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    By Purushottam Nayak – Kandhamal:  A young girl who loved spending time in the kitchen never imagined that her passion

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    In this month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, celebrated on June 12, Bishop Piotr Sawczuk of the Diocese

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    Janina Gomes – Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, arrives at a moment when the world is dazzled by

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    “Let us pray that sport is a tool for peace, encounter, and dialogue between different cultures and peoples, that it

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

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Manipur Govt Retracts Decision to Make Easter Sunday a Working Day Following Protests

March 28, 2024 Team ICM News

[tta_listen_btn] Verghese V Joseph – Imphal: In a significant reversal, the Manipur government has revoked its decision to designate March 31, Easter Sunday, as a

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The Seven Last Words of Christ: Reflections for Good Friday  

March 28, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

By Fr Eugene Lobo SJ – Hello and welcome to the special Good Friday programme. The church celebrates on this day the death of Jesus

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Good Friday: The Cross, Sufferings and Death of Jesus

March 28, 2024 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – Hello and welcome to a special Good Friday Programme. Since the church does not celebrate the Holy Eucharist on

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Good Friday: The Victorious Cross

March 28, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Gilderious Khonglah csc – Readings: Is 52: 13-53:12; Heb 4: 14-16, 5:7-9; Jn 18: 1-19:24 Today we celebrate the first day of the Paschal Triduum.

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Prayer Before Death – Jesus’ Life and Faith Statement

March 28, 2024 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

Fr Arockia Dhas Rayappan – Jesus loudly prays before he dies: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit” (Luke 23.46). The evening prayer, which

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Good Friday Homily: Meditate on the Cross, Sufferings and Death of Jesus

March 28, 2024 Team ICM Homilies

[tta_listen_btn] Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Good Friday, March 29, 2024                                        Today is Good Friday, the day on which Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus.

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Easter Greetings: B’luru Archbishop Peter Machado Calls for Renewal and Unity

March 27, 2024 Team ICM News

Bengaluru: With Easter nearing, Bengaluru Archbishop Peter Machado delivered a heartfelt message resonating with millions of Christians worldwide. “Easter,” he emphasised, “is not merely a

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Washing the Feet: The True Meaning of Servant Leadership

March 27, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

[tta_listen_btn] By Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Ex 12: 1-8, 11-14; 1 Cor 11: 23-26; Jn 13: 1-15 As Holy Thursday leads us into the

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DeSIFMA’s Palm Sunday Production: A Youthful Tribute to The Calvary

March 27, 2024 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

Verghese V Joseph & Dr. Magimai Pragasam – Chennai: In a vibrant celebration of Palm Sunday on March 24, 2024, the De Sales International Film

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Holy Thursday Homily: Institution of the Eucharist and Priesthood

March 27, 2024 Team ICM Homilies

[tta_listen_btn] Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Holy Thursday March 28, 2024                                    Holy Thursday is the most prayerful and profound of all religious observances, saving only

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Lenten Journey for Youth: The Betrayal Wednesday

March 26, 2024 Team ICM Youth

[tta_listen_btn] Fr Antony Christy, SDB – THE WORD IN THE HOLY WEEK March 27, 2024: Isaiah 50: 4-9; Matthew 26:14-25 The disciple’s tongue to speak

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It is Time for an Inner Transformation of the Church

March 26, 2024 Team ICM Catholic Culture

[tta_listen_btn] M L Satyan – Having relocated from Bengaluru to Coimbatore after two decades, I’ve had the chance to frequent a local parish. During these

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The Spy Wednesday: The Betrayal

March 26, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

By Fr. Antony Christy, SDB – ‘One of the Twelve’…not necessarily just one of the twelve as the Gospel begins today, but almost all of

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Pray for Grace of Faith, Hope, and Love

March 26, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

[tta_listen_btn] Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Is 50: 4-9; Mt 26: 14-25 It is obvious that when one’s time becomes limited, he or she often

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Lenten Journey for Youth: The Warning Tuesday

March 25, 2024 Team ICM Youth

[tta_listen_btn] Fr Antony Christy, SDB – The Word in the Holy Week March 26, 2024: Isaiah 49:1-6; John 13:21-33, 36-38 ‘Listen’, ‘pay attention’… that seem

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