Indian Catholic Matters

Spiritual Significance of the Passion Flower

Jacqueline Kelly – The beauty of flowers has been the subject of poetry since time immemorial. Their fragrance and beauty
United in Spirit: Mumbai Gathers to Pay Tributes to Pope Francis

Mumbai, India – The Archdiocese of Bombay held a significant interfaith prayer service on April 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
Francis, The Endearing Ecumenical Pope

Fr. Tom Mangattuthazhe – As the world mourns, not just for the passing of a pope, but for the departure
The Influence of St Ignatius and St Francis on Franciscus

Tom Thomas – Easter Monday my world turns upside down in the afternoon. I receive the news from the ICM
Pope Francis Died on the Birthday of St. Joseph Vaz

By Filomena Saraswatif Giese, Joseph Naik Vaz Institute – The commentaries on the life and death of Pope Francis have
Prophets Don’t Die, They Multiply: Pope Francis, the Struggle for Power, and the Church’s Missed Revolution

James Pochury – The Morning After: Grief, Memory, and a Piercing Realization The news of Pope Francis’s passing came quietly,
After Francis, Who?

(Extracts from the book “The Jerusalem Code” published in January 2021) # chhotebhai – Focus now shifted to the Camerlengo
Pontiff’s Last Journey: Pope Francis Funeral Mass on Saturday at 1.30 pm India Time

Verghese V Joseph – The funeral Mass of His Holiness Pope Francis will be solemnly celebrated on the parvis of
Francis Challenged Us When We Needed It Most

Dr. Fr. John Singarayar SVD – At 9:45 AM on Easter Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber,
Papa Francesco: The Pope of Surprises

By Lavoisier Fernandes – Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy brings to mind the words of St. Thomas Aquinas, who described Providence
Indian Leaders, Church and Catholic Community Mourn Pope’s Passing Away

Verghese V Joseph – The passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, has evoked a profound outpouring
End of an Era: Pope Francis Passes Away

Verghese V Joseph – At 9:45 AM on Monday, April 21, 2025, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber,
Spiritual Significance of the Passion Flower

Jacqueline Kelly – The beauty of flowers has been the subject of poetry since time immemorial. Their fragrance and beauty
United in Spirit: Mumbai Gathers to Pay Tributes to Pope Francis

Mumbai, India – The Archdiocese of Bombay held a significant interfaith prayer service on April 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.

A Call to Revolution: Two Saint Companions of The Month

September 29, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Sam Koonamplackil, VC – Revolutions were great milestones in the building up of our civilized society. Christianity too becomes inexplicable without revolutions. For

Being a Welcoming Church

September 28, 2017 Team ICM Best of ICM, Catholic Culture

By Susanna D – A few months ago I was at a weekday Mass, and it was pretty crowded. First Friday of the month, and

Chapter IX: Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary (1)

September 27, 2017 Team ICM I Believe

By Rev. Fr. B Joseph Francis – The existential situation of the human being in sin or the meaning of sin The Nicene Creed here

New(ton) Testament: Jesus in the Latest Bollywood Film

September 26, 2017 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Ingrid Albuquerque-Solomon – Imagine getting a Biblical solution bang in the middle of a Bollywood film. I would advise Christians as well as future

Do We Really Need Overstimulation?

September 26, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

By Chris D’Souza – Recently, my wife returned from Orlando after attending a Zumba® instructor convention. Naturally, I asked her if she enjoyed it.

Book Review: God and Human Then and Now

September 26, 2017 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

Title: GOD AND HUMAN THEN AND NOW Subtitle: Biblical Personalities for Inspiration and Imitation Author: Fr Joseph Lazar “It is important for us as disciples

Can The Matrimonial Union Be Broken?

September 25, 2017 Team ICM Family

By Fr. Roque Green – Marriage is willed by God, Jesus said: “Have you not read that in the beginning the Creator made them male

10 Steps To Improve Saas-Bahu Relationship (Part II)

September 25, 2017 Team ICM Best of ICM, Offbeat

By Fr. Joshan Rodrigues In Matthew Ch 10, Jesus says: “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have

A Close Moment With God in India

September 24, 2017 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Jim – It was an experience of piety and a close moment with God. I attended Mass at Holy Family Church in Mumbai, India last

Thinking About Suicide? Let’s Talk…

September 23, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

By Ingrid Albuquerque-Solomon – There is a Beast stalking the whole earth, convincing people they are better off dead. His name is not ‘blue whale’

Rescued Priest Fr. Tom to visit Delhi, Bengaluru, Kerala

September 22, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

Bengaluru: Indian priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil, who was rescued from Yemen, over a year after he was held captive by ISIS, will visit Delhi, Bengaluru and Kerala. The

Reflections of a Catholic Minimalist

September 22, 2017 Team ICM Offbeat

Anonymous “The meaning of the word ‘harmony’ is ‘agreement’, ‘congruity,’ ‘combination or arrangement of parts to form consistent and orderly whole’.” This is meant to