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December 20, 2021

King in a Manger

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: […]
December 20, 2021

BIBLE STUDY ON GENESIS: Comparison between Jesus and Joseph – Fr Joseph Edattu VC

A homily by Fr. Joseph Edattu, VC based on the shadow of Jesus in the character of Joseph in the book of Genesis. In the reflection […]
December 20, 2021

Jesus Brings Peace and Joy into our Lives

Transcribed talk by Fr Jose Palliyil VC A talk based on the Gospel of Luke 24:35-48 My dear brothers and sisters, Through this Gospel reading, Jesus […]
November 26, 2021

I am Eve, who was blind to true love and embraced bitter deceit

I am the first daughter of God, created in the womb of Eden. My husband gave me the name Eve, as I was to be the […]
November 26, 2021

The Ten Commandments – A Reference Guide to Christian Life

 The  Decalogue, popularly known as The Ten Commandments are a set of biblical principles pertaining to morality and devotion that function as the foundation stone to Christian ethical life. For most Christians, […]
November 26, 2021

BIBLE STUDY ON GENESIS: God Gives Grace According to One’s Character—Fr. Joseph Edattu VC

A talk by Fr. Joseph Edattu, VC based on Genesis 28:10. This verse is about the Old Testament patriarch Jacob. He is a man of deceit. […]
November 26, 2021

Share the Gift of Faith wherever you go

Transcribed talk by Fr Jose Palliyil VC “Go out to the whole world and proclaim the Good News”- Mark 16:9-15 (NRSV) My dear brothers and sisters […]
November 26, 2021

Are you ready to get back up?

Author J.K. Rowling had one of her first drafts for a book rejected by 12 different publishers. Thomas Edison attempted to build one of his inventions […]
November 26, 2021

Is the future of the Church in danger?

The church has survived and thrived through worse problems than whatever is worrying us today. The Church belongs to Jesus and not to us and He […]
November 3, 2021

Alleluia! Have you Made a Joyful Sound to the Lord Lately?

“Hallelujah! How good it is to sing to our God, for praise is pleasant and lovely” (Psalm 147:1, CSB). Alleluia! Praise Jesus our Lord and Savior! […]
November 3, 2021

Living As Per The Will of God Vs Life Conformed To The World

“Anyone who resolves to do the will of God will know whether the teaching is from God or  whether I am speaking on my own.” – […]
October 24, 2021

How do I know God is calling me to the Priesthood?

by Fr. Jean Laurent Marie  – interviewed by Priya Malkani Many lay Catholics, often wonder, what is it like to live the extraordinary life of a priest, […]
October 24, 2021

Praying like St Teresa of Avila

(Introduction to the Article: Prayer is an essential part of Christian life. Achieving consistency in prayer is not easy. Let’s look at how St Teresa of […]
October 24, 2021

The Our Father Prayer Explained – Fr. Joseph Edattu VC

A talk by Fr Joseph Edattu, VC based on Matthew 6: 7-15. The Our Father Prayer In Matt. 6:7 we read, “When you are praying…” What […]
October 24, 2021

The True Meaning of Abraham’s Sacrifice — Fr. Joseph Edattu VC

Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac was the prefiguration of the most important sacrifice of all time that one man made for all of humanity—the Crucifixion of Jesus […]
October 24, 2021

Martha or Mary? The Importance of Setting Priorities in Life

For centuries together, the Bible Story of Martha and Mary has long perplexed Christians of all denominations. Perhaps one of the most misinterpreted stories in the […]
October 23, 2021

How to Trust God Completely During a Crisis

Ideally, the monarchic and majestic love of God should be our very force to reckon with when we are on our race to the finishing point […]
October 3, 2021

Reflections of the Holy Scriptures

1) You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. Psalms 119:114   Means: We will find our solace and safety with the […]
September 19, 2021

God insists you forgive, but does He care about your pain?

Our Pain Psalm 116:15 – O precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants. The Psalm above is God’s Word, […]
September 18, 2021

Impressing Jesus – The Canaanite woman’s faith

Faith is an important part of our journey in God. Jesus, time and again, reminds us of the need for faith through his sermons, parables and […]
September 18, 2021

What’s so Joyful about the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary?

What’s so Joyful about the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary? Learning how to Count it All Joy Count it all joy, my brothers, when you […]