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

Cardiologist of the Eucharist!

October 10, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Dr. Gerard Abreo, MD – On August 28th, 2023, my daughter Rachel was being confirmed in Houston, TX, alongside more than forty youths. As

Embrace God’s Compassion

October 10, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Jon 4:1-11; Lk 11:1-4 In today’s first reading we witness Jonah’s inner turmoil and his ststruggle toccept God’s mercy. Despite

A Retreat Experience: Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening!

October 9, 2023 Team ICM Family

Tom Thomas – “Our hearts were made for You, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you” Saint Augustine “There is a

Strive to Imitate Mary’s Wisdom

October 9, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Jon 3: 1-10; Lk 10:38-42 The gospel passage of the day serves as a profound reflection on the balance between

Love Your Neighbours is a Call to Embrace Diversity

October 8, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Jon 1:1-17,2:1,10; Lk 10:25-37 Today’s readings are about our love for neighbours. In the gospel, Jesus tells us about the

Excerpts of the Pre-Synod Retreat for a Better Understanding

October 7, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Lavoisier Fernandes – In the days leading up to the Synodal Assembly, Pope Francis arranged for the participants to enter into a retreat-like atmosphere

Homily: Of God’s Infinite Goodness and Man’s Wickedness

October 7, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Twenty Seventh Sunday of the Year October 08, 2023 Isaiah 5:1-7 Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43 Christianity is a reality that

Follow the Advice of St. Paul

October 7, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Pritam Dangwar csc – Readings: Is 5:1-7; Phil 4:6-9; Mt: 21:33-43 In the gospel reading Jesus invites us to look at our life as a

Divine Garland of Roses: Why Recite the Rosary?

October 6, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Leon Bent – I have been saying the Liberation Rosary for more than 20 years, every single day, together with the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious

May Devotion to Mary Manifest in Genuine Love for God and People

October 6, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Jacob Perikala csc – Readings: Bar 4: 5-12, 27-29; Lk 10: 17-24 In today’s gospel we see the disciples returned from their mission giving glory

We Are Called to do Our Duty With Courage

October 5, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Akhsi Wary csc – Readings: Bar 1:15-22; Lk 10:13-16 In the gospel of the day, we hear Jesus warning the towns of Chorazin, Bethsaida and

‘Praise God’ When Human Beings Claim to Take God’s Place

October 5, 2023 Team ICM Features

Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn – On 4 October 2023 the Holy See published, on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis’ new Apostolic

Emeritus Cardinal Telesphore Toppo of Ranchi Passes Away; Funeral on Sat

October 4, 2023 Team ICM News

Bangalore: His Eminence Telesphore Placidus Cardinal Toppo (84) Archbishop Emeritus of Ranchi, Jharkhand passes away on Wednesday 4 October 2023 at 3.45pm at Constant Lievens

Mission Sunday: Mission Impossible?

October 4, 2023 Team ICM Features

# chhotebhai – For the likes of Tom Cruise, James Bond, Superman, Batwoman or our own desi Shaktiman, there is no such thing as impossible.