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

The Trials of Jesus

April 12, 2022 Team ICM Features

By Tom Thomas “No trial or execution in history has had such a momentous outcome as that of Jesus in Roman-occupied Jerusalem, 2000 years ago.

The Spy Wednesday: The Task – Trust

April 12, 2022 Team ICM Youth

By Antony Christy, SDB – April 17: Isaiah 50: 4-9; Matthew 26: 14-25 Today can be called the Spy Wednesday within the Passion week… because

Participate in the Passion and Renew Your Lives

April 12, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By David Peter csc – Readings: Is 50: 4-9; Mt 26: 14-25 The first reading from the book of Isaiah is a call to understand

Sacrifice Little Things for Others

April 11, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Naresh Namindla csc – Readings: Is 49: 1-6; Jn 13: 21-33, 36-38 As we are in the Holy Week, today’s liturgy speaks about the

Our Master Calls to Break the Silence

April 11, 2022 Team ICM Features

By Sr Lini Sheeja, MSC – Jesus, our Master broke the silence. Today it is our call to break the silence as consecrated men and

10 Traits & Tips on Eucharist: An Inner Journey during the Holy Week

April 10, 2022 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Gilbert Choondal, SDB – Easter Triduum begins with Maundy Thursday and ends with Easter. Eucharist is the main theme that runs through all

Be Fully Open to Unconditional Love of Jesus

April 10, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Ishongkun Kurbah csc – Readings: Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11 What is really surprising in this gospel passage is to know that Jesus included Judas,

Palm Sunday Homily for Youth: Crowd, Crisis and the Cross

April 10, 2022 Team ICM Youth

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – The Palm Sunday – April 10, 2022 Luke 19: 28-40; Isaiah 50: 4-7; Philippians 2: 6-11; Luke 22: 14-23,

God of Calvary to God of Glory

April 9, 2022 Team ICM Features

By Sr Lini Sheeja, MSC- Holy Mother the Church enters into Passion Sunday or Palm Sunday which is the entry into the Holy Week. This

Discern the Will of God

April 9, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Amala William csc – Readings: Is 50: 4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14-23:56 Today, Palm Sunday, we enter the Holy Week. In the first reading,

Palm Sunday, Passion Sunday: Blessed is He…

April 9, 2022 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Isaiah 50, 4-7; Philippians 2, 6-11; Luke 22, 14 – 23, 56 Today the Church is celebrating Palm Sunday

Giving Up is NOT an Option

April 8, 2022 Team ICM Features

By Moitrayee Bhaduri – We all have dreams and aspirations. But not all of us have the courage or the perseverance to stay true to

Pray for Strength to Bear All Difficulties

April 8, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Ezek 37: 21-28; Jn 11:45-57 In our lives, we come across different kinds of people, among them, some support

The Significance of the Seventh of April!

April 8, 2022 Team ICM Features

By Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – April 7 is a significant day! This day is pregnant with meaning: it brings to mind the hate, violence,

The Significance of Psalms 22: My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

April 7, 2022 Team ICM Features

By Tom Thomas – “If the psalm prays, you pray; if it laments, you lament; if it exults, you rejoice; if it hopes, you hope;