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Mother Teresa was a citizen of the whole world because she genuinely aspired to help people everywhere.  She was a role model of Charity, Compassion, Holiness and Selfless Service. 

Mother Teresa felt that her fight would have to be against poverty, disease and ignorance. She started to serve poor and helpless people. In 1948, Mother Teresa felt compelled to leave the convent. She devoted herself exclusively to working with the poor in the slums of Calcutta. Mother Teresa went regularly with food and medicine and started teaching the slum children. Mother Teresa replaced her traditional Loreto habit with a simple white cotton sari decorated with a blur line when she started venturing in the slums.  Read more

Mogall Firgozkaramno,
Prachit ani Paskancho kall amkam Devachea zaitea boreponnacho ugddas korta ani niallunk adhar dita. Zaiteam borea vostum modem amkam borim mon’xam zaunk vo amcho sobhav odik boro vo bhagevont korunk (change our attitude) usko korta.
Jezu, ballok koso zolmolo tednam soglle osoktaien bhorlolo koso dislo. Jezu vaddlo tednam ek okhondd dadlo koso dislo. Koxttancho vavr korpi. Hanga thoim sodd-soddit vochpi. Bhovxik vavr (public ministry) kortanam sogllo kalljidar ani podvedar mhonn dixtti poddlo. Konnak bhiena zalo, nam mhonn vatavoronnak, soimbak vo Judevank nam mhonn dhorm-xastriank. Oso Jezucho akar bodlot ghelo. Sogllo podvedar mhonn lokak pollounk mell’lo. Read more

We are in the penultimate month of this year,2022,a month dedicated to the dead.It`s a fact of life that whoever is born to this world,has to necessarily die.It is said,to die is easy,it’s living that’s hard,as those living,mourn the death of their loved ones.

The Church celebrates 1st November as the day to remember all the Saints and Martyrs during the Christian history.Centuries and generations have passed by since their deaths but we remember and pray to all the holy men and women who have been canonized by the Church.In addition,we can pray not only to our favourite Saints,but we can also call upon our departed brothers and sisters who we believe are already with God,enjoying heavenly bliss. Read more

Over the past two decades the global burden of disease has shifted from communicable to non-communicable diseases such as cancers, heart diseases, orthopaedic problems and diabetes, especially among older adults. People with these conditions are often prone to experiencing depression, stress and anxiety.  Mental health conditions can occur at any point in life and require long-term support. Intervention is usually in the form of medication that is prescribed for a prolonged period of time and known to have side effects.  Moreover, in our society, we stigmatize the concept of mental health and avoid talking about it openly, but do we consider taking other measures that also have remedial effects on mental health? People prefer quick results or aren’t aware of other alternatives most of the times. Although medications give instant relief, which is necessary in times of extreme distress, we ought to consider other alternatives which are gaining interest in the past few years. Physical activity is receiving much research attention in this domain.  Read more

Tadev:  Dev boro Dis dium, Simao Titiv.

Simao:  Tuka-i dium Tadev. Hea disamnim tuje thaim ulounk mellonk nam. Punn tuka hanvem Bhagevont Anton-ichea Festak pollelolo.

Tadev: Oi Titiv, hanv Festak aslom. Tea adim dor  disa Trezen-achea Misak-ui hanv hajir aslom.

Simao: Ekdom borem kelem. Zaito lok aslo nhoim? Sogllem manddavollin zalem tem polloun borem dislem. Lokak Bhagevont Anto-icher zaito bhavarth asa dekhun pois axil’lea ganvantlo passun lok hangasor ieta.

Tadev:  Oi lokacho bhavarth tho. Milagrincho Sant dekhun tache vorvim zaiteo milagrio zaleleo ami dekhtanv ani polletanv. Read more

Life often brings to us situations where we have to choose:-

a) Either to forget ourselves and our needs and to reach out to another;

b) With a ‘Can’t be bothered’ attitude, ignore the need of another, giving priority to our own situation and problems.

In the midst of one’s own struggle, to be able to see what the other is going through and reach out in self-forgetfulness, is to truly obey Jesus’s command, “As I have loved you, love one another.” Read more

The Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord on 09th January 2022. Now what is Baptism and why does Jesus have the need to be baptised?

Baptism is the first sacrament that a person receives, and it opens the door to all the other sacraments. Baptism is a visible symbol of God’s love. The word “baptize” means to sprinkle or immerse in water. Water is considered both a precious product and a religious symbol for purification, renewal, and life. The water used in Baptism is a symbol of cleansing, restoring, and giving new life. Baptism is the means by which one receives the Holy Spirit. The sacrament is called “the gateway to life in the Spirit” (CCC, 1213). The bare for our Baptism is the Baptism of Jesus. Read more

“Don’t be a slave to technology – manage your phone don’t let it manage you”- Richard Branson
The rapid growth of social media over the last decade has established an entirely new medium for human interactions. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram enable people from every corner of the world to be connected 24*7. It is estimated that 3 billion people (approximately 1/3rd of the world population) currently use social media.
To paraphrase Spiderman – With such great influence and power comes great responsibility. Irresponsible and excessive use of social media leads to what is referred to by a wide variety of studies and experts as, social media addiction. It is currently estimated that social media addiction affects 5% of young adults and was recently described as potentially more addictive than alcohol or cigarettes.
This article aims to briefly describe how social media, if used irresponsibly, could affect mental well-being. Read more