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Ash Wednesday 2021

On Ash Wednesday begins the Lenten season for the Roman Catholics around the world. It lasts for 40 days before Easter, so that we may better appreciate the death and resurrection of Christ through repentance, prayer, fasting and self-denial. The Priest marks a cross on the forehead of each of Read more…

By Arul Joseph Visuvasam, 3 weeks3 weeks ago
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Year of St. Joseph Part 2

As we began the year 2021, we have witnessed national upheavals, protests, besides the pandemic situation, which we are struggling with. There may be many other challenges and concerns experienced individually or as a family, which may cause anxiety or make us feel overwhelmed. How to confront these challenges? In Read more…

By webmaster, 1 month1 month ago
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Year of St. Joseph

Pope Francis has dedicated this year to St. Joseph and so he has proclaimed it as the “Year of St. Joseph” with his Apostolic Letter Patris Corde (translated as “with the heart of the father”). You may ask why or what is the special reason for the Pope to declare Read more…

By webmaster, 1 month1 month ago
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Holy Family A Model Family

Every year we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family on the Sunday within the octave of Christmas. On this day, it is nice to think of the importance of relationship and the spirituality we are called to experience in the family. Our own family can become the sanctuary that Read more…

By Arul Joseph Visuvasam, 2 months2 months ago
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Advent During Pandemic

This year we have faced a chronic challenge due to Corona Virus pandemic. On account of this, we are all gripped under stress and fear. The entire world is puzzled about how to control and relieve the people from this stressful fear. But as Catholics, we have, in the midst Read more…

By webmaster, 3 months3 months ago
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Symbolism of Advent Candles

Advent is a time to prepare our hearts and minds for the celebration of Christmas. As a way of preparation, use of wreath and four candles is a tradition in the Catholic Church. It was originally adopted by the Christians in the Middle Ages as part of their spiritual preparation Read more…

By Arul Joseph Visuvasam, 3 months3 months ago
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Thirst for Happiness

All of us want to be happy without exception. The motive of every human action is to find happiness or at least to escape pain. Our desire for joy is driving us to search for it anywhere. Pope St. John Paul II, while addressing thousands of young people in Toronto Read more…

By Arul Joseph Visuvasam, 3 months3 months ago
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2020

We know that this year has been rough, but still with all the chaos, we have so much to be thankful for. As you gather around the Thanksgiving table as a family, let your family take a moment to reflect upon what you are in a special way grateful for Read more…

By Arul Joseph Visuvasam, 4 months4 months ago
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Finding Peace in the Midst of Pain

In today’s world, people do almost anything, in order to find peace. If they don’t find it, they go even to the extent of destroying themselves. Peace is not found in technology, nor is it found in affluence. Mere success in one’s career or in business or in social status Read more…

By Arul Joseph Visuvasam, 4 months4 months ago
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A Day to Remember the Saints and the Souls

On November 1st, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of All Saints in order to honor all those who have been rewarded with beatific vision, both known and unknown. The next day November 2nd, All Souls’ Day is celebrated, on which traditionally people visit the cemeteries and remember their dear Read more…

By Arul Joseph Visuvasam, 4 months4 months ago

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