The purpose of this blog is to help the humans to find the One True God and to Reach HIM to live eternally. The contents published in this blog are inspired by the Holy Spirit for the greater Glory of Lord Jesus Christ.
Monday, May 16, 2022
Christian Martyr St Devasahayam Pillai: the greatest Saint ever from India!
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Jesus Youth Movement's Prolife Ministry OATH to defend life
Jesus Youth Movement is the largest International Catholic Youth Organization in the world that is approved by the Holy See and strives and encourages everyone particularly the teenagers and the youth to lead a worthy Christian life based on the values of Christianity.
Jesus Youth International has many vibrant initiatives to achieve its many Bible-derived goals. Pro-Life Army is one of the active Ministries of the Jesus Youth Movement. The primary objective of the Pro-life ministry is to defend the life which is a very valuable gift of God... from the very moment of conception in the mother's womb until natural death. Hence Jesus Youth's pro-life army works tirelessly against the worst evil 'abortion' which has been legalized in some countries and backed by some people!
Members of Jesus Youth's pro-life ministry take a voluntary Oath vowing to strive for the safeguarding of Life.
OATH (and Prayer) to PROLIFE
And as we, the pilgrim people of life and for life, make our way in confidence towards a new culture of life, we take below oath in the presence of God.
"Dear God,
We remember the vast numbers of babies not allowed to be born, of the poor whose lives are made difficult, of men and women who are victims of brutal violence, of the elderly and the sick killed by indifference or out of misguided mercy.
I shall proclaim the Gospel of life with honesty and love to the people around me. I shall spread the joy of celebrating it with gratitude throughout my life and shall courageously stand to respect and defend the precious gift of life from the moment of conception to natural death, resolutely, in order to build, together with all people of goodwill, the civilization of Truth and Love, to the praise and glory of God the Creator and lover of life.
Mother Mary, Seat of Wisdom, pray for us."
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Holy Mother Mary's recent miracles in Kannur Kerala: Raining MANNA
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Bleeding Crucifix Miracle in Kerala on Good Friday 2022 @ Deva Matha Centre, Balal
Also, watch the videos of MANNA being rained by the Holy Virgin Mother at Kannur in Kerala (about 95 km from this location:
Monday, April 18, 2022
Thalassery Diocese (Kasargod-Balal) Marian Miracles and Alphonsa's Stigmata
(Medals given by Holy Mother Mary) |
Friday, April 8, 2022
'Missionaries of Marian Apparitions' Community founded by Kreupasanam
A dedicated Spiritual community has been initiated by Rev Fr Joseph Valiyaveettil of Kreupasanam Marian Shrine in Alleppy by name 'Missionaries of Marian Apparitions' with a noble aim of spreading all the glorious Apparitions of Holy Mother Mary in different parts of the world including that occurred in Kreupasanam on 7th December 2004.
Both young men and women who feel they are being called by God for proclaiming the Good News of Lord Jesus Christ to the world through Holy Mother Mary, can dedicate their lives and join this Spiritual community. Even young men, women, deacons, married couples and/or singles can join this community and serve the Lord for a minimum period of two years.
Wherever in the world when Holy mother Mary granted an apparition She gave a warning and or message from God. Those messages were intended for individuals, the Religious, nations, the Church, and the whole world.
By launching this new religious community, the founders aim to engage devotees in three mission categories.
1. MMA (Missionaries of Marian Apparitions) Nuns (Rev Sisters): for women who are willing to dedicate their lives to this Marian Mission.
2. MMA Deacons/Brothers: for men who are eager to dedicate their lives for the glory of Lord Jesus Christ.
3. Lay Apostolic MMA Missionaries: This is meant for anyone like young men, women, married deacons, couples, widows, etc who feel they have a Divine Calling and are willing to undertake this noble Mission for a minimum period of two years.
Those who are having an inner vocation to serve the Lord and His Mother and receive innumerable blessings for the self and their own families may come forward and contact the below e-mail address of 'Missionaries of Marian Apparitions' for more information:
apparitionmissionaries@gmail.com
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Best Christian de-addiction Centre (Treatment & Retreat) in Kerala-Snehasadan, Munnar
There are many de-addiction centers in Kerala. While some are started and function merely on commercial lines (as it is a thriving business), some others are founded with the noble purpose of freeing the hapless but valuable souls from the clutches of evil powers that have captivated and enslaved them. Sneha Sadhan Retreat Center at Ellakkal, near Kunchithanni near Munnar in Idukki, is one such.
