By Jacob Peenikaparambil Indore, Feb 25, 2026: Many religions observe dedicated periods of fasting, reflection, self-discipline, and spiritual renewal. In Islam, it is Ramadan; in Christianity, Lent; in Judaism, Yom Kippur. Hinduism also has numerous fasting observances such as Ekadashi, Navratri, Shivaratri, and Karva Chauth. What is common to allContinue Reading
By Robancy A. Helen Trichy, March 27, 2022: We began the season of Lent with a heaviness of hearts as we watched the war between Russia and Ukraine. People from across the globe expressed their dismay to try to stop the war. They protested against war and welcomed peace andContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy Panaji: Lent is a time for prayer, penance and almsgiving. In short, the period exhorts us to reach out to others in need, or to live serving others. In the Gospel of St Luke (vv38) Jesus assures us, ‘Give, and it will be given to you. AContinue Reading
And renounce these not just during Lent alone, but 365 days of the yearContinue Reading
During this Lent, whenever we are battered by doubt and temptations let us emerge as better humansContinue Reading
Sydney: The bishops of Australia have called on the faithful of the country to begin the season of Lent with four days of fasting and reparation for victims of sexual abuse within the Church. One suggested prayer for the penitential period asks God: “May all those who have been abusedContinue Reading
By: Dr. George Jacob. We, especially the Christians once again are in the ‘thick of observing’ the Holy Week. The week commemorates the supreme sacrifice of Christ on the cross. Christ believed by Christians to be the son of Jehovah god, by shedding His blood on the cross at Calvary, sacrificed himselfContinue Reading
Fr Hedwig Lewis continues to reflect on lent Continue Reading
Vatican City: On Sunday Pope Francis said Lent is a time to really contemplate the sacrifice Jesus made for each of us on the Cross, which is more than just a devotional symbol, but an exhortation to imitate the love of Christ. “The Christian Cross is not a furnishing forContinue Reading
Mumbai: The Christian community will observe the 40-day fast and penance of Lent beginning Wednesday. And this year the Catholic Church has devised a unique Carbon Fast in honour of God’s creation. During Lent, several households or individuals forgo the consumption of non-vegetarian food and liquor, or stop smoking duringContinue Reading
