By Sr. Mary Thadavanal MSMHC – Religious life is a special call given to those whom God chooses. The initiative comes from God himself. “You
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A Republic in Retreat
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – As the country celebrates its Republic Day, the media conversation on television and in the digital realm is dominated by
Read moreMurderer to Martyr – Conversion of Saul to Paul
By Sr Lini Sheeja MSC There was once a man who was behind the followers of Jesus in hot pursuit. His name was Saul. He
Read moreMaking a Difference: From Violence to Respect for Life
By Tony Magliano – As I write, it is the U.S. holiday commemorating the great civil and human rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Read moreA Reflection on Cultural Identity and its Impacts on Church and Society
By Mathew Thanakchen O.Praem. – At the very outset, let me state that this is not a comparative study or scholarly research; rather a few
Read morePerianayagi Madha Shrine: The Italian Connection
By Verghese V Joseph- Statue of Periya Nayagi Periyanayagi Madha Shrine is a famous Roman Catholic Church dedicated to Mother Mary of Jesus. Constructed in
Read more2022 World Day of Peace Message: Yes, to Human Needs! No, to Militarization!
By Tony Magliano Fifty-five years ago, on Jan. 1, 1968, with the Vietnam War raging, and numerous other armed conflicts causing untold death and destruction,
Read morePart III: Synod 2021-2023 as a Concern for the Church
By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu Archbishop of Visakhapatnam Holy Father, Pope Francis and his initiatives during his pontificate have been regarding the day to day
Read morePart II: The Journey to Bethlehem
By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu Archbishop of Visakhapatnam This is the second journey mentioned in the infancy narratives is about Mary and Joseph going to
Read morePart I: The Holy Family and Church: Journeying Together…!
By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu Archbishop of Visakhapatnam The New Year tells us of the progress of time and tells us human beings that the
Read moreBuilding God’s Kingdom in the New Year
By Tony Magliano – The powerful temptation to build earthly kingdoms has been a painful thorn lodged deep within the human psyche from ancient times
Read moreYear-End Review: Unloading of Surplus Baggage
By Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn – The month of December has almost come to an end. Another year is about to bid farewell. The year
Read moreDid the Portuguese Destroy Only Hindu Temples in Goa?
Photo: The facade of the ruins of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at Chimbel-Goa. By J M John Marshal – Goa’s Chief
Read moreHoly Innocent God Was Condemned! How Can We be Spared?
By Sr Lini Sheeja MSC – Feast of Holy Innocents A young girl from Kerala had gone to Karnataka to do her nursing. After completing
Read moreSynodality, the Very Core of Incarnation
By Mathew Thankachen O.Praem. – The Biblical concept of God unlike the god of any natural or other historical religions is simply a ‘Synodality’, viz.
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