Jacob Perikala csc. Readings: Num 6:22-27; Gal 4: 4-7; Lk 2: 16-21 Today, we joyously celebrate the solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God,
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Month: December 2023
Reflections on Pope Francis’ 2024 World Day of Peace Message
By Tony Magliano. Fast-moving advancements in science and technology grab our attention, spark fascination, and receive automatic acceptance within our modern societies which crave new
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Guiding Light of Unity: Celebrating the Holy Family
Br. John Malvino Alfonso OCD. On December 31, the Mother Church joyfully celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary and Joseph), a special
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Homily: Mary, Mother of God
Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ. Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21 The life of Jesus begins with Mary. Therefore, it is appropriate that we begin the
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Nashik, Jhabua, Aurangabad Get News Bishops; Archbishop for Ranchi
Bengaluru: In a flurry of appointments, much to the delight of Catholics in India, the Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral governance of
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Homily: Feast of the Holy Family
By Fr. Eugene Lobo SJ. Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 or Luke 2, 22-40 Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of
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Post Merriment Post Mortem
#chhotebhai It bugs me when people wish me a “Merry Christmas”. It’s worse when it gets corrupted in the Hindi heartland to Marry or even
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Remembering Pope Benedict XVI on His First Death Anniversary
By Lavoisier Fernandes For a millennial like me, the papacy of Pope Saint John Paul II was ever present in my childhood, youth, and early
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In this Christmas season, May We Await The Presence of Christ Among Us
By Tarsish Marak csc. Readings: Sir 3:2-6,12-14; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2:22-40 Today’s scriptures reveal the beauty and challenges of family life, the values that unite
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Do Not Fall for the Things of The World
By Preet Anupam Beck csc. Readings: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40 The readings of today invite me to be a witness to Jesus Christ who
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Community Leaders Christmas Interaction With PM Could Have Touched Upon Burning Issues, Feels B’luru Prelate Dr Machado
By Verghese V Joseph. While the Metropolitan Archbishop of Bangalore, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Machado, expressed gratitude for Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s recent interaction
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Pray to God That May be Our Guide Along The Way
By Gilderious Khonglah csc. Readings: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Lk 2:22-35 Today is the fifth day in the Octave of Christmas. The gospel presents Simeon as
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Goa: Peace, Love and Unity are Hallmarks of Christianity, Says CM Sawant
Pilar: To celebrate the message of Christmas with government officials and civil service officers, the Society of Pilar, hosted a festive Christmas High Tea, at
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Be Beacons of Hope for Those Who Struggle
By Santhiya Philomone csc. Readings: 1 Jn 1:5- 2: 2; Mt 2: 13-18 The readings for today invite us to reflect on the themes of
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Stand as Witnesses to God’s Love
By Thamwar Monsang csc. Readings: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. John, the apostle and evangelist who
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