By Lavoisier Fernandes Each month, the Holy Father Pope Francis invites us to pray for a specific intention. In February, his focus was on vocations
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Author: Team ICM
Dark Clouds Over Arunachal
# chhotebhai Arunachal Pradesh means the “Land of the Rising Sun”, because being in the eastern most part of India, it is the first part
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Finding Hope in the Lenten Season
In homes across the Christian world, families are entering the sacred season of Lent—a 40-day period that serves as both spiritual pilgrimage and shared journey.
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A Penny for Your Penance
# chhotebhai – There are two common English phrases where the word “Penny” is used – “A Penny for your thoughts”, and “Going to spend
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Lent: Uniqueness of 40 & 50 Days of Fast in India
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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Derek O’Brien Urges Christian Institutions to Mobilize Alumni for Nation-Building
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Party Leader Derek O’Brien has called upon Christian-run institutions in India to
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Love Marriage or Love Jihad?
# chhotebhai The term “Love Jihad” is an oxymoron, a contradiction in terms. Jihad is derived from the Arabic word Jahada that literally means accomplishing
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Book Review: Hope: The Autobiography by Pope Francis
Translated by Richard Dixon. Penguin Viking. 320 pp. ₹1099.00. Paperback. The Servant of God, Romano
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The Enduring Legacy of Pope Francis: A Call to Simplicity and Solidarity
As Pope Francis battles with his illness, he has emerged as a beacon of hope, embodying the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. His papacy
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Hope as Diplomacy: Steering Through Political Polarisation
By Lavoisier Fernandes I recently came across a thought-provoking statement by Jesuit priest Thomas Reese in one of his articles for the National Catholic Reporter:
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‘Faith Always Overcomes Our Fears,’ Says Indian Missionary Priest
In this exclusive interaction with Indian Catholic Matters Editor Verghese V Joseph, Fr. Anthony Swamy, a young missionary priest from Bangalore serving in Northeast India,
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Christian Women Leaders Appeal to President of India on Escalating Persecution
New Delhi: A collective of Christian women leaders, accompanied by religious figures and community representatives, have urgently appealed to President Droupadi Murmu via email, raising
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A Joyous Thanksgiving and Welcoming Eucharist for Archbishop John Rodrigues in Bombay
Fr Nigel Barret – Mumbai, February 11, 2025 – The Archdiocese of Bombay witnessed a historic and jubilant celebration on Tuesday as the faithful gathered at
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Dream Big, Dream True: Salesian Sister Wins Golden Book Award for Uplifting Self-Help Guide
Mumbai: In a celebration of literary excellence and impactful self-help literature, Sr. Teresa Joseph FMA, a Salesian Sister from Mumbai, and a contributing author for
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Jharkhand: A Living Testament of Faith – Khunti Diocese Hosts 5,000 Devoted Mothers
Gaurebera, Jharkhand: About 5,000 Catholic mothers gathered in a remarkable display of faith at the 27th Convention of the Khunti Diocese Catholic Mahila Sangh, held
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