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

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Mystic Mantra: Heavenly company

Nowadays, when bishops, pastors and godmen are accused of sexual aberrations or financial scams, the media delights in...

15 Oct 2018 12:12 AM IST

On her 85th birthday a woman was asked: Whats the secret of your happiness? She replied, At our age, its important to keep using all our potential or it dries up. It is vital to be with people and earn ones living.

Mystic Mantra: Old is gold

You and I can decide whether we come under this category or not.

1 Oct 2018 5:58 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: Flying high

Yogis have long been levitating after mastering pranayamas that make their bodies lose grossness, defying gravitational...

18 Sept 2018 12:10 AM IST

The mentor teachers will also visit Gateway School of Mumbai and Teach For India in Mumbai. (Representational Image)

Mystic Mantra: Teachers everywhere, learners everyone

True teachers not only train the mind but also touch the heart.

5 Sept 2018 1:47 AM IST

A family buys goats from a livestock market in Kolkata on Thursday ahead of Id-ul-Zuha.(Photo: PTI)

Mystic Mantra: Goats and scapegoats

The Ibrahim/Abraham story narrates that Allah/God merely wanted to test his faith by asking him to sacrifice his son,...

21 Aug 2018 12:58 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: Lest we forget

Today, our countries and communities are drowning in cesspools of hatred and hostility that easily erupt in lynching,...

6 Aug 2018 12:38 AM IST

Joining the Clarist Convent in 1928, Annakutty took the name of Alphonsa and spent much time in prayer and penance. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Little Anna's greatness

Being from a wealthy family, as was customary at that time, Annakutty's aunt began seeking rich suitors for her to be...

29 July 2018 6:13 AM IST

Spirituality is all about the range of emotions you have, alongside having the right awareness to use them.

Mystic Mantra: Sweet, sacred sacrifice

The Sanskrit word for ritual sacrifice is yagna, from the root yaj, meaning, to worship or offer.

13 July 2018 2:08 AM IST

Pope Francis. (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: An ecumenical pilgrimage

True ecumenism demands not only respecting religious differences among us but promoting them.

27 Jun 2018 2:46 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Seek the sacred in sport

Sport demands that one strives utmost to defeat or outsmart one's opponents.

13 Jun 2018 1:33 AM IST

Additional DGP Pallab Bhattacharya said that they have succeeded in identifying the Ulfa (I) rebel who was sending the extortion notices as WhatsApp message wa followed by a call which originated from Myanmar.

Mystic Mantra: Use WhatsApp with caution

Worse, our cell-phones sometimes become imprisoning cells', with wasted hours uselessly chattering or forwarding...

17 May 2018 1:53 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: One who laughs, lasts!

Laughter makes one optimistic, sending positive vibes to connect with others.

5 May 2018 1:25 AM IST