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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,

Look for Something Lasting and Eternal

April 23, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Acts 6: 8-15; Jn 6: 22-29 In today’s first reading, we see the Jews judging and alleging false witnesses against

Homily: The Emmaus Experience

April 22, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Third Sunday of Easter April 23, 2023 Readings: Acts 2:14a.22-23; 1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke 24:13-35 As we journey through life with

Bring Consolation to the Distressed

April 22, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Acts 2:14,22-33; 1 Pet 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35 The Lord is always with his people. In the Old Testament we see

The Tiny Bits

April 21, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Tom Thomas – It’s all in little tiny bits here and there; at home and in the office; and in the memory lane of

Have a Desire to Understand and Believe in Jesus

April 21, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Acts 6: 1-7; Jn 6: 16-21 The readings invite us to have faith in Jesus so that we can endure

Seek Grace to be Compassionate

April 20, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6: 1-15 The feeding of five thousand people is an act of Jesus’ compassion towards the needy.

Wake-Up Call: Is North East Tribes Hearing?

April 20, 2023 Team ICM News

Allen Brookes – Imphal: In a lecture held at Imphal on Wednesday, on the topic ‘Delisting Tribal Christians from the ST List: It’s larger ramifications

PM’s Visit to the Cathedral: A Missed Opportunity

April 19, 2023 Team ICM Features

Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – When the Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Delhi on 9 April 2023,

Jesus Teaches us How to Deal with Painful Situations

April 19, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36 What will happen to us if we choose to denounce the life-giving message of Christ in

The Liturgy of the Word Strengthens Us

April 18, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Martin Madalai Muthu csc – Readings: Act 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21 The first reading narrates the miraculous release of the apostles from prison. They were imprisoned

CCBI Publishes New Revised Ordination Ritual

April 18, 2023 Team ICM News

Photo Caption: Cardinal Oswald Gracias releasing the revised ritual for the ordination of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. Bangalore: His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias, Archbishop of

Allow the Holy Spirit to Change Our Lives

April 17, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

John Desing csc – Readings: Acts 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15 It is inspiring and heart-touching to learn that the early disciples of Jesus shared everything they

Goa Archdiocese Celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday at Nachinola

April 17, 2023 Team ICM News

Bro. John Malvino Alfonso OCD – Nachinola: “When we thank God because he is merciful to us, let us become merciful towards others in every

Different Perspectives: Building Bridges of Fraternity & Friendship – Reflections on Fratelli Tutti

April 16, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

Editor: Banzelao Teixeira Publisher: Christian World Imprints ISBN: 978-93-95457-25-5 Price: Rs. 550/- The book ‘Building Bridges of Fraternity & Friendship’ is an amazing collection of

Enhance Your Relationship with God & People

April 16, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Akhsi Wary csc – Readings: Acts 4:23-31; Jn: 3:1-8 The first reading of the day gives us the account of the believers who prayed for