By Fr. Biju Koonan VC – “This is my commandment: to love one another as I love you…You are my friends if you do what
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Category: Faith / Spirituality
St. Francis and His Universal Love for All Creation
In this second part of eco-philosophical vision of St. Francis of Assisi, Fr. Dr. AJ Sebastian, SDB, explores St. Francis’ unique relationship between men, animals,
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St Louis The King: Patron of the Secular Franciscan Order
By Fr. Joy Prakash, OFM – Louis carried out the highest office in France in a thoroughly Franciscan way. His mother, the saintly Blanche of
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Mother Mary – The Bearer of the Holy Spirit
Fr. Sam Koonamplackil V.C. – When we go through the New Testament we understand that Mother Mary is the first person to have received the
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Eco-Philosophy of St. Francis of Assisi
By Fr. Dr. AJ Sebastian, SDB – This article is Part 1 of the three-part series dwelling on the eco-philosophical vision of St. Francis of Assisi based
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Pope Francis Prays Angelus for Solemnity of the Assumption
The feast of the Assumption, also known as Ferragosto, is an important religious and civil holiday in Italy, and thousands of faithful were present in
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A Day of Joy: Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary
Fr. Eugene Lobo S.J. Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a; 10ab; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26; Luke 1:39-56 Today (August 15) we celebrate the feast of Mary’s Assumption into heaven.
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Facing Those Brook Besor Moments…
By Linda Joseph – I believe all Christians face something Max Lucado referred to as a Brook Besor moment. When even your dearest abandon you
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11 August: Feast of St Clare of Assisi
Fr Trevor D’Souza OFM – Clare of Assisi cannot be understood without understanding Francis of Assisi and Francis is incomplete without Clare. While Francis represents
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The Journey of Priestly Formation Begins With a Call
By Fr. Chris Vimalraj Hiruthya – A simple definition of the word ‘vocation’ is its literal meaning a ‘call’. For example, the call to married
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Lift Up Our Priests In Prayer
By Br. Raghu – On August 4th, the Holy Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Marie John Vianney – The patron saint of parish priests. Soon
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Major Sylvester Ratnam: Heroic Spirit
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. — 2 Timothy 4:7 `Silly’ to his friends, `Rajesh’
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Feast of the Porziuncola
After repairing the churches San Damiano, San Pietro and the Porziuncola there was no clear directive what to do with his life. It was at
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Francis of Assisi: God’s Partner Par Excellence
By Joy Prakash, OFM – A Franciscan nun one day told me how sinful she felt when she chased away a spider. “I am supposed
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Let Us Intercede To Save Souls
By Fr. Sam Koonamplackil V.C. All of us ask others to pray for us in our day-to-day lives. People come to us and request ours
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