By Chev. Prof. George Menachery – When it comes to observing Lent, India occupies a unique place with the presence of 168 dioceses out of
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Ash Wednesday: Thou Art Dust
By Jacqueline Kelly – Easter is the greatest of all feasts. We have two periods of preparation for it, called Pre-Lent and Lent. Pre-Lent begins
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Ashes to Green, Sin to Salvation
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – The world took notice of the devastating effects of climate change when wildfires ravaged millions of hectares of forest land
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Ash Wednesday Homily: Ashes Are a Symbol of Penance
Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ – Ash Wednesday: February 22, 2023 Joel 2, 12-18, 2 Cor 5, 20- 6, 2, Mt 6, 1-6, 16-18 Ash Wednesday
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40 Days: A Time of Grace for Stripping Away the Superficial
Fr Joshan Rodrigues – My fortieth birthday just a few short months ago, conjured up within me a feeling of deep introspection. Birthdays are a
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Lent a Season for Repentance, Renewal and Reliving in Christ
By Fr. Vivek Lionel Basu – In the annual liturgical cycle of the Church, two long periods of Lent and Easter play an important role
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Let Us Venture Together from Darkness into the Light
By Tony Magliano – On Ash Wednesday, with dust-like ashes crossed upon our foreheads we were each invited to call to mind that this mortal
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A Cry for God’s Mercy and Forgiveness
By John Malvino Alfonso, OCD – Today, 17th February 2021, the Church observes Ash Wednesday. In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday is the first
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Lent is Easy! It’s Simply Springtime and Grace
By Leon Bent – Like Advent, Lent is a time to open the doors of our hearts a little wider and understand our Lord a little
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Journey Through Lent with the Our Father
By Leon Bent – Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy Name To call God “Father” is to declare and profess that we
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Lent 2020: Ready to Dialogue?
By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5: 20) A proposal from the
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How the Bible Can Positively Influence Your Diet
By Dr. Michael Donaldson – The Bible is a wealth of knowledge for healthy eating for all who wish to explore it. From the Old Testament
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Your Guide To A Catholic Lent
By Leon Bent – Lent is the forty-day liturgical season of fasting, special prayer and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. The name “Lent” is from
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Ash Wednesday: From Ashes to Glory
By Leon Bent – Among the beautiful, meaningful and solemn ceremonies of the Catholic Church, is the gathering of the faithful on Ash Wednesday. This
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Why Ash Wednesday?
By Dr. Jeanette Pinto – After the high drama of celebration, merry making and feasting on Shrove Tuesday there’s a drastic drop in the mood
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