April 21, 2017 - Light of Truth

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For the Indian Church, yoga is not needed to experience the divine‍

The Syro-Malabar Church, one of the three rites of the Catholic Church in India, has issued a note to its clergy, saying that “Yoga is not a means to experience the divine, although it may contribute to physical and mental health.” In the statement, the Church’s Synod of Bishops recognises the

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Kerala Bishop issues dress code for women

A Catholic bishop in Kerala, southern India, has urged girls to avoid wearing outfits shorter than knee-length while inside the church. In a pastoral letter, Bp Mathew Anikuzhikattil of Idukki has women to keep special clothes to wear for prayers and rituals. The pastoral letter was published in the latest edition of the diocesan bulletin. […]