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Father Dominic Emmanuel, a founder-member of the Parliament of Religions, can be contacted at frdominic@gmail.com

Jesus taught that God cares less for external expressions and is far happier with inner disposition.

Mystic Mantra: Ash Wednesday: Let's embark on a spiritual voyage

The Church helps the faithful live the spiritual life, asking us to perform inner conversion by offering especially...

26 Feb 2020 6:43 AM IST

While mystics and saints emphasise the importance of silence in ones search for God, modern day psychologists suggest silence even as therapy. (Photo: AFP)

Mystic Mantra: Silence is a route towards God

I have been privileged to spend the last few weeks at some spiritual centres and will do so in the next two months too.

14 Feb 2020 2:32 AM IST

Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)

Mystic Mantra: Remembering Gandhian non-violence on Martyrs' Day

The world was wonderstruck at how Gandhiji, then armed with nothing but potent non-violent armaments.

30 Jan 2020 4:24 AM IST

The Bible personifies God as having ears. Prayers and petitions begin with a request to God to incline your ear .

Mystic Mantra: Created in God's image and likeness

If one goes by the findings of a survey that appeared on the Internet recently, one would be quite discouraged at the...

15 Jan 2020 1:52 AM IST

US hosts some of the biggest and most widely televised New Years Eve events in the world.

Mystic Mantra: On making New Year plans and resolutions

Thus, in the New Year, one of our resolutions should be to keep God, not just while planning things, but in the centre...

1 Jan 2020 1:40 AM IST

Christmas-time, Christians erect cribs at home.

Mystic Mantra: On Christmas, experience God's free gift of peace

The uplifting melodies inspire people get into a spiritual disposition.

24 Dec 2019 1:44 AM IST

Jesus demonstrated through his life that despite being busy ministering to people during the day, he would find time at night to go and pray in a lonely place .

Mystic Mantra: Who welcomes whom at Christmas?

Even within the realm of spiritual preparation there can be different points of emphases.

17 Dec 2019 7:55 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: On the meanings behind Advent symbols

The wreath reminds us of both the immortality of our souls and God's promise of everlasting life to us through Christ.

5 Dec 2019 7:37 AM IST

The trees have practically shed their leaves. (Photo: AFP)

Mystic Mantra: What fruits do I and my actions produce?'

Despite Austria being a small country, its vast expanse is covered with lovely forests, which many people use for their...

21 Nov 2019 2:34 AM IST

Mystic Mantra - The Pope's beatitudes: Who are the blessed?

The gospels are the most printed and sold books in the world.

7 Nov 2019 2:42 AM IST

Jesus demonstrated through his life that despite being busy ministering to people during the day, he would find time at night to go and pray in a lonely place .

Mystic Mantra: Park & Pray' and eRosary' - New ways to pray

The eRosary is a new way to capture the imagination of the tech-savvy generation to pray for peace in the world.

24 Oct 2019 2:19 AM IST

Mother Teresa (Photo: AFP)

Mystic Mantra: Canonisation after a life of holiness

There are other saints who acquire their sainthood living active lives, mainly by serving the poor and the needy.

12 Oct 2019 3:43 AM IST