By Purushottam Nayak Kandhamal, Feb 1, 2020: I was lucky to be among 32 priests from Odisha’s Kandhamal who recently undertook a pilgrimage to Bom Jesu Basilica in Goa that houses the relics of Saint Francis Xavier, one of daring missionaries of all times. The January 17-21 trip has strengthenedContinue Reading
By Shay Cullen Cebu, Jan 31, 2020: January 27 marked the 75th anniversary of the liberation by Russian soldiers of the most notorious Nazi extermination camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland. The memory of the horrific genocide that killed six million Jews and a million other innocent people by the NaziContinue Reading
By Dr. George Jacob Kochi, Jan 30, 2020: Many events in close succession changed my life drastically lately. My mother’s passing away in her 80s robbed me of a longtime companion, friend and a person to irritate and nag, which did not go down well with her. Despite the irritants,Continue Reading
By Victor Edwin New Delhi, Jan 30, 2020: The Jesuit superiors missioned me to ‘Apostolate among Muslims.’ The mission places on me a twofold responsibility: explore, find and establish contacts with Muslims to help them understand the Church and her love for Muslims and help Christians who prepare for ministriesContinue Reading
By Mor Prakash Verona, Jan 28, 2020: It is a great blessing to live in Italy, with a religious community. God has given me, a religious brother, a wonderful opportunity to strengthen my life as a missionary. Being here, I have gained knowledge through direct observation and my participation inContinue Reading
By Stefan Gigacz On January 27 this year, the world will commemorate the liberation by Soviet troops of the infamous camp at Auschwitz, where so many people perished during the Second World War. Sadly, this was not the end for all camps. Many others would continue to die in otherContinue Reading
By Johnsi Amalraj Kailasapatti, Jan 23, 2020: After my first profession as a religious nun, I was asked to go to Maharashtra to work with “Adivasi” and “Kathkari” (aboriginal and indigenous people). They live in a remote area with no medical facilities. If someone falls sick they have to carryContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy Panaji, Jan 22, 2020: Every time I read the story of Eli the priest in the Old Testament, I am fascinated by Hannah the desperate woman and the would-be prophet Samuel (1 Samuel 1: 9-20, 3 ff). Or am I challenged or touched by them? Relationship inContinue Reading
By Upendra Digal Rome, Jan 22, 2020: My vocation as a priest and studies in Rome for seven months remind me of what Saint Mother Teresa of Kolkata often said, “God has not called me to be successful; He called me to be faithful.” Being faithful in my day toContinue Reading
By Mark Joeverth Rafael Zamora Manila, Jan 21, 2020: Religion is the world’s most powerful organization that divides humanity. The majority of our family members practice the Islamic faith. For my parents, it was the only way to salvation. My father was the most devout Muslim in our family. HeContinue Reading
