Indian Catholic Matters

Pray and Reflect on Your Priorities

Eldho Augustine csc – Readings: Heb 2: 14-18; Mk 1: 29-39 The gospel of the day emphasizes the importance of
Leave Behind Your Old Ways and Start Anew

Philip Raj A. csc – Readings: Heb 2: 5-12; Mk 1: 21-28 The author of Hebrews reflects on the glory
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

In Jesus We Find Total Comfort

July 19, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Vamshi Eedara csc – Readings: Ex 3: 13-20; Mt 11:28-30 In the first reading we read about Moses’ appointment as God’s instrument in liberating Israelites

WB Panchayat Elections: Victorious Catholic Candidates to Work for Poor

July 19, 2023 Team ICM News

Isaac Gomes – Kolkata: The West Bengal three-tier Panchayat elections were held on 8th July. According to West Bengal Election Commission website, 1,70,812 candidates contested

Live Your Lives as Best as You Can

July 18, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Mt 11:25-27 The readings of the day invite us to focus on the concept of knowing God

Uniform Civil Code: Indian Catholic Forum Feels There’s No Need for it

July 18, 2023 Team ICM Features

Kanpur: In response to the Law Commission of India’s notification on 14th June 2023 soliciting responses from the public at large to submit its “views

Assam: MSMHC Sacred Heart Province Opens 12th Provincial Chapter Tinsukia

July 17, 2023 Team ICM News

Fr. Blasius Tete sdb – Tinsukia (Assam): The Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians (MSMHC Sacred Heart Province), Tinsukia began their 12th provincial chapter

West Bengal Panchayat Elections: Victory for Three More Catholics

July 17, 2023 Team ICM News

By Isaac Gomes and pictures by Fr Paul Sitling – Keeping with the encouraging trend of three Catholic candidates performing well in the recent three-tier

God Continues to Choose and Prepare His People

July 17, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Ex 2:1-15a; Mt 11:20-24 The book of Exodus speaks about the guiding hand of God to the people of Israel

Making a Difference: Pope Francis Declares “No to War.” Is Anyone Listening?

July 16, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano – “We are living at a crucial moment for humanity, in which peace seems to give way to war. Conflicts are growing,

Follow Christ with Great Dedication

July 16, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Tarsish Marak csc – Readings: Ex 1:8-14,22; Mt 10:34-11:1 In today’s gospel Jesus lays some heavy demands upon his disciples. To be his disciples we

B’luru: Karnataka Christians Rally for Peace in Manipur

July 15, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: The All-Karnataka United Forum for Christian Human Rights (AKUFCHR) on Saturday undertook a peace rally in Bengaluru to express solidarity

Homily: Jesus, the Sower of Seeds

July 15, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo , SJ – Fifteenth Sunday of the Year July 16, 2023 Isaiah 55:10-11; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23 God reveals to us and

Respond to the Demands of the Gospel

July 15, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Thamajoy Reang csc – Readings: Is 55:10 – 11; Rom 8: 18 – 23; Mt 13: 1 – 13 Oh! Most Aseity, aid the bearer,

Homily for Youth: Show off, Show in and Show Down?

July 15, 2023 Team ICM Youth

Fr Antony Christy, SDB – July 16, 2023: 15th Sunday in Ordinary time Isaiah 55: 10-11; Romans 8: 18-23; Matthew 13: 1-23 The Word as

Quo Vadis, a Lingering Question

July 14, 2023 Team ICM Features

Tom Thomas – “Domine, Quo vadis?” Translated from the Latin, it means, “Lord, where are you going?” This is the question that Peter asked the

St. Bonaventure: A Mystical Writer and Always a Franciscan at Heart

July 14, 2023 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – Saint Bonaventure, born Giovanni di Fidanza in 1217, was an Italian medieval Franciscan, scholastic theologian and philosopher. The seventh Minister General