By Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Ash Wednesday Joel. 2:12-18; 2 Cor. 5:20-6:2; Mt. 6:1-6, 16-18 Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of
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Why Ash Wednesday?
By Dr. Jeanette Pinto – After the high drama of celebration, merry making and feasting on Shrove Tuesday there’s a drastic drop in the mood
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A Cry for God’s Mercy and Forgiveness
By Bro John Malvino Alfonso, OCD – Today, 6th March 2019 the Church observes Ash Wednesday. In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday is the
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The Deeper Meaning of Ash Wednesday
By Leon Bent – One of the popular feasts of the Catholic Church’s Liturgical Year is Ash Wednesday. It is full of spiritual symbolism. Let
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Fr. Christy’s Homily for Youth: A Tree is Known by its Fruit
By Fr. Antony Christy, SDB – 8th Sunday in Ordinary time Ecclesiasticus 27: 5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:54-58; Luke 6: 39-45 Fruits – it is by
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It’s Bible Sunday!
By Leon Bent – Pope Francis, in his Apostolic Letter “Miericordia et Misera,” to mark the end of the Year of Mercy, had called for
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Fr. Eugene’s Homily: Goodness in Heart Produces Good
Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Eighth Sunday in Ordinary time; March 03, 2019 Sir 27:4-7; 1Cor 15:54-58; Luke 6:39-45 It is not at all unusual
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Fr. Francis Gonsalves’ Homily: Checklist: Conversation, Cultivation, Compassion
By Fr. Francis Gonsalves, SJ – 8th Sunday of the Year – Cycle C – 3 March 2019 Readings: Sir 27:4-7; 1 Cor 15:54-58; Lk
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Our God is Merciful and Compassionate
By Fr Joseph B Francis – Sometimes people imagine that God is an angry God. In the past some people have tried to propitiate their
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Lent A Time Of Spiritual Renewal
By Leon Bent – What is Lent? Lent is a solemn 40-day period in the Church’s liturgical year in which we prepare ourselves spiritually for
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Karnataka: Alnavar Feast and Age-Old Tradition of Ghhumots
(Photo: Ghumots being played at the feast procession in Alnavar village on Wednesday.) By Louis Rodrigues – Belgaum: Rich Goan tradition and customs that prevail
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Pope Francis: For this Lent, Be in Garden of Communion with God
Vatican: Holy Father Pope Francis’ Lenten message for 2019 focuses on creation. Dwelling on theme, “For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing
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St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute Honours Prof Olivier Artus
Photo (from left): Rev. Dr. Sophie Ramond; Rev. Fr. Joseph Benedict Mathais, SJ; Prof. Rev. Dr. Olivier Artus, Honourable Francois Gautier, French Consul General; and
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The Joys of the Elderly
By Dr. Jeanette Pinto – The Fourth Commandment reads: “Honour thy Father and Mother.” It means not only when they are young, agile and productive
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‘By Empowering Society, Political Class Becomes Responsible’
(From left: Rev. Fr. Joseph Benedict Mathais, SJ; Rev. Dr. Sophie Ramond; Most. Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras; Prof. Rev. Dr. Olivier Artus and Prof Rev. Dr
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