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

Become Committed Followers of Jesus

February 14, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By William Selvaraj csc – Readings: Jas 1: 12-18; Mk 8:14-12 Through the gospel passage of the day, Jesus cautions his disciples saying- “Watch out,

From Your Valentine!

February 14, 2022 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn – It’s become part of our celebrations among the other celebrations we celebrate in our life. A life which is

Word of God: Source and Treasure for Our Soul

February 13, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By John Desing csc – Readings: Jas 1: 1-11; Mk 8: 11-13 In the first reading, St. James clearly says that if you ask anything

Homily for Youth: Trust, in God, Do We?

February 13, 2022 Team ICM Youth

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – February 13, 2022: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 17: 5-8; 1 Corinthians 15: 12, 16-20; Luke 6: 17,

Homily: The Goodness of The Beatitudes

February 12, 2022 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – Sixth Sunday of the Year February 13, 2022 Jeremiah 17:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26 The theme

Keep Your Trust in the Lord

February 12, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By David Peter csc – Readings: Jer 17: 5-8; 1 Cor 15: 12, 16-20; Lk 6: 17, 20-26 “Blessed is the man who trusts in

Thousands Join Campaign Against Anti-Conversion Laws in India

February 11, 2022 Team ICM News

New Delhi: Many prominent citizens in India demanded for a repeal of all Anti-Conversion Laws in India, in the context of the Anti-Conversion Bill scheduled

Cloistered Carmel, Goa: A Power House of Prayer

February 11, 2022 Team ICM News

By John Malvino Alfonso OCD – Goa: Today (12th February), the Cloistered Carmel Chicalim, dedicated to the Holy Trinity celebrates 75 years of its foundation

Be Compassionate Towards Less Privileged

February 11, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Naresh Namindla csc – Readings: 1Kgs 12: 26-32; Mk 8: 1-10 In the first reading of today, we see the evil thoughts and works

Lourdes: The Spring of Faith & Celebration of World Day of Sick

February 11, 2022 Team ICM Features

By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – In a crucial scene in DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda, Mr Ping (who raised Po) tells Po that the secret

Follow the Path of Christ to Succeed

February 10, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Ishongkun Kurbah csc – Readings: 1Kgs 11:29-32, 12:19; Mk 7:31-37 Even though Jesus charged the people to tell no one about his good deeds,

Become Worthy Disciples of the Lord

February 9, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Amala William csc – Readings: 1Kgs 11:29-32, 12:19; Mk 7:24-30 In the first reading, we see King Solomon disobeying and turning away from the

The Darkness Deepens Lord, With Me Abide

February 8, 2022 Team ICM Features

By Dr. George Jacob As last month’s controversy over the hymn ‘Abide With Me’ subsides, I, as a Christian see no reason why I should

Do Not Judge by Appearance

February 8, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Mk 7: 14—23 Very often we are pre-occupied with our external appearance and try to keep

Let Rule of Love Prevail

February 7, 2022 Team ICM Reflections

By Francis Gayang csc – Readings: 1Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Mk 7:1-13 Jesus was upset with the behaviour of the Scribes and Pharisees. Honouring God for