Indian Catholic Matters

Blessed Carlo Acutis to be Cannonised in April 2025, Says Pope Francis

Verghese V Joseph – Vatican: Pope Francis has officially announced that Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized during the Catholic
Live Fully in Accordance With God’s Will

Davit Nongrum csc – Readings: Zec 2: 10 – 13; Mt 12: 46 – 50 As we celebrate the Presentation
Igniting Hearts: Join Fr. Rob Galea on a Transformative Journey of Faith and Music in India!

Canisha Judith – Bengaluru: Modern-day evangelist Fr. Rob Galea’s announcement of the ‘Something About You’ India Tour 2024 has ignited
Reaching the Unreached – A Mandate in Catholic Bioethics

Dr. Olinda Timms – Bengaluru: The Second National Bioethics Colloquium, held on November 15-16, 2024, at St. John’s National Academy
Manifest God’s Love in Our Lives

Arun Kumar csc – Readings: Rev 4:1-11; Lk 19:11-28 In the first reading from Revelation, John shares a vision of
Flamboyant Youth to Saint: The Journey of Saint Francis Xavier

By Lavoisier Fernandes It’s been a long time since I moved away from my home state of Goa. Yet, in
Reflect on Your Own Lives

Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Rev 3: 1-6, 14-22; Lk 19: 1-10 The themes of the two readings are conversion
Bridging Divides: Embracing Our Shared Humanity Beyond Religion

M L Satyan – The questions surrounding the origins of religion and the nature of deities have long captivated thinkers,
Final Document of the Synod – Canonical Takeaways

Fr Merlin Rengith Ambrose – The second session of the 16th Synod of Bishops concluded on 26 October 2024. A
Embrace His Call to Action

Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Rev 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Lk 18:35-43 For the final two weeks of the Church’s year, we
Homily: Be Ready When He Comes

Fr Eugene Lobo SJ – Thirty Third Sunday of the Year – November 17, 2024 Daniel 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:11-14, 18;
His Message Offers a Foundation for Our Lives

Pritam Dangwar csc – Readings: Rom 12: 1-3; Heb 10:11-14.18; Mk 13:24-32 In the first reading, St. Paul urges believers

Diocese of Dibrugarh Launches Labour and Migrant Commission with Empowering Orientation Program

November 6, 2024 Team ICM News

Fr. Blasius Tete sdb – Dibrugarh, Assam: The Diocese of Dibrugarh recently hosted an impactful Orientation Programme on Labour and Migrants on October 31, 2024,

The Power of the Holy Rosary

November 5, 2024 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Paul Suski – (Eph 6:12) “For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world

Arunachal Paralegal Volunteer Programme Enhances Legal Literacy Among Trainees

November 4, 2024 Team ICM News

Fr. Kampan Chinnam – GuwahatiThe legal literacy programme in the Miao Diocese, conducted from October 22 to October 25, 2024, aimed to equip 40 selected

New Beginnings: Jowai Diocese Unveils Office for its Dynamic Youth Movement

November 4, 2024 Team ICM News

Fr. Kampan Chinnam Guwahati: The Jowai Diocese in the Northeast region has officially established a new office building for the Diocesan Catholic Youth Movement (JDCYM).

Deepen Your Relationship with God

November 4, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Readings: Phil 2: 5-11; Lk 14: 15-24 John Suansianthanga csc – Jesus did not regard equality with God. Instead, he humbled himself in human likeness,

Jesus Set an Example by Washing the Feet

November 3, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Readings: Phil 2:1-4; Lk 14:12-14 Philip Raj csc – The readings of the day invite us to reflect on two key aspects: being selfless and

Experience a Glimpse of Heaven Here on Earth

November 2, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Akshi Wary csc – Readings: Deut 6:2-6; Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28b-34 On this 31st Sunday in ordinary time, the readings emphasize the nature of a

Nagaland: Orientation Day for Young at Risk and Migrant Ministry

November 1, 2024 Team ICM News

Fr Blasius Tate – Dimapur, Nagaland: On October 25, 2024, an orientation programme on the YaR and Migrant ministry was held at the Provincial House

Love is Our Pathway to God

November 1, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Gilderious Khonglah csc – Readings: Wis 3: 1-9; Rom 5:5-11; Jn 6:37-40 Yesterday, we celebrated the Solemnity of All Saints, and today we remember the

All Souls Day: Seeking God’s Mercy for Those Who’ve Gone Before Us

November 1, 2024 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ. All Souls Day November 02, 2024 Isaiah 25:6-9; Rev 22, 1-7 (1 Corinthians 15:12-26); Matthew 11, 25-30 (Mark 8:27-35) Today

All Saints Day: From Ordinary to Extraordinary!

October 31, 2024 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Sr Lini Sheeja MSC. God in His goodness created human beings in His own image and likeness with love and for love. “I have

All Hallows Eve: ‘The Adoration of the Trinity’ by Albrecht Durer (1511)

October 30, 2024 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes. Halloween! It is a fun and freaky day filled with parties and parades, pranks and pumpkins and of course tricks and treats.

Ask the Lord to fill You With His Spirit

October 30, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Newton Basumatari csc Readings: Eph 6: 10 – 20; Lk 13: 31- 35 During his public ministry, Jesus had the competence to understand and meet

A Day to Celebrate Our Saints

October 29, 2024 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Jacqueline Kelly – November 1, is celebrated as the feast of All Saints’ Day. It is an old feast. It is a special feast