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Spreading hate in the name of religion

Abp Leo Cornelio, Bhopal What kind of a freedom do we enjoy in India today? There is restrain on freedom now, kind of systematic way of exploiting the freedom of the people in a way that is detrimental to democratic values. This is done as per a systematically planned program; they try to curtain citizens’ […]

A Word to My Sisters!

P.A. Chacko SJ It is a welcome thing that you have decided to set apart your lives for the service of God’s people, for the service of humanity. Stay on, forge ahead, and live to the hilt. Above all, remember that yours is God’s call. That makes it a precious treasure! Be mindful of what […]

If I Have No Concern for the People I Am Not a Pastor

Bp Fulgence Aloysius Tigga, Raiganj What will be the focus of your episcopal ministry? I want to build up people’s faith formation, because mostly we have tribal and local people. I feel that I need to work for evangelization. When we have strong faith, we will show it in action by working happily and joyfully. Are […]

State of the Bible 2018: Seven Top Findings

Barna conducted its annual State of the Bible survey, in partnership with American Bible Society, to examine behaviours and beliefs about the Bible among U.S. adults.This release contains the findings from a nationwide study commissioned by the American Bible Society and conducted by Barna Group. Two research methodologies were used for the study; one included […]

Victory in the Soul of India not just in the Polls

Myron Pereira S.J., Mumbai (Former Director of the Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai and the Editor of the Jesuit monthly, Jivan.) The present world is seemingly suffering from nostalgia or home-sickness, why are we so home-sick? Fundamentalism is a reaction to this uprooted situation. In every country there is the tendency of Ghar Vapsi movement […]

Laity Led the Mission of arunachal Pradesh

Episcopal Ordination on 2nd August in Miao Bp Dennis Panipitchai Auxiliary of Miao When is your Episcopal Ordination scheduled for? It will take place on 2nd August, in Borduria of Miao diocese where I had worked as a parish priest, by Archbishop Thomas Menamprambil. What is your motto? Romans 1:1 “A servant of Jesus Christ, chosen to announce […]

Stone the accused, forget about due Process!

P.A. Chacko ‘Stone him. Forget about any due process. There is an allegation against him. A complaint has been registered for an alleged offence!’ Such a terror provoking refrain seems to be growing in our country. On one hand, the Marauding Lynching Vigilante groups are on the rampage creating terror and havoc. They are a […]

I Fear To Deceive Myself

Bp Thomas Dabre, Pune No human being is perfect! We are all sinners as the Pope continually reminds us. In the Latin liturgy, the Holy Mass begins with “I confess to Almighty God.” It is an affirmation that I have my failures, which should not come as a surprise. We should not […]

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

No action taken against police who assaulted Catholic priests in India