By John Mary The Vatican’s strategy to make up for shrinking numbers of the faithful in the traditional catchments of Europe and the West has energized the Catholic Church in India. However, the process of canonization, mandating two miracles, has nevertheless led to a controversy over the archaic practice, centeredContinue Reading
By Sean Barry, SJ The new Warner Brothers film Joker follows the story of Arthur Fleck, a man suffering from mental illness who loses his sense of identity and grows increasingly vindictive. Throughout the film, he suffers brutal violence at the hands and feet of people acting cruelly, whether promptedContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur, October 24, 2019: Miracles are back in the news after the recent canonization of Sr Mariam Theresia of Kerala. Opinions vary. Some question the importance or relevance of miracles in the canonization process. Rationalists question the very existence of miracles. Doctor Sulphi Noohu, secretary of the IndianContinue Reading
By James Kottoor The three-week Amazon Synod from October 6 to 27 will conclude this week and Cardinal Oswald Gracias of India is the lone Asian representative at the synod. Not to disappoint any of us the following is what he told the American Jesuit Magazine in an exclusive publishedContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur, October 14, 2019: As a northerner foodie I prefer meat to fish. I like it fried crisp, whereas those in the south may prefer a curry. Since my wife is more the southern type, whenever she prepares mackerel (aila in Malayalam or bangra in Konkani), she friesContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur, September 28, 2019: Truth seems to be at a premium today. One of the big two at the recent Houston Rally is known for what he calls “alternative facts”, a euphemism for blatant lies or disinformation. The other Howdy at Houston is often called Feku by hisContinue Reading
By Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ On Sunday March 23,1980, in powerful homily Archbishop Oscar Romero made a passionate plea for disarmament and peace. He minced no words as he castigated the government and the military of his country, “I would like to make an appeal in a special way toContinue Reading
[Concluding part of the trilogy “Is Pope Francis a heretic?” And “Will Pope Francis be Assassinated?”] By chhotebhai Kanpur, September 18, 2019: Pope Francis reportedly has only one functional lung. So, is he asthmatic? With his energy levels at 82, that puts younger people to shame, I daresay that heContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur, September 5, 2019: Does this question shock you? It should! Over the last couple of years I have been in regular correspondence with Rev Dr Valson Thampu. After retiring as principal of the prestigious St Stephen’s College, Delhi, he is now settled in Kerala. But he isContinue Reading
By M L Satyan Bengaluru, August 29, 2019: The centenary celebrations of All India Catholic Union (AICU) were held on August 24 in New Delhi.While reading reports about the event, certain questions flashed in my mind. Arvind Kejriwal, the head of Aam Aadmi Party and the chief Minister of Delhi,Continue Reading