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

Homily for Youth: To Live Christ

September 24, 2023 Team ICM Youth

By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – The ultimate call of a Christ-ian 25th Sunday in Ordinary time – September 24, 2023 Isaiah 55: 6-9; Philippians

Homily: Every Grace is From His Free Bounty

September 23, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Twenty Fifth Sunday of the Year September 24, 2023 Isaiah 55:6-9 Philippians 1:20-24.27 Matthew 20:1-16 A major theme that is

Place Your Trust in God’s Wisdom

September 23, 2023 Team ICM News

Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Isa 55: 6-9; Phil 1:20c-24,27a; Mt 20: 1-16 Today’s readings speak of a profound connection between God’s perspective and our

Art Review: Mary – A Masterpiece: ‘The Expulsion of Joaquim from the Temple’

September 22, 2023 Team ICM Art / Book / Film

By Joynel Fernandes – Definitely there is something about Mary! A woman called blessed for generations, the mostly highly favoured one of God and the

Allow the Spirit of the Lord to Work in Us

September 22, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Philip Raj csc – Readings: 1 Tim 6: 13 – 16; Lk 8: 4 – 15 The readings of today invite us to be patient

Interpreting ‘Wives, Be Subject to Your Husbands’

September 21, 2023 Team ICM Family

By Dr. Marianne Furtado de Nazareth – The reading from Colossians 3:18 attributed to St. Paul, has been a source of huge discomfort in my mind

Use Your Talents to Spread His Mission

September 21, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: 1 Tim 6: 2-12; Lk 8:1-3 Today both readings invite us to give importance to spiritual values rather than material

Synod on Synodality- What Do We Know So Far?

September 20, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Lavoisier Fernandes – The heart of autumn has broken and as the medieval Latin proverb goes “All roads lead to Rome”- to the eternal

Of Occult Practices, Possession and the Priest

September 20, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Fr Soroj Mullick, SDB – With widespread forms of occult practices, the spirit-world is gaining attention today. Practice of exorcism/deliverance – rituals, prayers, incantations,

Suffering and Tortures of Christ

September 20, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Jacqueline Kelly – Suffering is the greatest problem of human life. We all have sufferings and we all have to suffer. Sometimes, small sorrows,

Spread Good News of Love, Unity, Compassion

September 20, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Readings: Eph 4:1-7,11-13; Mt 9: 9-13 Today we celebrate the feast of Mathew an Apostle of Christ. His call tells

Sainthood Beckons Dr. (Sr.) Mary Glowrey: Understanding the Visionary Nun’s Immense Contribution to Healthcare in India

September 20, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Dr Mario Vaz Mary Glowrey and The Vision Of A Catholic Medical College In India The Call to serve in India Mary Glowrey had

Interview: ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ Movie Urges Us to Invoke the Light of Christ to Cast out Evil

September 19, 2023 Team ICM Interviews, News, Offbeat

Tom Thomas – “The Pope’s Exorcist” is one of the top ten movies streaming on Netflix. As a Catholic, I found several aspects of the

Be Open to Repentance, Love and Grace

September 19, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: 1 Tim 3: 14-16; Lk 7:31-35 Today both readings speak about balancing faith and reality. In the first reading, St.

CRI Tinsukia Meeting Deliberates on Peace in Manipur, Safe Migration, School Dropout Crisis, and Digital Addiction

September 18, 2023 Team ICM News

Digboi, Assam: The serene Carmel School campus in Digboi, Assam, played host to the meticulously organised Catholic Religious of India (CRI) Tinsukia Zonal Recollection cum