By Rev Prakash Mallavarapu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam – “Baptized and Sent” has been the theme placed before the Church by Pope Francis inviting all of
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Category: Catholic Culture
All Souls’ Day: Honouring Those Who Went Before Us
By Leon Bent- All Souls’ Day commemorates All Souls, the Holy Souls, or the Faithful Departed; that is, the souls of Christians who have died.
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All Saints’ Day: A Great Cloud of Witnesses
By Leon Bent- All Saints’ Feast is a solemn, holy day of the Catholic Church, celebrated annually on November 1. It is dedicated to the
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Mission Sunday: What’s Your Mission?
World Mission Sunday. This day is set aside for the Catholic Church throughout the world to publicly renew its commitment to the missionary movement. It
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How to Plan the Most Memorable Baptism Celebration
By Laurel Whitworth – According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the sacrament of baptism is “the basis of the whole Christian life, the
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Is Disciplining Our Kids Out of Fashion Today?
By Jennifer Pinto – I’d like to share with you something I watched at Mass a few weeks ago. A family of four sat in
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Think About It: Why Do We Need to Volunteer?
Dr. Marianne Furado de Nazareth The first time I went to sponsor the feeding of the poor in Seva Nilaya, a convent in Bangalore’s Fraser
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Circle of Happiness
By Jacqueline Kelly – When a festival or vacation approaches, holiday gifts, aromas and decoratives are temporary at it’s best. They leave us with memories
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In The Digital Desert Land!
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – We are into the third week of Lent and it’s time to evaluate our Lenten observances. It’s not uncommon to
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The Church Needs its Own Easter
By Marianne Furtado de Nazareth – The Lenten season is a time for introspection; and the forty days represents the time Jesus spent in the
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How the Bible Can Positively Influence Your Diet
By Dr. Michael Donaldson – The Bible is a wealth of knowledge for healthy eating for all who wish to explore it. From the Old Testament
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Basking in God’s Word
By Suzanne Fernandes – A personal testimony A catechist of nine years, teaching was always a passion. However, since my mother almost bedridden, with Parkinson’s
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Why Ash Wednesday?
By Dr. Jeanette Pinto – After the high drama of celebration, merry making and feasting on Shrove Tuesday there’s a drastic drop in the mood
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Karnataka: Alnavar Feast and Age-Old Tradition of Ghhumots
(Photo: Ghumots being played at the feast procession in Alnavar village on Wednesday.) By Louis Rodrigues – Belgaum: Rich Goan tradition and customs that prevail
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Hope is the Only Thing Stronger Than Fear
By Larissa D’Souza – A group of frogs were travelling through the woods; two of them fell into a deep pit. The other frogs crowded
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