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Procrastination : The Art of Delay

Dr. George John Introduction: The Double-Edged Nature of Procrastination Procrastination, derived from the Latin procrastinatus (meaning “to put off until tomorrow”), is a word that evokes mixed feelings. Almost everyone, at some point, has delayed a task, whether it is letting dishes pile up, postponing a work project, or putting off household chores. Procrastination often […]

Pope Francis opens Holy Door Inaugurating 2025 Jubilee

As Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of Saint Peter’s Basilica, the evening of 24 December 2024, he ushered in the widely-anticipated 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. With the liturgical gesture of the Door’s opening at the start of the Christmas Mass during the Night, as explained in the papal bull for the Jubilee Spes […]

Be a Star: Illuminating Lives with Love

Fr. Roy Alex, SJ December evokes the enchanting sight of twinkling stars hanging in front of the homes and the grand glowing stars adorning the church premises. It is a tradition in Kerala to hang the stars in front of homes as early as the first of December, signaling the start of the joyful Christmas […]

The Universal Significance of the Birth of Jesus Christ

Justice Kurian Joseph, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India From the common man’s point of view, Christmas is the celebration of an event. It is an anniversary celebration. That anniversary marks the birth of somebody who walked in history, and that somebody is Jesus Christ, who was born twenty centuries ago. Unlike other […]

The Manger that Changed the Course of History

Fr. Dr. Martin N Antony, OdeM Christmas is the day when history changed its course. Until then, history had been a linear development from small to large. It was about the have-nots living under the haves. It was about the weak being oppressed by the strong. But on that night when the angels sang a […]

The Synod on Synodality: A Path to Missionary Discipleship and Communion in the Contemporary Church

Midhun J Francis, SJ Introduction ‘The Synod on Synodality’ is articulated from the teachings of the early Church. Consequently, the synod provides a great understanding of the essence of communion and the mission of the Church in modern society. Fundamentally, the synodal process stresses the importance of the People of God actively participating. It motivated […]

The Theological Interpretation of the Matthean Quotations

Fr. Dr. Antony Situma Nalianya Introduction In the New Testament, the gospel of Matthew seems to have been tactfully formulated with the aid of numerous echoes, allusions and citations of the Jewish Scriptures (Old Testament). This unique characteristic of Matthew’s gospel perpetuates its authentic fulfillment theology. Right from the incipit and in the genealogy, Matthew […]

DILEXIT NOS (He Loved Us) : Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Msgr. Antony Nariculam The Encyclical Letter “Dilexit Nos” (He Loved Us) released on 24 October 2024, is the fourth encyclical of Pope Francis. It has five chapters and 220 paragraphs. It is published to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the first appearance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque on 27 […]

Indian bishops slam terror attack on tourists in India’s Kashmir

No action taken against police who assaulted Catholic priests in India