Pope concelebrates Mass, continues therapy at Santa Marta
QUESTION: Is obedience the psychological mechanism that links individual action to political purpose? Hannah Arendt in Eichmann in Jerusalem says “There is no such thing as obedience in political and moral matters.” – Biju Thomas ANSWER: Jacob Parappally MSFS Obedience can be liberating or enslaving. When one glorifies the virtue of obedience, a question must be raised, […]
QUESTION: It was reported that the attacks against Christians in India have drastically increased last year. What would be its reason and as Christians what should be our response? -Mary Sacria ANSWER: Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST Indian Christians, the second-largest Christian population in Asia, has to undergo more than 450 attacks in a year! Christianity, […]
QUESTION: “In the beginning was the Word” is the starting verse of John’s Gospel. What is the Christian significance of the priory of the Word in the life of Christians? – Sebastian K.T. ANSWER: Jacob Parappally MSFS Human words are powerful. They can build or destroy. They can bring peace and reconciliation but also wars and violence. […]
QUESTION: John Joseph While seeing various kinds of preparations for Christmas and the ‘mania of celebrations’ in the Church I feel Christ is somewhere away from Christmas. What is its authentic meaning and how can it be relevant in present India? ANSWER: Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST A search for the authentic meaning of Christmas in contemporary India […]
QUESTION: “For the sons of this world are shrewder in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light (Luke 16:8). Is Jesus recommending cunning rationality to the sons of light? How do you evaluate the cunning rationality to which the poor and the ordinary are subjected to? Are we simply victims of the […]
QUESTION: Nowadays we see that the language we use in our public sphere, whether it is by political leaders or religious leaders, seems to be arrogant, offensive and annoying. Is it because of our negligence of the other? Do we have a way out? – Joseph Joy ANSWER: Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST Your quest concerning the use of […]
QUESTION: Can you say the Old Testament is the Revelation of Justice to the World? – Fr. Thomas K. ANSWER: Jacob Parappally MSFS The Old Testament is not really old. It is the first Testament which articulates the revelation of God to a people who were chosen to experience God and reveal God to others by sharing their experience […]
“If We Combine Forces Now, We Can Avert Climate Catastrophe” QUESTION: What are the findings of IPCC report 2021 on climate change and global warming? What are its predictions to India? -Sr. Maria Thomas ANSWER: Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST Introduction The Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) has published the first part of the sixth assessment […]
Salesians elect Maltese priest Fabio Attard as Don Bosco’s 11th successor
Pope Francis does not accept Cardinal Koch’s resignation: could continue at least until anniversary of Council of Nicea
