Should The Church Be More Politically Involved?
By Lavoisier Fernandes - The summer months in India, with its hot scorching heat, can be a source of discomfort, ...
Prelates must act on burning issues instead of just pontificating
M L Satyan - In recent times, there has been a noticeable trend of prelates engaging in various issues, particularly ...
Voting, A Christian Duty
# chhotebhai - It’s that time of year when we head to the hustings for the great Indian dance of ...
Skimming Through ‘Dignitas Infinita’: The Church’s New Document on Human Dignity
By Lavoisier Fernandes - While the World eagerly watched the stunning images of the total solar eclipse, the Catholic Church ...
From the Crisis of Today, the Church of Tomorrow will Emerge!
By Lavoisier Fernandes - Recently, on my visit to India, I was in discussion with my octogenarian mother while returning ...
Will St. Joseph Vaz’s Work Merit the Attention of Eucharistic Congresses Around the World?
By Filomena Saraswati Giese - With the 10th National Eucharistic Conference in the U.S. slated for July 17- 21 this ...
Give Peace a Chance
Fr Soroj Mullick SDB - "Peace is a divine gift but at the same time the fruit of human efforts," ...
Happy Good Friday: Time for a A New Synodal Nomenclature?
#chhotebhai Every time Good Friday comes, some dear soul invariably calls or messages a “Happy Good Friday”! 2024 was no ...
The Truth, Presence and Power of the Risen Lord
Leon Bent - To believe that the “Lord is Risen” is to believe that He is present to us in ...
It is Time for an Inner Transformation of the Church
M L Satyan – Having relocated from Bengaluru to Coimbatore after two decades, I've had the chance to frequent a ...
India Needs a ‘Romero’ Today!
Fr Cedric Prakash SJ - This year, 24 March, is pregnant with meaning! For a large percentage of Indians, it ...
Listen to the Newly-Minted Lenten Hymns Sung by Fr Reuben Tellis
The countdown has begun to Easter Sunday, the biggest festival on the Christian calendar. The start of Holy Week on ...
Virtus – An Essential Quality for a Christian
By Tom Thomas - Virtues, this is the focus of the Holy Father’s General Audience of 13th March 2024. The ...
Polarisation is Not Catholic
By Lavoisier Fernandes 2024 is the biggest global election year in history. More than 64 countries are holding, national elections ...
Standing Up for My Belief System
Fr Tom Mangattuthazhe - In the quiet corners of Assam, where the lush greenery meets the vibrant culture of its ...
Sacred Reflections: A Triumph of Faith and Penance in the Heart of Lucknow
By Aryan Lawrance - Lucknow: In a stirring display of devotion and resilience, the Lucknow Diocesan Youth Commission (DEXCO) and ...
The Dangers of Envy and Vainglory
By Tom Thomas - “God can give His truth and life only to those who have emptied themselves. We must ...
Silence in the Lenten Desert
By Tom Thomas - It happened again. My words upset the one who heard them. Why is it so? That ...
Why Do the Stations of the Cross Come Alive During Lent?
By Tom Thomas – “Therefore, doing the Stations of the Cross was still more laborious than consoling, and required a ...
Goa: Thousands Take Part in the Walking Pilgrimage
Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD & pictures by Joseph Fernandes. GOA (SANCOALE): Catholics in Goa gathered before dawn on February 18, ...
Lenten Mission – Be The Miracle!
By Jacqueline Colaco - I’ve often asked myself what motivates me and pushes me to do what I do, as ...
Acedia: The Overlooked Vice
By Tom Thomas - The Holy Father, Pope Francis continues to focus on the vices. This time it is on ...
Making a Difference: The Fast That Pleases God
By Tony Magliano - Are you wondering what to fast from this Lent – sweets, alcohol, or just simply eating ...
Lent: Uniqueness of 40 & 50 Days of Fast in India
By Chev. Prof. George Menachery – When it comes to observing Lent, India occupies a unique place with the presence ...
Challenging Clericalism: Pope Francis’ Impact on Indian Catholic Church
By Verghese V Joseph – Clericalism, a hierarchical structure that elevates clergy above the laity, has been a longstanding issue ...
Jesus: My Valentine!
By Jacqueline Kelly - Valentine's Day is celebrated all over the world on February 14 by enthusiastic lovers. Down the ...
World Marriage Day: Never Waste a Good Conflict!
By Lorraine & Leon Bent - Continuing from where we left off, let's examine how we invariably hurt the one ...
World Marriage Day: Choosing To Love
By Lorraine & Leon Bent - World Marriage Day is an observance sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter, which is observed on the second Sunday ...
The Danger of the Dark Vice
By Tom Thomas. Hot, humid weather. There was not a leaf stirring in the Kottayam plantation. The smell of rubber ...
Avarice: A Sickness of the Heart, Not of the Wallet
By Tom Thomas. “I have to give up the right to own property.” Attending a workshop on discernment conducted by ...
Fidelity to the Magisterium is Fidelity to Christ
By Lavoisier Fernandes. We are rapidly but surely moving into the post-modernism era, where there is no objective truth or ...
Christian Unity Octave: May They All Be One
# chhotebhai A person’s dying wish is sacred. Jesus’ last desire, when “he raised his eyes to heaven” (Jn 17:1), ...
The Second Demon
By Tom Thomas - At the start of the New Year, Pope Francis began to focus on the Virtues and ...
A Pilgrim and a Tourist Attitude Towards Approaching The Bible
By Tom Thomas. What attitude should one have towards the Sacred Scripture: the attitude of a Pilgrim or that of ...
Making a Difference: A Resolution Worth Keeping!
By Tony Magliano Whether you've made a dozen resolutions or none at all, here's one that will make 2024 the ...
Madam, Evangelization Yes, Proselytism No!
By Lavoisier Fernandes. If you were to ask me what the mission of the Church is, in theory I would ...
Guarding the Heart
By Tom Thomas. These days it is so easy to fall away from the State of Grace that one may ...
Goa: Sancoale Sisters Celebrate Their Patron, Holy Family Feast
Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn. Life begins in the womb, comfortable and secure, where the womb becomes everything for the growing ...
Hypothetical Reflection: What if the Prodigal Son was Gay?
By Lavoisier Fernandes. I understand the initial disappointment you may have felt, much like my own, when the media sensationalized ...
Guiding Light of Unity: Celebrating the Holy Family
Br. John Malvino Alfonso OCD. On December 31, the Mother Church joyfully celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family (Jesus, ...