By Tony Magliano – On a rainy Rome evening, two Lents ago, a solitary elderly man in white, climbed the numerous steps leading to the
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Church in India: More the Persecution, More the Grace!
By Sr Lini Sheeja MSC – In a report by the Indian organization Persecution Relief, the crimes against Christians increased by 60% from 2016 to
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Where There is Faith People Build Churches
By Paul Suski – “It is he who shall build a house for my name; he shall be a son to me, and I will
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Pope Establishes Ministry of Catechist for the Modern World
By Verghese V Joseph – Vatican: In a significant development, Holy Father on Tuesday instituted the lay ministry of catechist. This is a shot in
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Those Trusting in the Lord Are Like Mount Zion
By Paul Suski – The COVID-19 coronavirus is a divine scourge as well as a call to return to God affecting seriously one fourth of
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An Attempt at Interreligious Theologising
By Subhasis Chattopadhyay – The term Hindu is a European construct based on outdated colonial geographical models. A more inclusive and actual term would be
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The Degeneration of Faith and Its Impact on Church & Society
By Fr. Mathew T. O. Praem. – A tree is known by its fruit is a Biblical dictum. When I look at the global scenario
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Dogmatic & Pragmatic (Incarnational) Spirituality
By Mathew Thankachen O. Praem. – The very word ‘Dogmatic’ refers to “theoretical”” ideological” in contrast to “Pragmatic” or experiential. While the Western spirituality emphasizes
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The Battle of Prayer During Pandemic
By Tom Thomas – These days of pandemic and lockdowns with the family stuck at home, one would think that there is enough time and
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ICM Anniversary Special: 1095 Days of ICM!
By Anon – Three years, 365X3 = 1095 days. This is the period that Indian Catholic Matters (ICM) has been around. A remarkable feat for
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Making a Difference: God’s Wake-Up Call to What’s Most Important!
By Tony Magliano Although it is ordinary time in the church year, I think it often feels like Good Friday these days. Don’t you? With
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ICM Anniversary Special: Facing CRISES WITH CHRIST on Our Side
Dear Indian Catholic Matters, it is a joyful occasion to celebrate, as you turn three! In this era of social network and virtual existence, you
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3rd Year ICM Anniversary Special: The New Normal!
By Fr. Nigel Barrett The ‘New Normal’ is a term many of us may be hearing in all spheres of life, including our Faith and
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The Bishop Fallout Episode: Unexplainable Situation
By Tom Thomas – “What happened to the Bishop?” My 12-year old son asked me last night. I was reading a media report on my
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New-Age Church: Taking Your Parish into Cyberspace
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – I’ll get straight to the point. The COVID pandemic has ‘disrupted’ how we function as Church. As the lockdown is
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