Snehasadan is an amazing Christian Retreat and Revival Centre attached to a reputed healthcare institution named St Xaviers Hospital run by Catholic Nuns belonging to the Medical Sisters of St Joseph (MSJ) under the jurisdiction of the Syro-Malabar Diocese of Idukki. According to 'Servant of God' Monsignor Joseph C. Panjikaran, the founder of the MSJ Congregation, the main objective of the Congregation is to consider every soul very precious and to win the souls by treating the bodies very kindly and sympathetically.
As Snehasadan Retreat and Rehabilitation center is located close to Munnar, the climate is very crisp and brisk here! One will neither feel hot and sweating nor cold and shivering. And as the Retreat Centre is located in a serene atmosphere, it is geographically also very ideal for doing meditation and reinvigorating one's body, mind, and soul. The centre has modern amenities to meet the physical and spiritual needs of hundreds of people at a time including delicious breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner and comfortable accommodation!
Very effective de-addiction programs (called camps) are held here for drug and alcohol addicts that last for 10 days. During the first five days, the patient is given medications as required after a thorough examination and spiritual healing is done during the second part of the treatment for 5 days. As the whole process is done by dedicated and devoted Sisters (Nuns) with the help of other trained staff/volunteers, every person will be taken special care of.
Snehasadan Retreat centre is not meant for drug addicts alone. It is a lovely place for those who are seeking an 'inner-healing' or 'deliverance' retreat. As the threat of the pandemics has disappeared and the covid protocols have been withdrawn, several types of Spiritual Retreats are held there for different age groups like children, teenagers, youths, adults, families, etc. Retreats are conducted by Spirit-filled Rev Fathers, Sisters, and gifted laity preachers. Whoever attends a five-day retreat in Snehasadan becomes Spiritually, mentally, and physically rejuvenated.
As mentioned above, the prime focus of Snehasadan is to win souls. It is not a commercial center. The fees charged for food, accommodation, classes are very nomminal and affordable. If anyone is not able to pay even the small fees, he/she will be given free admission to the retreat programme.
Please contact the following phone numbers (Mother Superior or Director Sister) to inquire about the dates and schedules of Normal Retreats and/or deaddiction camps and to make an advance booking.
6282272853, 9061409086
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Nalpatham Velli നാല്പതാം വെള്ളി 40th day in Holy Lent & Kozhukkatta thirunnal
Nalpatham Velli means the fortieth Friday. It is actually the fortieth Day in the Holy Season of Lent from the Danaha Thirunnal (Pethratha) according to the Eastern Christians in Kerala, that falls on a Friday. If calculated Friday-wise from the Ash Monday (Kurisuvara Thirunnal), it is the sixth Friday in the Valiya Nombu!
Nalpatham Velly rituals (നാല്പതാം വെള്ളി ആചരണം) are marked in most Churches of the Syro-Malabar Sabha. Nalpatham Velli reminds the devotees who are on Fasting and Abstinence to intensify their spiritual and devotional activities for the Holy Week (പരിശുദ്ധ വാരം) that starts a couple of days after the 40th Friday. Usually, those faithful who failed to observe abstinence strictly until then (owing to various reasons) observe the last week of Lent (Holy Week) very strictly.
On the Fortieth Friday, most Churches conduct the Way of the Cross in a Solemn manner to the nearby pilgrim mounts (Kurishumala). Devotees (even non-Christians) in large numbers even from far away places participate piously in this 'Kurisinte Vazhi' prayer undertaking many penitential activities voluntarily for the atonement and forgiveness of one's sins. Kanji is served to all after the Nalpatham Velly Prayers.
The Saturday that falls after Nalpatham Velli (before Palm Sunday/Hosanna Njayar) is known as Kozhukkattta Shani. In most Christian families they make കൊഴുക്കട്ട, a round-shaped pastry with rice flour that looks like stones! There are two beliefs associated with the Kozhukkatta snack.
Some people say that when the Lord Jesus Christ went to bring back to life again the dead Lazarus in Bethani, before a few days of His Passion and death, his sisters prepared some eatables similar to Kozhukkatta to serve the Lord! Some others think that these kozhukkattas are to mark the stones that were taken to throw on the Lord by the Jews!
This year's (2022) Nalpatham Velli (40th Day / sixth Friday) in the holy Lent falls on April 8th.
