By Mathew Thankachen O.Praem. – The Biblical concept of God unlike the god of any natural or other historical religions is simply a ‘Synodality’, viz.
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Advent: “We found the Messiah, but, are we with Him and for Him”:
By His Grace Prakash Mallavarapu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam Like Andrew who was one of the first disciples who went after Jesus we are proclaiming saying,
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Understanding the Hierarchical Communion in the Church
By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu Archbishop of Visakhapatnam In the present day Church what is glaringly visible is the “pyramidical” structure, with Pope and bishops
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Synodal Church: Recognizing, Respecting and Facilitating Hierarchical Communion
By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu Archbishop of Visakhapatnam Journeying together, committed to a common mission, is the inspiring and challenging invitation of the Church placed
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Goa’s Parish Youth Celebrate Village Heritage
By John M. Alfonso OCD – Margao: The Regina Martyrum Parish Youth Association (RMPYA) Assolna organized a unique contest — Amcho Ganv, Amchem Daiz (Our
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Re-Defining Marriage in a Post-Modern World: A Psycho-Spiritual Perspective
By Abhishek Prasad – The Catholic Church cares deeply about marriage because it is a foundation of human existence, fundamental good in itself and a
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Demystifying Synodality
By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam In order to have better understanding, let us clarify the words “synod” and “synodality” – Meaning of
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Journeying Together: Synod, Synodal Church, and the Synod of Bishops
By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam The forthcoming Synod of bishops is Synod with a difference: This call of the Holy Father is
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Journeying Together in Communion, Participation and Mission
By Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – On 11 October 1962, good Pope John XXIII (now Saint!) opened the historic Second Vatican Council, fully convinced that
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What Ails Kerala’s Church?
By Verghese V Joseph – While there are many issues (the list runs long) that bog down the church in Kerala, the recent statements of
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Pastoral Care: The SCC Way
By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam Preaching during the Holy Mass based on the selected Scripture readings is a teaching but it cannot
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Asian Church: Covid-19 Presents Communication Challenges and Opportunities
The pandemic has taught the Church how to make use of communication technology in so many new ways. By George Plathottam While introducing the decree
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The Post-Pandemic Priest? Update the App!
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – Every software company releases software updates periodically, which offer small, frequent improvements to the existing software program or app you
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Terming Jesuits as ‘Marxists’ is a Cowardly Act
By Fr Prakash Louis, SJ – As an Indian, a Christian and a Jesuit, I was impressed by the language of Jaithirath Rao’s article ‘Marxist
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Apostolic Church is a Test to our Faith and Love
By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarappu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam – Participation and contribution is not just in the material aspects of the Church’s life. It is
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