Tradition tells us that Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, after evangelizing other parts of the East, came to India. He evangelized many parts of this country, especially the South and finally received the martyr’s crown at Mylapore. The feast of St. Thomas is celebrated on 3rd of July.
There are three scenes in John’s Gospel where we meet with Thomas the apostle. Read more
“Whosoever dies clothed in this Scapular shall not suffer eternal fire.” – words of Our Lady to Saint Simon Stock
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Mary being our mother wants us to be saved, for which she gave us a wonderful gift of the “Brown Scapular” with a promise that those who wear Her Brown Scapular shall not suffer eternal fire. Only a fool can doubt about Mother Mary’s promise and refrain from wearing the Carmelite mantel. Read more
What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you think about money? Is it just a piece of printed paper?
Did you ever hear phrases like ‘Money is the root cause of all evil’ or ‘You can not be rich, as well as, spiritual’ or ‘Money cannot buy you happiness’?
Well, the one thing that differentiates man from animals is financial worries. Financial stress is one of the biggest causes for 90% of the sickness that human beings suffer. And the root cause of all this is a lack of financial literacy. Read more
The Solemn feast of St. ANNE and ST. JOACHIM spouse of St. Anne is celebrated on 26th July. However some Churches celebrate the feast on the Sunday preceding 26th. In Goa we have many Churches and Chapels dedicated to St. Anne and St. Joachim and even one village is named SANTANA. Read more
“Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam” (AMDG)
St. Ignatius of Loyola was born in 1491, one of 13 children of a noble family in northern Spain. As a young man Ignatius of Loyola was inflamed by the ideals of courtly love and knighthood and dreamed of doing great deeds. He had great love for military exercises as well as a tremendous desire for fame. He joined the army at the age of seventeen. Read more
Retropos nanvacho ek monis aslo. Tachi Avoi Kristanv ani Bapui onbhavarti aslo. Ho monis Anglottin lamb, rund ani bollixt aslo. To sodanch mhonntalo hanv mhojem jivit oslea monxank bhettoitolom zo konnakuch bhienam. Taka kollon ailem ki thoincho Raza konnakuch bhienam ani zaitim zuzam to jikla. Retropos tea Raza-xim ghelo ani aplem mon taka sanglem. Razan taka ieukar dilo ani apnna sorxim dovorlo. Read more
Hea vorsa, Bhagevont Anton-ichem Trezen ani Porob ekdom bore bhaxen zalem. Dor disa, ganvcho tosoch zaito bhailo lok bhavartan magnnem korunk ailo. Itlo sogott lok ieun, thoddeank bosunk boska mello nasli. Hea vorsa, Kopelache Somitin, zaitem sudarop ani adol- bodol kelelean, Misant vantto gheunk, soglleank sompem zalem. Read more
It’s that time of the year when we tend to be very happy. Happy to be at the beginning again, knowing almost nothing. A new academic year for the Schools, Higher Secondary Schools and the Colleges. To begin something new is always amazing. You have great expectations and so many new chances to excel with new teachers and new friends. Read more
Mogall Aquemchea firgozkaramno,
Aiz mhojem upkari kalliz dhinvasnnechem git gaita. Hea dhinvassnechea gitantlean Triek-Devak dhinvastam.
Ani heach gitantlean tumche sovem dhinvas attounk mhojem kalliz oddtta. Read more
13th June is dedicated to St. Anthony, a Franciscan Friar, born on 15th August 1195 and raised by a wealthy family in Lisbon, Portugal. He died in Italy on 13th June 1231, at a young age. St. Anthony was known for his powerful preaching, deep knowledge of scriptures and his special devotion to the poor and the sick. Read more
