Indian Catholic Matters

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
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,

Cultivate Hearts That Are Open and Humble

January 23, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Santhiya Philomone csc. Readings: 2Sam 7: 4-7; Mk 4: 1-20 In today’s first reading, we encounter a poignant moment in the life of David, where

Jesus Knew the Will of the Father

January 22, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Philip Raj csc. Readings: 2 Sam 6:12-15, 17-19; Mk 3:31-35 In the first reading, David brought the ark of the covenant from the house of

The Second Demon

January 22, 2024 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Tom Thomas – At the start of the New Year, Pope Francis began to focus on the Virtues and Vices that plague humanity as

Pope Francis and his Obsession for the Blessed Virgin Mary

January 21, 2024 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Lavoisier Fernandes. Since his election in 2013 and till date, Pope Francis has made 44 apostolic trips abroad and has spent 191 days travelling

Confront Challenges With Unwavering Integrity

January 21, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc. Readings: 2 Sam 5: 1-7, 10; Mk 3:22-30 The first reading tells us about David who was anointed as the king of

Manipur, We Feel the Pain

January 21, 2024 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph. Inspired by the Interfaith Forum for Peace and Harmony, Imphal, several women leaders from Manipur gathered in Guwahati on January 17–18, 2024,

Following Jesus is to Imitate Him

January 20, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc. Readings: Jon 3: 1-5, 10; 1 Cor 7: 29-31; Mk 1: 14-20 Our God is merciful and ever ready to accept

Homily: ‘”Follow Me and I Will Make You Fishers of People”

January 20, 2024 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Third Sunday of the Year January 21, 2024 Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 From the earliest

St. Sebastian – The Miracle Worker

January 19, 2024 Team ICM Uncategorized

By Chev. Prof. George Menachery – It is January and it’s festival time in almost every church in Kerala (the southern state of India) affiliated

St Sebastian, the Martyr: More the Persecution, More the Grace!

January 19, 2024 Team ICM Features

By Sr Lini Sheeja MSC – “The devil strains every nerve to secure the souls that belong to Christ. We should not grudge any toil

Trust in His Divine Plan

January 19, 2024 Team ICM News

Vamshi Eedara csc. Readings: 2 Sam 1: 1-4, 11-12,19, 23-27; Mk 3: 20-21 Today, both readings invite us to maintain a strong faith in God

Why Did Mary Magdalene Anoint the Feet of Jesus?

January 18, 2024 Team ICM News

By Leon Bent. “Arise! Awake! Go! Grow! Glow!” It’s the “New Evangelization” – Greek word for Gospel, euangelion, literally means, ‘“gospeling’ on twinkling feet, in

Call to Discipleship

January 18, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Thamwar Monsang csc. Readings: 1 Sam 24: 3-21; Mk 3: 13-19 The readings of the day invite us to contemplate the theme, “Our call comes

Gluttony: The Most Dangerous Vice

January 17, 2024 Team ICM Healthcare

By Tom Thomas. As far as I can remember, I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. Always on the heavier side,

Respect Diverse Perspectives

January 17, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc. Readings: 1 Sam 18:6-9; 19:1-7, Mk 3:7-12 In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ humility is evident despite his widespread recognition and authority. Even the