Jacqueline Kelly – India being a secular country, has a glorious past and Indians are proud of their rich cultural heritage. For decades, even prior
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Mother Mary: August Queen of Heaven
Jacqueline Kelly – For hundreds of years, Catholics observed the two chief feasts of Mary, her Immaculate Conception [December 8] and her Assumption [August 15].
Read moreMaximilian Kolbe: A Holocaust Hero
Dr Jeanette Pinto – A single act of love makes the soul return to life – St. Maximilian Kolbe He was christened Raymund Kolbe on 8
Read moreClare of Assisi and Prophetic Courage
A Short Reflection on the Feast Day of St. Clare of Assisi By Austine J. Crasta, STL – August 11, 2023: Today, the Church celebrates
Read moreWhy Syrian Rite Keralites have a ‘Patron Saint’ and Why Latin Rite Goans, Mangaloreans, and Sri Lankans Don’t!
By Filomena Saraswati Giese – St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and St. Joseph Vaz. Why Keralites had St. Kuriakose made a Patron Saint at his Canonization
Read moreIs Church’s Conflicting Position on Issues Hurting the Community?
Verghese V Joseph – This week, I had three calls that set me thinking. They were: What, in your opinion, is the church’s stance on
Read moreMaking a Difference: Catholic Church’s Best Kept Secret
By Tony Magliano The Catholic Church has a big secret. It is so powerful, challenging, and relevant, that if every bishop, priest, religious and layperson
Read morePrison Ministry: What the Gun Cannot Do, A Nun Can Do!
By Sr Lini Sheeja MSC – I am a horrible sinner. Can it be true that Jesus loves me? asked Rajasekhar (name changed) to a
Read moreSaints Anne and Joachim: A Story of Great Faithfulness and Love
By Leon Bent – When we humans live in cooperation with God, miracles happen, even though the eyes of the world see nothing new under
Read moreSt. James: The Witness Apostle
By Leon Bent – James was the brother of John the Evangelist. The two were called by Jesus as they worked with their father in
Read moreThe Narrow Gate, Rescue for the World
Paul Suski – “If the angels were capable of envy, they would envy us for two things; one is the receiving of Holy Communion, and
Read moreSt. Mary Magdalene: A Saint for Many Seasons
By Leon Bent – St. Mary Magdalene’s feast day is celebrated on July 22. She is the patroness of converts, repentant sinners, sexual temptation, pharmacists,
Read moreUniform Civil Code: Indian Catholic Forum Feels There’s No Need for it
Kanpur: In response to the Law Commission of India’s notification on 14th June 2023 soliciting responses from the public at large to submit its “views
Read moreMaking a Difference: Pope Francis Declares “No to War.” Is Anyone Listening?
By Tony Magliano – “We are living at a crucial moment for humanity, in which peace seems to give way to war. Conflicts are growing,
Read moreQuo Vadis, a Lingering Question
Tom Thomas – “Domine, Quo vadis?” Translated from the Latin, it means, “Lord, where are you going?” This is the question that Peter asked the
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