By Tony Magliano The Catholic Church has a big secret. It is so powerful, challenging, and relevant, that if every bishop, priest, religious and layperson
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Prison Ministry: What the Gun Cannot Do, A Nun Can Do!
By Sr Lini Sheeja MSC – I am a horrible sinner. Can it be true that Jesus loves me? asked Rajasekhar (name changed) to a
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Saints Anne and Joachim: A Story of Great Faithfulness and Love
By Leon Bent – When we humans live in cooperation with God, miracles happen, even though the eyes of the world see nothing new under
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St. James: The Witness Apostle
By Leon Bent – James was the brother of John the Evangelist. The two were called by Jesus as they worked with their father in
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The Narrow Gate, Rescue for the World
Paul Suski – “If the angels were capable of envy, they would envy us for two things; one is the receiving of Holy Communion, and
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St. Mary Magdalene: A Saint for Many Seasons
By Leon Bent – St. Mary Magdalene’s feast day is celebrated on July 22. She is the patroness of converts, repentant sinners, sexual temptation, pharmacists,
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Uniform Civil Code: Indian Catholic Forum Feels There’s No Need for it
Kanpur: In response to the Law Commission of India’s notification on 14th June 2023 soliciting responses from the public at large to submit its “views
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Making a Difference: Pope Francis Declares “No to War.” Is Anyone Listening?
By Tony Magliano – “We are living at a crucial moment for humanity, in which peace seems to give way to war. Conflicts are growing,
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Quo Vadis, a Lingering Question
Tom Thomas – “Domine, Quo vadis?” Translated from the Latin, it means, “Lord, where are you going?” This is the question that Peter asked the
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St. Bonaventure: A Mystical Writer and Always a Franciscan at Heart
By Leon Bent – Saint Bonaventure, born Giovanni di Fidanza in 1217, was an Italian medieval Franciscan, scholastic theologian and philosopher. The seventh Minister General
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Look More at Jesus and Less at the World…
What forces or factors are having their impact on our thinking and living? Who are the persons impacting our lives? Difficult to articulate the answer
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Part III: The Challenges in Implementing the UCC
Rev. Dr. Francis Assisi Almeida 6.2.The challenges in implementing the UCC: 6.2.1. Distortion of customs and traditions of India: The primary question that haunts everyone
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Part II: Why the Sudden Interest in UCC Today?
Rev. Dr. Francis Assisi Almeida 2.3. UCC in the post-Constitution Era: The provision for the UCC is included under Part IV of the Constitution. Article
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The Challenge to Live Fr. Stan’s Legacy Today!
Fr Cedric Prakasj, SJ – Given the grim realities which throttle the nation today, one person whose physical presence is greatly missed today is that
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Part I: Uniform Civil Code: A Mere Uniformity or Unitedness
Rev. Dr. Francis Assisi Almeida – Introduction: The Uniform Civil Code captured the attention of the civil society and religious communities when the 22nd Law
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