Isaac Harold Gomes – Kolkata: On September 29, 2024, the Catholic Church observed the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) under the theme
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Month: September 2024
Synod on Synodality 2.0
By Lavoisier Fernandes – The heart of autumn has broken, and as the medieval Latin proverb says, “All roads lead to Rome”—the eternal city of
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God Seeks Empty Vessels to Fill With His Glory
Wantei Warlaitthma csc – Readings: Job 1: 6-22; Lk 9: 46-50 In the Gospel passage, we see the disciples arguing about who among them would
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The Key to the Soul is in the Mind
Sarbin Soreng csc – Readings: Num 11:25-29, Jas 5:1-5, Mk 9: 38-43, 45, 47-48 We celebrate the twenty fifth Sunday of ordinary time in the
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Homily: Whoever is Not Against Us is for Us
Fr Eugene Lobo – Twenty Sixth Sunday of the year – September 29, 2024 Readings: Numbers 11:25-29; James 5:1-6; Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Our world
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Making a Difference: Voting for the ‘Lesser of Two Evils’
By Tony Magliano – During his flight from Singapore to Rome – after his whirlwind pastoral visit to countries in Asia and Oceania – Pope
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Anybody Up for the Missionary Challenge of the Rosary This October?
Verghese V Joseph – The month of October holds a special significance for many, particularly within the Catholic community, as it is dedicated to the
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Reflect on Jesus’ Passion
Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Eccl 11: 9 – 12: 8; Lk 9: 43b-45 The first reading from Ecclesiastes reminds us to rejoice in life,
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Jesus Challenges us to Proclaim Our Belief in Him
Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Eccl 3: 1 – 11; Lk 9: 18 – 22 In the gospel, Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do the
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Fostering Wellness: Catholic Psychologists Gather in Kolkata to Prioritise Self-Care and Client Engagement
Sunil Britto & Verghese V Joseph – Kolkata: The 25th Annual Convention of the Conference of Catholic Psychologists of India (CCPI) took place from September
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Transforming Children’s Fragility into Strength for a Better World
Verghese V Joseph – Vatican: The Vatican has officially launched the Pope’s Global Alliance for Children’s Health, an ambitious initiative aimed at providing medical care
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Have a Genuine Desire to Find Jesus
Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Ecc 1: 2 – 11; Lk 9: 7 – 9 In the first reading, we hear the preacher from the
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Sacred Spaces or Market Places? A Call for Reflection on Church Practices
ML Satyan – From the Church history, we learn that the Catholic Church, in every country, has been promoting ‘devotions’ for many years. A predominant
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Detachment From Material Goods Teaches us True Discernment
Wantei Warlaitthma csc – Readings: Prov 30: 5-9; Lk 9: 1-6 The readings from Proverbs and Luke remind us of the challenges of living in
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Align Yourselves With His Divine Will
Joerithik csc – Readings: Prov 21: 1-6; Lk 8: 19-21 Today’s readings remind us of the importance of true loyalty to God. In the first
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