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Watch Live: Consecration Ceremony of Russia & Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Holy Mary
The whole world is preparing to witness the historical event within hours, which was demanded by the Holy Virgin Mary, Mother of Lord Jesus Christ when she gave her apparition in Fatima a hundred years ago. Our Blessed Lady of Fatima (in Portugal) appeared to three shepherd children from 13th May and 13th October in 1917. During Her apparitions, the Holy Mother had prophecized some matters to the children and asked them to reveal some to the authorities and to keep some of the prophecies as secrets until the Mother permitted them to reveal.
The Holy Mother asked repeatedly for repentance. She showed them a multitude of unrepenting sinners falling into hell. She also asked to pray for the conversion of sinners. The Holy Mother also foretold the time of the end of the 1st world war in 1918 and the beginning of the 2nd world war in 1939. The Holy Mother asked for the consecration of Russia to Her Immaculate Heart. But for fear or some other reasons, the Heads of the Catholic Church never performed it specifically to date. And when Russia started attacking Ukraine, following the plea of Ukrainian Bishops and others, the Pope has decided to do that consecration ceremony immediately.
The Pope has invited all the Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, nuns and the laity to participate in the historical event to be held on 25th of March 2022 (the Solemnity of the Annunciation) at 6.30 pm Italian Time or 5.30 pm GMT for which the world is keenly looking forward to.
Please check your local time and try to participate in this great global Spiritual event live. At a time when Russia is possing to be the worst threat to humanity, Consecrating Russia to the Holy Heart of the Mother of God is the last hope left for the world.
Join live the Pope and the global devotees' community to offer Russia to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mother who will purify it and consecrate to the Sacred Heart of Her Son Jesus Christ!
Here is the Act (Prayer) of consecration by Pope Francis in PDF format.
Friday, March 18, 2022
Nalpathumani Aradhana (Forty hours Holy Eucharistic Devotion) നാല്പതുമണി ദിവ്യ കാരുണ്യ
What is Nalpathu mani Divyakarunya Aaradhana? (നാല്പതുമണി ദിവ്യകാരുണ്യ ആരാധന)
Nalpathumani stands for nalpathu manikkoor (forty hours) in Malayalam. In many Catholic Churches worldwide, a very powerful Eucharistic devotion is being observed devotedly during the Holy season of Lent. In Kerala too there are many Catholic Churches that observe this Devotion very solemnly and piously for the past 150 years.
Who founded 40-hour Eucharistic Devotion?
According to Wikipedia, A Dominican Priest Rev Fr Thomas Nieto, A Barnabite Clergy St. Antonio Maria Zacharia, and his friend Brother Buono of Cremona, known as the Hermit, are suggested as the founders of the Forty Hours Devotion in the universal Catholic Church.
In Kerala in India, this Sacred ritual was started first by St Chavara Kuriakose Eliyas (Chavara Achan) in 1866 in Koonammavu Church. Then in 1867, it was introduced in Mannanam, Vazhakulam, and Elthuruth Catholic Churches. Thereafter it spread to many Forane Churches and monasteries. Today, though it is unfamiliar to all Catholics in Kerala, it is observed in many Churches with great pomp and gaiety like a Church festival!
During the 3-day Nalpathumani Aaradhana, the Holy Eucharist is exposed in a golden monstrance in the Church Altar for public adoration. People (including non-Christians) in large numbers throng to these Holy places and worship the Compassionate Lord Who is visible in the form a white Bread. And many people who participate piously in this spiritual ritual experience numerous blessings and miracles in their lives.
Hence all the people residing in and around the places of Churches where 40-hour Eucharistic Adoration ceremony is conducted, wait eagerly for this annual ritual to arrive so that they get a rare chance to have a personal vision of the Almighty Lord and to open to HIM directly their hearts and minds in silence..!
Monday, March 14, 2022
2022 LOGOS QUIZ: Syllabus, Category, Exam Date & Registration info
Owing to the covid-19 pandemic and related lockdowns imposed by the governments, there was some confusion in holding the Logos Bible Quiz 2020. Though the 2020 Logos Quiz was postponed several times it was finally clubbed with that scheduled for 2021 and successfully held on the 19th December last in a combined manner.
Hence the subsequent Bible quiz program proposed to be conducted this year ie in 2022 is the 21st Logos Bible Quiz in the order.
Logos Bible Quiz 2022: FAQ
Que. When will be the Diocesan-level Logos Quiz 2022 held?
