On account of the rapid spread of coronavirus in the state of Kerala in India, the health department of the government and the district administrations have been taking elaborate measures to curb the further escalation of the corona virus and the diseases caused by it by name covid-19.
In the wake of the increase in the transmission of coronavirus, the Catholic Bishop's Conference of India (CBCI) too formulated and published certain guidelines to be followed by the Catholic communities in the Churches and outside to control the proliferation of the fatal virus for which no medicines are discovered yet.
Those instructions shared by the Kerala Catholic Bishops Conference (KCBC) are listed below for immediate action:
In response to the requests made by the Chief Minister of Kerala, The Church has decided either to postpone or cancel most of the Church Festivals, Conventions and Retreats which were scheduled to be held in March month. Please contact directly the particular centers for confirmation.
Most of the Devotional Practices like the 'Way of the Cross' on Lenten Fridays, Rosary Prayers etc are suspended for time being and only Holy Mass (വിശുദ്ധ കുർബാന) will be celebrated every day without any disruption at this moment.
Important directives to be observed during Holy Mass (Eucharistic Celebrations) with immediate effect until further notice.
1. Holy Communion (Eucharist) is to be received by the hand.
How to to receive Holy Communion in the hand?
[a] Please make sure that your hands are very clean and pure.. (Of course your hearts too!)
[b] Please stand in the row and show a sign of Reverence by bowing to the Eucharistic Lord in the form of Holy Host when the communicant in front of you is receiving.
[c] Please extend the left hand near the chest with the right hand above it in a cross shape. After receiving the Holy Host in the 'right hand', consume the Holy Body of Christ with utmost reverence and care straight away.
2. How to exchange Peace of the Lord?
Instead of sharing 'Peace' by touching the hands of your neighbours in the Church, look at the eyes of the person near you and whisper slowly a heartily 'peace' with a smile.
3. Kissing and touching of the Holy Cross and other Relics and Statues are to be stopped.
4. Holy water will not be kept or used at the entrance of the Churches.
5. No votive (നേർച്ച) food articles will be allowed/served in the Church.
Please follow these instructions scrupulously and cooperate with the administration for controlling of the coronavirus and the covid-19 diseases.
Note:
* Those who receive the Holy Body and Blood of God Jesus Christ 'worthily' with true Faith and Devotion will never be affected by any virus or bacteria.
* Those who chant the Holy and Mighty Name of God 'Jesus Christ' frequently will be safe for ever.
* Those who Pray the Holy Rosary everyday will receive protection...!
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Important: Christians and others who have faith in Lord Jesus Christ can offer this very effective and powerful Prayer recommended by Rev Fr Mathew Naickomparambil for the total eradication of coronavirus from the world.
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In the wake of the increase in the transmission of coronavirus, the Catholic Bishop's Conference of India (CBCI) too formulated and published certain guidelines to be followed by the Catholic communities in the Churches and outside to control the proliferation of the fatal virus for which no medicines are discovered yet.
Those instructions shared by the Kerala Catholic Bishops Conference (KCBC) are listed below for immediate action:
In response to the requests made by the Chief Minister of Kerala, The Church has decided either to postpone or cancel most of the Church Festivals, Conventions and Retreats which were scheduled to be held in March month. Please contact directly the particular centers for confirmation.
Most of the Devotional Practices like the 'Way of the Cross' on Lenten Fridays, Rosary Prayers etc are suspended for time being and only Holy Mass (വിശുദ്ധ കുർബാന) will be celebrated every day without any disruption at this moment.
Important directives to be observed during Holy Mass (Eucharistic Celebrations) with immediate effect until further notice.
1. Holy Communion (Eucharist) is to be received by the hand.
How to to receive Holy Communion in the hand?
[a] Please make sure that your hands are very clean and pure.. (Of course your hearts too!)
[b] Please stand in the row and show a sign of Reverence by bowing to the Eucharistic Lord in the form of Holy Host when the communicant in front of you is receiving.
[c] Please extend the left hand near the chest with the right hand above it in a cross shape. After receiving the Holy Host in the 'right hand', consume the Holy Body of Christ with utmost reverence and care straight away.
2. How to exchange Peace of the Lord?
Instead of sharing 'Peace' by touching the hands of your neighbours in the Church, look at the eyes of the person near you and whisper slowly a heartily 'peace' with a smile.
3. Kissing and touching of the Holy Cross and other Relics and Statues are to be stopped.
4. Holy water will not be kept or used at the entrance of the Churches.
5. No votive (നേർച്ച) food articles will be allowed/served in the Church.
Please follow these instructions scrupulously and cooperate with the administration for controlling of the coronavirus and the covid-19 diseases.
Note:
* Those who receive the Holy Body and Blood of God Jesus Christ 'worthily' with true Faith and Devotion will never be affected by any virus or bacteria.
* Those who chant the Holy and Mighty Name of God 'Jesus Christ' frequently will be safe for ever.
* Those who Pray the Holy Rosary everyday will receive protection...!
Here is the Real Proof for that: Check it:
Important: Christians and others who have faith in Lord Jesus Christ can offer this very effective and powerful Prayer recommended by Rev Fr Mathew Naickomparambil for the total eradication of coronavirus from the world.
