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Abin Kochupurackal

THE EUCHARIST: SOURCE AND SUMMIT OF OUR CHRISTIAN LIFE

The Holy Eucharist is not just a symbol — it is the real presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ among us. The Church reminds us that “the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life” (CCC 1324). Every time we participate in Holy Mass, we are invited into

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Abin Kochupurackal

🌟 Handhoosa 2025 – Youth Day 🌟

📅 September 6, 2025“Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8) The Heartbeat of the Church The youth are the strength and heartbeat of our Church. Their energy, creativity, and sincere love for Jesus shine as a powerful witness in today’s world. St. John Paul II once reminded the young: “You

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Abin Kochupurackal

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

15 August – A Celebration of Hope, Glory, and Promise A Feast of Heavenly Joy Today we rejoice in one of the greatest feasts of our Church – the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day, we celebrate the truth that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was taken

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Abin Kochupurackal

Doing Good Without Expecting Anything in Return

For the Glory of God “Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.” — Luke 6:35 In

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Abin Kochupurackal

🕊️ God Always Welcomes Us Back

🕊️ God Always Welcomes Us Back Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of the Liturgical Season of Summer (Khaitha) Gospel: Luke 15:11–32 — The Parable of the Prodigal Son “While he was still far away, his father saw him and was filled with love.” — Luke 15:20 💭 Learning from the

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Abin Kochupurackal

Feast of St. Alphonsa – July 28

Patron Saint of the Sick and Suffering: St. Alphonsa holds a cherished place in the heart of the Syro-Malabar Church and among all Christians of India. She was the first woman of Indian origin to be canonised by the Catholic Church.Born as Anna Muttathupadathu on August 19, 1910, in Kudamaloor

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Abin Kochupurackal

The Liturgical Season of Summer (Khaitha)

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

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