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

Using the Science of Yoga to Cure Addiction

October 26, 2022 Team ICM Best of ICM, Catholic Culture, Healthcare

By Fr. Joe Periera, As a Catholic Priest working in the field of addiction and addiction-related ailments such as HIV AIDS, I have found the

Put on the Shield of Faith

October 26, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

Kulandai Albert csc – Readings: Eph 6:10-20; Lk 13:31-35 Today, the liturgy of the word invites us to wear the whole armor of God and

B’luru: Indian Diocesan PROs Hone Their Skills at National PR Meet

October 25, 2022 Team ICM News

Bengaluru: Archbishop of Bengaluru Dr Peter Machado has stated that the role of the PROs is like a water pipe bringing information to people. The

Live in Accordance with Christian Family Values

October 25, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

Kulandai Albert csc – Readings: Eph 6:1-9; Lk 13:22-30 Today, the liturgy of word invites us to go through the narrow door to be saved.

Parent-Teen Issues? Get onto This Weekend’s Outback Adventure in Bangalore!

October 25, 2022 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – It’s no surprise that certain issues cause tension between teenagers and parents. Things such as homework, sibling fights, boundaries, and trust

Love Others as in the Image and Likeness of God

October 24, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

Preet Anupam Beck csc – Readings: Eph 5:21-33; Lk 13:18-21 The readings invite me to be humble and to respect others with dignity and love.

“Let There Be Light”!

October 24, 2022 Team ICM Features

Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – As the nation embroils itself from one issue to another, the burden is felt by the ordinary citizen, as never

Ask God to Heal Us

October 23, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Eph 4:32-5:8; Lk 13:10-17 In today’s gospel, Jesus healed a woman who had been paralysed, unable to move for 18

Making a Difference: ‘I Was Hungry and You Gave Me Food’

October 23, 2022 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano The next time you are hungry, imagine that instead of going into your kitchen and reaching for various foods to prepare a

After a Lull of Two Years, Catholic Church Gears Up for This Year’s World Mission Sunday Celebrations

October 22, 2022 Team ICM COVID-19, News

Verghese V Joseph – With COVID-19 pandemic almost behind us, the Catholic community across India is gearing up to actively celebrate in this year’s World

Homily: Prayer of the Humble

October 22, 2022 Team ICM Homilies

Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – Thirtieth Sunday of the year October 23, 2022 Mission Sunday Sirach 35:12-14; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14 God has

Be Humble Like the Tax Collector

October 22, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Sir 35:15b-17,20-22a; 2Tim 4:6-8,16-18; Lk 18:9-14 Through Baptism, all of us are called to be missionaries, witnessing Christ to all.