The devastating hurricane that is hitting America is very horrible. About 2.5 million people are ordered to evacuate as hurricane 'Irene' continues to spread fears in coastal cities. All five major airports in New York City area are closed for incoming flights.
New Jersey, New York, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and Delaware are the cities that are under the grip of fear most.
We whole-heartedly pray for all those who are affected by this hurricane to the Almighty Lord, Jesus Christ, Who commanded the storm and the sea to be calm and made them obey. He alone is the Master of the Universe and all in it.
At the same time, when we are safe and sound, we must never forget the Merciful Lord, Who has commanded His Angels to protect and safe-guard us. Always be thankful to HIM.
So, dear brethren, do not lose heart, keep your hope in the Good Lord, Who alone can save all the human kind...!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Vandals set fire to Malankara Church Altar in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
The most unfortunate incident of setting on fire the Altar of the Mother Mary Malankara Catholic Church by unidentified vandals took place on Thursday (Aug 25, 2011)near Krupanand Hall at Ganesh Colony in Picket of Secunderabad . They even burnt copies of the Bible, Cross, hymn books, Mass clothes and other holy ornaments.
A similar incident was witnessed by the same Church some four years ago. Activists of Hindu extremist group called, Bajrang Dal, had then attacked the Priest and damaged the Church property.
Father Felix, the Parish Priest and the elders of the Church registered a complaint with the police and the police has set up a picket, to curb further untoward incidents, though no arrests have been made so far.
People should isolate any miscreant group or sect that disrupts the communal harmony.
A similar incident was witnessed by the same Church some four years ago. Activists of Hindu extremist group called, Bajrang Dal, had then attacked the Priest and damaged the Church property.
Father Felix, the Parish Priest and the elders of the Church registered a complaint with the police and the police has set up a picket, to curb further untoward incidents, though no arrests have been made so far.
People should isolate any miscreant group or sect that disrupts the communal harmony.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Bro Paul Dhinakaran to Preach in kakinada
Noted Evangelist and Director of 'Jesus Calls Ministries' having its head quarters in Chennai and spread in many areas, Brother Paul Dhinakaran, s/o the late World Famous Christian Preacher and healer, Rev D.G.S Dhinakaran is to deliver the message of the Lord Jesus Christ in Kakinada of East Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh on 26th to 28th of August 2011 from 5.30 pm onwards at the JNTU Engineering College grounds.
He is to come with his wife, who is also a faithful servant of God and a good speaker spelly involved in women's ministries, and his children gifted with the Divine Blessings.
It will be a Great Blessing event for all the people of Kakinada, without any religious or racial differences. He is famous for intercessory healing prayers just as his late father Dhinakaran.
We wish and Pray that the 'Gospel Convention' be very successful...!
He is to come with his wife, who is also a faithful servant of God and a good speaker spelly involved in women's ministries, and his children gifted with the Divine Blessings.
It will be a Great Blessing event for all the people of Kakinada, without any religious or racial differences. He is famous for intercessory healing prayers just as his late father Dhinakaran.
We wish and Pray that the 'Gospel Convention' be very successful...!
Monday, August 15, 2011
After 64th Independence Day, Anna Hazare -2nd Gandhian arrested by 'Indians'...!
Yesterday the 65th Day of Indian Independence was celebrated through out the nook and corners of India, with great pomp and gaiety. But the arrest and detention of 'Anna Hazare' one of the very few Gandhians living in the country, fighting to liberate India from the anti-Indians, who rule it and robe it, on the very next day itself, is very unfortunate.
We saw a lot of untoward and unpleasant incidents, violence, arson and riots that shook Great Briton last week. But not learning anything from another's experience is stubbornness. It is high time for the Indian politicians and the government to learn lessons and act accordingly, before it is too late and goes beyond the control.
The government is elected by the majority of the voters, with the expectation and hope that, the elected representatives would remember always that it is the people that elected them, and they should not loot or sell or betray their mother land, but should strive to take such a wonderful country with great reputation and wealth, to prosperity and growth.
When all the leaders, departments and machinery that are responsible for checking and eliminating corruption are not functioning properly, ultimately the 'majority' 'passive people' who do not have any affiliation with any political parties or persons, lose their patience and resort to violence which may be very difficult to be controlled.
Dear Government, don't be deaf and blind, act swiftly and put a full stop to 'corruption' without any fear or 'soft corner' or 'grudge' and you can regain all your lost glory....!
We saw a lot of untoward and unpleasant incidents, violence, arson and riots that shook Great Briton last week. But not learning anything from another's experience is stubbornness. It is high time for the Indian politicians and the government to learn lessons and act accordingly, before it is too late and goes beyond the control.
The government is elected by the majority of the voters, with the expectation and hope that, the elected representatives would remember always that it is the people that elected them, and they should not loot or sell or betray their mother land, but should strive to take such a wonderful country with great reputation and wealth, to prosperity and growth.
When all the leaders, departments and machinery that are responsible for checking and eliminating corruption are not functioning properly, ultimately the 'majority' 'passive people' who do not have any affiliation with any political parties or persons, lose their patience and resort to violence which may be very difficult to be controlled.
