Category Archives: Miscellaneous

„All glory to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit“ We are baptised into the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. As if we are plunging into the water, we throw ourselves into the life of … Continue reading →

We read about the Israelites’ first celebration of the Paschal Feast in the book of Exodus, Chapter 12 , 21-23. God told them: “You shall observe this rite as a perpetual ordinance for you and for your children (V.24). In … Continue reading →

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me” (Jn.14.1) During His public ministry, Jesus had foretold the disciples about His Passion, Death and Resurrection. When “Jesus knew that His hour had come to depart … Continue reading →

The human race needs to realize that God loves everyone and no sin, however great it may be, can ever prevent anyone to come back to the Lord, because He is always waiting for the return of the sinner. “For … Continue reading →

Alleluia, the Lord is risen – He is risen indeed, Alleluia. The Resurrection of Christ – Luca Giordano (Source : WGoA) The Alleluia songs which were not sung in the Liturgies during the Lenten Season have now started echoing with … Continue reading →

“Let us test him with insult and torture, so that we may find out how gentle he is” (Wis. 2,19) Flaggelation of Christ – Caravaggio When we do good to others we usually get a sort of satisfaction. Yes, we … Continue reading →

Transportation of the Ark of the Covenant Containing the Tablets of the Law” Luigi Ademollo – 1816 The Church has entered into the third week of Lent, reminding us of our Covenant Relationship with God. “I am the Lord your … Continue reading →

We are about to enter into yet another Season of Lent. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent.  It calls us for radical repentance and conversion. It is a time for self-examination and penitence in preparation for Easter. Normally most … Continue reading →

“Stop Atrocity, RaiseHumanity”. This poster on a wall caught my attention this morning on my way to the Church. Atrocity denotes an extremely wicked or cruel act involving physical violence or injury. (The Concise Oxford Dictionary). We see that in … Continue reading →

Founder of  SVD, Society of Divine Word Ministry died on 15 January – 103 years ago Arnold Janssen founded the first German mission seminary on 8 September 1875. He had to cross the border and found it in the Netherlands because … Continue reading →