Ans. The Diocesan Level Logos Bible Quiz 2022 is scheduled to be held on 2022 September 25. From 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm.
Que. Which are the dates for the state-level Logos exams?
State Level Logos exams will be held on 2022 November 13, 26 & 27
Que. When does the Logos Registration commence?
Ans. Logos Registration Opens for all age groups on 2022 June 1st.
Que. What is the last date for Logos Quiz Registration?
Ans. Registration closes for all age groups: on 2022 July 31st.
Logos Bible Quiz 2022 Syllabus:
Joshua (ജോഷ്വ) chapters: 1-12
Sirach (പ്രഭാഷകൻ) chapt: 23-26
Mark (മർക്കോസ്) chapt: 9-16
I Corinthians (1കോറിന്തോസ്): 9-16
Logos Bible Quiz 2022 Age Groups:
Monday, March 7, 2022
Renewal Period in Kerala Catholic Church: 05-06-2022 to 08-06-2025
Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) has decided to observe a 'Renewal Time' in the Church in Kerala to revive and reinvigorate It from the present drowsy state. The Renewal Period will be commemorated for a span of three full years starting and ending on the Solemn Feasts of Pentecost (Holy Spirit Sundays) of 2022 and 2025 respectively.
As per the directives of KCBC, the schedule of the Renewal Period is given hereunder:
Commencing: 5th June, 2022 (Pentecost Sunday)
Closing: 8th June, 2025 (Pentecost Sunday)
The word Pentecost means 50 and The Pentecost Sunday that falls on the 50th day after Easter is an important Feast in the universal Christian Church because it is on that day when the disciples of Lord Jesus Christ gathered for prayer with His Holy Mother in the Cenacle (the Upper Room in Zion hill in Jerusalem where the Last Supper and institution of the Holy Eucharist took place) and the Holy Spirit descended on them in the form of tongues of fire.
The Catholic Church in Kerla which was very vibrant in the past has become indifferent for some time owing to several reasons. As we are nearing the end times, the enemies of the Church also have become stronger. The council of Bishops who are leading the Church realized the defects and felt the need for a renewal and revival and declared a three-year-long renovation through various special prayers and spiritual practices.
It is hoped that the Church in Kerala which has been producing many saints these days will become more invigorated and united through this unusual Renewal Process!
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Potta Bible Convention 2022 watch live online on Potta vision
The world-famous POTTA Bible Convention schedule for the year 2022 has been announced by the Potta Vincentian Fathers.
This year owing to the prevailing covid pandemic conditions, the 33rd Bible convention is to be conducted live through Potta Vision TV and official online channels of Potta vision. Hence it is a blessing in disguise as people from any corner of the world can participate in it from their homes without having to travel over to the venue in Kerala.
Hundreds of thousands of devotees are expected to take part in the 5-day convention starting on February 23rd and ending on February 27th. Anyone and everyone can sit comfortably at his/her home or office and participate in the Holy bible Convention and receive umpteen Blessings and watch real miracles..!
Dates and Timings of Potta National Bible Convention Live:
2022 February 23, 24, 25, 26 27 (Wednesday to Sunday)
Timing: 8.30 AM to 1.30 PM
(The same will be telecast on Goodness TV from 4.00 PM to 9.30 PM)
Hon'ble Bishops who give Divine Messages in the Convention:
1. Mar Poly Kannookkadan
2. Mar Samuel Iranevus
3. Mar Varghese Chakkalackal
4. Mar Thomas Tharayil
Charismatic Priests who deliver Word of God:
1. Rev Fr Mathew Naickomparambil V C
2. Rev Fr George Panackal V C
3. Rev Fr Mathew Ilavunkal V C
4. Rev Fr Mathew Thadathil V C
5. Rev Fr Paul Puthuva V C
6. Rev Fr Anthony Payyappilly V C
7. Rev fr Biju Koonan V C
8. Rev fr Serbin Joseph V C
9. Rev Fr Mathew Manthuruthil V C
10. Rev Fr Denny Mandapathil V C
Hence you are once again urged not to miss this golden opportunity. If for any reason, you cannot participate in the live streaming, please watch the videos of the convention posted here below piously at a time that is convenient for you and your family.
Friday, February 4, 2022
Kerala Jesus Youth activist AJNA George to be called 'servant of God'!
