Indian Catholic Matters

We Are Called to Believe in the Good News

Philip Raj A csc – Readings: Heb 1: 1-6; Mk 1: 14-20 Today marks the first day of ordinary time
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

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.

Persistence in Prayer Will Not Go in Vain

November 17, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Readings: Wis 18: 14-16, 19: 6-9; Lk 18:1-8 Through this parable of the widow and the unjust judge, Jesus wants to tell his disciples about

Did the Father Ever Know That His Son Who Was Lost Would Return One Day?

November 16, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Sr Lini Sheeja MSC from Germany, reflects on the Gospel of Luke Chapter 15:11-37 A lady from England read my 4thbook, Prison Ministry: The Dreamers’

Stay Alert in Anticipation of Christ’s Return

November 16, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Tarsish Marak csc. Readings: Wis 13:1-9; Lk 17:26-37 A careful reflection on today’s readings makes us realize that true wisdom involves a dual recognition:

Recognize His Presence Always

November 15, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Thamajoy Reang csc. Readings: Wis 7: 22 – 8: 1; Lk 17: 20 – 25 The first reading speaks to us about the wisdom

Liturgy – For What?

November 15, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By M L Satyan. In India, especially in southern states, we are witnessing in recent years that many new television channels have been started by

Book Review: Taste The Beauty of Being With The Lord

November 14, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Sr. Teresa Joseph fma. Title of the Book: An Hour with Jesus Publisher: Kristu Jyoti Publications Year: 2023 Pages: 187 ISBN: 978-93-93227-70-6 Price Rs.220/-

Is There a GPS to Heaven?

November 14, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

Sr Lini Sheeja, MSC from Germany reflects on the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 25:34-40. Has every human being got a destination in life? If so,

Gratitude is Attitude

November 14, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Eldho Augustine csc. Readings: Wis 6: 1-11; Lk 17: 11-19 The story of the ‘Thankful Leper’ is a powerful reminder of the importance of

Youth – Catalysts of Change for the Church

November 13, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By M L Satyan. Even after so many years of achieving Independence, India’s youth is facing a lot of challenges like unemployment, human trafficking, drug

Show Humility With Our Actions

November 13, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Newton Basumatari csc. Readings: Wis 2: 23-3:9; Lk 17: 7-10 The theme of humility is presented in today’s readings. Pope Francis said in one

Women Need Bigger Role in Church

November 12, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By M L Satyan. The role of women in the Catholic Church has not been clearly specified even today. In the recent past, young girls

Ask Jesus to Increase Our Faith

November 12, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Newton Basumatari CSC. Readings: Wis 1: 1-7; Lk 17: 1-6 Wisdom and faith are two fundamental pillars that can help us to lead a

Homily: Be Prepared, Stay Awake

November 11, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ. Thirty Second Sunday of the Year November 12, 2023 Wisdom 6:12-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 Christian spirituality has always

Accept the Lord as the Foundation of Our Lives

November 11, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Pritam Dangwar csc. Readings: Wis 6:12-16; 1 Thess 4;13-18; Mt 25:1-13 The liturgy of the word invites all of us to be watchful and