Indian Catholic Matters

Help Others in Their Spiritual Journey

Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Heb 3: 7-14; Mk 1: 40-45 In today’s first reading, we are reminded of the
Pray and Reflect on Your Priorities

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Heb 2: 14-18; Mk 1: 29-39 The gospel of the day emphasizes the importance of
Leave Behind Your Old Ways and Start Anew

Philip Raj A. csc – Readings: Heb 2: 5-12; Mk 1: 21-28 The author of Hebrews reflects on the glory
We Are Called to Believe in the Good News

Philip Raj A csc – Readings: Heb 1: 1-6; Mk 1: 14-20 Today marks the first day of ordinary time
Follow in the Footsteps of Our Savior, Jesus Christ

Gilderious Khonglah csc – Readings: Is 40: 1-5, 9-11; Tit 2: 11-14; 3:4-7, Lk 3:15,16, 21-22 The feast of the
Embrace Jesus in Your Daily Lives

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: 1Jn 5: 14-21; Jn 3: 22-30 We have just concluded the Christmas season, celebrating the
Set Aside Ego and Bring Healing to the Suffering

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: 1 Jn 5: 5-1; Lk 5: 12-16 The gospel of the day presents the healing
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
Remain Loyal to His Commandments

Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: 1 Jn 4: 11 – 18; Mk 6: 45 – 52 “The measure of love
Grow in God’s Love

Pritam Dangwar csc – Readings: 1 Jn 4: 11-18; Mk 6: 45-52 The first reading highlights the transformative power of
A Pilgrimage of Hope: Decennial Exposition of the Relics of St. Francis Xavier Concludes in Goa

Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD & Verghese V Joseph – Goa: On January 5, 2025, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of
John Wijngaards (1935-2025): A Legacy of Missionary Scholarship in India

By Austine J. Crasta John Wijngaards, a Catholic scripture scholar and former priest who served as a missionary in India,

Violence-Hit Manipur Needs Your Help: Here’s How You Can Contribute

May 16, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: The north-eastern state of Manipur has experienced unprecedented levels of violence and turmoil in recent weeks. The Archbishop of Imphal

Be Active Witnesses to the Spirit of Truth, Love, and Mercy

May 16, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Akhsi Wary csc – Readings: Acts 17:15, 22-18; 1 Jn 16: 12-15 In the first reading from Acts, we see Paul’s comments on “To an

Through Jesus, We Can Overcome all Evil

May 15, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Acts 16:22-34; Jn 16:5-11 Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved. The first reading of today beautifully

Arunachal Youth Pray for Peace in Manipur

May 15, 2023 Team ICM News

Felix Antony – Margherita, 15 May 2023: A group of nearly 500 youth from across Arunachal Pradesh prayed for peace and forgiveness in Manipur at

How Many Engines Required?

May 15, 2023 Team ICM Features

#chhotebhai – The Assembly elections in Karnataka and the Municipal ones in U.P. are done and dusted. I had written about their significance in my

My Father’s Grief

May 14, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Mekha Jude George – Have you ever had an experience that made you wonder ‘Is this how God feels?’ When I was in 6th

Open Your Heart to Listen to God

May 14, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Preet Anupam Beck csc Readings: Acts 16:11-15; Jn 15:26-16:4a The Lord opened the heart of Lydia as she listened to Paul. Very often we listen

Homily: Proclamation of the Divine Presence of the Holy Spirit

May 13, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Sixth Sunday after Easter May 14, 2023 Readings: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Peter 3:15-18; John 14:15-21 The theme of today’s

Experience a Renewed Encounter wIth Jesus

May 13, 2023 Team ICM Features

The memories about the death of Jesus on the cross on Calvary were very fresh in the minds of the apostles (and other disciples) and

Ask the Holy Spirit to Revive Our Drooping Spirit

May 13, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

John Desing csc – Readings: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1Pet 3:15-18; Jn 14:15-21 Love is the foundational virtue of our existence. God created us out of

Crime and Complicity

May 12, 2023 Team ICM News

Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – The first eleven days of May 2023 have, in many ways, been a defining period of Indian history! Plenty has

Karnataka: Hirebile’s St. Joseph’s Church Celebrates 80th Foundation Day

May 12, 2023 Team ICM News

By Ivan D’Costa – Hirebile: The St. Joseph’s Church, Hirebile in Karnataka’s Chickmangaluru district, celebrated its 80th Foundation Day on Sunday, 30th April 2023, and

Bear Witness to the Lord Jesus

May 12, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu Archbishop of Visakhapatnam Looking at “The Crucified and Risen Christ”…. Besides the accounts of the event of the Resurrection of Christ,

Each Day is an Opportunity to Make Choices

May 12, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21 Today’s first reading gives the mission narration of St. Paul. St. Paul travels to Derbe and

Oh Manipur! A Chronicle of Pain and Suffering

May 11, 2023 Team ICM Features

Allen Brooks – In the serene and picturesque state of Manipur, nestled in the northeastern part of India, lies a tale of heart-wrenching pain and