The Season of Summer, Khaitha (meaning summer in Syriac), begins with the commemoration of the Twelve Apostles of our Lord. Spanning around seven weeks, this liturgical season is a time marked by themes of harvest, fruitfulness, and spiritual growth. In nature, summer is the season for gathering crops and storing...
“Indeed, there are those who are last who will be first, and first who will be last.” – Luke 13:30 As we continue our mission to reach hearts and transform lives, we find renewed strength and encouragement in the words of our Lord Jesus. At first glance, this Gospel teaching...
Dhukarana: Remembering the Apostle to India As we enter the month of July, our hearts and prayers turn to one of the most cherished feasts in our Syro-Malabar Catholic tradition—the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, celebrated on July 3rd and lovingly known among us as ‘Dhukarana’. For the Thoma...
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Mark 10:14) A Day of Thanksgiving and Joy We are truly blessed to gather once again for our Catechism Annual Day—a special day of joy, thanksgiving and reflection...
When I was around eleven years old, I received a small book about the life of Saint Maria Goretti from one of my uncles. At the time, I often helped my parents on our agricultural land during school holidays and weekends. One day, I carried the book with me to...
St. Bernadette Mission | First Holy Communion – 29 June 2025 ✝️ The Sacraments of Initiation in the Catholic Church The Sacraments of Initiation—Baptism, Chrismation (Confirmation), and the Holy Eucharist—lay the foundation of Christian life. Together, these three sacraments fully initiate a person into the Church. In the Eastern Catholic...
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24 A Joyous Milestone in Our Faith Journey With hearts overflowing with gratitude and joy, we are blessed to announce that St. Bernadette Proposed Mission has been officially elevated as the 102nd...
It was a bright Sunday Afternoon at St. Bernadette’s, and the gentle buzz of conversation filled the small parish hall. It was not just any Sunday — it was Father’s Day, and the community had quietly planned a special surprise after Mass to honour the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures...
The Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Trinity on the Sunday following Pentecost each year, immersing the faithful in the supreme mystery at the core of Christian theology—the Trinity. The feast emphasises the paramount Christian teaching that God is one in substance but exists uniquely and eternally as three...
Pentecost is one of the most powerful and transformative events in Christian history. It marks the moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles in the upper room, fulfilling Jesus’ promise to send a helper, an advocate, who would empower His followers to become bold witnesses to the ends...
