By Saju Chackalackal Name of the Book: Fostering Feminine Genius: An Empowering Theology of Women from Kuriakose Elias Chavara Author: Jossy Maria CMC Publishers: Dharmaram Publications Price: Rs. 250 (US$ 25) Bengaluru, Aug 15, 2020: Christian discipleship is a collective effort to reclaim ‘the original blessing’ of the Kingdom ofContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Aug 14, 2020: More than 1,500 people from around India are set to take part in the first online ‘National Bible Quiz’ The Youth Commission of the Conference of Catholic Bishops’ of India (CCBI) along with its allied organization—the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM)Continue Reading
By Irudhaya Jothi Konchowki, Aug 13, 2020: A network of NGOs engaged in monitoring the implementation of the National Food Security Act in West Bengal plans to move the Kolkata High Court against the alleged misappropriation of funds by various government agencies. The NGOs, under the umbrella of Right ToContinue Reading
By Jonah McKeown Denver Newsroom, August 14, 2020: On August 4, Julie Tegho and her husband Hicham Bou Nassif were enjoying an ordinary day at their local mall in Beirut, Lebanon. Without warning, they felt what seemed like an earthquake, followed by a mighty blast that shattered the glass allContinue Reading
Vatican, August 14, 2020: Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi has called on Christians to return home to Iraq after the defeat of the so-called Islamic State. The Assyrian International News Agency (AINA)also says the premier is serious about providing assistance to Christian families. He is quoted saying: “Iraq is aContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy Panaji, Aug 14, 2020: Sister Vimala Joseph Thottumannil has lived in the same convent in Mumbai, western India, for more than 30 years because of her specialized work: architecture. The member of the Italy-based Pie Discepole del Divin Maestro (Pious Disciples of the Divine Master) designed severalContinue Reading
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 14, 2020: As many as 22 officials, who were engaged in plane crash rescue operation in Kerala have tested positive for coronavirus. “They were quarantined after the rescue operations at the plane crash site ended. Most of them were on location,” the medical officer of Malappuram district toldContinue Reading
By P. A. Chacko SJ Dumka, Aug 14, 2020: Our Indian nation at 73 is still independent as far as the Independence Day official celebrations are concerned. The ramparts of Lal Qila, flag hoisting, parades, flower shows, entertainments including speeches galore, will attempt to create a window-dressed atmosphere of IContinue Reading
By Madhuri Pethkar Nandurbar, Aug 14, 2020: As India celebrates the 73rd anniversary of its independence, Matters India is happy to tell the story of Rajendra Bharud, a Bhil tribal from the Dhule district of Maharashtra. When Bharud became an Indian Administrative Service officer in 2013, he proved to theContinue Reading
New Delhi, Aug 14, 2020: A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court on August 14 found senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt for his two tweets on Chief Justice of India SA Bobde and the apex court. Justices Arun Mishra, B R Gavai and Krishna Murari delivered the verdictContinue Reading
