“Epiphany” means “manifestation”. It comes from the Greek root which means “to show”, to display” (phanaeine). January 6 is known as Old Christmas, a day
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Category: Advent
God Shows Up in Ordinary Moments
By Dr. John Singarayar SVD – Last Tuesday morning, Stella was washing dishes when she noticed something. Her teenage daughter, usually glued to her phone,
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New Year: Presence, Peace and Blessing
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – World Peace Day – New Year Day January 1, 2026: Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2: 16-21 It
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The Holy Family: A Model for Families in a Troubling World
By Lavoisier Fernandes – The Christmas season is a time of joy, reflection, and celebration. It’s when families gather to share in the love and
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The Miraculous Figures of the Infant Jesus: History and Devotion
Among the many devotional images scattered across Central Europe, in a world shattered by regional conflicts, ideological disputes, and economic upheavals, two small figures—the Infant
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Christ’s Family Teaches Us to Serve
Dr. John Singarayar SVD – Last month, a young nun confessed something that made her formator pause. “Sometimes I wonder if choosing religious life means
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Christ’s Message Transforms Our Digital Age
Dr. John Singarayar SVD – The Christmas season brings a message of hope and unity, rooted in the mystery of the Incarnation, God becoming human
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Christmas: Honoring the Child Who Had Nowhere to Be Born
Sr Lini Sheeja MSC (Germany) – Can God humble Himself more than by being born in a manger? Can the Redeemer stoop lower than by
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Christmas – God’s ‘Sawubona’
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (Jn 1:1, 14). It is therefore fitting to say: From
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The Reign – God’s Abode Here and Now!
Fourth Wednesday in Advent – December 24, 2025 2 Samuel 7: 1-5,8-12,14,16; Luke 1: 67-79 The Reign, which is the hope of the trustful pilgrims,
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Advent: The Reign – An Attentive Beholding!
Fourth Tuesday in Advent – December 23, 2025 Malachi 3: 1-4, 23-24; Luke 1: 57-66 We are in the last step of preparation towards the
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Cradle of Light in Goa: Nativity Comes Alive Through Bharatanatyam at Sadbhav Christmas
By Fr. Elvis Fernandes, SFX The timeless story of the Nativity took on a new rhythm and grace as the Society of Pilar hosted Sadbhav
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Advent: Inversion – The Reign-Version
Fourth Monday in Advent – December 22, 2025 1 Samuel 1: 24-28; Luke 1: 46-56 We are in the last days of preparation towards the
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Let there be CHRISTMAS…!
Let there be Christmas to help us realise that Joseph together with his young, pregnant wife had to trudge a long distance to get themselves
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The Homeless Christ in Our Midst: A Call to Reimagine Christmas
No room in the Inn (Lk2:7). The scene of Bethlehem continues even today. Because of indifference and closed hearts, many people experience the same rejection
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