There are more than 10,000 recognized Saints and numerous unknown saints in the universal Catholic Church. To become a canonized Saint, one does not need to climb on any mountain peaks or swim across any deep oceans. By just accepting the life granted by the Lord and living it in accordance with His Will, that is by following His Loving Commands, anyone (including you and me) can become a saint easily and effortlessly!
While there are many Great pious people who attained Sainthood by leading rigorous and penitent lives before us, we also have some ordinary persons like St Therese of Linux who became a great Saint by leading a normal life, but remembering and loving Lord Jesus Christ frequently and doing everything for His Love and Glory..!
Even in our days also there are many people around us who are leading virtuous lives by doing the normal works that we too do. 27-year old Kochi-based Ajna George who left for her heavenly abode recently on January 21 also was a person who led a righteous life maintaining close rapport with Lord Jesus Christ!
Ajna George was an active member of the Jesus Youth movement of Kerala which aims to gain the souls of youths for Christ. Like any other youth, she also did her graduation and post-graduation and joined as a teaching faculty in Sacred Heart College Kochi. But the cancer with which she was fighting did not permit her to do her job.
She offered gladly all her pains for the love of the Lord and salvation of souls. Diseases and bodily pains did not prevent her from loving Jesus Christ all the more because her wish from childhood was to remain holy ever in the Love of God.
Ajna George is an asset to the Indian Church. She is a special gift to the Jesus Youth Ministry as it is expected that her exemplary life will inspire many of its members who are taming such a desire to become saints in that organization.
When Ajna's case is opened for the 'causes for the canonization of saints' she will be known and called as 'Servant of God Ajna George' before she is declared as 'Blessed'! And soon we can expect the Church to elevate her as a saint when the required number of miracles happen through her intercessions!
Here is the official website dedicated to the cause of Ajna George. Please check it for more details, images, videos, funeral services, etc:
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Facts and figures of the false rape case against Bishop Franco Mulakkal
ബിഷപ്പ് ഫ്രാങ്കോ മുളയ്ക്കല് കേസിലെ യഥാർത്ഥ ഇര ആരാണ്? ആരൊക്കെയായിരുന്നു ആ വേട്ടക്കാര്? നീചമായ ഗൂഢാലോചനകളുടെ ഞെട്ടിക്കുന്ന ചുരുളുകളഴിയിച്ചു ലോകത്തിനു മുൻപിൽ Adv C S Ajayan പച്ചയായി വെളിപ്പെടുത്തുന്നത് അറിയാൻ മുകളിൽ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്ന ഷെകൈന ടീവി ചാനൽ സംപ്രേക്ഷണം ചെയ്ത വിഡീയോ കാണുക.
ദൈവത്തിന്റെ സ്വന്തം നാടെന്നു വിളിക്കപ്പെടുന്ന കേരളം ലോകത്തിന്റെ വിവിധ ഭാഗങ്ങളിൽ ദൈവ വചനം എത്തിക്കാനും ആതുര ശ്രുശൂഷകൾ ചെയ്യാനും ആയി അനേകം സന്നദ്ധരായ മിഷനറിമാരെ അയക്കുന്ന ഒരു സ്ഥലമായി മാറിയിരിക്കുന്നു. ഇത് തീർത്തും സഹിക്കാൻ പറ്റാത്ത സാത്താൻ, ഇവിടെയുള്ള കർത്താവിന്റെ സഭയെ എങ്ങനെയെങ്കിലും തകർക്കാൻ കുറെ കാലങ്ങളായി പദ്ധതിയിട്ടു വരുന്നു. കേരളത്തിലെ സഭയെ എങ്ങനെയെങ്കിലും ബലഹീനമാക്കാൻ ചില ഇസ്ലാമിസ്റ്റ് രാജ്യങ്ങൾ ഇങ്ങോട്ടേക്കു ജിഹാദികൾ വഴി വൻ തോതിൽ പണം ഒഴുക്കുന്നതായും ഈ ആവശ്യങ്ങൾക്കായി അനേകം ആൾക്കാരെ അവർ വിലക്ക് വാങ്ങിയതായും നാം കണ്ടു വരുന്നു.
