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,

Advent Reflection: Learn to Empower

December 12, 2023 Team ICM Advent

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – Second week Wednesday December 13, 2023 – Isaiah 40: 25-31; Matthew 11: 28-30 How do

Surrender All Anxieties and Worries to the Lord

December 12, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Newton Basumatari csc. Readings: Is 40: 25-31; Mt 11: 28-30 In a world filled with constant change and unpredictability, it is natural that we

God Speaks in Silence

December 12, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Tom Thomas. “The speech of God is silence. His word is solitude.” Thomas Merton Most of the Gospel readings during Advent are from the

Christmas Story Revisited

December 11, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Dr. George Jacob – Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir -Tacitus Let us for a moment forget the commercial

Let Us Abide in Jesus

December 11, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Pritam Dangwar csc. Readings: Is 40: 1-11; Mt 18:12-14 We are in the second week of Advent and the liturgy of the word assures

Advent Reflection: Learn to Speak

December 11, 2023 Team ICM Advent

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – Second week Tuesday December 12, 2023 – Isaiah 40: 1-11; Matthew 18: 12-14 How do

Advent: Learn to See

December 10, 2023 Team ICM Advent

Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – Second week Monday December 11, 2023 – Isaiah 35: 1-10; Luke 5: 17-26 How do we

The Just Man Joseph Teaches Us Something More Than Meets the Eye

December 10, 2023 Team ICM Family

By Tom Thomas. Recently I was upset at a situation where I felt I was not treated with respect by the other party. While being

God Cares for Our Spiritual and Physical Well-Being

December 10, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Thomas Lima csc. Readings: Is 35:1-10; Lk 5:17-26 Today’s readings reveal God’s promise and power to renew all aspects of our lives. In the

Live in Accordance With His Eternal Perspective

December 9, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Eldho Augustine csc. Readings: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Pet 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8 Today’s first reading from the book of Prophet Isaiah echoes with profound

Advent: Preparing the Reign

December 9, 2023 Team ICM Advent

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. The Ground, those around and where we’re bound… Second Sunday in Advent – December 10, 2023 Isaiah 40: 1-5,9-11; 2

Homily: Preparing the Way for the Lord

December 9, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ. Second Sunday of Advent December 10, 2023 Readings: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8 We are in the

Advent Reflection: Be Active Apostles

December 8, 2023 Team ICM Advent

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – First week Saturday December 09, 2023 – Isaiah 30: 19-21, 23-26; Matthew 9:35 – 10:1,5,6-8

Church Federations Greet New Telengana Chief Minister

December 8, 2023 Team ICM News

The Federation of Telugu Churches (FTC), and its state wing, the Telangana State Federation of Churches (TSFC), which is the apex body of archbishops/ bishops