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Francis Gonsalves is a professor of theology. He can be contacted at fragons@gmail.com

Mystic Mantra: Chowkidar concerns

In direct contrast to the honest chowkidar, there's the wicked watchman ever watchful for indulging in devious deeds.

4 April 2019 5:03 AM IST

Franciss writings overflowed with the love of God and neighbours. His Introduction to the Devout Life and Love of God and Spiritual Conferences are spiritual classics with striking sayings like: (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Protect God's gifts

By profession, St Joseph was a carpenter who slogged hard to support Jesus and Mary.

19 March 2019 12:18 AM IST

Pope Francis in in a new policy published Thursday said, that it is always inadmissible because it attacks the inherent dignity of all humans. (Photo: File)

Mystic Mantra: Fast with a smile

In religious tradition, ash symbolises mortality, death, renunciation and repentance.

6 March 2019 1:51 AM IST

Pope Francis in in a new policy published Thursday said, that it is always inadmissible because it attacks the inherent dignity of all humans. (Photo: File)

Mystic Mantra: A stand on chairs

Biblical imagery of a chair, a seat or a throne signifies honour, authority and reverence.

22 Feb 2019 1:09 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: You are God's hand

In his bestseller A Planet to Heal, Arrupe appealed for special care of mother earth, who nourishes us.

5 Feb 2019 2:10 AM IST

Franciss writings overflowed with the love of God and neighbours. His Introduction to the Devout Life and Love of God and Spiritual Conferences are spiritual classics with striking sayings like: (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Warm drafts

Born in an aristocratic family at the castle of Sales in Savoy, France, Francis was the eldest of 13 children.

24 Jan 2019 5:58 AM IST

Nelson Mandela (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Protect India's many mother tongues

When compared to rich countries like the UK, Germany, France or Spain, India appears poor in economic terms.

10 Jan 2019 6:58 AM IST

Christmas-time, Christians erect cribs at home.

Mystic Mantra: Stop cribbing. Be a Christmas crib!

Mary revered as Miriam byMuslims surrenders to God's will despite difficulties which endanger her and the...

25 Dec 2018 6:33 AM IST

Today being International Mountain Day with the theme Mountains Matter , lets reflect on mountain-matters from various perspectives. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Climb every mountain

Mountains make up one-quarter of the world's landscape and are the source of 80 per cent of the world's fresh water...

11 Dec 2018 1:44 AM IST

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

Mystic Mantra: You are God's temple

At a basic level, temple is symbolic of God's abode.

30 Nov 2018 12:35 AM IST

Foreign Policy magazine said the decision was aimed at saving money and to protest what the US believes is UNESCOs anti-Israel stance. (Photo: AFP)

Mystic Mantra: Pranaam, philosophers!

Philosophy derives from two Greek words: Philia meaning love and Sophia , wisdom.

15 Nov 2018 12:05 AM IST

Finally, GPS provides me journey-long insurance till I hear: Youve reached your destinationâ€!

Mystic Mantra: Get your GPS right

There's another GPS I love unconditional, absolutely free, universally accessible, invisibly omnipresent and eternally...

1 Nov 2018 6:47 AM IST