Leon Bent – Advent, (from Latin adventus, “coming”), in the Christian church calendar, the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus
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Anyone for Spiritual Sandwiches?
Tom Thomas – The term evokes something that one normally eats in a hurry, on the go. Grabbing something maybe at lunch time in between
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West Bengal: Genesis’24 – Uniting Youth in Faith and Fellowship at Bandel Basilica
Bandel Basilica: The highly anticipated Genesis’24 event, a youth-centric festival held on 17 November 2024 at the historic Bandel Basilica, was a remarkable day of
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Sacred Spaces or Market Places? A Call for Reflection on Church Practices
ML Satyan – From the Church history, we learn that the Catholic Church, in every country, has been promoting ‘devotions’ for many years. A predominant
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Interview: ‘I Saw Purpose in My Pain,’ Says Faith-Driven Caregiver Heera Nawaz
Born to a Muslim Dad (late) and Hindu Mom (late), 63-year old spinster Heera Nawaz emphatically professes her Faith in Jesus Christ and The Holy
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The Gift of a Complete Christian
By Tom Thomas – “I stand before you today with a heavy heart, I did not want to deliver this homily,” our Parish Priest began,
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Hypothetical Reflection: What if the Prodigal Son was Gay?
By Lavoisier Fernandes. I understand the initial disappointment you may have felt, much like my own, when the media sensationalized that Pope Francis had opened
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Saints Peter and Paul: Heroes of the Christian Faith
Dr Jeanette Pinto – It is awe-inspiring how two simple men followed the footsteps of their Master Jesus, and changed the course of history for
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What is Catholic Homeschooling All About?
By Cynera Rodricks – Schools have always been akin to a second home, with teachers like second parents. Reminisce about your childhood, and you will
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Making a Difference: And So We Fight Evil!
By Tony Magliano Jesus was totally nonviolent. Any serious contextual reading of the Gospel reveals Jesus courageously, prophetically proclaiming the Kingdom of God – often
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St Agatha, Virgin and Martyr: Sentenced to Death for Love of Jesus
by Sr. Lini Sheeja MSC – The life stories of the early male martyrs of the Church relate tales of extreme torture by their Roman
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Faith in God Includes Faith in His Timing…
By Larissa D’Souza – When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance. Faith is trusting God
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Understanding Faith During Advent
Every event, small or big, has to be seen and understood in faith: We will find strength and guidance, enlightenment and clarity in order to
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Journeying with Our Blessed Mother and Joseph During Advent
We know that Our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph and the Mystery of Incarnation, “Word becoming flesh,” are inseparable. Therefore, to the extent we find
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The Fisherman and the Priest
By Marianne Furtado de Nazareth – Often priests are compared to fishermen. The comparison is apt and so important in todays world reeling with hate
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