ഈ വൻ ഗൂഢാലോചനകളിൽ പങ്കെടുത്തവർ സമൂഹത്തിൽ നീതിയുടെയും മാന്യതയുടെയും മുഖം മൂടി അണിഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്ന റിട്ടയേർഡ് ജഡ്ജി കെമാൽ പാഷായെ പോലുള്ള പിടിപാടുള്ള പല ഉന്നതരും വെറും പണത്തിനു വേണ്ടി മാത്രം ഏതവന്റെയും മൂട് താങ്ങാൻ തയാറായി നടക്കുന്ന അല്പം പോലും നിലപാടുകൾ ഇല്ലാത്ത ചില നേതാക്കളും കേരളത്തിലെ ഏഷ്യാനെറ്റ് പോലുള്ള പല നെറികെട്ട മാമാ മാധ്യമങ്ങളും, കാശിനു വേണ്ടി നുണകൾ സൃഷ്ട്ടിച്ചു പരത്തുന്ന മറുനാടൻ മലയാളി പോലുള്ള ചാനലുകളും ഒക്കെ ഉണ്ട് എന്നറിയുമ്പോൾ സാധാരണക്കാരായ ജനങ്ങൾ മൂക്കത്തു വിരൽ വെക്കും!
ഇങ്ങനെയുണ്ടാക്കപ്പെടുന്ന കള്ളക്കഥകളെ സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയകളിൽ പൊടിപ്പും തൊങ്ങലും വെച്ച് പ്രചരിപ്പിക്കുന്ന എമ്പറർ എമ്മാനുവേൽ പോലുള്ള വ്യാജ സഭയിലെ അടിമകൾക്കും ഈ നീചമായ വാർത്തകൾ സഭയോട് പ്രതികാരം ചെയ്യാൻ അവർക്കു ലഭിക്കുന്ന വലിയ ഒരു ചാകര തന്നെയായാണ്.
എന്നാലും അതിലും ഭയാനകം സഭയിൽ തന്നെ പണത്തിനിനും പ്രശസ്തിക്കും വേണ്ടി ആർത്തിപൂണ്ടു നടക്കുന്ന ഏതാനും പുരോഹിതരെയും സന്യസ്തരെയും വിശ്വാസികളെയും പോലും സാത്താൻ തന്റെ കാര്യ നിർവ്വഹണത്തിനായി ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നു എന്നുള്ള വസ്തുത തീർത്തും വേദനാജനകമാണ്. ഇങ്ങനെ തിരു സഭയെ ഒറ്റിക്കൊടുക്കാൻ അവർ കച്ചകെട്ടി ഇറങ്ങുമ്പോൾ അവരുടെ അന്ത്യവും പണ്ട് യേശു കർത്താവിനെ മുപ്പതു വെള്ളിക്കാശുകൾക്കുവേണ്ടി ഒറ്റിക്കൊടുത്ത ശിഷ്യൻ യൂദാസിന്റെ അന്ത്യം പോലാകാതിരിക്കട്ടെ എന്ന് പ്രാർത്ഥിക്കുന്നു!
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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
What is the meaning of DANAHA? When is DENHA THIRUNNAL Observed? ദനഹാ കാലം
The Syriac word 'Dhanha' (danha) can be defined as sunrise or dawn. Dhanaha Perunnal is celebrated on the 6th of January (after Christmas) every year by the Eastern Churches like the Syro Malabar Catholic Church and the Orthodox Churches. This event marks the Glorious Manifestation of Lord Jesus Christ to the world (at the age of 30). The Son of God Who was born as a poor ordinary child of a humble Virgin Mother in a cattle shed and lead a concealed life until He attained 30 years, made Himself public with His Baptism at the Jordan river where the Most Holy Trinity (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) together granted appearance to the public and to St John who performed the Baptism ritual. Dhaneha thirunnal is observed as a Holy and Obligatory day in the Syro-Malabar Church throughout the world.
In the western Churches, the same Manifestation Feast of the Lord Jesus Christ is celebrated as 'Epiphany' that commemorates the disclosure of His Divinity to the three wise men from the east who traveled all the way from the east and visited and adored Him, knowing about His birth from the stars. In most Churches in Europe, the Feast of the Epiphany is a Holy day of obligation.
Danaha celebration:
In the Syro Malabar Church, the Daneha Feast is celebrated as pindi kuthi perunnal (വാഴപിണ്ടി കുത്തി പെരുന്നാൾ) and rakkuli perunnal (രാക്കുളി പെരുന്നാൾ)
On the eve of this Feast day, Syrian Christians of Kerala (സുറിയാനി ക്രിസ്ത്യാനികൾ / നസ്രാണികൾ) used to perform a ceremonial bath in a river or canal and illuminate the plankton trunks erected in front of their houses with lamps.
