By Lavoisier Fernandes – Pope Francis once explained in an interview with a parish newspaper from Villa la Càrcova, a slum in the Greater Buenos
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Month: September 2024
Virtues of Humility and Faith in Jesus
Eedara Vamshi csc – Readings: 1 Cor 11: 17-26, 33, 63; Lk 7:1-10 Today, both readings invite us to reflect on the virtues of humility
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Homily: The Meaning of True Discipleship
Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ – Twenty Fourth Sunday of the year – September 15, 2024 Isaiah 50:5-9; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35 All human relationships are
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Seek for the Grace to Embrace the Challenges
Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Is 50: 5-9a; Jas 2: 14-18; Mk 8: 27-35 In the first reading, the prophet Isaiah describes the suffering servant.
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Going Within Before Going Out – Exaltation of the Cross
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – Looked at from a purely secular and historical perspective, the Cross would not be considered an object to be exalted
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The Vital Role of Cross in Our Salvation
Philip Raj A. csc Readings: Num 21: 4-9; Phil 2: 6-11; Jn 3: 13-17 On this Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we
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Strive to Live a Worthy Life
Preet Anupam Beck csc – Readings: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Lk 6:39-42 Today’s readings encourage me to examine my life with a clear conscience. They
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Fraternally (Fratelli) Tooti
# chhotebhai Had I entered a Spelling Bee contest I would have failed miserably, considering that I have mis-spelt the title of Pope Francis’ encyclical
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Making a Difference: ‘Season of Creation’ – Everything and Everyone is Connected!
By Tony Magliano – About 1,600 years ago, the brilliant Doctor of the Church St. Ambrose admonished those of wealth who clung to their sense
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Loving Christians are among the Greatest Witnesses to God’s Love
Gilderious Khonglah csc – Readings: 1 Cor 8:1-7, 11-13; Lk 6:27-38 Today’s gospel reading highlights four key aspects of living the Christian life: love your
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Snapshot of Catholic Jubilees: 27 Years of Sacred Tradition
By Lavoisier Fernandes – Have you heard the hymn “We Are Pilgrims” (The Servant Song) by Richard Gillard? Written in 1977, it’s a beautifully simple
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In God’s Eyes, We Are Glorious
Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: 1Cor 7: 25-31; Lk 6: 20-26 Today’s readings speak to us about the importance of detachment. In the first reading,
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Never Underestimate the Power of Prayer
Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: 1 Cor 6: 1-11; Lk 6: 12-19 In today’s Gospel, we read that Jesus spends time in prayer to discern
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Are Today’s Catholic Youth Catalysts of Change?
M L Satyan – As India celebrates its 78th year of Independence, the challenges faced by the youth remain significant. Issues such as unemployment, drug
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Mother Teresa’s 28th Death Anniversary Marked with Inter-Faith Prayer at Mother House
Isaac Harold Gomes – Kolkata: The Laity Commission and the Commission for Dialogue of the Archdiocese of Calcutta on September 5 organised an Inter Faith
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