Faith Blog: My God and My All, Let Thy Name Be Glorified!

Presence of God brings light and guidance, which enlightens the human heart. God' s presence among humanity is described as, "Emmanuel" which means God is with us  and he dwells among us. Human heart is a beutiful creation of God. It is programed to love God and His creations. The very purpose of human creation is to love and proclaim the love of God to the creations. However, in due course the human heart was corrupted by the deciving thoughts that lead the human astray from God's presence in the garden of Eden. From then on, it became the rebellious source and origin of all sins and sinful actions against God and His creations, if a man choose to do so. The beautiful creation became a deceiving treasurey and it lost it's purpose and goal of life. In contrary, by nature human heart is tuned to be guided and nourished by the presence of God. All the more it can be satisfied and contented only by God's presence, other than the mentioned state all other state br...

God's presence brings honour to humanity. Where ever human life is protected, fostered, and promoted there is God's presence. Adam the father of the entire humanity was the first human being to enjoy Father God's presence. God loved Adam and the entire a humanity very dearly, that he adorned him with freedom. He loved Adam so dearly that he created entire world and the comfort before creating Adam. He brought Adam in to the world as a guest to enjoy the comforts with peace. In addition, God honoured Adam with the great previlage of naming His creations. He also blessed Adam with His fatherly presence. By this we know that God treated human with honour and dignity. His presence brings honour to the humanity.

God's presence is love and Love is forgiveness. Only the love ignited by the God's presence can forgive. Such genuine love forgives the person/s or situation/s, which lead to disappointment, betrayal, insults, humiliation, frustration, injuries, and heartaches etc...... There is no list of injury that love can not forgive. The model of this love was demonstrated by Jesus forgiveness of the humanity  at cross. He forgave the people who betrayed Him, insulted Him, rejected Him, wounded Him, humiliated Him, and stripped Him. This kind of love cannot be earned, or educated, but only possible through God's mercy and grace. This is a precious gift of God that can be attained by asking and praying. One who has attained this level in love will be able to give excuse to the actions of brethren. He will be a blessing to whom ever he serve. Where there is love there is a sense of security and freedom. Where there is freedom there is growth and prosperity. Where there is love there i...

Work and gift of work are God's blessings. Work or the job or the duty and responsibilities goes beyond the earning of one's life means. Work is a channel of God's provision for the family and to the society. A job well done with dedication reveals the action of participating in the preservation of this world, and blessing the world with goodness. Work place is a ground where oneself can experience the mighty presence of God, while serving fellow human needs. Here I present some verses related to work from bible. WORK IN THE BIBLE What the Bible says about Work [Gen 2:15] The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. [Gen 3:19] In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; you are dust, and to dust you shall return." [Exod 20:9-12] Six days you shall labor, and do all your work; but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God; in it you shall not do any work, you,...

This week has been a festival week, which was adorned by St. Joseph's prayers on Labor day and Mary the Mother of God's birthday on September 8th. This blog celebrated St. Jospeph and Virgin Mary the mother of God's blessings through prayers and photos of celebration. St. Joseph and Virgin mary laid foundation for Holy family and they became a holy model for all the families.They nurtured Jesus Christ the saviour of the world who redeemed the world. The humble, simple,and  loving care of Joseph towards his family is a role model for all the fathers. Providing nurturing environment includes parents become one in body, mind, and spirit. children feel safe when parents are happy and loving. The family who aspire to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children strives to adjust, cooperate, and compromise the differences and tries to find the joy within the purpose of the family. The holy family, Jesus mary and Joseph, became the model for ideal family and brought for...

Luke 1:39-56 [39] At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, [40] where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. [41] When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. [42] In a loud voice she exclaimed: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! [43] But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? [44] As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. [45] Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!" [46] And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord [47] and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, [48] for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, [49] for the Mighty One has done great things for me -- holy is his name. [50] His mercy extends to those who fear ...

 Prayers to St. Joseph the Worker "Dear Patron of God's Church, you are honored by her as the Worker, the humble carpenter of Nazareth . According to St. Theresa of Avila , you are universal in your intercessions. Inspire workers of all kinds to walk ever in your footsteps as faithful servants coupling charity with justice and becoming true followers of Jesus. However, I have another prayer to St. Joseph the Worker that I find particularly inspiring: Prayer for the Spirit of Work Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who pass their life in labor, obtain for me the grace to work in a spirit of penance to atone for my many sins; to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my own inclinations; to work with gratitude and joy, considering it an honor to use and develop by my labor the gifts I have received from God; to work with order, peace, moderation, and patience, without ever recoiling before weariness or difficulties. Help me to work, a...

PRAYER TO OUR LADY: Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, we turn to you, O Virgins of virgins, our Mother. To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, do not despise our petitions, but in your mercy hear us and answer us. Amen. THE ANGELUS V- The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. R- And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. (Hail Mary....) V- Behold the handmaid of the Lord. R- Be it done unto me according to thy word. (Hail Mary....) V- And the Word was made Flesh. R- And dwelt among us. (Hail Mary....) V- Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. R- That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Pictures of the feast of Our Lady of Velankanni, India.

Mary said, " My heat praises the Lord; My soul is glad because of God my saviour, for he has remembered me, his lowly servant!" Luke 1: 46 - 48