Verghese V Joseph – In the heart of Velankanni, a small village in Nagapattinam district of India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu, lies a haven
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Category: Features
Weaponising Scripture
# chhotebhai Trump has weaponized tariffs to subject both friend and foe. He has even weaponized (appropriated) the Bible to further his self-centred goals. Sacred
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Hope for Vocations: The Unseen Power of the Domestic Church
By Lavoisier Fernandes Each month, the Holy Father Pope Francis invites us to pray for a specific intention. In February, his focus was on vocations
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Dark Clouds Over Arunachal
# chhotebhai Arunachal Pradesh means the “Land of the Rising Sun”, because being in the eastern most part of India, it is the first part
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Love Marriage or Love Jihad?
# chhotebhai The term “Love Jihad” is an oxymoron, a contradiction in terms. Jihad is derived from the Arabic word Jahada that literally means accomplishing
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Hope as Diplomacy: Steering Through Political Polarisation
By Lavoisier Fernandes I recently came across a thought-provoking statement by Jesuit priest Thomas Reese in one of his articles for the National Catholic Reporter:
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Sister Virginia L, MSC: From Classroom to Prison
“I pray to the Holy Spirit constantly, asking for guidance in reaching out to those who could benefit from our services here. The Holy Spirit
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From Fans to Followers: Embracing True Discipleship in Christ
ML Satyan – During the inaugural session of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India’s (CCBI) 36th Plenary Assembly at the XIM University in Bhubaneswar,
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From Legacy to Renewal: Cardinal Gracias Passes the Torch to Archbishop Rodrigues
Verghese V Joseph – Pope Francis has officially accepted the resignation of Oswald Cardinal Gracias, the Archbishop of Bombay, marking a significant transition in the
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Will the Indian Catholic Bishops Exercise Their Prophetic Ministry?
ML Satyan – American prelate of the Episcopal Church and Washington’s first woman Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s recent sermon at the Washington National Cathedral has
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Embrace Love Amidst Challenges: Why These Undercurrents in the Land of St Thomas?
By Tom Thomas – It is sweltering at Sunday noon and the Thrissur sun beats down harshly on the assembled crowd. Maybe most here are
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The Mystical Life Of The Servant Of God Rozalia Celak
Paul Suski – Kraków is an immensely popular pilgrimage destination and undoubtedly the most frequented tourist city in Poland. It is a home to over
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Is the Indian Catholic Church Truly Communicative?
ML Satyan – World Communication Day, celebrated annually on the Sunday (June 1) before Pentecost, serves as a profound reminder of the Catholic Church’s mission
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The Epiphany of Our Lord: Celebrating the Visit of the Magi
Epiphany also known as “Theophany” in Eastern Christian tradition, is a Christian feast day commemorating the visit of the Magi, the baptism of Jesus, and
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Part III: Miracles of Goa – Saint Francis Xavier
Born in the Castle of Xavier in the Kingdom of Navarra [now a Province of Spain] on 7th April, 1506; died on the Island of
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