November 5, 2024
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Sunday of Departed Priests – St Matthew 24: 42-51

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The Sunday after the Three Day Lent is commemorated as the Sunday for remembering our departed priests who have been our spiritual guides at every point of life. The Church remembers its fathers who had baptised her, taught her, nurtured her, and fed her with the Holy Body and Blood of her Master and Saviour Jesus Christ. Today’s parable on the loyal servant teaches us the qualities of a loyal servant waiting for his Master’s return and the punishment that awaits the unfaithful servant.

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Three Day Lent – Day 2 – Imitating Christ

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We who call ourselves followers of Christ and baptized with Him are also called to be prophets along with Him. We are called to be prophets to the dark and sinful world. Being followers of Christ and called to be His prophets, we are called to share in the life and death of Christ. Being His followers and being baptized in His name does not give us any extra dignity or privilege in life but it should make us able to wade into the depths of human sinfulness and proclaim the love of God. We are not meant to carry on our responsibility through our own strength but through the grace and mercy we receive from the world.

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Three Day Lent – Day 1 – Call to imitate Jesus

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With the background of the Feast of Theophany and as we look towards our great pilgrimage to the Cross of Calvary and from there to the Feast of Resurrection of our Lord, the Three Day Fast calls us to imitate Christ in our lives to attain the glory of ever lasting life.

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Learning from St. Stephen, Deacon & Protomartyr

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The Church commemorates the martyrdom of St Stephen – deacon and first martyr of the Church on Jan 8 right after the celebration of the feast of Theophany. While we are still in the mood to celebrate, the Church calls our attention on how to live a true Christian life by telling us about the life of her son, Stephen. Let us learn more more about him and understand the lessons he teaches us.

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Life of St. Gregory of Nazianzus – January 1

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In the name of God the Father, Christ Jesus His Son and the Holy Spirit, One True God. Amen Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus The Indian Orthodox Church welcomes a new year by remembering two of the saints of the Orthodox Church – St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory of Nazianzus. This…

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Life of St. Basil the Great (January 1)

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The Church commemorates the memory of St Basil on January 1. Saint Basil is also called “the revealer of heavenly mysteries”, a “renowned and bright star,” and “the glory and beauty of the Church.” Basil the Great (ca. 330 – January 1, 379), was bishop of Caesarea, a leading churchman in the 4th century, known especially for his philanthropic labors. The Church considers him a saint and one of the Three Holy Hierarchs, together with Saints Gregory the Theologian (Gregory Nazianzus) and John Chrysostom. Basil, Gregory the Theologian, and Basil’s brother Saint Gregory of Nyssa are called the Cappadocian Fathers. He is also known as the Doctor of the Church. Let us learn about his life and about his ministry to Christ.

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Annunciation to Mother Mary | 4th Sunday of Advent (St. Luke 1:26-38)

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On this Sunday of Annunciation to Mother Mary when we see a young woman accepting the will of God, let us contemplate on the greeting, “Hail, full of grace”. Also let us look at how a confluence of divine and human will led to the Incarnation of Christ.

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Feast of the Presentation of the Theotokos to the Temple | November 21

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When Mary was three years old, Joachim and Anna decided that the time had come to fulfill their promise to the Lord and dedicate Mary to His service in the Temple. Let us learn about the birth and life of Mother Mary and how she became the dwelling place of God.

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Koodosh Eetho | Sanctification of the Church (Nov 1)

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‘Sanctification’ is an act or process of acquiring sanctity, of being made or becoming holy or sacred that is set apart for God. It is an act wherein a very ordinary and sinful person is made or becomes holy to radiate, emanate, and transform into the temples (or an indwelling place) of the living God.

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Life of Parumala Thirumeni – St. Geevargese Mar Gregorios

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Our beloved Parumala Thirumeni from child hood days led a very pious and simple life. Dedication and sacrifice were the key words of his life. His busy schedules never deterred him from hearing the grievances of the common man and was always in the forefront extending necessary help to them. Thirumeni’s life was one of righteousness and holiness. Many in his generation can testify their personal experience in being blessed with divine grace revived by them through this Holy father. Mor Gregorios was an able bishop who ministered to the spiritual and temporal needs of his flock. Through his prayers many were cured from mental illness and evil spirit and many received peace and spiritual prosperity. This blog is an attempt to know and learn from his life to live a life dedicated to our Master and Lord Jesus Christ.

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