A Summary of the Vatican’s Decree on Plenary Indulgences for the Deceased Faithful applicable this November. By Austine J. Crasta, STL In response to requests
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Rosary, a Treasure of All Graces
By Larissa D’souza – The concept of the rosary was given to Saint Dominic in an apparition of the Virgin Mary during the year 1214
Read moreFeast of Saint Faustina: Divine Mercy Promoter
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued a decree — issued on behalf of Pope Francis — in Rome on
Read moreGuardian Angels: We Each Have One!
By Fr. Joy Prakash, OFM – The notion of heavenly beings worshipping God and ready to do his bidding has been taken from Jewish thought
Read moreGoing 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
Read moreSt Mary’s Feast: B’luru Archbishop Extends Greetings, Urges People to Stay at Home and Pray
Bengaluru: On the occasion of the Feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary, which will be celebrated on September 8, Archbishop of Bangalore Most Rev
Read moreTrilogy of Spirituality and Socio-Cultural Impact on Missionary Activities in India
By Mathew Thankachen O. Praem. – The Gospel is the replica of the twin dimension of Jesus Christ as God and man. “Love of God
Read moreMary’s Assumption: ‘Locked In’ But Not ‘Locked Out’!
Fr Joshan Rodrigues – On August 15, 2020, India will celebrate 73 years of freedom. Catholics living in India, though, have always had a double
Read moreOf Streamed Mass Vs Communal Worship
By Fr Soroj Mullick SDB – Worship is getting virtual! Like Pope Francis I have certain reservation against streamed Mass that mostly caters to sentimental pietism
Read moreTips for Engaging Online in Faith Formation
By Fr Soroj Mullick SDB – The Catholic Church recently issued guidelines for Parishes to be “missionary communities of evangelization” with renewed vitality “to go
Read moreConsecration Or Entrustment to Mary?
By Fr Soroj Mullick SDB – “Consecrating” a province, confreres, community or individual member to Mary under her various titles, seeking her protection of the
Read moreThe New Directory for Catechesis 2020: An Inclusive Evangelization
By Fr Soroj Mullick SDB The long-awaited and updated 3rd Directory for Catechesis (henceforth DC) in the history of the modern Church after the Vatican
Read moreFaith as Light That Illumines the Path of Life
By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu, Archbishop of Vizag In the first encyclical in the pontificate of our Pope Francis, “Lumen Fidei,” Light of Faith, one
Read moreReceive the Lord’s Mercy Today
Holy Father Pope Francis, through the Congregation of New Evangelization, has recently appointed Fr Trevor D’Souza O.F.M., as a Missionary of Mercy. The article has
Read moreMission and Evangelisation – Core Principles of Pastoral Life
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – Intro: A summary of the first part of the Instruction on Parish Renewal (chapters 1-6) which offers a broad reflection
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