What a never-say-die woman taught
2016-03-19
Strong determination and the fire within can make a difference in the lives of manyContinue Reading
Can woman serve as pastor or ordained priest?
2016-03-14
I had the privilege of teaching feminist theology to students in theological institution. The subject matter is very interesting because it deals with the understanding of God from women’s perspective. It questions the role of patriarchal religion that oppresses and discriminate women in the name of God. During discussion in theContinue Reading
A martyr for justice, peace and love
2016-03-11
I prayed a long time at his grave that his martyrdom will not go in vainContinue Reading
Election, appointments and anonymous letters
2016-03-06
Bangalore: When you write from the mind, it touches only the mind. When you preach from the heart, it touches the hearts of readers and listeners. So, I write from the heart. A senior priest blessed with length of life once told me something that’s embedded in my heart. “YouContinue Reading
Why Kanhaiya Kumar’s speech is international news
2016-03-05
Not freedom from India, but freedom in India – he declared. That’s quite a slogan!Continue Reading
Why do Christians abstain from meat during lent?
2016-03-02
What is the reason behind not eating of meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday? Is there any historical background for this? I wonder about the connection between Jesus’ death and not eating meat. Please help me out. Why are we Catholics prohibited from eating meat during Lent? Is thereContinue Reading
HALF MAST
2016-02-23
Smriti Irani has caught the bull by the tail. And thereby hangs a tale of gross miscalculation and immaturityContinue Reading
At 12, I Was Moved From India To The US. How I Coped.
2016-02-06
The first morning I woke up in America, I could smell bacon frying. I was nearly 12 years old. I had spent the night sleeping in the living room of a family friend. His wife was cooking us breakfast in the adjoining kitchen when I opened my eyes. It wasContinue Reading