By Leon Bent – The thing we fear most about silence is being alone with our thoughts. When confronted with true quiet, we begin to
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Category: Features
When ISRO Aimed For the Heavens, a Tiny Church in Kerala Said Amen!
This is an updated version of the 2017 article. By Verghese V Joseph – As India’s Chandrayaan-3 explores the Moon in search of water, among
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St. Pius X: A Humble Saint
By Leon Bent – Pope Pius X is perhaps best remembered for his encouragement of the frequent reception of Holy Communion, especially by children. He
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The Interplay of Christianity and Being Indian
Leon Bent Sacred Scripture teaches that man is created “in the image of God,” is capable of knowing and loving his Creator, and is appointed
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Making a Difference: ‘Defend Life’
By Tony Magliano – During the recent World Youth Day in Portugal, one of the 10 young people who had the unique opportunity to enjoy
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Contributions of Indian Christians in the Freedom Struggle
Jacqueline Kelly – India being a secular country, has a glorious past and Indians are proud of their rich cultural heritage. For decades, even prior
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Mother Mary: August Queen of Heaven
Jacqueline Kelly – For hundreds of years, Catholics observed the two chief feasts of Mary, her Immaculate Conception [December 8] and her Assumption [August 15].
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Maximilian Kolbe: A Holocaust Hero
Dr Jeanette Pinto – A single act of love makes the soul return to life – St. Maximilian Kolbe He was christened Raymund Kolbe on 8
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Clare of Assisi and Prophetic Courage
A Short Reflection on the Feast Day of St. Clare of Assisi By Austine J. Crasta, STL – August 11, 2023: Today, the Church celebrates
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Why Syrian Rite Keralites have a ‘Patron Saint’ and Why Latin Rite Goans, Mangaloreans, and Sri Lankans Don’t!
By Filomena Saraswati Giese – St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and St. Joseph Vaz. Why Keralites had St. Kuriakose made a Patron Saint at his Canonization
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Is Church’s Conflicting Position on Issues Hurting the Community?
Verghese V Joseph – This week, I had three calls that set me thinking. They were: What, in your opinion, is the church’s stance on
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Making a Difference: Catholic Church’s Best Kept Secret
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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