Br. John Malvino Alfonso OCD, Pics by Joseph Fernandes. Sancoale, Goa: Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas, SFX, Bishop of Daltonganj Diocese, emphasized the enduring significance of emulating
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St. Joseph Vaz: How Two Sisters from Oakland Diocese Aided the Missionary from Goa’s Centuries-old Cause for Sainthood
By Filomena Saraswati Giese. January 16 is the Feast of St. Joseph (Naik) Vaz, who was born in Goa, India, and served as a missionary
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Exercise Jesus’ Love and Healing
Tarsish Marak csc. Readings: 1 Sam 17:32-33,37,40-51; Mk 3: 1-6 Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath, confronting legalistic attitudes. This
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Be Open to the Transformative Power of God’s Love
Thamajoy Reang csc. Readings: 1 Sam 16: 1 – 13; Mk 2: 23 – 28 The first reading speaks about the faithfulness of the heart,
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Goa: Rachol Seminary Empowers Laity with Theological-Pastoral Formation
— Br. John Malvino Alfonso OCD. The Good Shepherd Institute Theology, Rachol Seminary of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, India, successfully concluded its theological-pastoral
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‘One Nation, One Election’ Proposal: Indian Catholic Forum Submits Its Response
[tta_listen_btn] Verghese V Joseph. In response to the Central Government’s January 4, 2024 public notification on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE) proposal, the Indian
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Strive to Cultivate Hearts That are Humble
[tta_listen_btn] Eldho Augustine csc. Readings: 1 Sam 15: 16-23; Mk 2: 18-22 In the first reading of the day, we see Saul disobediently sparing the
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A Pilgrim and a Tourist Attitude Towards Approaching The Bible
[tta_listen_btn] By Tom Thomas. What attitude should one have towards the Sacred Scripture: the attitude of a Pilgrim or that of a tourist? Here are
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‘The Lord Never Tires of Calling Us’
[tta_listen_btn] By Newton Basumatari, csc. Readings: 1 Sam 3: 3b -10, 19; 1 Cor 6 :13c – 15a, 17- 20; Jn 1: 35-42 We are
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Pope Accepts Mysuru Bishop William’s Resignation, Appoints New Bishops for Jabalpur, Kumbakonam, Kuzhithurai, Meerut, Karwar, Vijayapuram
By Verghese V Joseph. Bengaluru: In a decisive move, His Holiness Pope Francis on Saturday accepted the resignation presented by Bishop Kannikadass Antony William from
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Homily: Call to Discipleship
[tta_listen_btn] By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ. Second Sunday of the year January 14, 2024 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19; 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20; John 1:35-42 God’s
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UP: New Team of Lucknow Diocesan Youth Commission Takes Oath
Lucknow: The newly elected team of the Lucknow Diocesan Youth Commission, under the banner of the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), took oath during its
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Contribute to Making God’s Dream a Reality
[tta_listen_btn] Newton Basumatari csc. Readings: 1 Sam 9: 1-4, 17-19; 10: 1a; Mk 2: 13-17 Our vocation is God’s gift, not something earned or the
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Syro-Malabar Church: Raphael Thattil Installed as Major Archbishop; Pope Imparts His Blessings
[tta_listen_btn] By Verghese V Joseph. Kochi: The prominent Syro-Malabar Church, which has five million adherents both in India and beyond, installed Catholic Bishop Raphael Thattil
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Making a Difference: A Resolution Worth Keeping!
[tta_listen_btn] By Tony Magliano Whether you’ve made a dozen resolutions or none at all, here’s one that will make 2024 the best year of your
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