Founded on 3 October 1947 in Bharananganam, the Cherupushpa Mission League (CML) is one of the most vibrant lay missionary movements within the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. Inspired by the missionary spirit of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the league encourages children and youth to grow in faith, serve the Church, and...
The Syro-Malabar Church, one of the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with Rome, follows the East Syriac liturgical tradition. Deeply rooted in the apostolic heritage of St. Thomas the Apostle, the Church retains many ancient rites and ceremonies, one of the most significant being the Blessing of the...
Among the earliest and most influential figures in the spread of Christianity to the East is Mar Addai, also known as Thaddeus of Edessa, one of the Seventy Disciples sent by Jesus Christ. Honoured especially in the Syriac Christian tradition, Mar Addai is credited with bringing the Gospel to Mesopotamia...
On May 8, 2025, the Catholic Church witnessed a historic moment with the election of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost. He is the first American-born pontiff and the first from the Augustinian Order. His life and ministry reflect a deep commitment to missionary work, social justice, and pastoral...
Saint Bernadette Soubirous, a humble and devout girl from Lourdes, France, is one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic Church. Known for her unwavering faith and deep love for the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bernadette’s life is a beautiful testament to humility, obedience, and spiritual devotion. Born on January...
Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, holds a deeply compassionate and hopeful view of death, rooted in Christian faith and the teachings of Jesus Christ. His reflections on mortality are not marked by fear or despair, but by a profound trust in God’s mercy and the...
It was Easter morning in the village of Sunnytown, and all the children were excited for the Great Easter Egg Hunt. Tom and Christa had been waiting all week, polishing their baskets and practising their hunting skills in the backyard. This year, the mayor announced something new: “One of the...
Palm Sunday is a significant event in the Christian calendar, marking the beginning of Holy Week and commemorating Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Celebrated on the Sunday before Easter, this day holds deep religious meaning and serves as a powerful reminder of humility, sacrifice, and the fulfillment of prophecy....
Lent is a sacred season in the liturgical calendar—a time marked by reflection, repentance, and renewal. Rooted in the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, Lent invites Catholics to journey inward, to deepen their relationship with God, and to prepare their hearts for the joy of Easter. Among...
Little Emma sat by the window, her tiny fingers tracing the raindrops sliding down the glass. It was Mother’s Day, and she had nothing to give Mama. Her classmates had talked about gifts—necklaces, flowers, breakfast in bed—but Emma had no money for those things. She sighed and turned to her...
