Grand Parents Day

Happy Grandparents Day! These Words Uttered by the children are music to the grandparents’ears, especially in these times of nuclear families , How they await to hug and cuddle the little ones. To strenghten this bond, Pope Francis has established a Church-wide celebration of a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Started in 2021, it is held on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. The Vatican announced that the third annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will take place this year on July 23.

The day honors the adorable bond between the grandparents and their grandchildren. After all, grandparents are the ones besides parents who love their grandchildren unconditionally. Countries worldwide celebrate Grandparents Day with great enthusiasm throughout the year on different days Read more

St. Alphonsa

Pope Benedict XVI said in his homily about her, “She came to love suffering because she loved the suffering Christ. She learned to love the cross through her love of the crucified Lord.”

St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception or Martha Alphonsa, christened at birth as Anna Muttathupadathu, was a nun and an educator by vocation. St. Alphonsa, known as the ‘Passion Flower of Kerala’ was born on August 19, 1910 to Joseph and Mary  Muttathupadathu, in the pastoral village of Kudamaloor, in the state of Kerala. She was fondly called Annakutty, by all. She had committed her life to Christ at the age of 13 and wanted to keep all suitors away from her. Read more

Bhagevont Mary Magdalene

Devan mhaka rochlem,
Aplea rupachem ani sarkeachem.
Ostori mhaka rochli,
Ani Devak hanv manovlem.

Monxan mhaka aplea monan portun zolman haddlem,
Pordvari, dollddirem mhonn namlekhlem.
Patka rebeant hanv jielem,
Rebeant komoll koxem Jezun mhaka fuloilem. Read more

Novea Gonvllik vorsak, novi Legiao Marie Committee

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

Fear of Root Canal

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

Sant Anton-Ichem Trezen Ani Porob 2023

“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

Gonvlleancho Sondex – June 2023

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

Pormoll Editorial June 2023

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

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