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 Lord Demands Our Faithfulness and Availability

June 12, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Arun D. csc – Readings: Ezek 17: 22-24; 2 Cor 5: 6-10; Mk 4: 26-34 The Kingdom of God is all inclusive, and all

Lessons from Covid-19: Accompanying the Suffering in This Difficult Time

June 11, 2021 Team ICM COVID-19

By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam Just as we are forced to learn lessons to take care in order to protect our life

N-E India: Christian Leaders Renew Commitment to Fight Human Trafficking

June 11, 2021 Team ICM News

Guwahati: Experts fear that there could be increasing instances of human trafficking once the lockdown, due to the Covid-19 situation, is lifted. While human trafficking

Have Complete Trust in the Divine Providence

June 11, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Praveen Bandula csc – Readings: Is 61: 9-11; Lk 2:41-51 Today, the universal Catholic Church celebrates the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Homily for Youth: The Word and the Feast of Sacred Heart

June 11, 2021 Team ICM Youth

By Fr Antony Christi, SDB – Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Hosea 11: 1,3-4,8-9; Ephesians 3: 8-12,14-19; John 19: 31-37 The Feast of

Sacred Heart of Jesus: Where Humanity Meets Divine Love – The Fount of Living Waters

June 10, 2021 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Dr. Tiju Thomas – The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus stems from the fundamental fact that in Jesus we realize that God

Lessons from Covid-19: Get on With Life, Be Safe and Assist Others too!

June 10, 2021 Team ICM COVID-19

By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam “Take care and be safe,” are the words we are constantly hearing since the outbreak of the

Accept the Crosses That Come Your Way

June 10, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Jacob Perikala csc – Readings: Hos 11: 1, 3-4, 8-9; Eph 3: 8-12, 14-19; Jn 19: 31-37 In the first reading, God tells us

Nurture Self-Control as One of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit

June 9, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Amalraj A csc – Readings: 2 Cor 3:15-4:1,3-6; Mt 5:20-26 In today’s gospel, Jesus says that the one who calls his brother a fool

Examine Yourselves to Experience the Lord

June 8, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Amala William csc – Readings: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Mt 5:17-19 In the first reading, St. Paul gives us the confidence that we have Christ

Archbishop Leads Prayer Service for Protection from Covid-19 in Manipur

June 8, 2021 Team ICM COVID-19

By Felix Anthony – Imphal: Archbishop Dominic Lumon of Imphal Archdiocese led the prayer service organized by the Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on

Christian Institutions Go All Out to Help Assam & Tripura Govts. in the Battle Against Covid-19

June 7, 2021 Team ICM COVID-19

By Fr. Tom Mangattuthazhe & Verghese V Joseph – Despite the second wave of Covid-19 showing no signs of abating in North-East India, there are

Shine Like Stars Through Good Deeds

June 7, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Philip Raj csc – Readings: 2 Cor 1:18-22; Mt 5: 13-16 The readings of today are challenging us to take a bold step, that

Arunachal: Miao Diocese Launches ‘Earth is Gold’ Campaign on World Environment Day

June 6, 2021 Team ICM News

Miao: Miao Diocese of Arunachal Pradesh state in the North-East India launched Mitthi Sona Hai (Earth is Gold) campaign to mark the World Environment Day

Pandemic and Prayer: A COVID-Survivor Priest’s Reflection

June 6, 2021 Team ICM COVID-19

The following article by Fr. Sunil Macwan, S.J. speaks about the author’s experience of receiving healing and spiritual transformation through the intercessory prayers of friends and