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

Help People Live Dignified Life

October 29, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

. Preet Anupam Beck csc. Readings: Rom 8:12-17; Lk 13:10-17 The readings of the day invite me to have preferential option for those who are

Leadership Transition: Learning from Moses and Joshua

October 28, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Tom Thomas. “Then Moses said to the LORD, ‘May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all humanity, set over the community someone

Homily: Love of God is the Essence of Our Christian Life

October 28, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

By Father Eugene Lobo SJ. Thirtieth Sunday of the Year October 29, 2023 Mission Sunday Exodus 22:20-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10; Matthew 22:34-30. Our Christian religion

Be Kind to the Poor and Needy

October 28, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Gilderious Khonglah csc. Readings: Ex 22:21-27; 1 Thes 1:5b-10; Mt 22:34-40 The readings of the day call us to love. The first reading tells us

Seek Guidance From Saints Simon and Jude

October 27, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Santhiya Philomone csc. Readings: Eph 2: 19-22; Lk 6: 12-16 Today, we celebrate the feast of St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles. In the first

‘Synod on Synodality Should Bat for Dalit Christians Too’

October 26, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Prof. Dr. M. Mary John. It would be a farce of the synodality journey by the catholic church in India if it does not

A Little Bit of ‘Godly’ Exercise in Your Life!

October 26, 2023 Team ICM Offbeat

By Jennifer Pinto. Looking back at my life, I realise now that I was never told or taught about being fit. My mother was a runner

Recognise the Signs of His Presence

October 26, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

By Thamwar Monsang csc. Readings: Romans 7:18-25a; Luke 12: 54- 59. Gaudium et Spes from Vatican II asks us to try to interpret the signs

Orissa: Vatican Recognises Martyrs of Kandhamal as Servants of God

October 25, 2023 Team ICM News

A report by Verghese V Joseph. As a first step towards beatification, the martyrs of Kandhamal, the Christians of Orissa killed in violence by Hindu

Tales from Prison: The Magic of ‘Our Father’ Prayer

October 25, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Sebastian Vadakumpadan – There was a sharing by a nun at the Delhi convention of Prison Ministry – India. She was a regular

Serve the Lord in all Circumstances

October 25, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Rom 6: 19 – 23; Lk 12: 49 – 53 In the first reading we hear St. Paul speaking about

Mountains Surrounding Jerusalem: A Biblical Overview

October 24, 2023 Team ICM Israel Calling!

The entire area of Jerusalem is biblically referred to as “the Land of Moriah” as described in Genesis 22:2, when God tested Father Abraham. He

Be Vigilant and Conscious of Choices We Make

October 24, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Rom 6: 12-18; Lk 12: 39-48 Today’s readings offer valuable insights into the themes of obedience, responsibility, and the consequences

Italian Art Studio’s Online Webinar on Pope Paul VI on Thu at 8 pm IST

October 23, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film, News

Progetto Arte Poli, a Verona-based studio inspired by the Renaissance workshops in Italy, has organised an online webinar on the life and times of Paul

The Desert Soldier Saint

October 23, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Tom Thomas – “It is not necessary to teach others, to cure them or to improve them; it is only necessary to live among