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Article No.1 July 3rd 2006 Message It would be appropriate to cite here an extract from the radio message of Pope Pius XII on  31 December, 1952 on the occasion of the 19th century celebrations of the arrival of the Apostle in India: "Nineteen hundred years have passed since the Apostle came to India…. During the centuries that India was cut off from the West and despite many trying vicissitudes, the Christian communities formed by the Apostle conserved intact the legacy he left them. …..This apostolic lineage, beloved sons and daughters, is the proud privilege of the many among you who glory in the name of Thomas Christians and we are happy on this occasion to acknowledge and bear witness to it."St. Thomas had grown in his faith and reached the climax of Christian faith and proclaimed ‘My Lord and My God.’ And this faith marked in his Martyrdom at Mylapore, Inida. And thereby from his blood the Christianity flourished in India. Article No.2 Identity  As we know to keep the tradition and faith of a particular church in a foreign land is not an easy task. However the situation in England is different, though we are foreigners, we are given all the opportunities of the people of the land, and in response we are working hard for the well being of the country. Thus we are becoming part of the nation. While contributing to the nation we are also helping ourselves to grow. . This growth can be economical or spiritual. The real growth comes when both economical and spiritual growths are well balanced and thus one is able to make good progress to the country and the church.Article No.3 Message on Lent As we are in the season of Lent, one of the beautiful and holiest seasons in the life of the church, I am reminded that it is a time for ‘change’ and it is a call to participate in the three fold activities of the church ‘fasting (Mt 6:16-18) almsgiving (Mt:6:2-4) and prayer (Mt 6:5-6).  Lent is a time for us to reflect with ardent faith to change ourselves to become one with Jesus so that we can give ourselves to receive life from Christ. The mission of Christ is to give life to us. He became the obedient son unto his death. Jesus was unwavering in his mission. When we change those habits from our lives which prevent us from absorbing the image of Christ into our lives, we become Christ like. In this regard our parents attend Holy Mass and receive Holy Communion regularly to receive grace and peace so that the life of Christ may enkindle in them. Attending Holy Mass is a way of communicating and communion with Christ. |
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