Soc DigestChristmas Greetings

by Fr. Bijumon Jacob

"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:10-11). Yet another Christmas has tolled the bell at our doorsteps with the message of peace and happiness amongst men. It is desirable to welcome the birth... 

Soc DigestReality of Christmas Today

by George Aramath

As the clock strikes midnight, everyone gathers around the Christmas tree to celebrate the holiday with joyful greetings and gifts. Time passes away swiftly with all the excitement. And once everyone is in bed, a few hours later, the alarm sounds. It’s time to go to church for Christmas service in the early morning. Why go? What happens anyway?  

Soc DigestSanctification

by Dr. Susan Jacob, MD

At this point, we recognize that sanctification means purifying or cleansing oneself physically as described in the ceremonial details given in Leviticus. In the old testament these rituals were to be used at the time of sacrifice [not used since the time of Christ for Christians as he was the ultimate sacrifice for all eternity] or priestly approach to the Holy of Holies... 

Soc DigestThe Sermon on the Mount

by Dr. Babu Paul

The Sermon on the Mount is the quintessence of the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is not the text of a long sermon: even if Jesus were the speaker the audience would have slept off halfway through! It is a collection of sayings. Matthew gives it as a sermon on the mount but Luke gives it as a sort of “Sermon in the Valley”. The substance is more or less the same. 

Soc DigestThe Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Catholicos Mor Baselios Thomas I

by Shroro Editorial Board

The golden jubilee celebrations of the priestly ordination of Catholicos Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I, head of the Jacobite Syriac Christian Church of India, got to a grand start at Kothamangalam on Sunday 16th December. The celebrations started with Holy Qurbono led by the Catholica Bava at the Kothamangalam MarthMariam Cathedral (Valiya Pally) followed by prayers...