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A Code Red for Humnaity

“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 […]

We are Vulnerable to False Propaganda and Fake news

QUESTION : “In a frenzy of hatred, during the Second World War more than a hundred thousand Slovak Jews were killed,” Pope Francis said in his address. “In an effort to eradicate every trace of the community, the synagogue was demolished.. I repeat: let us unite in condemning all violence and every form of anti-Semitism, and […]

A CALL FOR RENEWAL AND REJUVENATION

Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST QUESTION: It is reported that the Vatican has announced a Synod in 2023 on Synodality and its preparatory document is published recently. What is the significance of a synod in the present scenario and how will it help the Catholic Church? – John Joseph ANSWER: The Vatican published the preparatory Document on 7 September […]

The Colour of Quality Of Life Depend On Ethics

QUESTION: Is human being’s future ethical or moral? Can the humans overcome the onslaught of evil by their ethical thinking? – Jacob Thomas ANSWER: Jacob Parappally MSFS The question about the future of human beings, whether it is ethical or moral, is very relevant though it may sound ambiguous and therefore, confusing. This question is raised […]

PEGASUS: SAVIOUR OR INTRUDER?

QUESTION: During the last session the parliament was interrupted many times on Pegasus spyware questioning on the individual privacy. On the other hand, it seems to be a good weapon to fight against terrorists and anti-nationalists. Does it affect the citizens of India? What all are its consequences? – Raj Paul ANSWER: Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST Quite […]

End Times: Responsibly Move Forward To New Humanity

QUESTION: Why do we say we are living in eschatological time? Is the world going to end? – Fr.James John ANSWER: The entire world is going through an unprecedented serious crisis due to the pandemic Covid19 affecting the lives of millions without any discrimination of religion, class, gender and ethnicity. It is a leveller that reminds everyone of […]

THE AUTHENTICITY OF RELIGION AND IDOLATRY

QUESTION: While I participated in a retreat the preacher warned us on worshipping idols. He has asserted that making ‘Atthappookalam’ during the celebration of Onam or lighting the ‘Nilavila-kku’ are against the first commandment. How does it become idol worship? What is the difference between authentic religion and idolatry? – Thomas Akkara ANSWER: Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST […]

The Ethical Failure of Governess

“The nobility of the Indian culture andethos cannot be built on the floating dead bodies in the river Ganges” QUESTION: Shincy Jose Indian political leaders say India is the pharmacy of the world, but many Indians dying because sufficient vaccines are unavailable for the people affected by Covid-19 infection. How do you look at the responsibility […]

Eviction-facing Indian Catholics to fight Muslim charity’s claims

Goans oppose tourism project near 16th century basilica