Indian Catholic Matters

Feast of St. Joseph Vaz Observed in Goa

Br. John Malvino Alfonso OCD & Pics. Joseph Fernandes – Goa: Bishop Simião Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of
The Mystical Life Of The Servant Of God Rozalia Celak

Paul Suski – Kraków is an immensely popular pilgrimage destination and undoubtedly the most frequented tourist city in Poland. It
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

Mysuru Bishop William’s Issue Reverberates in Varanasi

February 24, 2023 Team ICM News

By Verghese V Joseph – Varanasi: Mysuru Bishop Kannikadass William’s issue refuses to die down. This time, at a meeting organized by the Indian Catholic

Goa: International Interfaith Conference Deliberate on Communal Harmony

February 24, 2023 Team ICM News

By Alisha Souza – Goa: At a recently organised ‘Sadbhav Sammelan’ – a two-day International Interfaith conference held in Pilar, folklore researcher and environmentalist, Rajendra

Animals, Allegories and Art: Christ in the Wilderness

February 23, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – Midway upon the journey of our life I found myself in a darkness wild For I had wandered from the straight

Easy to Make Lenten Resolutions, But Not Easy to Practice Them

February 23, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Is 58: 1-9a; Mt 9: 14-15 In Today’s gospel passage we see John’s disciples come to Jesus and ask him

It’s The Holy Season of Lent Again: Happy Lent!

February 22, 2023 Team ICM Youth

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – Don’t consider that a strange wish! Lent is meant to be a happy season: it is no season of

The Season of Lent is an Opportunity

February 22, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Deut 30: 15-20; Lk 9:22-25 In today’s readings, both Moses and Jesus place before us the choices we need to

40 Days: A Time of Grace for Stripping Away the Superficial

February 21, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Fr Joshan Rodrigues – My fortieth birthday just a few short months ago, conjured up within me a feeling of deep introspection. Birthdays are a

It’s All About Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving

February 21, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Joel 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18 Today our mother church begins the season of Lent. Lent is

Jesus’ Grace is Sufficient to do His Will

February 20, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Sir 2:1-11; Mk 9:30-37 The first reading of the day is raising the question, ‘Are we ready to serve the

Goan Ordained Bishop of Baroda

February 19, 2023 Team ICM News

Panaji: Former Superior General of the Pilar Society Fr Sebastião Mascarenhas SFX was ordained Bishop of Baroda at the Episcopal Consecration ceremony held at Rosary

Lent a Season for Repentance, Renewal and Reliving in Christ

February 19, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Vivek Lionel Basu – In the annual liturgical cycle of the Church, two long periods of Lent and Easter play an important role

Persevere in Your Prayer Life

February 19, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Sir 1:1-10; Mk 9: 14-29 Today’s gospel reading invites us to have faith in Jesus Christ. All things are possible

Homily: ‘Be Perfect, Then, as Your Heavenly Father is Perfect’

February 18, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Seventh Sunday of the Year February 19, 2023 Readings: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48 The universal call to

The Centenarian Milestone: Counting 100 Years of Blessings

February 18, 2023 Team ICM News

Bengaluru: A beautiful high thanksgiving Mass on Friday marked the celebration of the 100th birthday of Mrs. Irudaya Mary in the presence of her family

Seek the Gift of Forgiveness

February 18, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Martin Madalai Muthu csc – Readings: Lev 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48 Today we are in the seventh Sunday of the Ordinary time