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Homily: The fulfilment of the Promises of God

Christmas Midnight Mass December 25, 2024 Readings: Isaiah 9:1-6 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14 Christmas is a celebration of joy, hope,
A Silent Night in a Warring World

Mathew C – As 2024 draws to a close, the world stands fractured, its landscapes scarred by the relentless violence
Bridging Divides: PM Modi’s Historic Christmas Address Promotes Love and Unity

Verghese V Joseph – New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Tuesday address at the Christmas celebrations hosted by the Catholic
Homily: The Faithfulness of God

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 22, 2024 Micah 5:1-4; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-44 Today’s Gospel tells us the touching story
Peace from a Christmas Crib!

Adolf Washington – It was the ‘Christmas Crib competition’ at the then 105-year old Sacred Heart Church in Bangalore, where
Advent 2024: Leaping for Joy – A Sign of Beholding the Reign

Third Friday in Advent – December 20, 2024 Song of Songs 2: 8-14; Luke 1: 39-45 Leaping for joy –
The Wonder Years: Fide et Labore – A Family’s Tribute to 25 Years of Shared Values and Achievements

Amita Braganza – It was when I received the notice for the Parent-Teacher Annual General Body Meeting in July 2023
Advent 2024: The Joy of Being Chosen for the Reign

Third Thursday in Advent – December 19, 2024 Judges 13: 2-7, 24-25; Luke 1: 5-25 None of us is here
Together in Faith: Celebrating the Spirit of Ecumenism in India

Anthoniraj Thumma – The Indian ecumenical movement denotes to the efforts to promote mutual understanding, unity, and collaboration among various
Advent 2024: The Joy of Gathering in the Reign!

Third Tuesday in Advent – December 17, 2024 Genesis 49: 2, 8-10; Matthew 1:1-17 One of the pronounced purposes of
Advent 2024: The Joy of Seeing the Reign!

Third Monday in Advent – December 16, 2024 Numbers 24: 2-7, 15-17; Matthew 21: 23-27 If the first week of
Pope Francis at 88: 11 Years Going, 11 Good

By Lavoisier Fernandes – Apparently, the Italians have a proverb: “After a fat pope, a thin pope,” which essentially means

Live Under God’s Authority so that We May Know True Peace

November 23, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Joerithik csc – Readings: Dan 7:13-14, Rev 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37 Today, our Church celebrates the solemnity of Christ the King. The readings invite us to

Exploring the Depths of Discipleship: Embracing the Humanity and Chastity of Jesus

November 22, 2024 Team ICM Features

(A sequel to “Playing on his Mind”) chhotebhai – Please don’t make haste, or waste your breath on condemning me for even asking such an

West Bengal: Genesis’24 – Uniting Youth in Faith and Fellowship at Bandel Basilica

November 22, 2024 Team ICM News, Youth

Bandel Basilica: The highly anticipated Genesis’24 event, a youth-centric festival held on 17 November 2024 at the historic Bandel Basilica, was a remarkable day of

Be Firm in Faith Like St. Clement

November 22, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Emelius Lyngkhoi csc – Readings: Rev 11:4-12; Lk 20: 27-40 The readings reflect on what awaits us after death. In the first reading, St. John

A Journey of Faith: Celebrating the Decennial Exposition of St. Francis Xavier’s Relics in Goa

November 22, 2024 Team ICM News

Br Malvino Alfonso OCD & Verghese V Joseph; Pics -Fr. Barry Cardozo – The Decennial Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier officially

Bible Festival 2024: Lucknow Diocesan Youth Commission Marks Milestone with New Youth Flag

November 21, 2024 Team ICM News, Youth

Lucknow: The Lucknow Diocesan Youth Commission (LDYC) marked a historic moment on November 17, 2024, with the unveiling of its official Youth Flag during the

Let Go of Anger, Pride, and Selfishness

November 21, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Jebin Jojo csc – Readings: Rev 10:8-11; Lk 19:45-48 Today’s readings remind us of our call to keep our hearts pure. In the gospel, Jesus

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

November 20, 2024 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Vatican: Pope Francis has officially announced that Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized during the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year 2025, specifically

Live Fully in Accordance With God’s Will

November 20, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Davit Nongrum csc – Readings: Zec 2: 10 – 13; Mt 12: 46 – 50 As we celebrate the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

Igniting Hearts: Join Fr. Rob Galea on a Transformative Journey of Faith and Music in India!

November 20, 2024 Team ICM Art / Book / Film, News

Canisha Judith – Bengaluru: Modern-day evangelist Fr. Rob Galea’s announcement of the ‘Something About You’ India Tour 2024 has ignited a fire of excitement across

Reaching the Unreached – A Mandate in Catholic Bioethics

November 19, 2024 Team ICM News

Dr. Olinda Timms – Bengaluru: The Second National Bioethics Colloquium, held on November 15-16, 2024, at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences in Bangalore,

Manifest God’s Love in Our Lives

November 19, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Arun Kumar csc – Readings: Rev 4:1-11; Lk 19:11-28 In the first reading from Revelation, John shares a vision of heaven where he sees God

Flamboyant Youth to Saint: The Journey of Saint Francis Xavier

November 18, 2024 Team ICM Features

By Lavoisier Fernandes It’s been a long time since I moved away from my home state of Goa. Yet, in my interactions especially within Catholic

Reflect on Your Own Lives

November 18, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Rev 3: 1-6, 14-22; Lk 19: 1-10 The themes of the two readings are conversion and reconciliation. The first reading

Bridging Divides: Embracing Our Shared Humanity Beyond Religion

November 17, 2024 Team ICM Features

M L Satyan – The questions surrounding the origins of religion and the nature of deities have long captivated thinkers, artists, and everyday individuals alike.