Indian Catholic Matters

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,
We are Invited to Love all Without Distinction

Jacob Perikala csc – Readings: 1 Jn 4: 7-10; Mk 6: 34-44 The first reading emphasizes the importance of love
Embrace the Call to Repentance and Faith

Akhsi Wary csc – Readings: 1 Jn 3: 22 – 4: 6; Mt 4: 12-17, 23-25 The first reading reminds
Goa Observes Jubilee Year 2025 as a Journey of Spiritual Renewal and Hope

Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD – Goa: The Jubilee Year 2025 was inaugurated in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman on
The Epiphany of Our Lord: Celebrating the Visit of the Magi

Epiphany also known as “Theophany” in Eastern Christian tradition, is a Christian feast day commemorating the visit of the Magi,
Part III: Miracles of Goa – Saint Francis Xavier

Born in the Castle of Xavier in the Kingdom of Navarra [now a Province of Spain] on 7th April, 1506;
Part II: Miracles of Old Goa – The Church of Santa Monica

Nestled in the picturesque village of Velha, also known as Old Goa, the Convent of Santa Monica and the Chapel

Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ Sparks Ecological Awakening in European Catholic Organizations

May 21, 2024 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – In a groundbreaking study to evaluate the impact of Pope Francis’ encyclical on Catholic environmental efforts across Europe, the Living Laudato

Making a Difference: Endless Flow of Weapons Fueling World’s Wars

May 21, 2024 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano – Who arms the world’s violent conflicts? Answer: all of the major arms producing nations. According to a 25-year analysis of global

Follow Him as Your Good Shepherd

May 21, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Eedara Vamshi csc – Readings: Jam 4:13-17; Mk 9:38-40 Today, both readings invite me to experience the unconditional love of God. In the first reading,

Place God Above All Else

May 20, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Jas 4: 1-10; Mk 9: 30-37 St. James, in the first reading, cautions us to prioritize God as our sole

Bishop Joseph Suren Gomes: A Simple Life of Gentle Service

May 20, 2024 Team ICM Features

Fr Soroj Mullick SDB – Bishop Joseph Suren Gomes, S.D.B, Bishop Emeritus of Krishnanagar, West Bengal, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 5:55

Single Life: The Sacred Vocation Often Overlooked

May 19, 2024 Team ICM Features

By Lavoisier Fernandes If you are Catholic, one might recognise that the three Church designated vocation callings are – religious life, marriage and being single.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

May 19, 2024 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – On Saturday, March 3, 2018, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision that the Church celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary in her

Entrust Ourselves to Her Maternal Care

May 19, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Eedara Vamshi csc – Readings: Gen 3: 9-15; Jn 19: 25-34 We honour Mary, as Mother of the Church on the day after Pentecost reminding

Surrender Completely to Him

May 18, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Acts 2: 1 – 11; 1 Cor 12: 3b – 7, 12 – 13; Jn 20: 19 – 23 In

New Church Dedicated to Our Lady of Rosary in Goa

May 18, 2024 Team ICM News

Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD & Verghese V Joseph – Goa: The newly constructed church building at Sadolxem in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman was

West Bengal Bishops Reignite Vatican II Spirit Through Synodal Path

May 18, 2024 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Raiganj, West Bengal: The Bengal Regional Bishops’ Council (BRBC) hosted a week-long workshop from May 13-17, 2024 on the synodal documents

Pentecost Sunday: The Birthday of the Church

May 18, 2024 Team ICM Homilies

Fr Eugene Lobo SJ – Acts 2:1-11; Gal. 5:16-25; or 1Cor12, 2-13, Jn. 15:26-27, 16:12-15 or John 20, 19-23 On the day of Pentecost, the

Cultivate a Deeper Trust in Jesus

May 17, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25 Today’s gospel emphasizes trusting in Jesus’ guidance. This involves surrendering our plans and desires, wholeheartedly

Discerning the Right Vocation In My Life

May 16, 2024 Team ICM Q&A @ ICM

Fr. Adrian Mascarenhas – Concerning this question, I believe that the most important verse to keep in mind is Luke 16:10 which is talking about

Faith Isn’t Just About Believing

May 16, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 The Gospel reading of today offers an emotional glimpse into the relationship between Jesus and Peter.