By Jacqueline Kelly – Novenas are always performed in faith and trust. They are special prayers or services set in a spiritual order for a
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Category: Advent
Advent Season: Other Traditions That People Follow
By Jacqueline Kelly – In Eastern Orthodox Churches, believers participate in a Nativity Fast that begins on November 15 and ends on December 24. In
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Advent Season: A Better Understanding of Symbols, Customs and Traditions
By Jacqueline Kelly – Advent is a time to revisit the scene of the Nativity of our Lord. Celebrating Advent is an excellent way to
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St. Nicholas: The Santa Who’s a Friend Indeed!
By Leon Bent – Saint Nicholas transformed into the legendary character called Santa Claus, who brings Christmas presents to children around the world. Saint Nicholas
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December: That Special Feeling!
By Fr. J. Pulinthanath, SDB – The month of December, despite having 31 days, always feels too short for the many things we want to
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Blessed Virgin Mary: Immaculate in Her Conception
By Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38 On the 8th of December the Church celebrates the feast of
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Homily: Like the Holy Family, Let Our Lives be Filled With Love
By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Feast of the Holy Family December 27, 2020 Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 or Luke 2,
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Homily: God Manifested in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Christmas Mass during the Day December 25, 2020 Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10 Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18 Dear friends, as we
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Homily: Have a Hearty, Spirit-filled Christmas!
By Fr Francis Gonsalves SJ – The Nativity of Our Lord – Cycle B – December 25, 2020 Readings of the Midnight Mass: Isa 9:2-7;
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Incarnating Christmas
By Soroj Mullick, SDB – Unlike other years, we are forced to face this Christmas differently, without much of feasting with family and friends. There
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Homily for Youth: Celebrating God’s Love
By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2020 Today, we celebrate love! Christmas is a festival
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B’luru: Don Bosco Church Carols Make a Difference For Christmas
By C V Joseph – Bengaluru: Don Bosco Church at Lingarajapuram in the city has always made a difference in the lives of people in
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Making a Difference: And So We Wait
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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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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