Tiatr is a popular form of Goan Konkani musical theatre known for its blend of drama, comedy, songs, and social messages. The first recorded tiatr, Italian Bhurgo, written by Lucasinho Ribeiro, was staged in Bombay, western India, on April 17, 1892
The Great Pilgrimage of Hope (GPH) will take place in Penang, Malaysia, from 20–27 November 2025, with a focus on exploring “new paths, narratives, and dynamics that are rooted in our Catholic identity and resonate with Asia's rich cultural tapestry through collaborative dialogue and shared wisdom.”
It is only on hindsight that I’ve managed to see the patterns that God has been weaving in my life. Disparate incidents and experiences now make sense as I see God’s plans woven like a rich tapestry, complete with their patterns and colours.
The title Mother of Mercy (Mater Misericordiae) holds a singular and profound place in Christian tradition, theology, and devotion. It unites two inseparable dimensions of Mary’s vocation, her divine motherhood and her merciful intercession.
On October 29, the Catholic faithful of the Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan gathered to bid a tearful farewell to their beloved shepherd of 33 years, Bishop Warlito “Warlit” Cajandig, laid to rest at Sto. Niño Cathedral.
“Lord, I know You will never stop being merciful to me. Your love and loyalty will always keep me safe. Only because of the Lord’s kindness and mercy, I am what I am today. His mercy is following me throughout my life.”
November 10th marks the 38th anniversary of the assassination of Father Michael Rodrigo, a Sri Lankan Catholic priest and member of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI), widely remembered for his radical commitment to social justice, ecological awareness, and inter-religious dialogue in rural Sri Lanka.
Modern psychology affirms what the saints knew intuitively. Viktor Frankl wrote, “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.”
Every Thursday, Pilar Hillock in Goa, western India, comes alive with hymns and prayers as pilgrims climb the slope, candles in hand, seeking grace through the intercession of Ven. Fr. Agnelo de Souza.
In November, as the Church remembers and prays for all the faithful departed, my heart turns once more to my grandmother—the woman who first taught me how to pray, to trust, and to love God with simplicity.
Kerala’s victory over extreme poverty belongs to neither church nor state alone. It belongs to their convergence, five centuries of institution-building meeting four years of policy precision.
In a historic moment for women religious, two congregations founded on the vision of the Englishwoman Mary Ward, the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), popularly known as the ‘Loreto Sisters,’ and the Congregation of Jesus (CJ), formally united on November 4, 2025, bringing to completion a journey that began more than four centuries ago.
He often reminded us, “The family that prays together stays together.” Today, I realize it was not just a saying but his survival strategy, a spiritual anchor for a widower raising 16 children through hardship.
Our Living Savior is near to those who wait in faith. He turns mourning into joy, despair into hope, and loss into deeper love. As Scripture reminds us, “Let us be glad and rejoice in His salvation.” (Isaiah 25:9)
The laboratory and the chapel are not as far apart as we imagine. Both are places where the human heart confronts mystery, where silence and wonder become the truest forms of prayer.
