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

Crafting Faith into Marvellous Art

November 4, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Ajayraj A. In the bustling city of Bangalore, amidst the chaotic urban landscape, there’s a certain T L Simon whose hands have been instrumental

Homily: Shed Arrogance and Pomposity

November 4, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ. Thirty First Sunday of Ordinary Time November 05, 2023 Malachi 1:14-2:2.8-10; 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9.13; Matthew 23:1-12 God loves each person

Approach God With a Sincere Heart

November 4, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc. Readings: Mal 1:14-2:2, 8-10; 1Thess 2:7-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 Today’s readings call us to offer sincere and humble service to

Indian Nun Among Three Honoured With Anti-Human Trafficking Award

November 3, 2023 Team ICM World Catholic News

London: On 31 October 2023 in London, Farringdon, the former British Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Theresa May MP and Sir Mo Farah drew global attention

Become Living Witnesses for Christ

November 3, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Philip Raj csc. Readings: Rom 11:1-2, 11-12, 25-29; Lk 1: 7-11 The readings of the day encourage us to be humble before God and

Do Not Hesitate to Help Others

November 2, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Akshi Wary csc. Readings: Rom 9:1-5; Lk 14:1-6 In the days of Jesus, there were people so concerned about keeping the law that they

All Souls Day: Pope Francis Celebrates Holy Mass at Rome War Cemetery

November 2, 2023 Team ICM World Catholic News

By Verghese V Joseph. At 10 this morning, on the day of commemoration of all the faithful departed, the Holy Father Francis presided over the

Do What is Right in Accordance With God’s Will

November 1, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Preet Anupam Beck csc. Readings: Wis 3:1-9c; Rom 5:5-11; Jn 6:37-40 Today, we commemorate all the faithful departed. The readings of today bring hope

All Saints Day: Thanking the Lord for the Saints

October 31, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ. Feast of All Saints November 01, 2023 Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12a The feast of All Saints

Live According to the Spirit of the Beatitudes

October 31, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Jacob Perikala csc. Readings: Rev 7: 2-4, 9-14; 1 Jn 3: 1-3; Mt 5: 1-12 The Feast of All Saints is a celebration of

Lay Catholic Forum Calls for Lesser Clericalism

October 30, 2023 Team ICM News

By M L Satyan. Retired Indian Administrative Officer (IAS) M G Devasagayam while addressing an audience of laity at an Indian Catholic Forum (ICF), marked

Democracy is the Antidote to “Clericalism” in Catholic Church

October 30, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Devasahayam IAS (Retd). Synodality is the “way” of being Church. It means that the whole people of God, all members of the church, will

Do Not to Fear to go Through Hardships

October 30, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc. Readings: Rom 8:18-25; Lk 13:18-21 In the first reading, the apostle Paul speaks about the present suffering of creation and humanity in

Kolkata’s Fatima Charismatic Prayer Group Organises 15th Mega Bible Convention

October 30, 2023 Team ICM News

By Isaac Gomes. Kolkata: Fatima Charismatic Prayer Group, a devout band of dedicated laypersons, successfully organised its 15th Mega Bible Convention, from 27th October to 29th

Reform of the Roman Curia: The Salient Features of Praedicate Evangelium

October 29, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

BY Msgr. Francis Vinaixa. Published by St. Paul’s, Mumbai 2023, pp. 115. This book by Prof. Merlin Rengith Ambrose (Professor of Canon Law in St.