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

Ask God to Touch Our Hearts

March 14, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By William Selvaraj csc – Readings: Is 1: 10, 16-20; Mt 23: 1-12 The gospel passage of the day portrays the attitudes and behaviours of

Be a Rainbow!

March 14, 2022 Team ICM Education

By Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – St Xavier’s School Loyola Hall, Ahmedabad had its Annual Day programme this evening! Actually, it was one of a

Become Mercy-Givers

March 13, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By John Desing csc – Readings: Dan 9: 4-10; Lk 6: 36-38 God is not just merciful, but he is Mercy. He shows his mercy

Homily for Youth: From the Desert to the Mountain

March 13, 2022 Team ICM Youth

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – Second Sunday in Lent – March 13, 2022 Genesis 15: 5-12,17-18; Philippians 3:17 – 4:1; Luke 9: 28-36 We

Homily: The Mystery of Transfiguration

March 12, 2022 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo S.J. – Second Sunday of Lent March 13, 2022 Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 9:28b-36 God’s call is personal and

Reconcile With God

March 12, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By David Peter csc – Readings: Gen 15: 5-12,17-18; Phil 3:20- 4:1; Lk 9: 28-36 We are in the second Sunday of Lent. The readings

Saints Perpetua and Felicity: Third Century Martyrs

March 11, 2022 Team ICM Features

Sr Lini Sheeja MSC – Saints Perpetua and Felicity were thrown into an arena of wild animals, but they were not killed. Tragically, the emperor

Examine Our Way of Life and Mend Our Ways

March 11, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Naresh Namindla csc – Readings: Deut 26: 16-19; Mt 5: 43-48 Human relations are always filled with reciprocity. We love people as much as

I Won’t Give Up Chocolates for Lent

March 10, 2022 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Jane De Suza – ‘Who’s going to eat my chocolates that I give up for Lent?’ I asked my mother petulantly as a child.

Take the First Step Towards Reconciliation

March 10, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Ishongkun Kurbah csc – Readings: Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26 Today’s liturgy of the word reminds me of the parable of the prodigal son and

Saint in the Making: The Eucharistic Life of Ajna George

March 9, 2022 Team ICM News

We’ve all heard of Bl. Carlo Acutis. But how about Ajna George? She may well be a future saint from India and has already gained

Lenten Reflection: Challenge to the Discipleship

March 9, 2022 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu Archbishop of Visakhapatnam In this deeper understanding of the paschal mystery and personal encounter with the Risen Christ, we will

Do Away With the Tendency of Judging Others

March 9, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Amala William csc – Readings: Est 4: 12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7:7-12 Today’s liturgy invites us to reflect upon the core aspects of our

Lenten Reflection: Accepting the Cross

March 8, 2022 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu Archbishop of Visakhapatnam The Mystery of Incarnation and the Mystery of salvation being unfolded in this Jesus of Nazareth had

Listen to His Voice and Do His Will

March 8, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Jon 3: 1-10; Lk 11: 29-32 Our God is loving and merciful, whenever we turn to him, he forgives