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Abin Kochupurackal

The Humility of the Centurion

The centurion, a Roman officer, approaches Jesus with a request that reveals not only his compassion for his servant but also his extraordinary faith in the power of Christ. This encounter teaches us profound lessons about what it means to truly believe and how faith transcends boundaries of race, status,

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Abin Kochupurackal

“He must become greater; I must become less.”

There was once a lighthouse keeper who lived on a rocky shore, ensuring the light always burned bright to guide passing ships. One evening, a storm hit and a traveler sought shelter in his small home. As they sat by the fire, the traveller asked, “You have lived here for

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Abin Kochupurackal

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord 

This Sunday, which falls on the second day of February this year, coincides with the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Traditionally known as the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary or Candlemas, this day marks the fortieth and final day of the Christmas season, concluding

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The Miracle at Cana: A Lesson in Transformation and Faith
Abin Kochupurackal

The Miracle at Cana: A Lesson in Transformation and Faith

This Sunday, we witness something truly wondrous — a miracle, just when we need it most. It marks the first recorded miracle of Jesus as He began His public ministry. Interestingly, this wasn’t a miraculous act of healing or restoration. No lepers were cured, no blind were given sight. Instead,

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Ascending the Celestial Hierarchy: The Golden Staircase to Seraphic
Abin Kochupurackal

Baptism of Jesus: Identity and Embracing Sacramental Grace

The location of Jesus’ baptism is close to the base of Mount Nebo, in modern-day Jordan. This is where Moses looked out over the Promised Land after leading the Israelites to freedom through the Red Sea, which symbolized baptism, and then wandered with them in the desert for forty years,

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Abin Kochupurackal

Where can Jesus be found today?

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2024 years ago, but you might wonder: where can He be found today and throughout the year? When Jesus was twelve years old—the age of adulthood at that time—Joseph and Mary took Him to the Temple in Jerusalem to celebrate this milestone.

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