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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‘The Eucharist is the Highway to Heaven’
Marshal Mawlong csc – Readings: Prov 9:1-6; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58 The first reading emphasizes the importance of wisdom in our lives. We need to
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Fallen Leaves: Live Each Day as Your Last
Tom Thomas – The incessant overnight rain brings a change to my regular early morning routine. Mass attendance is delayed to a later one, and
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God Belongs to Those Who Come to Him
Pritam Dangwar csc – Readings: Ezek 18: 1-10,13,30-32; Mt 19: 13-15 In the first reading, God calls the people of Israel to repentance, urging them
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St. Stephen of Hungary: The Evangelist
By Leon Bent – Stephen I, also known as King Saint Stephen, was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarians, the first King of Hungary
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Live in Accordance with His Love
Eedara Vamshi csc – Readings: Ezek 16: 1-15, 60, 63; Mt 19:3-12 Today’s readings invite us to reflect on God’s love and faithfulness despite human
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Assumption of the Queen of Heaven
Jacqueline Kelly – On August 15, we celebrate in India, two significant and related events. They are the Assumption of our Blessed Mother Mary and
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