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: Be Hopeful

December 4, 2023 Team ICM Advent

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – First week Tuesday December 5, 2023: Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 10: 21-24 Expectation is all about

Making a Difference: In Serving the Poor We Encounter The King

December 4, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano. When I began this column, it was the Solemnity of Christ the King; an awesome reminder that while kingdoms and kings of

This Advent, Enjoy the Reign of God and Peace

December 4, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc. Readings: Is11:1-10; Lk 10: 21-24 Today’s readings tell us about the coming of a righteous and just kingdom which is

Advent Reflection: Be Prepared

December 3, 2023 Team ICM Advent

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD AND THE FEAST – First Monday of Advent December 4, 2023 – Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis

Book Review: Marvel of Miracles

December 3, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Fr Ritchie Vincent. As a Catholic priest, and as a contributor of a Poem to this book, I find great joy in recommending “The

Love Others as we Love Ourselves Always

December 3, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Philip Raj A csc. Readings: Is 2:1-5; Mt 8:5-11 In the first reading of the day, we can see the promise made by God

Homily for Youth: Advent – Expecting the Reign

December 2, 2023 Team ICM Youth

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. The Return, Restlessness and Reckoning First Sunday of Advent – December 3, 2023 Isaiah 63:16-17,64:1,3-8; 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9; Mark

Homily: The Season of Advent Calls Us to be Watchful and Alert

December 2, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Eugene Lobo SJ. First Sunday of Advent December 03, 2023 Isaiah 63:16-17; 64:1.3-8; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37 Today we begin the season

Advent is a Time of Waiting, Anticipation, Expectation

December 2, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Akhsi Wary csc. Readings: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 In the first reading, we hear people’s prayer, in their pleading

Goa’s Inter-Religious Meet Advocates Care for Creation

December 1, 2023 Team ICM News

Br. John Malvino Alfonso OCD. GOA: An inspiring convergence of faiths occurred at an inter-religious gathering organized by the Apostolate of Inter-Religious Dialogue of the

Be Vigilant in Your Spiritual Life

December 1, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Preet Anupam Beck csc. Readings: Dan 7:15-27; Lk 21:34-36 As the liturgical year ends today, the readings warn me of the end of my

Strongly Hold on to the Assurance of Jesus

November 30, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Jacob Perikala csc. Readings: Dan 7: 2-14; Lk 21: 29-33 The first reading of the day reminds me that I should never cease to

Giving Up for Advent

November 30, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Tom Thomas. “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”- Ebenezer Scrooge, A Christmas Carol “It is

Why Should a Catholic Care About COP28?

November 29, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tom Thomas. There is an increasing global consensus on reducing the carbon footprint as the world moves towards attaining NetZero emissions. The convergence of all

Heed When Jesus Calls Follow Me

November 29, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Preet Anupam Beck cs Readings: Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22 The readings of the day invite me to ‘Follow Jesus’, live his life and reproduce