By Bro John Malvino Alfonso OCD and pictures by Pio Esteves – Goa: Goan catholic girls have been playing various musical instruments including wind instruments
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Month: July 2023
Prison Ministry: What the Gun Cannot Do, A Nun Can Do!
By Sr Lini Sheeja MSC – I am a horrible sinner. Can it be true that Jesus loves me? asked Rajasekhar (name changed) to a
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Be Receptive to His Messages
Kulandai Albert csc – Readings: Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Mt 13:10-17 The readings of the day remind us that the reign of God can be
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Saints Anne and Joachim: A Story of Great Faithfulness and Love
By Leon Bent – When we humans live in cooperation with God, miracles happen, even though the eyes of the world see nothing new under
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Extend Your Helping Hands to Those in Need
Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Ex 16: 1 – 5, 9 – 15; Mt 13: 1 – 9 We are often busy reading different types
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Assam: St. Martin De Porres Parish Dhuria Hosts Inspiring 3-Day Youth Convention
Fr. Blasius Tete – Dibrugarh (Assam): A three-day-long youth convention was held at St. Martin De Porres parish, Dhuria, under Dibrugarh diocese, Assam. A total
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Manipur: CBCI Team Finds Large-Scale Devastation of Churches, Institutions, Houses; Provides Relief to Displaced People
Verghese V Joseph – New Delhi: A Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) team comprising Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, President of CBCI, Archbishop Dominic Lumon, Archdiocese
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March for Life Rally to be Held in Pune on Aug 10
New Delhi: CHARIS, a pro-life group, under the aegis of Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) youth ministry of the Catholic Bishops Council of India (CBCI), is
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St. James: The Witness Apostle
By Leon Bent – James was the brother of John the Evangelist. The two were called by Jesus as they worked with their father in
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St James: May His Suffering Inspire Us
Thomas Lima csc – Readings: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28 Today the church celebrates the feast of St. James, who responded to the call of
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The Narrow Gate, Rescue for the World
Paul Suski – “If the angels were capable of envy, they would envy us for two things; one is the receiving of Holy Communion, and
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Be in Closeness With Jesus
Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Ex 14:5-18; Mt 12:38-42 The first reading of the day teaches us about justification and sanctification, in which God is
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Khasi Christians Deplore Disgraceful Crimes Against Women in Manipur
Shillong: Against the backdrop of the ongoing humanitarian tragedy in Manipur with no end in sight, it is a disgrace to see that the perpetrators
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Grandparents, Rejoice!
# chhotebhai Though a creature of the day, I am not particularly enthused by various “Days” like Father’s, Mother’s, Doctor’s, Constipation etc. I suspect that
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Homily: God’s Kingdom Among Us
Fr Eugene Lobo SJ – Sixteenth Sunday of the Year July 23, 2023 Wisdom 12:13.16-19 Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43 Humankind has a constant but strange
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