Christ the King Feast

KINGSHIP OF CHRIST

Each one of us comes under some authority or the other. There are parents and in-laws in the family, principals, teachers in the schools and professors in the colleges, superiors in our workplace; there is also religious authority, like the Holy Father, the Bishop and the Parish Priest in the Catholic Church. We do have to submit ourselves to some authority or the other in our life. We know that the supreme authority is God. Jesus is given all authority in heaven and on earth. The Solemnity of Jesus Christ as the Universal King invites us to recognize this authority of Jesus. Jesus spoke with authority while on earth and now we are told that he will come with all his power as a King to judge the living and the dead. Let us be sorry for the times when we have taken this authority of Jesus for granted or have even rejected it for our vested interests.

Liturgical materials for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iEe4gOj4zpOQOMLhlytv6wtZjy6lKMEi?usp=sharing

Tamil Response Psalm - https://youtu.be/XZX7Bm3fs0o

Christ the King Song - https://youtu.be/5tne72iBeW0

33rd Ordinary Sunday

USING OUR GIFTS

Our earthly life is very fragile and short. St Paul brings to us the truth about the vulnerability of human life on earth. St Paul, therefore, makes a passionate appeal to us not to be asleep or be lazy since we are children of the light. We should stay alert and work hard and put all our resources to the best use. This calls for prudent investment of our time in the service of God and our fellow human beings. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us to be fruitful and productive in the exercise of our stewardship of God’s resources that are entrusted to our care. He tells us the story of a wealthy land owner who entrusts his resources with three of his servants, to each according to his ability – five, two and one talents respectively and expects them to administer the same wisely. The parable of the Talents teaches us about our responsibility of investing all of God’s gifts to promote God’s Kingdom.

Liturgical materials for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SXRQgJy5ydKh_lHri7dOjnL0ToDfs7xk?usp=sharing

Diwali - Festival of Lights

BE A LIGHT

The people who walk in darkness have seen a dazzling brightness. A great light has dawned in the east, mocking the sun and the moon, putting the stars of heaven Christ the Lord. “In his light we see light”. Enter without pretensions into this joyful encounter with Him. Myriad little lamps illumining millions of our homes proclaim the festival of lights. We rejoice with all the people of our land and bring to the altar our own little lamps.

The Hindu tradition reveals an underlying theme: Diwali is rejoicing at the victory of good over the forces of evil. For us Christians, Christ is the true light who came to dispel darkness. It is in His light, we see light. In His light, there is no darkness. Bask in its shadow it is brighter than sun. As we have gathered around this Eucharistic table let us pray that this light of Christ may fill our house and soul, purify it of dross and decay, equipping us with everything that is good through Jesus Christ. Let us also pray for our Hindu brethren who celebrate their festival during this Eucharistic celebration.

Diwali Liturgy - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-bJsj2HBlL4FmculzDnDm01MueCCaDNr?usp=sharing

Jesus the Light Tamil Song - https://youtu.be/N1kQYatE0xM

32nd Ordinary Sunday

BE PREPARED

The many challenges that life places before us require a certain amount of wisdom to understand them and face them. Each person is endowed with an intellect that will assist him/her to face the challenges great and small. The parental care under which a child grows until reaching the age of maturity is a guarantee that the child is well equipped with the wisdom to chalk out life’s plans. Jesus our great teacher uses wisdom to take his message forward. Through the parable of the Ten Maidens, he teaches that the maidens who did not take flasks of oil – a foolish act – with them were excluded from the wedding feast. God is pleased when we ask for an increase of wisdom and generously, He grants it to us. Do we pray for the gifts of discernment and knowledge? Are our actions guided by God’s wisdom?

Liturgical materials for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ggRXMmnMrkk4I0WayqXP1SjBN8ct2Fnd?usp=sharing

Tamil Response Hymn - https://youtu.be/5OqRCG-_cHo

31st Ordinary Sunday

A CALL TO HUMILITY AND HOLINESS

The First Reading and the Gospel of today describe what a disciple of Jesus in the Catholic Church should not be. Persons consecrated to God, or spiritual leaders in the Church ought to be lights that lead others to God, living a faithful and holy life. In the First Reading, Yahweh warns the priests of their disobedience to the Covenant and scandalous living. Jesus cautions his disciples not to fall prey to the hypocrisy of the Scribes and the Pharisees who never practise what they preach. Though called to be light to the people of God, they were darkness themselves. Their wrong interpretation of Torah made the life of ordinary people miserable and unliveable. On the contrary, St Paul and his team, living holy and exemplary life, lead many people to faith and commitment to God by their preaching of the Word of God. They are indeed, men of God and exemplary missionaries. Let us turn to God in faith and repent for our lack of faith and commitment to our Christian and religious vocation.

Liturgical materials for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15oPHYym4hoUs-8CfGtsFcTzHuubdDnKT?usp=sharing

Tamil Response Hymn - https://youtu.be/vEOw8c8csaU