Indian Catholic Matters

Spiritual Significance of the Passion Flower

Jacqueline Kelly – The beauty of flowers has been the subject of poetry since time immemorial. Their fragrance and beauty
United in Spirit: Mumbai Gathers to Pay Tributes to Pope Francis

Mumbai, India – The Archdiocese of Bombay held a significant interfaith prayer service on April 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
Francis, The Endearing Ecumenical Pope

Fr. Tom Mangattuthazhe – As the world mourns, not just for the passing of a pope, but for the departure
The Influence of St Ignatius and St Francis on Franciscus

Tom Thomas – Easter Monday my world turns upside down in the afternoon. I receive the news from the ICM
Pope Francis Died on the Birthday of St. Joseph Vaz

By Filomena Saraswatif Giese, Joseph Naik Vaz Institute – The commentaries on the life and death of Pope Francis have
Prophets Don’t Die, They Multiply: Pope Francis, the Struggle for Power, and the Church’s Missed Revolution

James Pochury – The Morning After: Grief, Memory, and a Piercing Realization The news of Pope Francis’s passing came quietly,
After Francis, Who?

(Extracts from the book “The Jerusalem Code” published in January 2021) # chhotebhai – Focus now shifted to the Camerlengo
Pontiff’s Last Journey: Pope Francis Funeral Mass on Saturday at 1.30 pm India Time

Verghese V Joseph – The funeral Mass of His Holiness Pope Francis will be solemnly celebrated on the parvis of
Francis Challenged Us When We Needed It Most

Dr. Fr. John Singarayar SVD – At 9:45 AM on Easter Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber,
Papa Francesco: The Pope of Surprises

By Lavoisier Fernandes – Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy brings to mind the words of St. Thomas Aquinas, who described Providence
Indian Leaders, Church and Catholic Community Mourn Pope’s Passing Away

Verghese V Joseph – The passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, has evoked a profound outpouring
End of an Era: Pope Francis Passes Away

Verghese V Joseph – At 9:45 AM on Monday, April 21, 2025, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber,
Spiritual Significance of the Passion Flower

Jacqueline Kelly – The beauty of flowers has been the subject of poetry since time immemorial. Their fragrance and beauty
United in Spirit: Mumbai Gathers to Pay Tributes to Pope Francis

Mumbai, India – The Archdiocese of Bombay held a significant interfaith prayer service on April 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.

Allow God’s Priorities to Work in Us

September 27, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Hag 1: 1-8; Lk 9: 7-9 Today’s readings encourage us to re-evaluate our choices, motives, and the way we respond

Vincent de Paul: Patron Saint of Charity

September 26, 2023 Team ICM News

By Leon Bent – St. Vincent de Paul was born in France. His feast is on September 27. He is the founder of the Congregation

Ask Lord to be a Lamp to Our Feet

September 26, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Ezra 9:5-9; Lk 9:1-6 The reading of the day invites us to reflect on the theme “take nothing for the

Make an Effort to See the Face of God

September 25, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Ezra 6: 7 – 8, 12b, 14 – 20; Lk 8: 19 – 21 In the first reading we see

Making a Difference: No Matter What, Life is Always Worth Living!

September 24, 2023 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Tony Magliano – Life is God’s most precious gift. Please never consider ending it. No matter what problems you have, no matter how serious

Aspire for a Genuine, Receptive Heart

September 24, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thomas Lima csc – Readings: Ezra 1:1-6; Lk 8:16-18 Today’s gospel reminds us of the importance of shining our light for all to see, rather

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,