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Thamwar Monsang csc – Readings: Heb 3: 7-14; Mk 1: 40-45 In today’s first reading, we are reminded of the
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,

Homily: His Yoke is Easy and His Burden is Light

July 8, 2023 Team ICM Homilies

Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Fourteenth Sunday of the Year July 09, 2023 Zechariah 9:9-10; Romans 8:9.11-13; Matthew 11:25-30 The readings of today invite us

Live Your Life With a Grateful Heart

July 8, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Shanborlang Mawrie csc – Readings: Zech 9:9-10; Rom 6:9,11-13; Mt 11:25-30 Today’s readings invite each one of us to thank God for the faith that

K’taka Govt Earmarks Rs 100-Cr Grant for Christian Development Corp, Archbishop Machado Hails Decision

July 7, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah has earmarked Rs 100 crore for the establishment of Karnataka State Christian Development Corporation. Under

New Life is the New Covenant

July 7, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Pritam Dangwar csc – Readings: Gen 27: 1-5,15-29; Mt 9: 14- 17 In today’s Gospel we see Jesus uses three illustrations to show that he

Look More at Jesus and Less at the World…

July 6, 2023 Team ICM Features

What forces or factors are having their impact on our thinking and living? Who are the persons impacting our lives? Difficult to articulate the answer

Mend Your Ways and be Healed

July 6, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Jacob Perikala csc – Readings: Gen 23: 1-4,19; 24: 1-8, 62-67; Mt 9: 9-13 In the gospel, Jesus declares that he came to be where

Part III: The Challenges in Implementing the UCC

July 5, 2023 Team ICM Features

Rev. Dr. Francis Assisi Almeida 6.2.The challenges in implementing the UCC: 6.2.1. Distortion of customs and traditions of India: The primary question that haunts everyone

Follow Him Till the Very End

July 5, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Akhsi Wary cscc – Readings: Gen 22:1-19; Mt 9: 1-8 Both the readings of the day make us to reflect on faith. In the first

TN Federation of Churches in Trichy Condemns Attacks in Manipur

July 5, 2023 Team ICM News

By Robancy A Helen – Trichy: The Federation of Churches in the district of Tiruchirappalli, south India, condemned the ongoing attacks in Manipur at Puthur

Manipur: N-E India Christian Bodies Call for Immediate Halt to Violence; Urges Peace

July 4, 2023 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Christian organisations such as the North-East India Christian Council of Meghalaya and the Mizoram Church Leader’s Committee (MKHC) have issued appeals

Part II: Why the Sudden Interest in UCC Today?

July 4, 2023 Team ICM Features

Rev. Dr. Francis Assisi Almeida 2.3. UCC in the post-Constitution Era: The provision for the UCC is included under Part IV of the Constitution. Article

When He Knocks, Open Your Heart and Embrace Him

July 4, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc – Readings: Gen 21: 5, 8-20; Mt 8: 28-34 Today’s gospel reading shows us that Jesus has the power over everything

The Challenge to Live Fr. Stan’s Legacy Today!

July 4, 2023 Team ICM Features

Fr Cedric Prakasj, SJ – Given the grim realities which throttle the nation today, one person whose physical presence is greatly missed today is that

Part I: Uniform Civil Code: A Mere Uniformity or Unitedness

July 3, 2023 Team ICM Features

Rev. Dr. Francis Assisi Almeida – Introduction: The Uniform Civil Code captured the attention of the civil society and religious communities when the 22nd Law

Walk Towards God’s Place of Safety

July 3, 2023 Team ICM Reflections

Philip Raj csc – Readings: Gen 19: 15 – 29; Mt 8: 23 – 27 In today’s gospel we see the disciples were going through