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,

COP28 Loses a High-Profile Figure as Pope Cancels Visit Due to Ill Health

November 29, 2023 Team ICM News

By Verghese V Joseph. Doctors concerned about Pope Francis’s recent flu-like symptoms have advised him to cancel his planned trip to Dubai for the COP28

Be Ready to Face All Kinds of Trials

November 28, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Gilderious Khonglah csc. Readings: Dan 5: 1-6, 13-14,16-17,23-28; Lk 21:12-19 Today’s gospel reading reflects the reality of life for many Christians at the time

The Church is a Community of Communities!

November 28, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Issac Gomes – In the recent past, we have been coming across reports of various conventions/activities of Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) which is synonymous

Formation Needs Transformation

November 27, 2023 Team ICM Features

By ML Satyan. In the wake of frequent ‘suicide by priests’ there have been quite many articles written answering to questions like why does it

Place Your Trust in God

November 27, 2023 Team ICM Reflections, Uncategorized

By Santhiya Philomone csc. Readings: Dan 2: 31-45; Lk 21: 5-11 In the first reading, we are presented with the powerful image of King Nebuchadnezzar’s

Have Only What You Need and Give Extra to Needy

November 26, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Thamwar Monsang csc. Readings: Dan 1:1-6, 8-20; Lk 21:1-4 Pope Francis in his Apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (the Joy of the Gospel), emphasized the

Homily for Youth: The King – In Him We Have the Victory

November 26, 2023 Team ICM Youth

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. Through him, with him and in him November 26, 2023: Solemnity of Christ the King Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17; 1 Corinthians 15:

Round-up of Synod on Synodality During October 2023

November 26, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Lavoisier Fernandes. The first of two gatherings of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Synod on Synodality has drawn to

Homily: Feast of Christ the King

November 25, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Eugene Lobo SJ. Readings: Ez 34, 11-12, 15-17, 1Cor 15, 20-26 Mt. 25:31-46. On the last Sunday of the liturgical year, the church

Hold on to Jesus as Your King and Savior

November 25, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Thamajoy Reang csc. Readings: Ezek 34: 11-12, 15-17; 1 Cor 15: 20 – 26, 28; Mt 25: 31 – 46 Today, we celebrate the

Goa: Sancoale Sisters Revel on 130th Birth Anniversary of Founder Fr. Faustino De Souza

November 25, 2023 Team ICM News

Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn. Sancoale: Altruism is a personal value that arises from genuine concern for other people’s wellbeing. It is characterized by selflessness and

There is Always Something Greater to Look Forward To

November 24, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Thomas Lima csc. Readings: 1 Macc 6:1-13; Lk 20:27-40 In today’s first reading we read about a critical moment in the history of the

Kolkata: Loreto Convent’s Students Concert Flawlessly Depicts Poet Kalidas’ Compositions

November 24, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Issac Gomes. Kolkata: On 21st and 22nd November 2023 students of Loreto Convent Entally put on a marvellous concert at Rabindra Sadan Cultural Hall,

Be Diligent Stewards of Sacred Spaces

November 23, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Santhiya Philomone csc. Readings: Macc 4: 3-37, 52-59; Lk 19: 45-48 In Maccabees, we witness a profound dedication to the restoration and purification of

Part II: A Deeper Understanding of Biblical Fiesta

November 23, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Jacqueline Kelly. Fruits are one of the oldest forms of food known to man. The people in ancient times revered them and dedicated them