By Eedara Vamshi csc. Readings: 1 Sam 1:24-28; Lk 1: 46-56 In the first reading, we see Hanna giving praise to God for the marvellous
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Month: December 2023
Goa: 60th Anniversary of the Garland of Hymns ‘Gaionancho Jhelo’ Celebrated
Text by Br. John Malvino Alfonso OCD, Pictures by Anthony Dias. GOA: The 60th anniversary celebration of the ‘Gaionancho Jhelo’—the Garland of Hymns—ushers in a
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Curious Facts About Christmas
By Jacqueline Kelly. Once again it is Christmas, the feast which we love most. The young and the old all over the world are getting
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Advent Reflection: The Joy of Relationships
By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – Third week Thursday December 21, 2023 – Song of Songs 2: 8-14; Luke 1: 39-45
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Focus on the Joy That God Gives Us
By Jessel Pradeep Cutinha csc. Readings: Song 2:8-14; Lk 1: 39-45 The readings today invite us to celebrate the joy of God’s presence in our
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Decluttering ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ and the Controversy Around Gay Blessings
By Lavoisier Fernandes. The Holy Father has been in the headlines again after the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) published a declaration “Fiducia
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The Sound of Music: Bengaluru’s Very Own von Trapp Family!
By Verghese V Joseph. Bengaluru can boast of its very own von Trapp Family, called Abreos, for fans of the beloved Captain von Trapp Family
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Why a Catholic Should Visit a Franciscan Church this Christmas?
By Tom Thomas. “I want to do something that will recall the memory of that Child who was born in Bethlehem, to see with bodily
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Advent Reflection: The Joy of Faith
By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – Third week Wednesday December 20, 2023 – Isaiah 7: 10-14; Luke 1: 26-38 God-with-us, or
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West Bengal: Bengali Literature and Cultural Hub Launched in Nepalganj Raghabpur
By Isaac Harold Gomes. 17th December 4.30 pm was a very auspicious moment for Dr Sadhana Karali – Headmistress of St Paul’s Higher Secondary School,
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Another Wicket (D) Down!
By chhotebhai. In cricketing parlance, once five wickets are down, the tail is exposed. The batters have been exhausted, and only the bowlers remain to
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Artaban: The Other Wise Man
By Tom Thomas. “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is
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Welcome Child Jesus With a Heart Filled With Joy
By Eedara Vamshi csc. Readings: Is 7:10-14; Lk 1: 26-38 In the first reading, Prophet Isaiah gives a sign to the people of Israel through
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Goa: Inter-Religious Celebration of Christmas Held at Pilar
By Fr. Elvis Fernandes, SFX. Panaji: “Christmas has a very special place in my heart. I am so glad to be a part of Sadbhav
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Advent Reflection: The Joy in the Promises
By Fr Antony Christy, SDB. THE WORD IN ADVENT – Third week Tuesday December 19, 2023 – Judges 13:2-7,24-25; Luke 1: 5-25 The Joy of
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