Eutychus, whose name means ‘fortunate’, was a disciple and friend of St John the Theologian and St Paul. After hearing about Christ, the Savior, he became a disciple and servant of the Lord, worked with the Apostle Paul and together they preached in the early journeys. He belonged to the Read more
We pray for the departed, for the same reasons as when praying for a living person! Prayer for the faithful departed, as well as the invocation of saints have been long cherished beliefs and practices of the early Christian Church and were expressions of the Christian faith, well founded on Read more
o Evening: Luke 14: 15-24o Morning: Mark 10: 28-34 o Holy Qurbanao Old Testament ReadingsExodus 23: 20-27; Joshua 1: 16-18; Hosea 11: 1-5 o Epistle Readings1 Peter 5: 1-9; 1 Cor. 10: 8-13 o Gospel ProclamationMark 12: 38-44
Pharisees (Jn. 12: 19) the disciple whom Jesus loved (Jn. 13: 23-25) to Thomas (Jn. 14: 6) Peter (Jn. 13: 37) Judas Iscariot (Jn. 12: 6) Himself (Jn. 17: 1 -6), for His disciples (Jn. 17: 6-19), and for all believers / faithful (Jn. 17: 20 -26). Counsellor / Helper Read more
Who said “see the whole world has gone after Jesus”? During the Last Supper, which disciple was sitting next to Jesus and reclining on Him? To whom did Jesus’ answer “I am the Way, and the Truth and the Life”? Which disciple was prepared to lay down Read more
St Paul write to the Corinthians in 1 Cor. 11: 4-6, that women should cover their head during prayer and worship and men should not cover their head. A question asked was why do our bishops cover their head. 4 Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonours his Read more
I. PRECOMMUNION SERVICE – (30 years of our LORD’s Life) Sanctuary remains veiled – The period before the Incarnation of Christ. Prefatory Prayers – Morning Prayers (Namasakaram) Entrance into Chancel Sanctuary unveiled Celebrant enters – South side – Sanctuary veiled. Shubkono1, Washing of hands1 Thuyobo – Preparatory Rites – Celebrant Read more