Indian Catholic Matters

Interreligious Dialogue: the Christian Brothers and their Pedagogy of Love for the Oppressed.

Subhasis Chattopadhyay Ph.D. – Writing should be elegant, free from bombast and crisp. There should hardly be any repetition
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

St. Joseph Vaz: The Friday Miracle Worker!

January 15, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Leon Bent – Fr. Joseph Vaz was born to Christopher Vaz and Maria de Miranda, Christian parents of the Konkani Brahmin caste; the third

Jesus Gives New Life to All Those Who Come to Him

January 15, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Heb 5: 1-10; Mk 2:18-22 In those days fasting was one of the religious practices and still, it is followed

Homily: Vocation Sunday, Know Your Calling

January 14, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – Second Sunday of the Year January 15, 2023 Readings: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34 Today we begin the ordinary season

Have a Strong Conviction in Your Heart

January 14, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Preet Anupam Beck csc – Readings: Is 49: 3, 5-6; 1Cor 1: 1-3; Jn 1: 29-34 The readings of today invite me to be holy

Receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation

January 13, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Paul Suski – The saints have always reminded us how important it is to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation frequently. St. John Paul II

Rid Yourself of Judgmental Attitude

January 13, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

John Desing csc – Readings: Heb 4: 12-16; Mk 2: 13-17 The gospel reading presents to us three types of personalities representing Jesus as one

Rediscovering the Sacrament of Reconciliation

January 12, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Paul Suski – “If we say, “We are without sin,” we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” (1 John 1:8) One

Share God Experience With Others

January 12, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Heb 4:1-5,11; Mk 2:1-12 Today’s first reading explains to us what is God’s rest. We are invited to enter into

XXXI World Day of the Sick: Emulate the Good Samaritan, Exhorts Pope Francis

January 11, 2023 Team ICM News

On the occasion of the XXXI World Day of the Sick which occurs on 11 February, Holy Father Francis urged the faithful to take care

Ask God to Face All Life’s Problems

January 11, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Akhsi Wary csc – Readings: Heb 3:7-14; Mk 1: 40-45 In the gospel reading we see Jesus touches and cures the leper for He was

Carry on With Your Work Without Any Pride

January 10, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Heb 2:14-18; Mk 1:29-39 Today Jesus reminds us of the importance of prayer. We may question why Jesus who is

Faith in God Includes Faith in His Timing…

January 9, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Larissa D’Souza – When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance. Faith is trusting God

Experiencing His Healing and Liberation

January 9, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Heb 2: 5-12; Mk 1: 21-28 Today’s gospel passage is a typical day in the life of Jesus in which

Mumbai Catholic Cemetery Desecration: Man Held; Motive Unclear

January 9, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Mumbai: A 22-year-old man was arrested on Sunday from Navi Mumbai for allegedly vandalising as many as 18 crosses in a

Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord

January 8, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Readings: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Acts 10:34-38 Matthew 3:13-17 The Baptism of Christ as recorded in all the four Gospels indicates the