The bath is to commemorate the Baptism of the Lord and the lamp fixing on the plankton trunks is to proclaim to the world that the Lord is the Light that shines in the darkness.
Some special sweets and dishes are also prepared and served on this occasion.
ദനഹാ കാലം:
In the Syro-Malabar Church's liturgical calendar, the 2nd season known as 'Danaha Kalam' commences with this great Feast which is one of the obligatory Holy Days (കടമുള്ള ദിവസം) prescribed by the Church and all the faithful are obligated to participate in the Holy Mass on this day without fail!
Sunday, December 19, 2021
39th പാലാ രൂപത ബൈബിൾ കൺവെൻഷൻ 2021 by Rev Fr Daniel Poovannathil
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
St Mary's Forane Church Karimannoor Blessing after major renovation
The present Vicar of The Church is Rev Fr Stanley Pulprayil, a pious, compassionate, and calm but vibrant Priest. After taking over the administration of the Church, he has not only concentrated on the spiritual needs of the faithful entrusted to his care but also their physical and material needs. The numerous human welfare activities like providing homes for the homeless, extending medical assistance to the sick, supplying food kits to the needy, supporting the marriages of poor girls, etc. initiated and being continued by the Church committee under his guidance is an example of his concern for humanity.
The grand old Church building that was constructed many decades ago needed urgent renovation. The Parish Priest and Church committee observed it and decided to make some minor repairs that were very vital taking into consideration the present pandemic times. But once the works began, the engineers and masons found that most of the parts of the buildings were too old to repair and were in a dilapidated condition. Hence all those concerned decided to renovate the whole Church building in a major manner...
After just 100 days, the congregation that assembled for the Blessing of the Church by the Diocesan Bishop Mar George Madathikandathil on 12th December was wonderstruck to find a stunning new Church in the place of the old one. The workforce renovated the entire thing in a new style very smartly. And the total appearance of the interior and exterior parts were so magnificent.
Another thing worth mentioning is the funds raised to meet the expenses. Normally to meet the expenses for such construction or renovation, members will be asked to give compulsory donations. But in the case of Karimannoor Church, the parishioners who could afford volunteered to contribute liberally without troubling the ordinary people.
The Hon'ble Bishop, other Priests, and the people thanked profusely the Vicar and the assistant vicar Rev Fr Mathew Plathottam who extended even skilled works tirelessly, and all who were part of this project that was completed at a record speed!
May God Bless abundantly all those who are incidental to this project and donated liberally for the house of God.
Here I am uploading some of the photographs shared by Rev Fr Mathew, the Assistant Vicar of St Mary's Forane Church, Karimannoor.
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Nazrani Margam's Peshitta Bible Study Registration മാർഗ്ഗം: 2022
'നസ്രാണി മാർഗ്ഗം' ആത്മീയ കൂട്ടായ്മ 'മാർഗ്ഗം- 2022' എന്ന പേരിൽ അവതരിപ്പിക്കുന്ന പ്ശീത്താ ബൈബിൾ പഠനപരമ്പരയ്ക്ക് രജിസ്റ്ററേഷൻ ആരംഭിച്ച വിവരം ഇതിനാൽ അറിയിച്ചുകൊള്ളുന്നു.
അമേരിക്ക, കുവൈറ്റ്, ഇന്ത്യ, എന്നീ രാജ്യങ്ങളിലെ കത്തോലിക്കാ വിശ്വാസികൾക്ക് പ്രാർത്ഥനയുടെയും പഠനങ്ങളുടെയും വെളിച്ചത്തിൽ പ്ശീത്താ സുവിശേഷം പകർത്തി എഴുതുവാൻ സഹായിക്കുന്ന ഒരു ബൈബിൾ പഠന പരമ്പര 2021 ഡിസംബർ -01 ന് ചങ്ങനാശ്ശേരി അതിരൂപതാധ്യക്ഷൻ അഭിവന്ദ്യ മാർ ജോസഫ് പെരുന്തോട്ടം മെത്രാപോലീത്തായുടെ അനുഗ്രഹാശിസുകളോടെ ആരംഭം കുറിച്ചു.
'മാർഗ്ഗം: 2022' പഠനപരമ്പരയിൽ രജിസ്റ്റർ ചെയ്യുന്ന എല്ലാ കുടുംബങ്ങൾക്കും അഭിവന്ദ്യ പിതാക്കന്മാരിൽനിന്ന് പ്ശീത്താ ബൈബിൾ സ്വന്തമാക്കുവാനും അവസരം ഉണ്ടായിരിക്കുന്നതാണ്.
