By Franky Fernandes – The men of cloth being men of science would carry not just Gospel but also European science. In a similar fashion,
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Month: February 2024
The Danger of the Dark Vice
By Tom Thomas. Hot, humid weather. There was not a leaf stirring in the Kottayam plantation. The smell of rubber trees is all-pervasive as well
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Worship the One True God
Pritam Dangwar csc. Readings: 1Kgs 11: 4-13; Mk 7: 24-30 The first reading shows us the consequences of Solomon’s disobedience to God’s commandment, which was
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Jesuits Contribution to Astronomy: From Rachol and Beyond
By Franky Fernandes – India has a long tradition of astronomy influenced by Greeks and Arabs, but modern science was introduced in India by the
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Spread Positive Vibrations in Society
Jacob Perikala csc. Readings: 1 Kgs 10: 1-10; Mk 7: 14-23 The first reading of the day indicates that if I am with God, like
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Documentary on ‘Martyrs of Kandhamal’ Premiered at CBCI Assembly
Bangalore: A moving documentary titled ‘Martyrs of Kandhamal on the Path to Sainthood’ was premiered on February 5 at the ongoing 36th biennial Assembly of
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Nourish Your Faith and Well-Being of Others
By Akhsi Wary csc. Readings: 1Kgs 8: 22-23, 27-30; Mk 7: 1-13 ‘This people honours me with their lips, but their heart is far from
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Daughters of St. Paul Unveils New Logo on Milestone Anniversary
Verghese V Joseph – Mumbai: In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the passing of co-founder Sister Thecla Merlo and the 30th anniversary of the
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CBCI’s Contribution to Nation-Building is the Need of the Hour
By M L Satyan. The ongoing General Body Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) being held in Bengaluru from January 31 to
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Novel Canon Law Diploma Course To Empower Lay People Draws Huge Response
Bengaluru: In a very first initiative to empower lay people on Canon Law, the Commission for Canon Law under the aegis of the Conference of
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St. John de Britto: The Portuguese St. Francis Xavier
By Fr. Errol Fernandes, SJ – John de Britto was born in Lisbon, Portugal in 1647. He was dedicated at birth to St. Francis Xavier,
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Avarice: A Sickness of the Heart, Not of the Wallet
By Tom Thomas. “I have to give up the right to own property.” Attending a workshop on discernment conducted by a Jesuit-run spirituality centre located
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Youth Icon: St. Agatha – Patron Saint of Rape Victims, Breast Cancer Patients…
By Fr. Antony Christy, SDB – St. Agatha is probably the most venerated of the virgin martyrs of the early centuries. She is mentioned as
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Go to Jesus and Feel his Healing Touch
Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc. Readings: 1 Kgs 8: 1-7, 9-13; Mk 6: 53-56 The readings of the day call us to recognize the presence of
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Homily: Understanding the Healing Ministry of Jesus
By Fr Eugene Lobo SJ. Fifth Sunday of the Year February 04, 2024 Job 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; Mark l: 29-39. Suffering is
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