Hope that Shines for Us – Christmas 2024 A Happy and a Holy Christmas! This day naturally fills us with immense joy, for it is
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Category: Features
A Silent Night in a Warring World
Mathew C – As 2024 draws to a close, the world stands fractured, its landscapes scarred by the relentless violence of conflict. The season of
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Together in Faith: Celebrating the Spirit of Ecumenism in India
Anthoniraj Thumma – The Indian ecumenical movement denotes to the efforts to promote mutual understanding, unity, and collaboration among various Churches in the country. It
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Of Priestly Call and Their Parents
By Tom Thomas – Recently I was disturbed by an interaction on a WhatsApp group that I was part of. Someone had posted a WhatsApp
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Jemimah – The Fearless
# chhotebhai – Have I spelt Jeremiah wrongly? No. This is not about an ancient prophet but about a modern young social influencer—Jemimah Rodrigues, the
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Christmas: History or Mystery?
chhotebhai – Where was the Holy Family when Herod ordered the killing of the children in Bethlehem? As we approach Christmas, this question began to
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Agere Contra: Conquering our Fears
Tom Thomas – With the Advent Season underway now, the line up towards the Christmas season has begun. The stores start to wear the festive
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The Power of Fraternal Correction In Christian Tradition
By Lavoisier Fernandes. Fraternal Correction is deeply rooted in the Christian tradition. Jesus calls us to practice it in the context of unlimited forgiveness (cf.
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Has the Indian Catholic Church Forgotten the Poor?
ML Satyan – Pope’s message: On November 17, the Sunday before the Solemnity of Christ the King, the Church commemorated the 8th World Day of
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Exploring the Depths of Discipleship: Embracing the Humanity and Chastity of Jesus
(A sequel to “Playing on his Mind”) chhotebhai – Please don’t make haste, or waste your breath on condemning me for even asking such an
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Flamboyant Youth to Saint: The Journey of Saint Francis Xavier
By Lavoisier Fernandes It’s been a long time since I moved away from my home state of Goa. Yet, in my interactions especially within Catholic
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Bridging Divides: Embracing Our Shared Humanity Beyond Religion
M L Satyan – The questions surrounding the origins of religion and the nature of deities have long captivated thinkers, artists, and everyday individuals alike.
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Final Document of the Synod – Canonical Takeaways
Fr Merlin Rengith Ambrose – The second session of the 16th Synod of Bishops concluded on 26 October 2024. A Final Document consisting of 155
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Dilexit Nos: A Moving Encyclical on the Heart of Jesus
By Lavoisier Fernandes – The image of the Sacred Heart is iconic at many home family altars: Christ with a short beard and long hair,
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Mystic Agnelo Awaiting Canonization
Leon Bent – Ven. Agnelo was born at Anjuna, Goa on 21st January 1869 in a very pious family. His parents were devout and religious
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