“House of God” that raised me
2017-10-09
They taught me ‘religion’ as a way of life, and not the reason to spill bloodContinue Reading
Embracing non-violence
2017-10-02
October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, has been declared as the UN International Day of Non-ViolenceContinue Reading
Old churches — more than just a structure
2017-09-28
Old churches are replaced without a scant regard for historical sentimentsContinue Reading
Following God’s timeline in Tanzania
2017-09-27
By Sr Vimala Martin Tanzania: My missionary life has brought to work in Tanzania, east Africa. Let me say something about Tanzania before I share about my missionary experience. The country has an estimated population of 50 million as of 2016. Major languages spoken are English and Swahili and majorContinue Reading
Holy disobedience
2017-09-18
By: Margaret Gonsalves Shakespeare says, “An honest tale speeds best, being plainly told.” Telling stories, a very feminine way of communicating wisdom, has always been very popular in India. I would like to tell the tale of my journey along the path of holy disobedience, from domesticating an unholy obedience toContinue Reading
‘This is our life. We are missionaries’
2017-09-08
Lissy Maruthanakuzhy It was the desire to become a missionary that brought me to the Daughters of St. Paul in Mumbai, western India, more than four decades ago. There, I learned the first lessons of a media missionary through theory and practice. Our mission was to proclaim the Gospel throughContinue Reading
Mother Teresa: Epitome of Compassion
2017-09-05
September 5 is the feast of Mother Teresa, who began her missionary work in India as a teacherContinue Reading