By Tom Thomas – “According to Christian teachers, the essential vice, the utmost evil, is Pride. Unchastity, anger, greed, drunkenness, and all that, are mere
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Month: March 2024
Be Strong in Your Decision to Worship the True God
Readings: Dan 3:14-20; Jn 8:31-42 Today’s readings invite us to believe in God and his commandments in times our trials and tribulations on this earthly
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Ahead of 2024 Elections, Catholic Church to Observe Friday as ‘National Day of Fasting and Prayer’
Verghese V Joseph – In a move reflecting both spiritual fervour and civic duty, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has designated Friday, March
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Urgently Wanted Today: A Joseph
Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – Our world today (particularly, India) is broken and fragmented; divisiveness, hate and violence hold way! The people cry out for
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Solemnity of Saint Joseph: His Faithfulness to the Will of God
By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – 2 Sam. 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom. 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt. 1:16, 18-21, 24a; (or Luke. 2:41-51a) Today we honour
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India’s 2024 Elections: A Potential Game Changer for Christians
Verghese V Joseph – India, the world’s largest democracy, is a nation of diverse cultures, languages, and religions. Among its religious tapestry, Christianity holds a
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Seek Grace to Live Lives of Faith, Obedience, and Righteousness
Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: 2 Sam 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4: 13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1: 16, 18-21, 24a Today, the Church celebrates
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Lenten Journey for Youth: Daring to Die: An Absolute Commitment to Righteousness
Fr Antony Christy SDB – THE WORD IN LENT – Monday, Fifth week March 18, 2024 – Daniel 13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62; John 8: 1-11 Through the desert
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Embody Compassion in Your Daily Lives
Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Dan 13: 1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; Jn 8: 1-11 “Let him who is without sin among you be the first
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Lenten Journey for Youth: Daring to Die, Rising to Glory
Fr Antony Christy, SDB – Law in the hearts, tears in the eyes, resolve in the spirit! THE WORD IN LENT – FIFTH SUNDAY March
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Archbishop Menamparampil Urges Study of ‘Civil Disobedience’ Amidst Assam’s Controversial Legislation
Verghese V Joseph – Guwahati: In a climate of apprehension within Assam’s Christian community, Archbishop Emeritus Thomas Menamparampil of Guwahati has voiced concern over recent
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Homily: A Grain of Wheat Can Bear Much Fruit Only if It Dies First
Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Fifth Sunday of Lent March 17, 2024 Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-33 We are just one week away from
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Pray for Newness in Your Lives
Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Jer 31:31-34; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 The readings of today offer profound insights into the significance of this sacred time
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Lenten Reflection for Youth: Be Glad… In the Lord, the Shield and Refuge!
Fr Antony Christy, SDB – THE WORD IN LENT – Saturday, Fourth week March 16, 2024 – Jeremiah 11:18-20; John 7: 40-5 Through the desert,
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Life and Mission of the Laity in the Church
Fr Arockia Dhas Rayappan – It was the year of 2012. Archbishop emeritus Vincent Concessao appointed me the deputy secretary general and PRO of the
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