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,

Part I: A Deeper Understanding of Biblical Fiesta

November 22, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Jacqueline Kelly. The first step in God’s holy design was to create the world. With this great act of God, the history of the

Be Bearers of Hope and Joy

November 22, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Philip Raj csc. Readings: 1Macc 2: 15-29; Lk 19: 41-44 The readings of the day invite us to burn our hearts with zeal for

Be Bearers of Hope and Joy

November 22, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Philip Raj csc. Readings: 1Macc 2: 15-29; Lk 19: 41-44 The readings of the day invite us to burn our hearts with zeal for

Goa Celebrates 96th Anniversary of Ven. Agnelo

November 21, 2023 Team ICM News

Pilar (Goa): Goa on Sunday marked the 96th death anniversary of Venerable Agnelo De Souza at Pilar village hillock, some 10 km from the state

Bear Witness to Faith Through Actions

November 21, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Vamshi Eedara csc. Readings: 2 Mac 7: 1, 20-31; Lk 18: 35-43 Today’s readings invite us to bear witness to the gospel values even

Goa Govt Issues Advisory For St Francis Xavier’s Feast

November 21, 2023 Team ICM News

Panaji: The department of information and publicity of the Goa Government has issued an advisory for devotees planning to take part in the celebration of

Celebrating Constitutionality: Rosary School in Vadodara Shows the Way!

November 20, 2023 Team ICM News

By Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ. Rosary School in Vadodara (Baroda) Gujarat is one of the premier educational institutions of the State. It is co-educational and

Climate Change: A Christian Perspective

November 20, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

# chhotebhai Is there a Christian perspective on Climate Change (CC)? If there isn’t, there should be, because Christians, at least notionally, constitute 50 %

Make Personal Sacrifices for Common Good

November 20, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc. Readings: 2 Mac 6:18-31; Mt 12:46-50 Today is the feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day

Homily for Youth: Give; You Are Given!

November 19, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. Seventh World Day of the Poor November 19, 2023: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary time Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31; 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6;

If Jesus Re-Visits The World

November 19, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By M L Satyan. These days there is a lot of discussion, debate and writings on the types of liturgies – which one to follow

Keep Your Faith and Trust in His Providence

November 19, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Vamshi Eedara csc. Readings: 1Mac 1: 10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-64; Lk 18: 35-43 Today’s readings encourage us to have strong faith in God. In

Homily: Use Your Talents

November 18, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ. Thirty Third Sunday of the year – November 19, 2023 Proverbs 31:10-13.19-20.30-31; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30 The Church places

Sharing Talents to Create a Better World

November 18, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamwar Monsang csc. Readings: Prov 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 Through the parable of the talents Jesus teaches us that we are

Making a Difference: Making Abortion Unthinkable

November 17, 2023 Team ICM Family

By Tony Magliano. Think of a newborn baby. In your mind’s eye marvel at the beauty, the complexity, the mystery of this tiny human being.