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

Just Like Lambs, We Too Need Help of Our Shepherd

October 4, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Readings: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Lk 10: 1-12 The readings of the day speak about the importance of the word

Embracing the Legacy of St. Francis of Assisi

October 3, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Br. John Sekar, OFM – It is said, “The kind of life that you live on this earth is seen in the number of

Respond to the Call of Jesus With Loyalty

October 3, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Philip Raj csc – Readings: Neh 2: 1-8; Lk 9: 57-62 The readings of the day invite us to be willing to respond to the

Vatican: Synod on Synodality Begins on Wednesday

October 2, 2023 Team ICM News

Isaac Gomes – Kolkata: The much-awaited General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality begins on Wednesday, October 4 2023, following a two-year process that started

Understanding Catholic Church’s Stand on Same-Sex Marriages

October 2, 2023 Team ICM Family

Verghese V Joseph – In light of the ongoing Supreme Court hearings on same-sex marriages, the Bioethics Forum of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of

Follow Him Wherever He Leads Us

October 2, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Akshi Wary csc – Readings: Zech 8:20-23; Lk 9: 51-56 In today’s Gospel we see Jesus setting his face towards Jerusalem, knowing that his suffering

Manipur: Empowering Educators and Students Through Knowledge-Packed Animation

October 2, 2023 Team ICM News

Ukrul, Manipur – A three-day educational animation held at Sacred Heart Hr. Sec. School in Hung Dung, Ukrul, left attendees enriched with knowledge, fostering a

Arunachal: Enlightening Day of Learning and Spirituality for Catechists at Mio Diocese

October 2, 2023 Team ICM News

By Fr. Blasius Tete sdb – Arunachal Pradesh: On a day filled with prayer, knowledge sharing, and spiritual growth, 21 catechists from different villages of

Saint Thérèse of Child Jesus: A Saint for the 21st Century and Beyond

October 1, 2023 Team ICM Features

By John Malvino Alfonso OCD – Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, was a

Homily for Youth: The Contrast Community

October 1, 2023 Team ICM Youth

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – True People of the Reign 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 1, 2023 Ezekiel 18:25-28; Philippians 2: 1-11;

Communion in the Hand Versus Communion on the Tongue?

October 1, 2023 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Lavoisier Fernandes – In the Catholic community discourse the typical hot-button issues are abortion, inter-religious dialogue, celibacy, euthanasia, and gay marriage. Nevertheless, there is

International Day of Non-Violence: Peace is Really a God-Given Gift

October 1, 2023 Team ICM Features

Dr Jeanette Pinto – On 15 June 2007 the United Nations General Assembly resolved and established a Non-Violence Day, observed on 2nd October, the birthday

My Angel is an Expression of God’s Love and Providence

October 1, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Preet Anupam Beck – Readings: Ex 23:20-23; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Today we celebrate the feast of the Guardian Angels. I am encouraged through the readings

Goa: St. Michael’s Convent and School Celebrates Patron Feast

September 30, 2023 Team ICM News

Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn – On Friday, St. Michael’s Convent and High School, at Anjuna-Vagator, Goa, celebrated their patron feasts with pomp and gaiety as

We Are Called to be Honest in Our Efforts

September 30, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Jacob Perikala csc – Readings: Ezek 18: 25-28; Phil 2: 1-11; Mt 21: 28-32 The readings of the day invite us to be honest with