By Tom Thomas. “The speech of God is silence. His word is solitude.” Thomas Merton Most of the Gospel readings during Advent are from the
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A Reflection on Ernakulam-Angamaly Diocese’s Issues: What Happened?
By Tom Thomas. I get up early this morning, around 3 am, and reached for the phone. This is not a great habit, but what
Read moreIt’s Time Catholic Laity Woke Up
By M L Satyan. In June this year, I had an opportunity to interact with a few members of a Mahila Sangh (Women’s Association), Catholic
Read moreGiving Up for Advent
By Tom Thomas. “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”- Ebenezer Scrooge, A Christmas Carol “It is
Read morePart II: A Deeper Understanding of Biblical Fiesta
By Jacqueline Kelly. Fruits are one of the oldest forms of food known to man. The people in ancient times revered them and dedicated them
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By Jacqueline Kelly. The first step in God’s holy design was to create the world. With this great act of God, the history of the
Read moreClimate Change: A Christian Perspective
# chhotebhai Is there a Christian perspective on Climate Change (CC)? If there isn’t, there should be, because Christians, at least notionally, constitute 50 %
Read moreIf Jesus Re-Visits The World
By M L Satyan. These days there is a lot of discussion, debate and writings on the types of liturgies – which one to follow
Read moreDid the Father Ever Know That His Son Who Was Lost Would Return One Day?
Sr Lini Sheeja MSC from Germany, reflects on the Gospel of Luke Chapter 15:11-37 A lady from England read my 4thbook, Prison Ministry: The Dreamers’
Read moreLiturgy – For What?
By M L Satyan. In India, especially in southern states, we are witnessing in recent years that many new television channels have been started by
Read moreIs There a GPS to Heaven?
Sr Lini Sheeja, MSC from Germany reflects on the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 25:34-40. Has every human being got a destination in life? If so,
Read moreYouth – Catalysts of Change for the Church
By M L Satyan. Even after so many years of achieving Independence, India’s youth is facing a lot of challenges like unemployment, human trafficking, drug
Read moreWomen Need Bigger Role in Church
By M L Satyan. The role of women in the Catholic Church has not been clearly specified even today. In the recent past, young girls
Read moreUnderstanding the Characteristics of Being Religious
By M L Satyan. While working with many religious congregations during the past many years I have been reflecting on the values of a religious
Read moreCoastal Collateral: A Sequel to ‘Roller Coaster’
By chhotebhai. In war, and even out of it, those who resort to aerial bombardment use the term “collateral damage” to explain away the loss
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