ML Satyan – From the Church history, we learn that the Catholic Church, in every country, has been promoting ‘devotions’ for many years. A predominant
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Are Today’s Catholic Youth Catalysts of Change?
M L Satyan – As India celebrates its 78th year of Independence, the challenges faced by the youth remain significant. Issues such as unemployment, drug
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Synodal Spirituality: A Unique Expression of Christian Spirituality
Fr. J. Johnson OFM Cap. – Synodal Spirituality is a distinct expression of Christian spirituality that emerges from the Synodal Church’s emphasis on union and
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The Role and Vocation of Women in the Church
By Lavoisier Fernandes – It was exciting to learn that St. Peter’s Basilica recently hired two women as “sanpietrini,” the church’s specialized artisans and workers.
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Graham Greene’s Fiction: Through the Tropes of the Suffering Servant and Paul’s Hymn to Love
Dr. Subhasis Chattopadhyay – “[Unbelievers] are so far from any Christian view that they cannot enter my universe.” Graham Greene to Marcel Moré in Conversations
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Unlocking the Spirit in an Insecure Church
Fr Mathew Thankachen O.Praem. – In a world where security often leads to isolation, both internally and externally, individuals can become self-reliant entities. This trend
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Part II: Contraception and Contrition: A Christian Perspective
Paul Suski – The Church teaches that the use of contraceptives is intrinsically evil, a grave sin. On July 25, 1968, Pope Paul VI issued
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Part VII: Influence of Nouvelle Théologie on Vatican II
Fr Arockia Rayappan – At the beginning of the 20th century, Catholics in France lived through the separation of State and Church, an anti-clerical campaign,
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Prelates must act on burning issues instead of just pontificating
M L Satyan – In recent times, there has been a noticeable trend of prelates engaging in various issues, particularly concerning the upcoming parliamentary election
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Voting, A Christian Duty
# chhotebhai – It’s that time of year when we head to the hustings for the great Indian dance of democracy, the Lok Sabha elections
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From the Crisis of Today, the Church of Tomorrow will Emerge!
By Lavoisier Fernandes – Recently, on my visit to India, I was in discussion with my octogenarian mother while returning from the daily morning mass
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It is Time for an Inner Transformation of the Church
[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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Life and Mission of the Laity in the Church
Fr Arockia Dhas Rayappan – It was the year of 2012. Archbishop emeritus Vincent Concessao appointed me the deputy secretary general and PRO of the
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A Day to Honour: Thank You, Ladies!
By Leon Bent – International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th every year. It is a focal point in the movement for women’s rights.
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A Season to Pause
[tta_listen_btn] By Tom Thomas. It is amazing how the seasons change, almost like clockwork. As I pen these lines, the pleasant, cool wintry days in
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