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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Prayer in the Time of Pandemic
By Fr Cedric Prakash, SJ – We come to you today dear heavenly and loving Father as your children, as one family with deep faith
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Prayer Does Not Change God, But it Changes Him Who Prays
By Larissa D’Souza – The prayer of the righteous man is powerful and effective. Our prayers are answered sometimes without realizing. If the only prayer
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Jan 18-25: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
By Leon Bent – The theme for the Week is: “They Showed Us Unusual Kindness” (cf. Acts 28:2). Fr. James Loughran, SA, Director of the
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Peace of Heart Our Fundamental Quest, Says Bishop Dr. Yvon Ambroise
By Most Rev. Dr. Yvon Ambroise, Bishop of Tuticorin What does the people in the world yearn for at the very core of their being?
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Believe in Yourself and You Will Be Unstoppable
By Larissa D’Souza – The strongest factor for success is self esteem. Believing you can do it, believing you deserve it, and believing you will
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The Many Calls I Have Heard in Life
Courtesy: Magnet – By Janina Gomes – Most speak of a vocation as one of being a religious sister or a priest. In my case,
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Only a Transformation Through Christ Can Sustain Us
By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarappu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam – While individually every member in the Church should acknowledge with gratitude all that one is receiving
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