Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn – The Month of September is like a coin with two sides. A month where we are reminded to celebrate the
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Importance of Love Within the Context of Spiritual Gifts
Marshal Mawlong csc – Readings: 1 Cor 12: 31-13 :13; Lk 7: 31-35 The readings of today motivate me not to care so much about
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CBCI’s Ecumenical Bishops’ Meet Discusses Challenges; But Misses Out on Specifics
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) convened a significant National Ecumenical Bishops’ Fellowship Meeting at St. John’s National Academy
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Place Yourselves Fully in God’s Hands
Pritam Dangwar csc – Readings: 1Cor 12: 12-14, 27-31; Lk 7: 11-17 The first reading uses the metaphor of the body to represent Christ and
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Six Takeaways from Pope Francis’ Tour de Force Trip
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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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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