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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Category: Catholic Culture
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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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: A Church Perspective
By Leon Bent – The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began in 1908 as the Octave of Ecumenical Christian Unity, and focused on prayer
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Jan 18-25: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
By Caroline Busuttil – Correspondent from the Focolare Movement for Ecumenical dialogue. – Every year in January during the Unity Octave Christians of different Churches
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Karnataka: Archbishop Dr Machado Joins Survey Exercise Done On Urban Homeless
By C V Joseph – Nobility and generosity join hands to provide a “glimpses of hope” for the homeless! Bengaluru: Archbishop Dr. Peter Machado of
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Christmas Brings Warring MPs Together!
By Louis Rodrigues – Belgaum: Christmas celebrations at the Bishop’s house in Belgaum had a great relevance this year. The two BJP MPs who were
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Christmas Reminds Us of the Homeless Jesus
By Fr Hedwig Lewis SJ – On Christmas Eve 2011, Timothy Schmalz, a Canadian sculptor was at the Friends of the Crèche international art show
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Turning Sadness Into Joy at Christmas
By Fr. Hedwig Lewis SJ — Most people ‘celebrate’ Christmas; some don’t. Those who do celebrate, communicate joy to their family and friends. The others
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