Dear Government, don't be deaf and blind, act swiftly and put a full stop to 'corruption' without any fear or 'soft corner' or 'grudge' and you can regain all your lost glory....!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
P.C. Alexander (90), called to Eternal Rest: funeral to be held on Saturday
The proven and powerful statesman and diplomat of yester-years Dr. P.C. Alexander, who served and proved his ability in many key posts Nationally and Internationally, has been called for Eternal Reward at the age of 90.
Dr. Alexander, who served as the principle secretary of former prime minister of
India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi and Mr Rajive Gandhi.
He was quoted much for his simplicity, honesty and Christian devotion.
The funeral is to be held on Saturday, the 13th of August, at his home Parish at Mavelikera town in Alappuzha district of Kerala which will be attended by people from all walks of life.
Dr. Alexander, who served as the principle secretary of former prime minister of
India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi and Mr Rajive Gandhi.
He was quoted much for his simplicity, honesty and Christian devotion.
The funeral is to be held on Saturday, the 13th of August, at his home Parish at Mavelikera town in Alappuzha district of Kerala which will be attended by people from all walks of life.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Unfortunate London Riots spreading to other cities of UK. What is the reason for UK riots?
The riots that spread out in the great London city in England recently is quite unfortunate. It is a cause of concern to understand that it is now spreading to other cities also. Beautiful and elegent London city which is situated in the middle of the whole earth enjoys a high place of reputation for its peace, tranquility and riches of all types.
Even the Government of such a city and a country is facing the ire of the desperate people. It should be an eye-opener to all the Governments of the world. If the steps and policies taken by the political people who rule a state or country, are against the wishes of the majority, such riots, violence, looting and arsen would take place and the people may be forced to the law into their hands...!
Social uprising, racial tension and the policies of the coalition government are all the major reasons of the riots.
Any how a Christian, while seeing all these things happen, should remember the Holy Words of the Lord, said two thousand years ago and Pray to the Lord to make him eligible to 'stand with the head raised to face the Lord who is going to come soon'...! (Mark 13: 8 & 12)
Let us all whole heartedly pray for Peace to prevail and harmonious life of people in all the countries.
Even the Government of such a city and a country is facing the ire of the desperate people. It should be an eye-opener to all the Governments of the world. If the steps and policies taken by the political people who rule a state or country, are against the wishes of the majority, such riots, violence, looting and arsen would take place and the people may be forced to the law into their hands...!
Social uprising, racial tension and the policies of the coalition government are all the major reasons of the riots.
Any how a Christian, while seeing all these things happen, should remember the Holy Words of the Lord, said two thousand years ago and Pray to the Lord to make him eligible to 'stand with the head raised to face the Lord who is going to come soon'...! (Mark 13: 8 & 12)
Let us all whole heartedly pray for Peace to prevail and harmonious life of people in all the countries.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Metropolitan Archbishop Cornelius Elenjikkal's Funeral on 9th August, 2011 (Tuesday)
Kerala's 93 years young, Catholic Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus of Varappuzha Arch Diocese and former Bishop of Vijayapuram Diocese, who passed away about 7.30 a.m. on Sunday (7-8-2011) following old-age related illness, is to be given a ceremonial funeral at St. Francis Assisi Cathedral on Tuesday (9th August, 2011).
The Late Archbishop, whose sense of humour and affection endeared him to the people, was a Vedic scholar with vast knowledge of Hindu theology. He was also a prolific composer of Christian devotional songs.
Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy was among the dignitaries from political and social sections, who paid their last respects to the Archbishop at Lourdes Hospital in Ernakulam on Sunday.
The Metropolitan Archbishop Elenjickal was recalled by the Kerala Minister for Information and Public Relations K.C. Joseph as a person who fought valiantly for social justice and a person with a lot of warmth and kindness.
Union Minister of State for Civil Supplies K.V. Thomas and Kerala's Minister for Electricity, Aryadan Mohammed and many other politicians recalled his as a person with humilty and great spirituality.
The Late Archbishop, whose sense of humour and affection endeared him to the people, was a Vedic scholar with vast knowledge of Hindu theology. He was also a prolific composer of Christian devotional songs.
Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy was among the dignitaries from political and social sections, who paid their last respects to the Archbishop at Lourdes Hospital in Ernakulam on Sunday.
The Metropolitan Archbishop Elenjickal was recalled by the Kerala Minister for Information and Public Relations K.C. Joseph as a person who fought valiantly for social justice and a person with a lot of warmth and kindness.
Union Minister of State for Civil Supplies K.V. Thomas and Kerala's Minister for Electricity, Aryadan Mohammed and many other politicians recalled his as a person with humilty and great spirituality.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Mr A.K Antony and a Gospel Verse, Matt 5:5...!
Shri Arackaparambil Kurien Antony (Mr A.K Anthony), the Defense Minister of India, reminds me of the Holy Bible verse Matt 5:5, "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth"
Any one who is aware of the political happenings of Kerala back to some years, probably a decade, may feel the same as I do. When Mr A.K Antony was the Chief minister of Kerala, he had to face non-stop unreasonable criticism from the opposition (LDF- the Communist parties) and another group(s) of his own party, the Indian National Congress.
