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Attack of Democracy from Within

QUESTION : Indian citizens are about to exercise their franchise: does not democracy demand the application of reason in this exercise? In what way is rationality involved in democracy? Is thoughtlessness posing a danger to democracy? Joyson George ANSWER: Jacob Parappally MSFS Political governance of any country does not today represent the will of citizens […]

Moving Away From The Secular Credentials: Generosity Or Partisanism

QUESTION: The Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 is a very controver-sial issue in India today. How do you look upon it? – Thomas John ANSWER: Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST The Citizenship Amendment Act, which was enacted in 2019 and was frozen for many reasons, was operationalized by 11 March 2024. As per the new act, the […]

Solitude Is Not Emptiness Fullness Communion

QUESTION: I am always alone with myself. What does this horrible solitude tell me? Am I deprived of someone? How do I get rid of loneliness? – Joy Paul ANSWER: Jacob Parappally MSFS One can feel lonely even in a crowd. It is not the physical presence of other humans that cause a person not […]

Moving Towards Transhumanism- Enhancement Or Extinction

QUESTION: It is read that a company of Elon Musk has implanted computer interfaces in the human brain. Does it affect the entire human community? What are its consequences and risks? – Eric Thomas ANSWER: Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST The new development in Neuralink is both fascinating and frightening as it may lead to new […]

Lessons from Dissent to Humane Vitae

QUESTION: Humanae Vitae has a specific history in the Church, which was of dissent from the official position. That history has a clear lesson for all in the Church. After Paul VI came John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis, did they change the teaching or changed the tone of the teaching? What does such […]

Controversy Over The Blessing Of Same Sex Union

QUESTION: The recent document of DDF, Fiducia Supplicans creates a lot of confusion and misunderstanding. Does it permit priests to bless same sex marriage? Is there any change in the teaching of the Church on marriage? – Mary Antony ANSWER: Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST As you have mentioned, the present declaration, Fiducia Supplicans of the […]

Every Moment Is Graceful Time

QUESTION: What is the importance of time in human life? How does the understanding of time affect the life of a Christian? – Fr. Job K.M. ANSWER: Jacob Parappally MSFS In myths as well as in history, the understanding of time plays an important role in the ordering of human life. The beginning and the end […]

COP 28 CONCERNS, EXPECTATIONS AND REALISATION

QUESTION: There was a global attraction for CoP 28, especially with the publication of the Apostolic Exhortation, Laudate Deum. Has CoP 28 seriously taken the concerns of Pope Francis? What are its achievements? – Ancy David ANSWER: Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST The last Conference of Parties (CoP 28) was held at Dubai between 30 November […]

Father Sahaya Thatheus Appointed Bishop of Simla- Chandigarh

Bishop Ignatius Mascarenhas Retires After 16 Years of Episcopal Ministry