Pope Benedict XVI has given the Roman Catholic church four new saints, including an Indian woman, Sister Alphonsa whose canonization is seen as a morale boost to Christians in India. Catholics are a tiny minority in India and thousands of faithful, including an Indian delegation, turned out for Sunday’s ceremony in St. Peter’s Square. (Watch … Read more
As you know, Jesus retreated into the wilderness and fasted for forty days to prepare for his ministry. It was for Him a time of contemplation, reflection, and preparation. By observing Lent, most Christians join Jesus on His retreat. Lent consists of the forty days before Easter. In the western Church, we skip over the … Read more
THE OLD TESTAMENT :- Exodus:- # “Honor thy father and thy mother.” 20:12 # “Thou shalt not kill.” 20:13 # “Thou shalt not commit adultery.” 20:14 # “Thou shalt not steal.” 20:15 # “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.” 20:16 # Be kind to strangers, widows, and fatherless children. 22:21-22 # … Read more