A Message From Fr. Jose – 31st May
Dear family members and friends, We start our prayers: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. The greeting is: The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Again the blessing is: May Almighty God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit bless you. Besides Sacraments like Baptism are administered in the name of the Trinity.
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 24th May
Dear family members and friends, Today is the Pentecost Sunday. It is the day when the promise of Jesus was fulfilled. The first reading is a description of what happened on the day of Pentecost. The Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles in the form of tongues of fire and they were filled with the Holy Spirit and they began to speak in tongues other than theirs and all the people who heard them speaking understood what they were speaking. That means there was an infilling of the Holy Spirit in the people also.
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 17th May
Dear family members and friends, today we listen to the priestly prayer of Jesus. First of Jesus glorifies the father and prays to glorify Him because he had manifested the name of the Father. Thus, Jesus glorified the Father on earth by accomplishing the work given to Him
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 10th May
Dear family members and friends, Love demands love. Jesus loves us and he demands love from us. It is very important to listen to what Jesus says: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” We cannot simply say in words that we love Jesus. The proof for our love is whether we keep His commandments. And to those who love Him and keep His commandments, Jesus promises to give them another Helper, the Holy Spirit.
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 3rd May
Dear family members and friends, In today’s Gospel we see 4 important messages from Jesus which strengthen our faith in order to remain closer to him. First Jesus gives us great hope saying, “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me.”
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 26th April
Dear family members and friends, The very famous image of Jesus as Good Shepherd is of great hope and confidence for us. Jesus speaks about the difference between a shepherd and a thief. The shepherd enters through the door and the sheep hear his voice and follow him. The thief is the one who enters the sheepfold through some other way.
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 19th April
Dear family members and friends, in today’s Gospel we see a beautiful encounter of two disciples with the risen Jesus. They were on their way to Emmaus when Jesus joined them. They were very sad because of the crucifixion of Jesus. They had not realised Jesus as the Saviour since what had happened to Jesus was quite unbelievable for them.
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 12th April
Dear family members and friends, Something very significant happened on eight days after Easter. That was a special appearance of Jesus to the disciples especially to Thomas to make him believe that Jesus was risen. There we see the most important declaration of faith by Thomas, “My Lord and my God.”
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 5th April
Dear family members and friends, In today’s entrance Antiphon we sing, “I have risen, and I am with you still.” This is the message of great hope. As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, we are called to the joy of a new life, a life of great hope and renewal.
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 29th March
Dear family members and friends: We are entering the Holy Week with the remembrance of the solemn entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to accomplish the Paschal Mystery. The solemn entry of Jesus was to undergo the suffering and crucifixion awaited for Him.
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 22nd March
Dear family members and friends: Today’s scripture readings reminds us about resurrection after death. 1St reading from the Book of Ezekiel tells us, “And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves and raise you from your graves.”
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 15th March
Dear family members and friends: We are on the fourth Sunday of lent. This Sunday is also called Laetare Sunday because it is a time of joy breaking through in the midst of preparation and penance. Today’s Scripture passages lead us to an experience of joy. The first reading speaks about the selection and anointing of David as the king of Israel. That shows the concern of God for His people. The Psalm declares that the Lord is my shepherd and there is nothing I shall want.
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 8th March
Dear family members and friends: Today’s Gospel narrates a beautiful instance of an encounter with Jesus. The Lord was wearied and thirsty and He asked the Samaritan woman to give him water to drink. Here actually He identifies with all who are thirsty.
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 1st March
Dear family members and friends: In today’s Gospel Acclamation we recite “From a bright cloud, the father’s voice was heard: “This is my beloved Son, listen to him.” This verse is taken from today’s Gospel passage where we read and reflect on the transfiguration of Jesus. There we see the glorified Jesus who appeared with Moses and Elijah as fulfilment of the Law and Prophets.
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 22nd February
Dear family members and friends: “One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God”. As we have entered the season of Lent, let these words resound in our ears. Lent is a time to reflect more on God and on his love and mercy. There may be times of trials in our life. But it is the hand of God which always protects us and supports us.
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 15th February
Dear family members and friends: Jesus declares that he has come not to abolish the Law or the Prophets. Instead, he has come to fulfil them. There are many laws and prophesies in the Old Testament. Jesus has come to fulfil these by summing up all those in the law of love. Out of love Jesus gave his life for the salvation of the mankind.
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 8th February
Dear family members and friends: In today’s Gospel Jesus uses two symbols to denote our lives: Salt and light. Both are very common things and are of everyday use. Both add to the quality of human life. The salt has many qualities and is used for various purposes: it adds taste to the food, it has a preserving power, it is used for healing some wounds, it is used as fertiliser etc. But it is important that it should have the saltiness in it.
Read moreA Message From Fr. Jose – 1st February
Dear family members and friends: In today’s Gospel acclamation we recite, “Rejoice and be glad for your reward is great in heaven.” It is a portion of the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus gives us great hope when He proclaims the beatitudes where He speaks clearly about who the Blessed people are.
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