When Pope Francis said that the Church grows by witness, not by propaganda, he could have been echoing the heart of a humble German priest
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The Poor Evangelise Us
Rev. Dr. Merlin Rengith Ambrose – In society’s tapestry, the impoverished and marginalised are not merely passive recipients of Christian charity; rather, they are profound
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What 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
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Christmas: 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
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100 Years of Christian Faith: Odisha’s Sukananda Attributes it to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
By Purushottam Nayak – Sukananda, Odisha: In Odisha, Sukananda, Kandhamal district under archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar attributes the successful completion of a century of Christian faith
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Fr. Jerome D’Souza: The Jesuit Who Contributed to India’s Constitution
When we speak of the architects of modern India, names like Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, or Sardar Patel immediately come to mind. Yet another
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St. John Henry Newman: A Pilgrim’s Teacher and a Voice for an Age of Dialogue
I. Introduction: Newman, the 38th Doctor of the Church On 1 November 2025, Pope Leo XIV solemnly declared St. John Henry Newman the 38th Doctor
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The Servant King: Living a Life of Agape in the Digital Age
By Lavoisier Fernandes – Every generation must decide whom it will follow. In our time, the kings we serve are often unseen—algorithms, trends, and screens
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India’s Kerala Chose Dignity Over Excuses and Won
Dr. John Singarayar SVD – Something extraordinary happened in India, and most of us probably missed it. On November 1, 2025, Kerala became the first
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Does God Play Games?
# chhotebhai – On 30th October my wife and I sat to watch the last two hours of the semi-final match between India and Australia
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‘Aap Asha ki Anmol Kiran Hai’: Mega Utsav Ignites Rays of Hope for Mumbai’s Marginalized Young
On October 18, 2025, the grounds of Auxilium Convent, Wadala, Mumbai, blossomed into an oasis of hope and unity as Srs. Joanna Lobo, Khushbooben Vasava,
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St. Pier Giorgio Frassati’: Mountain-Top Experience
Paul Suski – The Italian Alps — that formidable stretch of Europe’s great mountain arc — rise in dramatic splendour above the landscape that so
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We Desperately Need More Saints Today
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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