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June mhoineache 20ver 2023, Perpet Succor Saibinnicho Legiao Marie, Aquem-cho zomo, aplea chaltea zomatint, Legiao-acho karbar cholounk novi committee vinchun kaddli. Novi vinchun kaddloli urbevont committee he baxen asa:

President: Jeanivie Da Costa
Vice-President: Estela Fernandes
Secretary:Tereza D’Silva
Treasurer: Brigida Fernandes Read more

The words “Root Canal” tends to strike fear in people. But the truth is that root canal procedures are not that bad!
Root Canal treatment is important because an infected tooth can be saved, relieve your pain and restore your smile.
What is a Root Canal?
Root canal is technically a part of your tooth. It’s the hollow part inside that contains the dental pulp and nerves.
Root canal treatment is done when the dental pulp in your teeth gets infected.
The infected pulp has to be removed or the tooth is at risk of being extracted. Read more

“Hanvem tumkam kelam, toxench tumi-i korat”, hi Jezuchi adnia amkam hea vorsachea St. Anton-ichea Trezen ani Porbecho, mukhi vixoi zaun aslo.

Maiache 31ver, Padr Vigaran maddiecher axirvad ghalun Trezen-ak survat dilea uprant, Junache 1ler than Sevadhormik rit suru zali. Sanjechea 5:30 voramcher Bhagivont Anton-icho Ters, Kurov ani Ladain zalea uprant, 6:00 voramcher Povitr Misachi bhett bhetoili. Mukhi vixoi monant gheun, amkam, dispottim lagu zatolea Read more

Mogall Firgozkaramno,
Novem xikxonnik (Academic) ani Gonvllik (Pastoral) voros suru korunk Sant Anton-ichim Novena ani Fest meuta. Kitlem mhonn ami subhagi Devacho axirvad gheunk ani bhoktiponnim anik ek voros suru korunk.
Bhagevont Antonichea zaiteam xikounnea ani mhonn’nneam modem ek bhov mhotvachi xikounn mhollear, to mhonnta “Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak”. Read more

Living in Communal harmony is the essence of cordial relations among people of different religions, castes, sects, etc. In our state of “mankulem” Goa, we can proudly state that we are known for social harmony and brotherhood, in spite of all odds and attempts by some sources to try and foment trouble and disharmony. Traditionally, we celebrate religious festivals together with members of different faiths. If our Hindu and Muslim brethren join us, Catholics, in celebrating Christmas / Easter,  we too reciprocate and participate in their Ganesh / Diwali and Eid festivities. This is the tradition followed by us for the past many generations, to always live in peace and harmony  in the society, loving and promoting peace. We, Goans, have grown in this psyche, which is inherited  from our ancestors, who lived in this atmosphere of tolerance towards one another from times immemorial. Basically, we have respected each other’s practices, symbols, festivities, etc and some have carried along with them, the spirit of peace, tolerance and harmony, wherever they migrated for whatever reasons. Communal harmony is ingrained in Goans and we should not allow it to be disturbed or destroyed at any cost. Some vested interests and disgruntled elements of recent origin, appear to be bent on disturbing this harmony as is seen in some recent stray incidents of disturbance leading to tense situations. Luckily all this was nipped in the bud and settled amicably.  Read more

Sweet heart of Jesus
Fount of love and mercy
Today we come thy blessing to implore
O touch our hearts, so cold and so ungrateful
And make them lord, thine own forevermore…
Sweet heart of Jesus
We implore
O make us love thee
More and more.
Sweet heart of Jesus
Make us pure and gentle
And teach us how to do thy blessed will
To follow close the print of thy dear footsteps
And when we fall
Sweet heart, oh love us still….
Sweet heart of Jesus
Bless all hearts that love thee
And may thine own heart ever blessed be
Bless us, dear lord, and bless the friends we cherish
And keep us true to Mary and to thee….

-Fr. Leslie Gomes

Every Catholic knows that the central teaching of the Church is that Jesus is really and truly present in the signs of Bread & Wine. Sunday, 11th June is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – CORPUS CHRISTI – the real presence of Jesus. Although the Eucharist is celebrated every day, it is fitting that at least once a year, it be celebrated with great honour and solemn commemoration. Saint John Paul II said, “To live the Eucharist, it is necessary as well, to spend much time in adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament”.

A study carried out in the United States revealed that the majority (70%) of the catholics, on their own admission, either do not understand or do not believe in the Real Presence of Jesus; that the Bread and Wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus. More shocking is that in the younger age-group – 40 years and below – 80% do not believe in this central teaching of the Catholic Church. It is a mystery. It is hard to grasp. If anyone should struggle with this belief of our faith they need to approach a priest in order to receive help. We cannot allow doubt to enter our discipleship of Jesus. The presence of Jesus under the appearances of Bread & Wine (Eucharist) is at the heart of our life. If the Eucharist is taken out of the Church, spiritually the Church will just die. Read more

We teach our toddlers the sign of the Cross, “In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit… Amen!” It is taught at all levels of institutional Catholic education. In a word, the Trinity is basic to the Catholic tradition, but have we ever pondered on what exactly is the Holy Trinity?

The Trinity refers to the idea that God is one but exists in three different Persons. The word ‘Trinity’ comes from the word ‘tri’ meaning ‘three’ and ‘unity’ meaning ‘one’. Christians believe that there are three distinct Persons to this one God and that these three Persons form a unity. This belief is called the Doctrine of the Trinity:

God the Father – the Creator and Sustainer of all things.
God the Son – the incarnation of God as a human being, Jesus Christ, on Earth.
God the Holy Spirit – the power of God, which is active in the world, drawing people towards God. Read more

When you can laugh at yourself, you will live longer
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Retirement from work was traditionally perceived as the resting phase of life mainly due to old age and the challenges it offered to lead an active life. In the last few years, the world has evolved both mentally and technologically. We have progressed significantly as a society with these changing times. Retirement, today is celebrated and considered to be a whole new chapter of well-planned opportunities to live life to its fullest, do things that you always wanted to do most but couldn’t do due to pressure of work.

Life during retirement requires planning. Many people neglect to think about their future or bear in mind the targets that they need to meet. They may only think about relaxing and staying with family when retirement comes. Read more

Amongst all the Saints of the Catholic Church, St. Anthony is venerated as the gentlest and the kindest of them all due to his burning love for God and his exalted virtues. Born and raised up by a wealthy family in Lisbon, Portugal, on 15th August 1195, St. Anthony was a Roman Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. He was known as the patron Saint of the poor, of sailors and fishermen, of priests and travellers, of lost things, a protector and guardian of the mails and a wonder-worker. He is also the patron saint of amputees, animals, elderly people, pregnant women and many, many more. As one of the most popular Catholic Saints, St. Anthony is well-known and well-loved all over the world. He performed many miracles in his life but due to a serious illness, he died at a young age of 36, on 13th June 1231 in Padua, Italy. Because of the numerous miracles performed in his life, within a year, the Church declared him a Saint and his feast is celebrated on the day of his death i.e. 13th June. People all over the world flock to St. Anthony to seek favours and he seldom disappoints. Read more