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Pritam Dangwar csc – Readings: Is 5:1-7; Phil 4:6-9; Mt: 21:33-43 In the gospel reading Jesus invites us to look at our life as a

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Divine Garland of Roses: Why Recite the Rosary?

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By Leon Bent – I have been saying the Liberation Rosary for more than 20 years, every single day, together with the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious

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May Devotion to Mary Manifest in Genuine Love for God and People

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Jacob Perikala csc – Readings: Bar 4: 5-12, 27-29; Lk 10: 17-24 In today’s gospel we see the disciples returned from their mission giving glory

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We Are Called to do Our Duty With Courage

October 5, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Akhsi Wary csc – Readings: Bar 1:15-22; Lk 10:13-16 In the gospel of the day, we hear Jesus warning the towns of Chorazin, Bethsaida and

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‘Praise God’ When Human Beings Claim to Take God’s Place

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Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn – On 4 October 2023 the Holy See published, on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis’ new Apostolic

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Mission Sunday: Mission Impossible?

October 4, 2023 Team ICM Features

# chhotebhai – For the likes of Tom Cruise, James Bond, Superman, Batwoman or our own desi Shaktiman, there is no such thing as impossible.

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Just Like Lambs, We Too Need Help of Our Shepherd

October 4, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Readings: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Lk 10: 1-12 The readings of the day speak about the importance of the word

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Embracing the Legacy of St. Francis of Assisi

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Respond to the Call of Jesus With Loyalty

October 3, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Philip Raj csc – Readings: Neh 2: 1-8; Lk 9: 57-62 The readings of the day invite us to be willing to respond to the

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Vatican: Synod on Synodality Begins on Wednesday

October 2, 2023 Team ICM News

Isaac Gomes – Kolkata: The much-awaited General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality begins on Wednesday, October 4 2023, following a two-year process that started

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Understanding Catholic Church’s Stand on Same-Sex Marriages

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Verghese V Joseph – In light of the ongoing Supreme Court hearings on same-sex marriages, the Bioethics Forum of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of

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Follow Him Wherever He Leads Us

October 2, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Akshi Wary csc – Readings: Zech 8:20-23; Lk 9: 51-56 In today’s Gospel we see Jesus setting his face towards Jerusalem, knowing that his suffering

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Manipur: Empowering Educators and Students Through Knowledge-Packed Animation

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Ukrul, Manipur – A three-day educational animation held at Sacred Heart Hr. Sec. School in Hung Dung, Ukrul, left attendees enriched with knowledge, fostering a

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Arunachal: Enlightening Day of Learning and Spirituality for Catechists at Mio Diocese

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By Fr. Blasius Tete sdb – Arunachal Pradesh: On a day filled with prayer, knowledge sharing, and spiritual growth, 21 catechists from different villages of

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