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,

Embrace the Transformative Power of Faith

January 11, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Pritam Dangwar csc. Readings: 1 Sam 8:4-7; Mk 2: 1-12 Today’s readings extend an invitation for us to embrace faith and trust in the divine

Kerala: Mar Raphael Thattil is the New Major Archbishop of Syro-Malabar Church

January 10, 2024 Team ICM News

By Verghese V Joseph. Mar Raphael Thattil, Bishop of Shamshabad diocese of Telangana, on Wednesday, was elected as the new Major Archbishop of Kerala’s Syro-Malabar

Teens and Screens: How to Avoid Internet Addiction

January 10, 2024 Team ICM Aleteia

By Javier Fiz Pérez – Today’s new technologies are excellent, because they improve people’s lives. The problem arises from a harmful use of the internet—a

Reach out to Those in Need

January 10, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc. Readings: 1 Sam 4: 1-11; Mk 1: 40-45 The first reading of the day depicts a critical moment in the lives of

Why Should Catholics Worry About Climate Change?

January 9, 2024 Team ICM Features

By Verghese V Joseph. Climate change is an existential threat that transcends geographical, cultural, and religious boundaries. As the global community grapples with the consequences

Extend Grace to Others

January 9, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine csc. Readings: 1 Sam 3: 1-10, 19-20; Mk 1: 29-39 In the first reading of the day, we encounter the young Samuel who

The Spiritual Struggles of a Christian

January 8, 2024 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Tom Thomas. There are a lot of struggles in the life of a Christian. It certainly is not an easy life, akin to almost

Experience the Presence of Jesus

January 8, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc. Readings: 1 Sam 1: 9-20; Mk 3: 7-12 Today’s gospel reveals Jesus’ powerful word, demonstrating divine authority and transformative impact. In the

Madam, Evangelization Yes, Proselytism No!

January 7, 2024 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Lavoisier Fernandes. If you were to ask me what the mission of the Church is, in theory I would impress you with the flowery

Maintain Purity in Your Heart

January 7, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Pritam Dangwar csc Readings: Is 42: 1-4, 6-7; Mt 1: 7-11 Today, we joyously celebrate the feast of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus, and

Homily: Epiphany of Our Lord

January 6, 2024 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Eugene Lobo, SJ. Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a.5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 The feast of the Epiphany is the celebration of the Lord’s manifestation to all

Become Integral Members of God’s Kingdom

January 6, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Jacob Perikala csc. Readings: Is 60: 1-6; Eph 3: 2-3, 5-6; Mt 2: 1-12 Today we celebrate the feast of Epiphany. The Epiphany comes from

India’s Christian Leaders Wading Through Murky Political Waters

January 5, 2024 Team ICM News

By Verghese V Joseph. The Christmas celebrations on December 25, 2023, in India took an unexpected turn as church leaders were extended a breakfast invitation

Kerala: Catholic Church to Celebrate Elevation of Venerable Mother Eliswa on Jan 6

January 5, 2024 Team ICM News

By Verghese V Joseph – Bangalore: On January 6, the Archdiocese of Verapoly will hold a celebratory Holy Mass at Varapuzha St Joseph’s Convent in

God’s Affirmation Accompanies Us

January 5, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Akhsi Wary csc. Readings: 1 Jn 5: 5-13; Mk 1: 7-11 Today, in the first reading John tells us that water, blood, and the Spirit,