The 'Pseetha' Gospel writing program commences on 2022 January 1st.
Please contact the below phone numbers for more information and Registration.
Note: Please Register by December 15th, 2021.
USA:
+1 (408) 679-3322 (Jino Muttath)
Kuwait:
+965 6776 7211 (Jim Moncy Parappally)
India:
+91 62 82 18 91 10 (Albin Thadathel)
Email: nazranimargam@gmail.com
'മാർഗ്ഗം: 2022' പഠനപരമ്പരയിൽ രജിസ്റ്റർ ചെയ്യുന്ന എല്ലാ കുടുംബങ്ങൾക്കും അഭിവന്ദ്യ പിതാക്കന്മാരിൽനിന്ന് പ്ശീത്താ ബൈബിൾ സ്വന്തമാക്കുവാനും അവസരം ഉണ്ടായിരിക്കുന്നതാണ്.
The 'Pseetha' Gospel writing program commences on 2022 January 1st.
Please contact the below phone numbers for more information and Registration.
Note: Please Register by December 15th, 2021.
USA:
+1 (408) 679-3322 (Jino Muttath)
Kuwait:
+965 6776 7211 (Jim Moncy Parappally)
India:
+91 62 82 18 91 10 (Albin Thadathel)
Email: nazranimargam@gmail.com
Thursday, December 2, 2021
New [changed] LORD's Prayer words in English & Malayalam സ്വർഗ്ഗസ്ഥനായ
The greatest of all Prayers prayed daily by every Catholic as well as every Christian throughout the world is the Prayer taught directly by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself - that is the "Our Father" Prayer also known as "The Lord's Prayer". It is loved and resited even by many non-Christians.
Recently some slight changes were implemented in the Lord's Prayer by Pope Francis to improve the meaning of the Prayer. It is followed by the Catholic community worldwide. In the recent changes initiated in the Holy Kurban text of the Syro Malabar Church also this change was made as follows:
New (changed) 'Our Father' Prayer Catholic
Our Father, Who art in Heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name;
Thy Kingdom Come;
Thy Will be done on earth as it in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
And do not let us fall into temptation,
but deliver us from evil, Amen.
(പുതിയ) സ്വർഗ്ഗസ്ഥനായ ഞങ്ങളുടെ പിതാവേ പ്രാർത്ഥന
സ്വർഗ്ഗസ്ഥനായ ഞങ്ങളുടെ പിതാവേ,
അങ്ങയുടെ നാമം പൂജിതമാകണമേ.
അങ്ങയുടെ രാജ്യം വരണമേ.
അങ്ങയുടെ തിരുമനസ്സ് സ്വർഗ്ഗത്തിലെപോലെ ഭൂമിയിലുമാകണമേ.
ഞങ്ങൾക്ക് ആവശ്യകമായ ആഹാരം ഇന്ന് ഞങ്ങൾക്ക് തരണമേ.
ഞങ്ങളുടെ കടക്കാരോടു ഞങ്ങൾ ക്ഷമിച്ചതുപോലെ ഞങ്ങളുടെ കടങ്ങളും പാപങ്ങളും ഞങ്ങളോടും ക്ഷമിക്കണമേ.
ഞങ്ങൾ പ്രലോഭനത്തിൽ വീഴാൻ ഇടയാകരുതേ.
ദുഷ്ടാരൂപിയിൽനിന്നു ഞങ്ങളെ രക്ഷിക്കണമേ.
എന്തുകൊണ്ടെന്നാൽ, രാജ്യവും ശക്തിയും മഹത്ത്വവും എന്നേക്കും അങ്ങയുടേതാകുന്നു. ആമ്മേൻ.
Manglish version of new "Swargasthanaya Njangalude Pithave..."
Swargasthanaya njangalude pithave,
Angayude Namam poojithamakaname.
Angayude Rajyam Varaname.
Angayude Thirumanassu Swargathilepole bhoomiyilumakaname.
njagalkku aavasyakamaya aaharam innu njagalkku tharaname.
njangalude kadakkarodu njangal kshamichathupole njangalude kadangalum papangalum njangalodum kshamikkaname.
njangal pralobhanathil veezhan idayakaruthe.
dushtaroopiyilninnu njangale rakshikkaname.
enthukondennal, rajyavum shakthiyum mahatthwavum ennekkum angayudethakunnu. Ammen.