By Janina Gomes – As a 21st Century Indian Catholic woman, living in Mumbai, examining her self-identity, how would I define myself? Would I define
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Category: Catholic Culture
Global Climate Impact: 95 Catholic Institutions Divest From Fossil Fuel Firms
By Verghese V Joseph – Responding to Pope Francis’ call in his Laudato Si encyclical to keep fossil fuels underground, 95 Catholic institutions have reacted
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Laity Sunday: Spirit-Empowered, Faith-Filled and Community-Imbued
By Leon Bent – Laity Sunday celebrates the ministry of all Christians, as their lives are empowered for ministry by the Holy Spirit. Laity Sunday
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Are Weeping Statues Miraculous or a Hoax?
By Philip Kosloski – The Church is always cautious when investigating extraordinary claims. News of weeping statues makes headlines every year, attracting thousands of Christians seeking
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Living the Joy of the Gospel in India Today
By Fr. Cedric Prakash, SJ – The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) held their 30th General Body Meeting in February 2012 at Bangalore on
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Sacred Heart of Jesus: How Did the Feast Originate?
By Leon Bent – Devotion to the Sacred Heart, as we know it, began about the year 1672. On repeated occasions, Jesus appeared to Saint
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World Environment Day: Arunachal Students Pledge to go Plastic-Free
By Fr. Felix Anthony – Miao: The students of a village school in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh pledged to go plastic-free to mark the
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Me and My Faith
By Joanna Samantha Alexander – Understanding of Faith: Faith is the trust and confidence you have, in God and His promises. In knowing that you may
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Challenge to be Prophetic in India
By Fr. Cedric Prakash, SJ – There has been so much happening in India in the recent past and particularly, this past week. The country
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I Got An Answer To My Question: How Can I Be Holy…?
Jointly written by the Young Africans and Sr. Teresa Joseph, FMA A group of seven young college students from Zambia got actively involved in the
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The Sunday That Was: Reflections of a Momentous Day
By Fr. . Cedric Prakash, SJ- Days come and go; and sometimes, they ‘fly’ so fast! Some days are certainly ‘extra special’. Sunday 13 May
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World Youth Day: Panama Urges Indian Participation
By Verghese V Joseph – In a significant development, the Ambassador of Panama in India met with the Nuncio to India recently to discuss the
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Laughter the Best Medicine
By Fr. Francis Gonsalves – “If laughter cannot solve your problems, it’ll definitely dissolve your problems; so that you can think clearly what to do
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Jesus is The True Vine
By Marianne Furtado de Nazareth – I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear
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Power of the Word
By Jacqueline Colaco – “Dad”, I hollered, “this is Jackie calling from New York. How are you and mummy?” “But Jackie isn’t here”, came the
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