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
By Sujata Jena Manila, August 28, 2019: On August 27, the Kottayam Principal Sessions Court announced a landmark judgement convicting 10 persons to double life sentences for the death of Kevin P Joseph some 15 months ago. The 23-year-old Dalit Christian man was abducted and murdered on May 26, 2018,Continue Reading
By J. Felix Raj Kolkata, August 25, 2019: When I asked for her blessings in one of our meetings in 1994, Mother Teresa gave me a compassionate look and thrust a Rosary (a string of prayer beads) into my palms and said, “Pray for me and my work for theContinue Reading
By Fr. Saturnino Dias Every year, August 4, we celebrate the feast of St. John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of priests serving as pastors. We also celebrate Pastors’ Day in the parishes to appreciate the good work our priests do in the Parishes of our Archdiocese. For us priests,Continue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur, August 14, 2019: Sorry guys, but this is not about Modi, even though he may be the major factor in modern India’s political discourse. This is rather about the 4 M Factor; something that I first heard about from a foreign lady missionary of the Salvation ArmyContinue Reading
By Dr. George Jacob Kochi, August 11, 2019: Sriram Venkitaraman is son of career guru, who gained popularity among those seeking ‘career guidance’ through a popular radio program. Sriram graduated as a medical doctor from Kerala’s prestigious Medical College in Thiruvananthapuram. He later went for MD in Cuttack, Odisha. HeContinue Reading
By Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap Panaji, August 8, 2019: Goa is gone to dogs is the common refrain we hear from not only Goans but also from foreigners. Frustrations and disappointments are seen on their faces. A kind of angst situation exists all over. In moments of disillusionment oneContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Gwalior, August 6, 2019: August 4 was the feast of St John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests. He was known for his simplicity and proximity to the people, especially the poor and disadvantaged. It was no coincidence then that Gwalior diocese in Madhya Pradesh, sandwichedContinue Reading
By Ram Puniyani Mumbai, August 2, 2019: Forty-nine writers, historians and known figures from other walks of life, have written an open letter to the Prime Minster to draw his attention to atrocities against Dalits, mob lynching and violence in the name of ‘Jai Shri Ram,’ and other such developments.Continue Reading
