By Fr Joseph B Francis – Sometimes people imagine that God is an angry God. In the past some people have tried to propitiate their
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Month: February 2019
Lent A Time Of Spiritual Renewal
By Leon Bent – What is Lent? Lent is a solemn 40-day period in the Church’s liturgical year in which we prepare ourselves spiritually for
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Karnataka: Alnavar Feast and Age-Old Tradition of Ghhumots
(Photo: Ghumots being played at the feast procession in Alnavar village on Wednesday.) By Louis Rodrigues – Belgaum: Rich Goan tradition and customs that prevail
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Pope Francis: For this Lent, Be in Garden of Communion with God
Vatican: Holy Father Pope Francis’ Lenten message for 2019 focuses on creation. Dwelling on theme, “For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing
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St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute Honours Prof Olivier Artus
Photo (from left): Rev. Dr. Sophie Ramond; Rev. Fr. Joseph Benedict Mathais, SJ; Prof. Rev. Dr. Olivier Artus, Honourable Francois Gautier, French Consul General; and
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The Joys of the Elderly
By Dr. Jeanette Pinto – The Fourth Commandment reads: “Honour thy Father and Mother.” It means not only when they are young, agile and productive
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‘By Empowering Society, Political Class Becomes Responsible’
(From left: Rev. Fr. Joseph Benedict Mathais, SJ; Rev. Dr. Sophie Ramond; Most. Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras; Prof. Rev. Dr. Olivier Artus and Prof Rev. Dr
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Assam: Dibrugarh Gets Youngest Bishop of North East India
By Fr Felix Anthony – Dibrugarh: Most Rev. Albert Hemrom became the youngest Bishop of North East India with his Episcopal Ordination as the Coadjutor
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Assam: International Pilgrimage Revolution Arrives at North East
By Fr Felix Anthony – Guwahati: The International Pilgrimage Revolution inaugurated its first office in the North East India at Ullubari, Guwahati on 21 February.
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Sexual Abuse in Church: A Journalist Perspective
By Verghese V Joseph – Speaking of sexual abuse by members of the clergy is painful and unpleasant. Sometimes, even in Church circles, one hears
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Fr. Francis’ Homily: Merciful like Abba, Our Father
By Fr. Francis Gonsalves, SJ – 7th Sunday of the Year – Cycle C – 24 February 2019 Readings: 1 Sam 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23;
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Arunachal: 2nd Edition of Namdapha Butterfly Meet With a Difference
By Fr. Felix Anthony – Miao: The second edition of Namdapha Butterfly Meet got underway with a difference at Miao in Changlang District of Arunachal
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Fr. Eugene’s Homily: Discover God’s Agape Love
By Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Seventh Sunday of the year February 24, 2019 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38
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B’luru: Symposium on ‘Bible and Politics’ Begins on Mon at St. Peter’s
By Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: A two-day international symposium on ‘Bible and Politics’ is being organised at St Peter’s Pontifical Institute, Bangalore on February
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‘Courage, Fortitude Needed to Tackle Sexual Abuse’
By Verghese V Joseph – Vatican: Opening the second day of the summit on the “Protection of Minors” on Friday in Rome, Archbishop of Bombay,
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