A Day to Celebrate Our Saints
By Jacqueline Kelly - November 1, is celebrated as the feast of All Saints' Day. It is an old feast ...
Dalit Christians: A Pertinent Question for Synodality in Indian Catholic Church
Prof. Dr. M. Mary John – The ecclesial tradition of the Catholic Church in India is the caste tradition of ...
Pope’s Laudato Si Movement: Season of Creation Celebration Kicks Off Globally on Sept 1
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: Christian communities globally are gearing up to celebrate the Season of Creation 2024, which runs ...
Making a Difference: ‘Infinite Dignity’
By Tony Magliano - The Catholic Church firmly teaches that the acknowledgement and protection of human dignity is an absolutely ...
Vatican II: Some Lessons and Some Points on Inculturation
Dr. Subhasis Chattopadhyay - Vatican II has taught me to calibrate my life as a worshipper of Shakti. Christianity in ...
Pornography and Rape Culture: The Church’s Path to Change
By Lavoisier Fernandes - India as a nation has been profoundly shaken by the horrific rape and murder of a ...
Can A Jesuit Mission Bring in an Integral Renaissance of India?
Acharyasri - Today (31 July 2024) is the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola who is considered to be one ...
Sharing Joy: How One Simple Act Can Transform Lives
Anne Ailis Policarpio - My dictum in life has been: What do we live for if not to make life ...
N-E India: The Role of Christianity in Preserving Tani Identity and Culture
Luke Rimmo Mingkeng Lego - When people speak of Tani's identity and culture, it would often not be complete without ...
Healing the Wounded Heart of Democracy: A Call to Action from Pope Francis
By Tony Magliano - Reflecting on the 50th Italian Catholic Social Week theme “At the Heart of Democracy,” Pope Francis ...
The Role and Vocation of Women in the Church
By Lavoisier Fernandes - It was exciting to learn that St. Peter’s Basilica recently hired two women as “sanpietrini,” the ...
An Unexpected Response Reveals God’s Presence: Timely Generosity Lets Humanity Come Alive
Arockia Rayappan - At Concordia University, we have weekly and monthly events organised by the International Student Office (ISO) of ...
A New Vision for Christianity: Embracing Love, Spiritual Dynamism, and Liberative Action
By Acharyasri - ‘Kingdom of God’ was the vision and mission of Lord Jesus Christ. The term ‘Kingdom of God’ ...
Should The Church Be More Politically Involved?
By Lavoisier Fernandes - The summer months in India, with its hot scorching heat, can be a source of discomfort, ...
Prelates must act on burning issues instead of just pontificating
M L Satyan - In recent times, there has been a noticeable trend of prelates engaging in various issues, particularly ...
Voting, A Christian Duty
# chhotebhai - It’s that time of year when we head to the hustings for the great Indian dance of ...
Skimming Through ‘Dignitas Infinita’: The Church’s New Document on Human Dignity
By Lavoisier Fernandes - While the World eagerly watched the stunning images of the total solar eclipse, the Catholic Church ...
From the Crisis of Today, the Church of Tomorrow will Emerge!
By Lavoisier Fernandes - Recently, on my visit to India, I was in discussion with my octogenarian mother while returning ...
Will St. Joseph Vaz’s Work Merit the Attention of Eucharistic Congresses Around the World?
By Filomena Saraswati Giese - With the 10th National Eucharistic Conference in the U.S. slated for July 17- 21 this ...
Give Peace a Chance
Fr Soroj Mullick SDB - "Peace is a divine gift but at the same time the fruit of human efforts," ...
Happy Good Friday: Time for a A New Synodal Nomenclature?
#chhotebhai Every time Good Friday comes, some dear soul invariably calls or messages a “Happy Good Friday”! 2024 was no ...
The Truth, Presence and Power of the Risen Lord
Leon Bent - To believe that the “Lord is Risen” is to believe that He is present to us in ...
It is Time for an Inner Transformation of the Church
M L Satyan – Having relocated from Bengaluru to Coimbatore after two decades, I've had the chance to frequent a ...
India Needs a ‘Romero’ Today!
Fr Cedric Prakash SJ - This year, 24 March, is pregnant with meaning! For a large percentage of Indians, it ...
Listen to the Newly-Minted Lenten Hymns Sung by Fr Reuben Tellis
The countdown has begun to Easter Sunday, the biggest festival on the Christian calendar. The start of Holy Week on ...
Virtus – An Essential Quality for a Christian
By Tom Thomas - Virtues, this is the focus of the Holy Father’s General Audience of 13th March 2024. The ...
Polarisation is Not Catholic
By Lavoisier Fernandes 2024 is the biggest global election year in history. More than 64 countries are holding, national elections ...
Standing Up for My Belief System
Fr Tom Mangattuthazhe - In the quiet corners of Assam, where the lush greenery meets the vibrant culture of its ...
Sacred Reflections: A Triumph of Faith and Penance in the Heart of Lucknow
By Aryan Lawrance - Lucknow: In a stirring display of devotion and resilience, the Lucknow Diocesan Youth Commission (DEXCO) and ...
The Dangers of Envy and Vainglory
By Tom Thomas - “God can give His truth and life only to those who have emptied themselves. We must ...
Silence in the Lenten Desert
By Tom Thomas - It happened again. My words upset the one who heard them. Why is it so? That ...
Why Do the Stations of the Cross Come Alive During Lent?
By Tom Thomas – “Therefore, doing the Stations of the Cross was still more laborious than consoling, and required a ...
Goa: Thousands Take Part in the Walking Pilgrimage
Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD & pictures by Joseph Fernandes. GOA (SANCOALE): Catholics in Goa gathered before dawn on February 18, ...
Lenten Mission – Be The Miracle!
By Jacqueline Colaco - I’ve often asked myself what motivates me and pushes me to do what I do, as ...
Acedia: The Overlooked Vice
By Tom Thomas - The Holy Father, Pope Francis continues to focus on the vices. This time it is on ...
Making a Difference: The Fast That Pleases God
By Tony Magliano - Are you wondering what to fast from this Lent – sweets, alcohol, or just simply eating ...
Lent: Uniqueness of 40 & 50 Days of Fast in India
By Chev. Prof. George Menachery – When it comes to observing Lent, India occupies a unique place with the presence ...
Challenging Clericalism: Pope Francis’ Impact on Indian Catholic Church
By Verghese V Joseph – Clericalism, a hierarchical structure that elevates clergy above the laity, has been a longstanding issue ...
Jesus: My Valentine!
By Jacqueline Kelly - Valentine's Day is celebrated all over the world on February 14 by enthusiastic lovers. Down the ...
World Marriage Day: Never Waste a Good Conflict!
By Lorraine & Leon Bent - Continuing from where we left off, let's examine how we invariably hurt the one ...