Though he was honest and loyal to the highest esteem, he exercised the virtue of being 'meek and patient' many a times and for this reason alone many of his own supporters criticized him for keeping silence on his attackers. But time proved the Holy Verses coming true. Later he is elevated to one of the most important ministries of India and today he is appointed as a core committee member of Congress party by the high command, the highest position in the party, and of course one of the most powerful position in the land.
Where are those who ceaselessly attacked him being in his own party then...?
They are nowhere...! They have lost their positions, power, goodwill, reputation... even the people who supported them blindly...!
So any one can remember this Holy Verse Matt 5:5, "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth"
What do you think?
Any one who is aware of the political happenings of Kerala back to some years, probably a decade, may feel the same as I do. When Mr A.K Antony was the Chief minister of Kerala, he had to face non-stop unreasonable criticism from the opposition (LDF- the Communist parties) and another group(s) of his own party, the Indian National Congress.
Though he was honest and loyal to the highest esteem, he exercised the virtue of being 'meek and patient' many a times and for this reason alone many of his own supporters criticized him for keeping silence on his attackers. But time proved the Holy Verses coming true. Later he is elevated to one of the most important ministries of India and today he is appointed as a core committee member of Congress party by the high command, the highest position in the party, and of course one of the most powerful position in the land.
Where are those who ceaselessly attacked him being in his own party then...?
They are nowhere...! They have lost their positions, power, goodwill, reputation... even the people who supported them blindly...!
So any one can remember this Holy Verse Matt 5:5, "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth"
What do you think?
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Let us all unite in Prayer for Mrs Sonia Gandhi, recovering after (cancer) surgery...?
May the Almighty God shower HIS Blessings for the speedy recovery of Mrs Sonia Gandhi (the President of UPA Government and Indian National Congress Party), who is in the Intensive Care Unit of a Hospital in USA after a successful surgery. Though the nature of her illness and the hospital locations are not yet reveled for the sake of privacy, according to Tehelka news magazine's report, she was admitted in New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, said to be the world's largest cancer center.
What ever the sickness or where ever she is being treated, we pray with a heavy heart for her speedy recovery and early home return in full health of mind and body. We also request the prayers of all like-minded people...!
Please join in making a small prayer for Mrs. Sonia Gandhi,
What ever the sickness or where ever she is being treated, we pray with a heavy heart for her speedy recovery and early home return in full health of mind and body. We also request the prayers of all like-minded people...!
Please join in making a small prayer for Mrs. Sonia Gandhi,
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
New Web sites of Our Lady of Health Vailankanni Shrine
Shrine Vailankanni is the most popular pilgrim centre of Most Holy Virgin Mother (Arogya Matha - Mother of Good Health) in India. Thousands of people without any religious difference throng this Church every day seeking the Mother's protection and prayers for receiving various favors. All the prayers from the heart with faith and love for the mother of God, are answered here. Miracles take place every moment.
The church's Beautiful Websites give you a full view of the Church and the worship that take place here.
http://www.tour.vailankannishrine.org/
http://www.vailankannishrine.org/
The church's Beautiful Websites give you a full view of the Church and the worship that take place here.
http://www.tour.vailankannishrine.org/
http://www.vailankannishrine.org/
JUSTICE N. SANTOSH HEGDE, Lokayukta of Karnataka State, must be given special protection and awards
It was a breaking news: the fact findings of Karnataka Lokayuktha, Justice Santhosh Hegde made the corrupt chief minister of Karnataka to resign after a lot of prolonged struggle and high drama...! Justice Santhosh Hegde deserves praise for his courageous action without any fear of the powerful. He must be taken as an example by those who have authority and responsibility to fight against corruption and injustices.
When the politicians who are elected and entrusted the powers to govern and safeguard a state or country, behave in such a way, and betray the interests of the people or state or country, they should be prosecuted without any mercy or partiality and should be granted the stringent punishment more than a citizen, who commits the same crime.
I feel these unclean but mighty corrupt politicians will not forget their anger on sincere and honest people like Mr. Santhosh Hegde, and they will not waste any chance to take revenge on such people, who are always a threat to corrupt politicians...!
Hence the Government of India should give suitable protection to the lives and properties of such people, considering them as national assets, before some untoward incident occurs, as usual...!
When the politicians who are elected and entrusted the powers to govern and safeguard a state or country, behave in such a way, and betray the interests of the people or state or country, they should be prosecuted without any mercy or partiality and should be granted the stringent punishment more than a citizen, who commits the same crime.
I feel these unclean but mighty corrupt politicians will not forget their anger on sincere and honest people like Mr. Santhosh Hegde, and they will not waste any chance to take revenge on such people, who are always a threat to corrupt politicians...!
Hence the Government of India should give suitable protection to the lives and properties of such people, considering them as national assets, before some untoward incident occurs, as usual...!
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