Indian Catholic Matters

The Influence of St Ignatius and St Francis on Franciscus

Tom Thomas – Easter Monday my world turns upside down in the afternoon. I receive the news from the ICM
We Have a Pope: American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost OSA Becomes Pope Leo XIV

Verghese V Joseph – In a historic and jubilant moment on Thursday evening, May 8, 2025, the faithful gathered in
Goa’s Holy Family Sisters Begin Devotion for Founder Fr. Faustino’s Recognition

Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn – Sancoale, Goa: On April 24, 2025, the Holy Family Sisters officially inaugurated public devotion to
Confluence of Festivals Celebrated at Pilar, Goa

By Fr Elvis Fernandes, SFX – Pillar (Goa): Followers of seven Faith traditions converged on the Pilar hillock to celebrate
Celebrating Bandel Basilica’s May Feast: A Living Testament of Over 400 Years of Faith and Heritage

Soroj Mullick SDB – Bandel, May 4, 2025: The annual May Feast, a significant event for Bandel Basilica Parish and
Mary’s Light Guides Our Journey To God

Our faith is woven through Scripture, Mary stands as a luminous thread, her life a testament to unwavering trust in
A Simple End

Tom Thomas – Walking through a cemetery can be quite educative. Reading the various inscriptions on the headstones, one can
The Dignity of Work Transcends Our Economic Systems

In an era where labor is increasingly reduced to productivity metrics and profit margins, Saint Joseph the Worker stands as
Legacy of Saint Joseph

Jacqueline Kelly – Saint Joseph is considered to be “the most hidden of the saints”. Nazareth, Jerusalem and Bethlehem were
Ordained to Serve: Archdiocese of Goa and Daman Welcomes 8 New Priests

By Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD & Photos by Anthony Dias – The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman on Wednesday joyously
United in Spirit: Mumbai Gathers to Pay Tributes to Pope Francis

Mumbai, India – The Archdiocese of Bombay held a significant interfaith prayer service on April 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
Francis, The Endearing Ecumenical Pope

Fr. Tom Mangattuthazhe – As the world mourns, not just for the passing of a pope, but for the departure
The Influence of St Ignatius and St Francis on Franciscus

Tom Thomas – Easter Monday my world turns upside down in the afternoon. I receive the news from the ICM
We Have a Pope: American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost OSA Becomes Pope Leo XIV

Verghese V Joseph – In a historic and jubilant moment on Thursday evening, May 8, 2025, the faithful gathered in

St. Joseph: The Earthly Shadow of the Heavenly Father

March 14, 2023 Team ICM Features

Fr. (Dr.) Sunil Kallarakal, osj – The month of March is so special as it is dedicated to St. Joseph and on this occasion, we

The Hope of Lent

March 13, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – We might think that the hope of Lent is the assurance that we will get through it, that we will come

Realize the Value of God’s Forgiveness

March 13, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

John Desing csc – Readings: Dan 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-25 Forgiveness is a gift from God. All of us are capable of receiving this gift

The Light is On for You

March 12, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Tom Thomas – “Remember that you have only one soul; that you have only one death to die; that you have only one life. .

‘Jesus, Son of David, Have Pity on Me.’

March 12, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: 2 Kgs 5:1-15; Lk 4: 24-30 Today’s first reading is about Naaman, a Syrian general, who was miraculously cured by

Homily: Jesus, the Light of the World

March 11, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Fourth Sunday of Lent March 19, 2023 Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9, 1-41 The central

Experience His New Life in Abundance

March 11, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Akhsi Wary csc – Readings: Ex 17: 3-7; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4: 5-42 Many people search for meaning in life and for many God

What ‘Birth Control Pills’ Are Doing to Your Body

March 10, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture, Healthcare

By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – Most people have heard about ‘Birth control pills’ or the ‘Morning-after pill’ or ‘oral contraceptives’, but not many know how

Experience the Divine and Eternal love

March 10, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Mic 7:14-15,18-20; Lk 15:1-3,11-32 In the first reading, Prophet Micah speaks about the unfailing love of God. And in the

May This Lent Become a Turning Point in Our Life

March 9, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Gen 37: 3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28; Mt 21: 33-43, 45-46 ‘Have you never read in the scriptures: The stone that the

Recollecting the Sanctity of the Present Moment

March 9, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Paul Suski – “Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat [or drink], or about your body, what

Making a Difference: God’s Radical Call

March 8, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano – “The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” With these two compelling sentences – as recorded

May True Disciples of the Lord Be More Faithful

March 8, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Martin Madalai Muthu csc – Readings: Jer 17: 5-10; Lk 16: 19-31 In our first reading, prophet Jeremiah spoke of the curse against who followed

Women at the Foot of the Cross and Beyond

March 7, 2023 Team ICM Features

Tom Thomas – International Women’s day is celebrated on March 8th. It is also a good time to reflect on the role of women in

Let Each Eucharistic Celebration Be a Call to Love

March 7, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Francis Gayang csc – Readings: Jer 18: 18-20; Mt 20: 17-28 Jesus makes known to his followers the death he must undergo. The ordinary followers