By Leon Bent – The feast of St. Francis de Sales is celebrated on 24th January. The 452nd Anniversary of the birth of St. Francis
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St Sebastian, the Martyr: More the Persecution, More the Grace!
By Sr Lini Sheeja MSC – “The devil strains every nerve to secure the souls that belong to Christ. We should not grudge any toil
Read moreWhy Should Catholics Worry About Climate Change?
By Verghese V Joseph. Climate change is an existential threat that transcends geographical, cultural, and religious boundaries. As the global community grapples with the consequences
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#chhotebhai It bugs me when people wish me a “Merry Christmas”. It’s worse when it gets corrupted in the Hindi heartland to Marry or even
Read moreRemembering Pope Benedict XVI on His First Death Anniversary
By Lavoisier Fernandes For a millennial like me, the papacy of Pope Saint John Paul II was ever present in my childhood, youth, and early
Read moreChristmas: Spruce Trees That Mark Friendship
By Jacqueline Kelly – Trees have been revered throughout the ages. The roots of modern Christmas tree tradition is traced back to pagan times in
Read moreIncarnational Leadership is the Need of the Hour
By M L Satyan. The Indian Parliament is facing suspension of opposition MPs almost every day. The number has crossed 150. It means that the
Read moreAnother Wicket (D) Down!
By chhotebhai. In cricketing parlance, once five wickets are down, the tail is exposed. The batters have been exhausted, and only the bowlers remain to
Read moreArtaban: The Other Wise Man
By Tom Thomas. “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is
Read moreChristmas Story Revisited
By Dr. George Jacob – Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir -Tacitus Let us for a moment forget the commercial
Read moreAdvent: A Season Worth Waiting For!
By Jacqueline Kelly – Advent prepares us for Christmas. It is the expectant waiting, hopeful anticipation and cheerful preparation of God breaking into our lives
Read moreWhat Do You Mean By ‘Deck The Halls With Boughs of Holly’?
By Jacqueline Kelly – Before we find an answer to that, let’s try to understand what are Christmas flowers? Poinsettia A traditional Christmas flower and
Read moreMaking a Difference: In Serving the Poor We Encounter The King
By Tony Magliano. When I began this column, it was the Solemnity of Christ the King; an awesome reminder that while kingdoms and kings of
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreWhy Should a Catholic Care About COP28?
By Tom Thomas. There is an increasing global consensus on reducing the carbon footprint as the world moves towards attaining NetZero emissions. The convergence of all
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