Dear People of God,

God morning to you all. I wish and pray that our mighty God may bless you and your family members with His forgiveness, peace, joy, good heath and prosperity in this graceful season of Lent. Today we celebrate the second Sunday of Lent. The running theme of today’s readings is the transfiguration of our Jesus. In the first reading, we see Abraham’s willingness to offer his beloved son, Isaac, as a sacrifice in an extraordinary test of faith. Abraham’s obedience, although seemingly extreme, demonstrates the transformative nature of faith.

Dear People of God.

Good morning to you all. Today is already first Sunday of Lent. The readings of this Sunday are inviting us to renew our covenant with God. Here I would like write a little about the season of Lent.

As we all know, the season of Lent has been begun already. Lent is a time of conversion and penance that the Catholic Church offers to believers to prepare for and live the Easter triduum — the mystery of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. During the 40 days (this year Feb. 14–March 28), Catholics can set goals to grow in holiness and help others do the same.

Dear People of God,

Good morning! The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. Lenten regulations are as follows:

1. Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays in Lent, and Good Friday.

Dear people of God,

Good morning to you all! May the peace of God be with you!!

On this fifth Sunday in Ordinary time, the readings call us to reflect on Jesus’ power to heal us, both physically and spiritually. In the first reading, Job laments that he is experiencing so much misery and despair. Job's lament in the first reading highlights the profound struggle of human suffering and the search for meaning amidst life's trials. It resonates with anyone grappling with pain, loss, or hardship. Contrasting with human suffering, the Responsorial Psalm and the Gospel emphasize God's compassion and healing power.

Dear People of God,

Good morning to you all. Hope, you are all hale and healthy. I am praying for you all every day. On this fourth Sunday of ordinary time, the Liturgy of Word of God encourages us to listen attentively to Christ who speaks with authority. The readings collectively focus on the recognition and acceptance of divine authority and be obedient to God’s authority.

Dear People of God,

First of all, I thank all those who helped to remove the decorations in our three Churches. I could see more hands working with your enthusiasm, dedication and commitment. I appreciate you all.

The readings for the third Sunday in Ordinary Time invite us to be transformed by the call of Jesus. In the first reading, Jonah hears God’s call and sets off for Nineveh. Jonah gave a message of repentance to the people of Nineveh. They believed in God, repented and fasted with sack cloths. The inhabitants of Nineveh heard the message, believed it, repented and God had mercy on them and their city. The story of Nineveh is simply a sign that God loves mercifully and that history is in His hands. This mercy and love are what He wishes to use us to communicate to our world.

Dear People of God,

Good morning to you all. Again, I thank specially all those who assisted with music, singing, decorating the churches, lecturing, serving, and ushering during the last Christmas season. Now the Christmas season is over. We have started the ordinary season. It goes unto weeks and then we start Lenten season in the liturgical calendar.

Dear People of God,

Good morning to all. Again, I specially thank all those who decorated the Cribs and Churches in all our three parishes. I also sincerely thank you all who participated in Christmas Masses. I was very happy to see more people.

Today, we solemnly celebrate the feast of “The Epiphany of the Lord,” and this is the last Sunday of the Christmas season. Now, the word “Epiphany” comes from the Greek word 'Epiphania' meaning 'revelation,' or 'manifestation.’

Dear People of God,

I wish you all a Prosperous and grace-filled New Year-2024. I specially thank all those who decorated the Cribs and Churches in all our three Churches. I also thank you all who participated in Christmas Masses. It was a good attendance. Also, Sincerely I am thanking you all for your wishes, prayers and Christmas Cards.

Dear People of God,

First of all, I wish you a very Merry Christmas. How are all in your family? I pray at the Altar of Christ for your happiness and good health. Many more blessings of God be with you all.

There is a little difference in this year. Both the fourth week of Advent and the Christmas Eve fall on the same day. So, I would like to write here about Christmas, not about the readings of fourth week of Advent.

May the Lord give you peace! Again, we are prayerfully beginning the diocesan annual appeal. Last year, it was included in the Inspired by the Spirit Capital Campaign. This year onwards, it is going to be as usual. You might have received or will be receiving a mailing about the diocesan annual appeal very soon. Please take some time to prayerfully respond to the appeal. As you know, our diocesan annual appeal is the funding source for all the diocesan offices and their activities like seminarians’ education & religious formation, Televised Mass, Mary of good help Hmong ministry and so on.

Dear sisters and brothers,

Good morning to you all. Advent is a time of waiting in hope for our Savior. On this second week of Advent, we continue our waiting and preparation for the Lord’s coming. In today’s First Reading through Isaiah God promises comfort and forgiveness to Jerusalem. He summons their courage and invites them to look beyond their present predicament to the time of renewal and restoration. The time of exile will end. God will gather his scattered people like a shepherd gathers his lambs. Using poetic metaphors, he calls them to change and conversion. “Let every valley be filled in and every mountain and hill be laid low. The second reading encourages us to grow in holiness.

Dear People of God,

Good morning to you all! I hope you all had a beautiful Thanksgiving. Today we begin a “new season called ‘Season of Advent’ in the new liturgical year of the Church. Advent is a season of hope and a period during which as Christians we await the fulfillment of the promise of God through his prophets. In addition to being a season of hope, it is equally, a season of patience and prayer. During these four weeks, we are expected to prepare for the birth of the messiah. It suffices to note that while we prepare physically, the most important must be the spiritual preparation.