March 2019 - Indian Catholic Matters

The Spirit of Vigil

By Leon Bent – The Liturgy enshrines the very life of the Church. Through the Easter Fire or the Nocturnal Flame, the priest calls on

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – March 31, 2019: Fourth Sunday in Lent Joshua 5: 9-12; 2 Corinthians 5: 17-21; Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 On

By Francis Gonsalves, SJ – Fourth Sunday of Lent – Year C – March 31, 2019 Readings: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3,

By Roshan D’Souza, CSC – Readings: 1Josh 5: 9- 12; 2Cor 5: 17-21; Lk 15: 1-3, 11-32 Jesus today, through the gospel passage conveys us

By Fr. Adolf Washington – King Canute was once ruler of England. His courtiers always flattered him. “You are the greatest man that ever lived…You

Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Fourth Sunday of Lent March 31, 2019 Joshua 5:9a, 10-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 God’s love is universal

By Leon Bent – The parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke’s Gospel is one many know and love. This is a rich moral-story to

Miao: A remote diocese in north east India joined Pope Francis’ 24 Hours for the Lord initiative on 29 March 2019. Miao Diocese in Arunachal

By Maria Sangeetha – “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be

By Fr. Adolf Washington – Some people fear living. Some fear dying. Only those with an unshakable faith in God will fear neither death nor

By Joseph Inbaraj, CSC – Readings: Hos 6: 1- 6; Lk 18: 9 – 14 The readings of the day invite us to reflect upon

By Fr. Adolf Washington – This season is a special time of giving and sharing. We are blessed with much, even without asking, but there

By Philosan, CSC – Readings: Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34 One day I asked God, ‘where will I find you O, my Lord?’ God answered me

Guwahati: In this season of election, the Bishops in North East India have issued a seven-point guideline to the people to choose the right leaders.

Goa: In an advisory issued by Council for Social Justice and Peace, the social work wing of the Archdiocese of Goa, has asked the citizens