Vicar : Jobin John Achen
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ.
Thank God for protecting us during the last month.
The 129th Maramon Convention of our church will be held from February 11th 2024 to 18th. It is a festival of the Word of God. The word of God has the power to transform our lives. Robert Mulholland says, "Transformation occurs when scripture is viewed as a place of encounter with God that is approached by yielding the false self and its agenda, by opening one's self unconditionally to God, and by a hunger to respond in ove to whatever God desires." We must read, meditate, and learn the word of God. We must teach the word of God to our generation. Deuteronomy 6: 6-9 says "These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates."
The Great Lent also starts on February 11th. As a faith community, we embark on the sacred journey of Great Lent. In the weeks ahead, we are invited to reflect on our lives, repent of our shortcomings, and renew our relationship with God. Through prayers, fasting, and acts of charity, may we empty ourselves of all that distracts us from the love of God and fill ourselves with the light of His presence. May this season guide us in our Lenten pilgrimage, offering insights into the scriptural readings, reflections on the significance of this season, and inspiration for our spiritual practices. May our journey through Great Lent lead us to a deeper understanding of God's mercy and grace, and may we emerge at Easter with hearts renewed and spirits revitalized.
May God Bless You all.
With regards
Jobin John Achen
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