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Prayerby Thomas Itty Corepiscopa, Houston
Prayer is a concept that is very profoundly associated with each and every individual irrespective of his religious affiliation. Persons belonging to all religions pray and prayer is considered to be a holy exercise by all religions. True and meaningful prayer of the devotee is helpful in enriching every area of human life. Distress in life stimulates and encourages prayer and results in emotional well being.
Holy Weekby Very Rev. Fr. Joseph C. Joseph
Holy Week starts on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday. This is the last week of the traditional fifty-day Lent. Through lent, sermons, prayers, and services, the church prepares the faithful for Holy Week. This is the time we celebrate five important events in the mission of our Lord Jesus Christ. During Holy Week, certain changes occur in the prayers and in the Holy Qurbana.
The 76th Dukrono of Patriarch St. Elias III
by Shroro Editorial Board
The 76th Dukrono feast of the Patriarch St. Elias III came to a close with the holy Eucharist at Manjanikkara Dayro in Omallur, on Saturday 16 February 2008. Adequate facilities were arranged for the thousands of participants who reached Dayro as part of the annual Manjanikkara pilgrimage from February...
