Indian Catholic Matters

A True Shepherd: Konkani Catholics Honour Archbishop Bernard Moras

Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: In a ceremony marked by heartfelt tributes and faith-filled memories, the Federation of Konkani Catholic
Odisha: Cooking Girl Finds Her Vocation for Sisterhood

By Purushottam Nayak – Kandhamal: A young girl who loved spending time in the kitchen never imagined that her passion
Ireland’s Derry Marian Procession Sets a Worldwide Example of Faith and Unity

Verghese V Joseph – Derry, the second-largest city in Northern Ireland, became the spiritual centre of a global Catholic witness
The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Goa: Abiding in Christ, Serving the World

Br Malvino Alfonso OCD – As the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Sancoale Goa celebrates
A Wellspring of Graces: Rediscovered off the Beaten Path in Poland

In this month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, celebrated on June 12, Bishop Piotr Sawczuk of the Diocese
Did God Create Cockroaches?

# chhotebhai – Yes, cockroaches are the flavour of the season (yuck), thanks to the intemperate remarks of the CJI,
Have A Heart!

It seems to be a never-ending circle of hate, violence and war; destruction, division and discrimination. Today, corruption, exclusion and
What the Rosary Actually Does and Why I Wish Someone Had Told Me Sooner

By Christina Hanna Paul – I was born and raised Catholic. Sunday Mass, the Rosary, Catechesis, I had it all
The Last Pilgrimage: Ensuring That No Elder Walks Alone

Recently, during a Catholic spiritual retreat, I met an elderly woman of about 75 years old. She shared one of
Magnifica Humanitas: Pope Leo XIV’s Moral Test for the Age of AI

Janina Gomes – Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, arrives at a moment when the world is dazzled by
Beyond Sports: Pope Leo XIV’s June Intention

“Let us pray that sport is a tool for peace, encounter, and dialogue between different cultures and peoples, that it
World’s Faithful Unite for First-Ever Worldwide Marian Procession

Verghese V Joseph – In an extraordinary act of global Catholic unity, the first-ever Worldwide Marian Procession will bring together

Homily: Persevere in Your Prayers

August 19, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Twentieth Sunday of the Year August 20, 2023 Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28 Following Jesus means that we

See Good Deeds and Follow Christ

August 19, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Isa 56:1,6-7; Rom11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28 We are in the 20th Sunday of ordinary time. All the three readings of

Good Parenting Is About Making Those Difficult Choices

August 18, 2023 Team ICM Family

By Sunil Mahajan – During my session on Bullying there is a point that says, ‘Children Have Parents That Are Bullies and Copy Their Parents Behavior’. It always made me

Possess Childlike Qualities

August 18, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Josh 24: 14- 29; Mt 19: 13- 15 The Gospel invites us to reflect on the theme “let the children

The Interplay of Christianity and Being Indian

August 17, 2023 Team ICM Features

Leon Bent Sacred Scripture teaches that man is created “in the image of God,” is capable of knowing and loving his Creator, and is appointed

The Sacredness of Marital Relationship

August 17, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Readings: Josh 24:1-13; Mt 19:3-12 Today’s readings speak about the sacred relationship which exist between God and people. In the first reading, we see God,

Let Go of Bitterness and Seek Reconciliation

August 16, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Josh 3:7-10a,11,13-17; Mt 18:21-19:1 The Gospel reading of today speaks about forgiveness. Peter asked Jesus about forgiving a brother. The

Making a Difference: ‘Defend Life’

August 15, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano – During the recent World Youth Day in Portugal, one of the 10 young people who had the unique opportunity to enjoy

Jesus Wants Us to build, Not to Destroy Unity

August 15, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Deut: 34: 1-12; Mt 18: 15-20 Today’s first reading speaks about the final days of Moses. Before his death God

Twin Celebrations: Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary and Independence Day

August 14, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Jud 13:18-20; 14:9b; Gal 5:13-17; Lk 1:46-56 For us Indians the holy day marks twin celebrations. The Assumption of Blessed

Contributions of Indian Christians in the Freedom Struggle

August 14, 2023 Team ICM Features

Jacqueline Kelly – India being a secular country, has a glorious past and Indians are proud of their rich cultural heritage. For decades, even prior

Mother Mary: August Queen of Heaven

August 14, 2023 Team ICM Features

Jacqueline Kelly – For hundreds of years, Catholics observed the two chief feasts of Mary, her Immaculate Conception [December 8] and her Assumption [August 15].

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin: We have a Mother in Heaven!

August 14, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a; 10ab, 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, Luke 1:39-56 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, body and soul into

Mere Ghar Aa Ke to Dekho (Visit My Home, Be My Guest)

August 13, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Fr Soroj Mullick SDB – A national campaign for bringing communities together The minorities in the country are going through a difficult period. Our Indian

His Saving Grace is Enough for Us

August 13, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Det 10: 12-22; Mt 17: 22-27 In today’s world people look for evidences and witnesses to accept the truth. Our