From Our Pastor

11-27-2022Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss, Pastor

Dear People of God,

First of all, I appreciate and thank all the Ladies of our St. Lawrence’s PCCW for arranging a meaningful ‘Thanksgiving Ecumenical Prayer Service’ on last Sunday to thank our God for His blessings to us. Today, we begin a new liturgical season which is called “Advent”. The term ‘Advent’ comes from two Latin words Ad-ventus, which simply means “to arrive” or Ad-venire, meaning “to come.” For us, it means expecting the Lord’s coming. It is a four-week preparation period leading up to Christmas.

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Christ, the King

11-20-2022Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss

Dear People of God,

Praise the Lord. We celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King today. It was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925 in response to growing nationalism and secularism. If we can truly come to know the Lord Jesus as the center of our lives, there is no more room for atheism nor for secularism.

The first reading, from the Second Book of Samuel, tells us about the anointing of David as the king of Israel. David is seen as a symbol of the savior who was yet to come. In today’s gospel, In the gospel, from the cross, Jesus tells the good thief that he will join him in paradise; The kingship of Jesus Christ, The Kingdom of God and Eternity.

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When you Hear of Misfortunes, Do Not Be Terrified. Christ is with Us.

11-13-2022Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss

Dear People of God,

Praise the Lord. Good morning to you. As we draw close to the end of the liturgical year, we are reminded of the Day of the Lord through this Sunday's readings.

In today’s first reading, Malachi announces the coming of the day of the Lord. He paints two pictures: the fate of the evil doer, and the triumph of the righteous who endures till the end. This short reading simply serves as an encouragement to us to continue our good work in patient righteousness and endurance. It teaches that to persist in good works till the end, one must endure all forms of trials and difficulties as some Saints did. Today’s first reading ends with a promise: “But for you who fear my name, there will be arise the sun of justice with its healing rays” (Malachi 3: 20a)

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Our Souls are made to be Eternal

11-06-2022Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss

Dear People of God,

Praise the Lord! We have a new month ‘November’ which is dedicated to the remembrance of all Souls. We are called to pray specially for the repose of all souls. It is also good to visit the cemetery for an extra-plenary indulgences especially for the 8 days of this month of All Souls to alleviate the poor souls in Purgatory. Because it is based on our Creed “Resurrection of Life” The liturgy of the word on this Sunday, also invites us to contemplate on the mystery of God in relation to human death and Resurrection! Jesus assures us that there is life after death because our God is the God of life.

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