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

Death, The Beginning of the New Life in and With Christ

November 3, 2022 Team ICM Features

Fr. Vivek Lionel Basu – After the feast of all saints on 1st November, immediately on November 2, the Universal Church dedicates to the commemoration

Be Faithful in Your Words and Deeds

November 3, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Phil 3:17-4:1; Lk 16: 1-8 Faithfulness is one of the key principles in our life. When we are faithful to

Saints for Today: Martin de Porres and Rupert Mayer

November 3, 2022 Team ICM Healthcare

By Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – Come 3 November, the Church celebrates the memory of two outstanding men, both worthy of emulation: Martin de Porres

‘Love Your Neighbour as Much as You Love Yourself’

November 2, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Phil 3:3-8; Lk 15:1-10 St. Paul tells us that for him nothing can outweigh the supreme advantage of knowing Jesus.

Book Review: 187 Amazing Marian Stories from FMA India

November 2, 2022 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

Sr. Teresa Joseph fma – A Mother’s Tender Touch comprises 187 Amazing Marian Stories from FMA India, is compiled and edited by Sr. Alice Chacko

Time to Pray for Our Near and Dear Ones

November 1, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Readings: Wis 3:1-9c; Rom 5:5-11; Jn 6:37-40 Today, we celebrate, the day of new life. The commemoration of all the

B’luru: Konkani Catholic Cultural Fest on Nov 6

October 31, 2022 Team ICM News

Bengaluru: The Konkani Catholic Association (KON-CAB) Bangalore, established in the eastern part of Bangalore, has been organizing the annual Talents Show “Kalanjali” for the past

Can We be Generous Yet Anonymous?

October 30, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

John Desing csc – Readings: Phil 2: 1-4; Lk 14: 12-14 The readings of today tell us to be watchful of empty words and selfish

Homily: Time for Salvation

October 29, 2022 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Thirty First Sunday of the year October 30, 2022 Wisdom 11:22-12:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2; Luke 19:1-10 Today’s readings lead us

Stop Wasting Time and Start Spending Time with the Lord

October 29, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

Martin Madalai Muthu csc – Readings: Wis 11:22-12:2; 2Thes 1: 11-2:2; Lk 19:1-10 Today’s liturgy highlights the need for preparing ourselves to welcome Christ and

Pope Francis Warns Priests, Nuns on the Dangers of Digital Pornography

October 28, 2022 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Early this week, the Holy Father Francis met the seminarians and priests studying in Rome in the Vatican and cautioned them

Exercise Virtue of Humility

October 28, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: 1 Phil 1: 18b-26; Lk 14: 1,7-11 Humility is an attitude of the heart. Many of us would like to

PROs Must Reach Out to All With Good Will, Says PMO Director

October 28, 2022 Team ICM News

Bengaluru: The 3-day (October 25-27) long Public Relations (PR) training and workshop came to a close with a valedictory function as the participants received their

The Call of Jesus

October 27, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6:12-19 In today’s Gospel, we see Jesus choosing the twelve. These twelve are Jesus’ closest companions. They

PR Ministry Not for Sensationalism, B’luru Archbishop Tells Church PROs

October 26, 2022 Team ICM News

Felix Anthony – Bangalore: The Public Relations (PR) ministry of the church is not for creating sensationalism at the expense of accuracy said Archbishop Peter