Vatican’s Pontifical Social Sciences
Bengaluru: Pope Francis, on Monday, renewed the appointment of Fr (Prof.) Francis Thonippara, C.M.I as a member of the Pontifical Committee for Social Sciences, Vatican
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Homily: Jesus the Living Bread
Fr Eugene Lobo S.J. Shimoga, India Twentieth Sunday of the year August 18, 2024 Proverbs 9:1-6; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 Jesus when he began his
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