By Fr. Francis Gonsalves, SJ – On her eighty-fifth birthday a woman was asked: “What is the secret of your happiness?” She replied, “At our
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Month: September 2018
Aging – The Setting Sun Beckons
By Leon Bent – This is a toast to the International Day for Elderly People on 1st October, each year. Yes, indeed, the brilliant sunset
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Feeling J – Feeling Jealous or Feeling Jesus?
By Fr. Antony Christy, SDB – 30th September, 2018: 26th Sunday in Ordinary time Num 11: 25-29; Jas 5: 1-6; Mk 9: 38-43,45,47-48 Jesus gives
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Homily: Eucharist Call to be Prophets
By Fr. Eugene Lobo S.J., Twenty Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time Readings: Numbers 11:25-29; James 5:1-6; Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Our world is a challenging
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Bangalore Archdiocese Flood Relief Services: Lending a Helping Hand
By Dr. John Tharakan – The incessant rains, floods and landslides in parts of Kerala and Karnataka last month caused massive devastation to life, property
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Extending A Helping Hand
By Fr. Sebastian Vadakumpadan – During one of my recent visits to the Lucknow jail, a lady prisoner asked me, “Father, I am here for
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True Gift of Self is Pro Life
By Dr Jeanette Pinto – “The only true gift is a portion of thyself” – Ralph W. Emerson How can one give a portion of
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Today, Running Women Are Everywhere
By Marianne Furtado de Nazareth – A couple of Sundays ago a local Bangalore club organised a 5-kilometre jog only for women. It was amazing
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Homily: Call to New Vision and New Mission
By Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – Twenty Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time Readings: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20; James 3:16-4:3; Mark 9:30-37 God speaks to us in
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Homily for Youth: You Really Wanna Be Good?
By Fr Antony Christy – 23rd September 2018: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 2: 12,17-20; Jas 3:16 – 4:3; Mk 9: 30-37 I remember
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Bangalore Archbishop and Team Visit Flood-Ravaged Kodagu
Kodagu, Karnataka: Though the flood waters that ravaged Kodagu in Karnataka have receded, the ravages it caused was all-too visible, with massive landslides, caved-in roads,
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In Pieces: The Right to Peace
By Fr. Cedric Prakash, SJ- On Thursday 20 September, four people were killed in Maryland, US in a workplace mass shooting spree; it was the
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Mary – A Masterpiece: ‘The Education of the Virgin’
By Joynel Fernandes – Today’s painting in consideration is no ordinary artwork. It hit the radar and grabbed the headlines in 2010, heightening public interest
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Dr Peter Paul Saldanha Ordained Bishop of Mangalore Diocese
By Canute Pinto, Kelarai & Fr Anil F’Des Pics : Stanly Bantwal Courtesy: http://www.dioceseofmangalore.com The Episcopal Ordination and Solemn Installation of the 14th Bishop of
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Mary – A Masterpiece: ‘The Meeting at the Golden Gate’ by Filippino Lippi
By Joynel Fernandes- One of the leading exponents of High Renaissance Art was undoubtedly Filippino Lippi, son of the renowned yet controversial painter Fra Filippo
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