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,

Use Talents and Abilities to Help Those in Need

December 8, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Shanborlang Mawrie csc. Readings: Is 30: 19-21,23-26; Mt 9: 35-10:1,5a,6-8 The readings for today challenge us to be compassionate missionaries who reach out to

A Reflection on Ernakulam-Angamaly Diocese’s Issues: What Happened?

December 8, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Tom Thomas. I get up early this morning, around 3 am, and reached for the phone. This is not a great habit, but what

Pope Exhorts Faithful of Kerala’s Ernakulam-Angamaly Archeparchy to Stay United With the Church

December 8, 2023 Team ICM News

By Verghese V Joseph. The Holy Father reached out to the faithful in the Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly on Thursday, expressing disappointment over the ongoing disagreement

Cardinal Mar George Alencherry, Head of Kerala’s Syro Malabar Catholic Church, Steps Down

December 8, 2023 Team ICM News

By Verghese V Joseph. Cardinal Mar George Alencherry on Thursday resigned as the Major Archbishop and head of the Kerala’s Syro Malabar Catholic (Syrian Catholic)

Honour and Thank Mary for Her Role in God’s Plan of Salvation

December 7, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Pritam Dangwar csc. Readings: Gen 3:9-15,20; Eph 1:3-6,11-12; Lk 1: 26-38 As we enter the Advent season, we hear the good news of Emmanuel,

Advent Reflection: Be Grace-filled

December 7, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD AND THE FEAST – First Friday of Advent December 8, 2023 – Celebrating the Immaculate Conception of our

Advent: A Season Worth Waiting For!

December 7, 2023 Team ICM Advent, Features

By Jacqueline Kelly – Advent prepares us for Christmas. It is the expectant waiting, hopeful anticipation and cheerful preparation of God breaking into our lives

Immaculate Conception of Mary: That Special Calling!

December 7, 2023 Team ICM Advent, Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Immaculate Conception of Mary: December 09, 2019 Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38 On the 8th of

Advent Reflection: Be Builders on the Rock

December 6, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD AND THE SAINT – First Thursday of Advent December 07, 2023 – Remembering St. Ambrose of Milan Isaiah

What Do You Mean By ‘Deck The Halls With Boughs of Holly’?

December 6, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Jacqueline Kelly – Before we find an answer to that, let’s try to understand what are Christmas flowers? Poinsettia A traditional Christmas flower and

Aim to Become an Ardent Disciple of Jesus

December 6, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Jacob Perikala csc. Readings: Is 26: 1-6; Mt 7: 21, 24-27 The first reading expects me to keep faith in the Lord to enter

Advent Reflections: Be Fulfilled

December 5, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – First week Wednesday December 6, 2023: Isaiah 25: 6-10; Matthew 15: 29-37 The Reign is

It’s Time Catholic Laity Woke Up

December 5, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By M L Satyan. In June this year, I had an opportunity to interact with a few members of a Mahila Sangh (Women’s Association), Catholic

Go to Jesus in Times of Need

December 5, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Akhsi Wary csc. Readings: Is 25:6-10; Mt 15:29-37 In today’s gospel reading, we hear how Jesus heals many people and feeds a large crowd

Goa: St Francis Xavier’s Feast Celebrated With Fervour

December 4, 2023 Team ICM News

Br. John Malvino Alfonso, Pics Joseph Fernandes. Old Goa: December 4 was a day of fervent celebration of the solemn feast mass of St. Francis