Fr Arokia Rayappan – In this write-up, we glance at Congar and de Lubac, the protagonists of the Council seen through their written reports of
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Gilderious Khonglah csc – Readings: Acts 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26 The gospel today tells us that the secret of a happy and successful Christian life is
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Shillong: On the 27th of April 2024, around 150 individuals (including religious sisters and brothers with their hostel students) representing over 15 Catholic institutions, gathered
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Fr Eugene Lobo SJ – Fifth Sunday of Easter April 28, 2024 Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8 During the Easter season the liturgy
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Fr Arockia Rayappan – At the beginning of the 20th century, Catholics in France lived through the separation of State and Church, an anti-clerical campaign,
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Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Acts 9: 26-31; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15: 1-8 In the first reading, we see the transformation of Saul, who
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Verghese V Joseph – As the world’s largest democracy pars for the course of its second phase of the world’s biggest election, the stakes have
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Fr Arockia Rayappan – Vatican II was a time of new hope and real renewal for Catholics throughout the world. Because of the academic resources
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Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Acts 13: 44 – 52; Jn 14: 7 – 14 Family tradition plays a vital role in our words and
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Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Acts 13: 26 – 33; Jn 14: 1 – 6 The first reading speaks about the reassurance and reaffirmation of
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Fr Arockia Rayappan – The Second Vatican Council promised of a church: internally renewed and externally engaged with the world; in which the laity would
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Verghese V Joseph – On the eve of Lok Sabha elections in the southern state of Kerala, the visit of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar
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Thomas Lima csc – Readings: 1 Pt 5:5-14; Mk 16:15-20 Today’s first reading invites us to clothe ourselves with humility. Because “God opposes the proud
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Fr Arockia Rayappan – A special thanks to R. Pravin Jose, SJ, for collating this article in which six religious sisters from Vidyajyoti College of
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By Lavoisier Fernandes – The summer months in India, with its hot scorching heat, can be a source of discomfort, raging with high temperature related
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