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,

Christians Voice Against Church Leaders; Lend Support to ‘Not in Our Name…! Campaign

January 4, 2024 Team ICM News

By Verghese V Joseph. India’s Christian community and laypeople lent their strong support to the popular online campaign “Not in Our Name! Christmas Celebrations with

Recognise Jesus’ Divinity

January 4, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc Readings: 1 Jn 3: 11-21; Jn 1: 43-51 Loving God and one another involves believing in and trusting God’s providence. We

Guarding the Heart

January 3, 2024 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Tom Thomas. These days it is so easy to fall away from the State of Grace that one may be in. All it takes

Reflect the Values and Virtues of Christ

January 3, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Philip Raj csc. Readings: 1 Jn 3: 7-10; Jn 1: 35-42 The readings of the day invite us to serve as ambassadors of Christ. We

Kolkata: Sampriti Academy Observes 100th Birth Anniversary of Jesuit Priest Fr Paul Detienne’

January 2, 2024 Team ICM Art / Book / Film, News

By Isaac Harold Gomes. Kolkata: On Saturday (30th December 2023), on the occasion of Jesuit priest Father Paul Detienne’s 100th Birth Anniversary, a programme to pay

Mary Did You Know: Song Punctures Catholic Truths About Mary

January 2, 2024 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

Courtesy: The Goan By Fr Noel Menezes, SFX. I still had a few calls to make and messages to respond to Christmas wishes, but I

Maintain Strong and Connected Relationships

January 2, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Akshi Wary csc. Readings: 1 Jn 2: 29 – 3: 6; Jn 1: 29-34 Today’s readings encourage us to cultivate a healthy relationship and underscore

Goa: Sancoale Sisters Celebrate Their Patron, Holy Family Feast

January 1, 2024 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn. Life begins in the womb, comfortable and secure, where the womb becomes everything for the growing life. The womb is the

New Year Homily: A Promising 2024!

January 1, 2024 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. God’s promise: blessing, grace and peace! January 1, 2024: New Year, Mary Mother of God, and World day of Peace

Bear Witness by Being Humble and Grateful

January 1, 2024 Team ICM Reflections

Preet Anupam Beck csc. Readings: 1 Jn 2: 22-28; Jn 1: 19-28 The readings of the day invite me to bear witness to Christ. The

Hypothetical Reflection: What if the Prodigal Son was Gay?

January 1, 2024 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Lavoisier Fernandes. I understand the initial disappointment you may have felt, much like my own, when the media sensationalized that Pope Francis had opened

Like Mary, Be Inspired With a Renewed Commitment

December 31, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Jacob Perikala csc. Readings: Num 6:22-27; Gal 4: 4-7; Lk 2: 16-21 Today, we joyously celebrate the solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God,

Reflections on Pope Francis’ 2024 World Day of Peace Message

December 31, 2023 Team ICM Tech / Media

By Tony Magliano. Fast-moving advancements in science and technology grab our attention, spark fascination, and receive automatic acceptance within our modern societies which crave new

Guiding Light of Unity: Celebrating the Holy Family

December 31, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Br. John Malvino Alfonso OCD. On December 31, the Mother Church joyfully celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary and Joseph), a special

Homily: Mary, Mother of God

December 31, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ. Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21 The life of Jesus begins with Mary. Therefore, it is appropriate that we begin the