By Tony Magliano – Waiting is a natural part of life. But it’s often hard to wait. And in our modern world which pampers us
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Category: Advent
The God of Christmas Never Sleeps Nor Slumbers
By Most Rev. Dr. A. Stephen Bishop of Tuticorin Christmas as we know, is a period of joy and celebration, exchange of gifts, families coming
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Daily Advent Reflection by Fr Joseph Royan
Indian Catholic Matters is proud to present you Fr. Joseph Royan’s daily Advent Reflections. Fr. Joseph Royan, C.Ss.R belongs to the Congregation of the Most
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Fr Francis’ Homily: Strengthen Weak Hands and Feeble Knees
By Fr Francis Gonsolves, SJ – Third Sunday of Advent – Cycle A – December 15, 2019 Isa 35:1-6,10; Jam 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11 “Strengthen the
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Fr Eugene’s Homily: Desire the Coming of Jesus This Gaudete Sunday
By Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – Third Sunday of Advent, December 15, 2019 Readings: Isaiah 35:1-6 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 The Third Sunday of Advent
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Advent: Patience, Prophecy and Profound Preparation
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – Feelings of joy, excitement and warm love impregnate the air as the Feast of Christmas approaches with startling swiftness. The
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Fr Francis’ Homily: Be a Peacemaker, Pathmaker, Pathbreaker!
By Fr Francis Gonsalves, SJ – Second Sunday Of Advent – Cycle A – December 8, 2019 Isa 11:1-10; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12 “Prepare a
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Fr Eugene’s Homily: Prepare the Way of the Lord
By Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Second Sunday of Advent December 08, 2019 Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10 Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12 The season of Advent is
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Saint Nicholas: The Christmas Father
By Fr. Hedwig Lewis SJ – Santa Claus, disguised with a flowing robe and facial mask is the symbol of the anonymous “giver” – for
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Advent, Fast to Prepare for the Feast!
By Fr Trevor D’Souza, OFM – The clarion call of John the Baptist, to “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight” Mt
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Marana, tha! Come, Lord Jesus
By Fr Trevor D’Souza, OFM Main Focus Faith and Faithful living Isaiah 4:2-6 The passage speaks about the few (the remnant) who will remain, who
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Daily Advent Audio Reflection by Fr Joseph Royan
Indian Catholic Matters is proud to present you Fr. Joseph Royan’s daily Advent Reflections. Fr. Joseph Royan, C.Ss.R belongs to the Congregation of the Most
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Fr Francis’ Homily: Be Awake, Alert and Active!
By Fr Francis Gonsalves, SJ – First Sunday of Advent – Cycle A – December 1, 2019 Isa 2:1-5; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 “It is
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Homily for Youth: Return to the Reign
By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – December 1, 2019: First Sunday of Advent Isaiah 2: 1-5; Romans 13:11-14a; Matthew 24:37-44 Let us begin with wishing
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Advent a Time to Put the Word First – Back to the Center
Fr Trevor D’Souza, OFM – Why should we put God’s Word first? St John’s prologue (Jn1:1-2) states: In the beginning was the Word the Word
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