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

Pope Francis (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Saints next door

We often think that only sadhus, priests and imams are to be holy.

19 April 2018 2:19 AM IST

Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)

Mystic Mantra: Easter fools

Today, Holy Saturday, the silent day between Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, reflect on the apparent foolishness...

31 March 2018 12:35 AM IST

Stephen Hawking passes away at 76 (Photo: AFP)

Mystic Mantra: Sharing happiness

Stephen Hawking's relentless search for the Ultimate is amazing.

20 March 2018 6:01 AM IST

A biblical proverb reads: Do not say, I will repay evil; wait for the Lord, and God will help you. (Photo Courtesy: theholybiblebook.com)

Mystic Mantra: Pearls of great price

In positive perspective, pearls are treasured for their luminosity, loveliness and durability.

6 March 2018 6:18 AM IST

International Mother Language Day (Photo: Google)

Mystic Mantra: Mind your language

My life's journey has led me to meet many people and manage in many tongues Indian and foreign.

21 Feb 2018 3:06 AM IST

Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peters Basilica at the Vatican. (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Healing in our field hospital

By contrast, suffering refers to the mental and psychological aspects of sickness.

8 Feb 2018 2:16 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Bigness in littleness

From persecuting Christians and slaying them, he begins serving everyone, saving them from slavery to sin.

25 Jan 2018 2:49 AM IST

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Let's cleanup our home

She advocated a change of mindset with meditation and a lifestyle embracing vegetarianism.

11 Jan 2018 1:44 AM IST

In many countries and in some of the big Indian cities too, shops and malls are already decorated with Christmas trees, stars and, of course, Santa Claus with his white flowing beard.

Mystic Mantra: Let's share our Christmas bread

The Bible speaks of bread of the presence kept before the sanctum sanctorum.

25 Dec 2017 2:09 AM IST

Always remember that successful and happy people are not those who get the best of everything in life, but are the ones who make the best of everything they get in life. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Key to happiness

Religions as well as do it yourself manuals provide keys to happiness.

1 Dec 2017 3:20 AM IST

A biblical proverb reads: Do not say, I will repay evil; wait for the Lord, and God will help you. (Photo Courtesy: theholybiblebook.com)

Mystic Mantra: Divine demonetisation

The Bible severely critiques those who make money by cheating the poor.

13 Nov 2017 12:29 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Luke's good news

Luke highlights joy, compassion and the presence of God's spirit.

18 Oct 2017 1:31 AM IST