Indian Catholic Matters

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
World’s Faithful Unite for First-Ever Worldwide Marian Procession

Verghese V Joseph – In an extraordinary act of global Catholic unity, the first-ever Worldwide Marian Procession will bring together

Follow Teachings of Christ Everyday

January 8, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Amala William csc – Readings: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30 In the Gospel reading, we see the humility of John the Baptist. We come

Caring is an Essence of Peace!

January 7, 2021 Team ICM Features

By Fr Cedric Prakash, SJ – Another year has just begun: with a fervent prayer in the hearts and on the lips of millions across

Allow the Lord to Touch Us

January 7, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Anthony Jayaraj csc Readings: 1 Jn 5: 5-13; Lk 5: 12-16 “The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling

Fratelli Tutti Conclusion: Making a New Start

January 6, 2021 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Fr Soroj Mullick SDB – Fratelli Tutti, “You are all brothers” (Mt 23:8) and sisters. Therefore, God is our Father. So together we pray,

Reflections on Pope Francis’ 2021 World Day of Peace Message

January 6, 2021 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano – If ever there was a time to unleash the Catholic Church’s “secret weapon,” it’s now! This nonviolent weapon if consistently used

Seek the Grace of Lord’s Spirit Upon Us

January 6, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By David Peter csc – Readings: 1 Jn 4: 19-5:4; Lk 4:14-22 In the first reading John speaks about love. Love is the core element

“Fear Not, I Am With You.”

January 5, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Jn 4:11-18; Mk 6:45-52 The love of Jesus is within me. Therefore, he assures me that ‘it is I,

Of Sharing Gifts and Talents

January 4, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: 1Jn 4: 7-10; Mk 6: 34-44 The compassion of the Lord has no bounds. This is what salvation means

Odisha’s Rural Youth Dreams Realized Through OCBC’s Excellent IAS Academy

January 3, 2021 Team ICM News

By Sujata Jena – Bhubaneswar: Thousands of talented rural youths’ dreams and aspirations mostly die due to financial constraints and lack of opportunity. Many of them

Let Us Place Our Trust in Him

January 3, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Ishongkun Kurbah – Readings: 1Jn 3:22-4:6; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 As a person, I deeply feel that Jesus keeps saying to me, “repent for the

Homily: …. and They Went a Different Way

January 2, 2021 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Francis Gonsalves, SJ – The Epiphany of The Lord – January 3, 2021 Readings: Isa 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a,5-6; Mt 2:1-12 “And having been

We Must Change From Our Sinful Ways

January 2, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Ajit Kumar Takiri csc – Readings: Is 60: 1-6; Eph 3: 2-3,5-6; Mt 2: 1-12 Today we celebrate the solemnity of Epiphany. The word

Make a Humble Path for Others to Reach Jesus

January 1, 2021 Team ICM Reflections

By Vimal Kumar A csc – Readings: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28 In the Gospel reading, the humble response from John the Baptist shows an

Homily: Epiphany of Our Lord

January 1, 2021 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a.5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany of our Lord. From the

New Year and the Solemnity of the Mother of God

January 1, 2021 Team ICM Youth

By Fr Antony Christy SDB – January 1, 2021: Numbers 6: 22-27; Galatians 4: 4-7; Luke 2: 16-21 We celebrate 2021: It is a fresh start,