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Father Dominic Emmanuel, a founder-member of the Parliament of Religions, can be contacted at frdominic@gmail.com
    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.Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: From St. Nicholas to Santa Claus

    Santa Claus is actually a mutation of Saint Nicholas, whose feast is celebrated on December 6.

    6 Dec 2016 12:51 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.Opinion
    The challenge of Advent

    As the end of another calendar year approaches, Christians begin a new Liturgical year from this Sunday.

    24 Nov 2016 1:15 AM IST

    Pope Francis waves as he is driven across the crowd ahead of his weekly general audience, in St. Peters Square, at the Vatican. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: MercyEcho of divine voice

    Pope Francis has tried to reverse this inclination by advancing Church's authentic mission.

    10 Nov 2016 1:58 AM IST

    Lanterns are hung on display ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Mumbai, India. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: The divine light

    One reason among others why we rejoice at Diwali is to celebrate the victory of good over evil.

    27 Oct 2016 1:29 AM IST

    The Holy Quran dedicates a whole chapter to Mary and alludes to her the title of the Mother of Jesus , the same as Christians do.Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: Mary of the Holy Rosary

    The Catholics thus believe that Mother Mary is a powerful mediator who intercedes to Jesus on our behalf.

    13 Oct 2016 1:14 AM IST

    Pope Francis. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: Thirst for peace

    We propagate that basic goodness with which all human beings are endowed can ultimately win peace.

    28 Sept 2016 1:07 AM IST

    In Christian terminology we would call it, being open to and acting on the promptings of the Holy Spirit. (Representational image)Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: Follow your heart

    In Christian terminology we would call it, 'being open to and acting on the promptings of the Holy Spirit'.

    15 Sept 2016 2:57 AM IST

    Meditation connects the individual to the ultimate source and the individual returns fulfilled from that flight.Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: The depth of sadhana

    Intermittent efforts in a spiritual search, common in our busy world, can hardly take one beyond superficial and passing...

    3 Sept 2016 1:03 AM IST

    A file photo of Mother Teresa praying at the Missionaries of Charity in East Beirut, Lebanon (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Mother Teresa: The making of a saint

    Mother Teresa is more than just a saint.

    2 Sept 2016 1:02 AM IST

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    Mystic Mantra: Freedom within freedom

    We have unquestionably enjoyed political freedom for the last 69 years.

    15 Aug 2016 12:48 AM IST

    Prayer for us is that which should produce some kind of effect in our life. (Representational image)Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: God's with me

    It is in God's very nature to be always close to us.

    4 Aug 2016 3:07 AM IST

    The co-compiler of a Chinese textbook used in Beijing secondary schools said the \controversial Bible story\ has been removed from the book after facing criticism that it spread Western values, state-run Global Times reported on Friday. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Mystic Mantra: Accompanying the divine

    Mary had received great favours from Jesus.

    22 July 2016 1:24 AM IST

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