In konkani, we normally say,\u201dkhoincheanuch ailem. anim khuincheanuch ghelem\u201d..Yes, seconds, minutes, hours, days and months just passed away forcing the year 2024 to gradually fade into oblivion. Was this year different from the other years? Well, we could get lot of divergent views, more so as the year gone by was a leap year. In this context it would be very interesting to try and listen to those who still believe in superstition and may have lots to complain about the negative happenings of the past year. They must be happy to heave a sigh of relief which will hopefully last for the next four years until the arrival of the next leap year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Generally one thing is certain, years come and years go but the happenings, whether good or bad, are part and parcel of our lives. It is said,\u201d Year\u2019s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on with all the wisdom that experience can instil in us.\u201d Let us try and celebrate the endings of 2024,for they precede new beginnings for a bright new year. For me personally, the past year provided the opportunity to sit up and be grateful to our loving Almighty, for the numerous blessings and the protection which ensured timely medical care for my recent unsuspecting heart ailment. It is God\u2019s miraculous healing power which has restored my health and allowed me to recover from this illness. I am immensely humbled by our God\u2019s grace and mercy and I bow with a heart full of gratitude for the gift of renewed vitality and a fresh lease of life.I am also indebted to all my family members and friends for the continuous love and concern and all the good wishes. I am indeed grateful to you all. In konkani, we normally say,\u201dkhoincheanuch ailem. anim khuincheanuch ghelem\u201d..Yes, seconds, minutes, hours, days and months just passed away forcing the year 2024 to gradually fade into oblivion. Was this year different from the other years? Well, we could get lot<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-parish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stsebastianaquem.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3095","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stsebastianaquem.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stsebastianaquem.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stsebastianaquem.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stsebastianaquem.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3095"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.stsebastianaquem.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3095\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3097,"href":"https:\/\/www.stsebastianaquem.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3095\/revisions\/3097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stsebastianaquem.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stsebastianaquem.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3095"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stsebastianaquem.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Well the passing out of 2024 marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, inspiring individuals to embrace fresh opportunities and set new resolutions. We do understand that positive and meaningful resolutions can bring positive changes in our lives. We always wish and pin our hopes for a brighter and better future. I take this opportunity to wish each one of you a very Happy and Prosperous NEW YEAR 2025.May the closeness of your loved ones, family and friends fill your hearts with joy. Here\u2019s to a bright New Year and of course a fond farewell to the old. Wish you all the very Best!!!!
Until we meet again, take care and be safe..
Felix Dias
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