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

Understanding the Characteristics of Being Religious

November 10, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By M L Satyan. While working with many religious congregations during the past many years I have been reflecting on the values of a religious

Use Your Resources Wisely for God’s Glory

November 10, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Thomas Lima csc. Readings: Rom 16:3-9,16,22-27; Lk 16:9-15 Both the readings tell us the importance of our relationship with others and our stewardship of

Coastal Collateral: A Sequel to ‘Roller Coaster’

November 9, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By chhotebhai. In war, and even out of it, those who resort to aerial bombardment use the term “collateral damage” to explain away the loss

Goan Sr. Severina Gonsalves Celebrates 50 Golden Years of Religious Life!

November 9, 2023 Team ICM News

By Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn. Sancoale: The Congregation of the Sisters of Holy Family of Nazareth rejoiced and praised God on 7th November 2023, as

Acknowledge Our Failings and Strive to be Better

November 9, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Eldho Augustine csc. Readings: Rom 15: 14-21; Lk 16: 1-8 We may have heard, “honesty is the best policy”, but in today’s gospel we

‘Amen’ and Its Impact on Personality Trait

November 8, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr Mathew Thankachen O.Praem. A person’s personality and social network are influenced not only by their familial and social background at a particular era

Let Goodness Within us Flow Like a River

November 8, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Shanborlang Mawrie csc. Readings: Ezek 47: 1-2, 8-9,12; 1 Cor 3: 9-11, 16-17; Jn 2: 13-22 Today we celebrate the feast of the dedication

Low Self Esteem? Don’t Worry, You’ll Get Over It Soon!

November 7, 2023 Team ICM Offbeat

By Jennifer Pinto. In all my time as a woman and counsellor, I find that what takes the biggest beating with regard to women is

Spread Love and Kindness Wherever You Go

November 7, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Pritam Dangwar csc. Readings: Rom 13:8-10; Lk 14:25-33 Today’s readings focus on the theme of love. To be an authentic disciple of Jesus, one

Experience God’s Invitation to Redemptive Grace

November 6, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Jacob Perikala csc. Readings: Rom 12: 5-16; Lk 14: 15-24 In today’s first reading St. Paul emphasizes the importance of unity in the church.

Are We Religious or Spiritual?

November 6, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By M L Satyan. A few months ago, I read a news report about four nuns of a religious congregation taking their final vows in

Show Love and Respect to One Another

November 5, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Akhsi Wary csc. Readings: Rom 11:29-36; Lk 14:12-14. Today, we hear St. Paul encouraging the Romans to share their experiences of God’s mercy with

Dynamic Editor of Catholic Magazine Indian Currents Transferred

November 5, 2023 Team ICM News

In a sudden turn of events, the editor of Indian Currents, Capuchin Father Suresh Mathew, has been transferred to Amritsar in Punjab as a school

Faith, Family & Synodality: A Roller Coaster Ride

November 5, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By chhotebhai. A roller coaster ride can throw one upside down or side to side. Not meant for the faint hearted. After my daughter was

Making a Difference: Observing The End of ‘The War to End All Wars’ – The Right Way!

November 5, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano. On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918 an armistice was declared, effectively ending one of