At times, life and its situations can overwhelm us. Even the most steadfast among us may feel, the God we trust in has abandoned us.

“My God, my God, why did you forsake me?

Why do You seems to be so far away from me;

Not helping me; not listening to my pleading.”

Psalms 22:1

The generations who have gone before us had also come across such phases of despair when all had seemed lost.

But they endured and survived, in faith.

³ “But you are enthroned as the Holy One,

The One whom Israel praises.

⁴ Our ancestors put their trust in You;

They trusted You and You saved them.

⁵ They called to You and were not disappointed. “

Psalms 22:3-5

Please do not be disappointed or give up in life.

“Endure and  Survive” in faith.

 

 

 

 

Feast of Sacred Heart

It has been two weeks since I went to Vallarpadam. With the start of Monsoon, I couldn't make it to the church on last Sunday. It has been raining heavily since the beginning of the monsoon which literally started after the Vishu this year. The picture is the first sight I saw as I stepped into the church this Sunday morning. 

It was not crowded at all, calm and quiet, very pleasing to the mind. Even the Meenakshi restaurant was at ease. They had all the meal today. But I settled for some little snacks, though I wanted their full meal which is my practice on Sundays. 

For a moment, while praying I was blessed with a sweet connection which turned my being into joyful existence. That brief moment was enough and the inspiration stayed on for a long time and helped me with my thoughts, to be thankful and to do what I have to do in the coming days. Both the list, of things to be thankful and the things to do came out uninterrupted and effortlessly to my mind, I felt very grateful. 

One thing I need to keep thanking consistently is the blessing we all have with the English language. For those of us who has to depend on the language in earning bread, the mastery of this foreign language is so absolutely important. I am not sure whether I have kept on trying after a level, still the realisation itself was a blessing to work more on it. 

We pray Jesus, bless all of us who do not have any kind of security or connections at all in this life and has to rely solely on the skills and talents that You have blessed us with, to keep our blessings polished and updated and that we continue to earn a decent bread with it. 

Another best thing about the rainy day is the parking with out the vehicle getting scorched in the shelter less heat of the church parking. 

On my way out of the church I saw that happy family sitting on the parapet enjoying the brief break in the rain. 

Happy Day Jesus! Thank you for teaching us to be peaceful and joyful even in scarcity. 

Bless your Sacred Heart.

The Sunday after Onam

I was in double mind, to go to Vallarpadam today. The Sunday after Onam for those who travel by bus is a problem. Not all the bus ply. I was lucky to find an easy one to reach the church but I found it really difficult to come back. There weren't many as the folks were on holiday and the one that was plying was super crowded.

Took a detour and walked around Vypeen. When I got to Lady of Hope there, the evening Service was just about concluding.

Vishu

The whole day was beautiful with divine sunlight on Vishu. The sky was blue and clear, a summer treat.

Easter

Thank you My Lord! 
You gave me a beautiful approach to this year's Easter. 
Grateful for the miracle.