Last year, I watched Father Anthonyswamy stack boxes of canned goods in the pouring rain. His small rural church had organised a food drive for
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Maria Troncatti: Spreading the Fragrance of Sanctity
By Sr. Dr. Teresa Joseph, FMA – The metaphor of “spreading the fragrance of sanctity” is deeply woven into Catholic tradition—a poetic yet profound expression
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Called ‘To Mission’
‘The Mission’, is a 1986 British period drama film, about the experiences of a Jesuit missionary in 18th-century South America. The film is a rather
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Are Religions Commercialised?
Just recently I hired an autorickshaw in Bengaluru. While traveling in the autorickshaw I noticed a printed caption above the driver’s seat. It read: “Price
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A Colossal Salesian: Fr. Luciano Colussi
Fr. Soroj Mullick SDB – The Krishnagar diocese in West Bengal recently celebrated the 15th death anniversary of Father Luciano Collusi SDB on 11th October.
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The Cross: Holy Source of Forgiveness
Paul Suski – Upon the tree of the Cross, Christ wrought our reconciliation with God. This grace of reconciliation, inseparably united to forgiveness, is meant
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Small Faith in an Infinite God
Dr. John Singarayar SVD – Last Tuesday morning, I stood in my kitchen staring at my coffee maker, and I realized something profound about faith.
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After St. Devasahayam Pillai, Diaspora Catholics Renew Calls for St. Joseph Vaz
Verghese V Joseph – The Indian Catholic community in the U.S., Canada and other countries received historic news this September: St. Devasahayam Pillai, revered for
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Did Jesus Speak Latin?
# chhotebhai – Readers will pardon me for asking another audacious question. They will also note that I often write in response to current issues.
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The Hidden Strength of Vulnerability
By Lavoisier Fernandes In 2022, Pope Francis made a quiet but powerful statement—not through grand speeches or lofty theological declarations, but simply by allowing the
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India’s Christians Find Their Champion Saint
By Dr. John Singarayar SVD – Last Tuesday morning, Father Jesu announced something special during mass at Saint Francis Xavier’s Church in Chennai. “We have
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Fr. Louis Gobetti: The Hope Builder of Bengal
Dr. Soroj Mullick SDB – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7
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Peace is a God-Given Gift to the Universe
Dr Jeanette Pinto – The United Nations General Assembly in 1981 officially declared September 21 as the International Day of Peace. It established this day
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From Head to Heart: Embracing Biblical Views of Transformative Power of Memory
Transformative memory—passing from the brain to the heart—occupies a central position in both the Biblical tradition and emerging neuroplasticity science, inviting profound reflection on the
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Rev Dr Peter Cruchley: An Indian Tribute
Sr. Dr. Teresa Joseph fma – This is an Indian tribute to late Rev. Dr. Peter Cruchley, Director of the Commission for World Mission and
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