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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,

Have We Really Resurrected?

April 9, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Sch. Emmanuel Akilan SJ – It is more than 2000 years that the world has witnessed the Resurrection of Jesus. Jesus was a great

How do we Make Jesus’ Resurrection in Our Daily Life?

April 9, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Acts 2:14,22-33; Mt 28: 8-15 Are we prepared to meet the Risen Lord? The disciples of Jesus were as unprepared

Making a Difference: Peace Comes from Jesus – Through Us!

April 8, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano – “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear

May Easter Enable us to Live Jesus

April 8, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Readings: Acts 10: 34, 37-43; Col 3: 1-4; Jn 20: 1-9 This is the day that the Lord has made, let us be glad and

Jesus & the Rolling Stones

April 8, 2023 Team ICM Features

# chhotebhai Most of us would have heard of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1970 musical “Jesus Christ Superstar”. It was an attempt to re-present Christ in

He is Our Only Hope

April 7, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Francis Gayang csc – Easter Vigil marks the end of Lenten observance. On this night the church invites us to contemplate on the necessary death

Be Present at the Foot of the Cross

April 6, 2023 Team ICM Features

Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn – No doubt, the life of Mary was a constant yes to the Lord that is ‘doing his will’ and beautifully

Transformed by Love – From Supper to Sacrifice

April 6, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – More than a Meal “Jesus did not redeem the world with beautiful words, but with his suffering and death,” then Cardinal

Grow in Love of God and Our Fellow Human Beings

April 6, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Francis Gayang csc – Readings: Is 52: 13 – 53: 12; Heb 4: 14-16; 5: 7-9; Jn 18: 1 – 19: 42 Christ’s desire was

Learn to Sacrifice Comfort and Pleasure

April 5, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Ex 12:1-8,11-14; 1Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Today we celebrate the institution of two of the sacraments by Jesus at His

Is Life “In and With Christ, and for Christ” Due for a Renewal?

April 5, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

He was crucified and died, and on the third day he rose from the dead or he rose again… I believe in the Resurrection of

Forgive Betrayal

April 4, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine cscc – Readings: Is 50: 4-9a; Mt 26: 14-25 The word ‘betrayal’ is central in the Passion Narrative. It is used five times

The Circle of Life

April 3, 2023 Team ICM Family

By Tom Thomas – “It’s the circle of life, and it moves us all, through despair and hope, through faith and love, ’till we find

The Cross and the Crucifix

April 3, 2023 Team ICM Features

Dr Jeanette Pinto – In 2018, I went on a trip to the Holy Land and one of the best items I brought back for

Reflect on His Merciful Love and Kindness

April 3, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Newton Basumatari csc – Readings: Is 49: 1-6; Jn 13: 21-33, 36-38 During this Holy week, we are invited to reflect on God’s love which