Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn – On 4 October 2023 the Holy See published, on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis’ new Apostolic
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Emeritus Cardinal Telesphore Toppo of Ranchi Passes Away; Funeral on Sat
Bangalore: His Eminence Telesphore Placidus Cardinal Toppo (84) Archbishop Emeritus of Ranchi, Jharkhand passes away on Wednesday 4 October 2023 at 3.45pm at Constant Lievens
Read moreMission Sunday: Mission Impossible?
# chhotebhai – For the likes of Tom Cruise, James Bond, Superman, Batwoman or our own desi Shaktiman, there is no such thing as impossible.
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Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Readings: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Lk 10: 1-12 The readings of the day speak about the importance of the word
Read moreEmbracing the Legacy of St. Francis of Assisi
By Br. John Sekar, OFM – It is said, “The kind of life that you live on this earth is seen in the number of
Read moreRespond to the Call of Jesus With Loyalty
Philip Raj csc – Readings: Neh 2: 1-8; Lk 9: 57-62 The readings of the day invite us to be willing to respond to the
Read moreVatican: Synod on Synodality Begins on Wednesday
Isaac Gomes – Kolkata: The much-awaited General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality begins on Wednesday, October 4 2023, following a two-year process that started
Read moreUnderstanding Catholic Church’s Stand on Same-Sex Marriages
Verghese V Joseph – In light of the ongoing Supreme Court hearings on same-sex marriages, the Bioethics Forum of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of
Read moreFollow Him Wherever He Leads Us
Akshi Wary csc – Readings: Zech 8:20-23; Lk 9: 51-56 In today’s Gospel we see Jesus setting his face towards Jerusalem, knowing that his suffering
Read moreManipur: Empowering Educators and Students Through Knowledge-Packed Animation
Ukrul, Manipur – A three-day educational animation held at Sacred Heart Hr. Sec. School in Hung Dung, Ukrul, left attendees enriched with knowledge, fostering a
Read moreArunachal: Enlightening Day of Learning and Spirituality for Catechists at Mio Diocese
By Fr. Blasius Tete sdb – Arunachal Pradesh: On a day filled with prayer, knowledge sharing, and spiritual growth, 21 catechists from different villages of
Read moreSaint Thérèse of Child Jesus: A Saint for the 21st Century and Beyond
By John Malvino Alfonso OCD – Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, was a
Read moreHomily for Youth: The Contrast Community
By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – True People of the Reign 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 1, 2023 Ezekiel 18:25-28; Philippians 2: 1-11;
Read moreCommunion in the Hand Versus Communion on the Tongue?
By Lavoisier Fernandes – In the Catholic community discourse the typical hot-button issues are abortion, inter-religious dialogue, celibacy, euthanasia, and gay marriage. Nevertheless, there is
Read moreInternational Day of Non-Violence: Peace is Really a God-Given Gift
Dr Jeanette Pinto – On 15 June 2007 the United Nations General Assembly resolved and established a Non-Violence Day, observed on 2nd October, the birthday
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