At one time, many new priests chose for Gospel reading a short passage from the Gospel of Luke (4:16-19) at their first Mass. Jesus’...

For a while now, we have been hearing the similar things from most parts of the world. We often hear, 'Ikigai'. We hear similar words...

'Kathakali' is an Indian classical theatrical dance. At the very beginning there's something called 'Thiranorram'- meaning curtained...

Jesus was fully aware that his death was near. In each of the Gospels, Jesus clearly and precisely tells his disciples about it many...

"One who comes after me is greater than I. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thongs of his sandals," says the Baptist on one...

It is the same anywhere in the world. If there is a famous pilgrimage center, many other things would be happening in the world around...

One of the quotes I like from Mahatma Gandhi is, "I give you a Talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much...

During our seminary days when we were in Thrissur , there were about a hundred of us in the community. At lunchtime or dinner time,...

That village was in the periphery of the world. Its fame lied in the fact that a boy who grew up as a shepherd in that village later...

They believed that God had always walked with the Jewish people throughout their history and had spoken to them through their prophets,...

Where man retreats, G_d begins. There is somewhat a similar saying in English, right? There are ever so many people and situations in...

That priest and his wife, who was also born of the priestly clan, had prayed and waited for so many years! They just had the bare minimum...

January 1 is celebrated as World day of Peace, by the Church. The year 2025 is going to be a Jubilee Year too. Therefore, this...

Today, Pope Francis has turned 88. Perhaps, there are few people who have worked as hard as he has at this age. Pope Francis is a first...

There is a very famous story where Saint Francis of Assisi asks the question and answers himself what the ‘perfect joy’ is. Although I...