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Angels on rounds Holy Angels on rounds Serving God's people Angels on Journey Holy Angels on Journey With the shepherds in the fields A journey to Bethlehem Shepherds in the night watch Shadow the lambs Shelter under the sky Starry sky above Singing shepherds' songs The folk song of the land They saw the wonder star High above the sky The talk of the town Among all the people about the wonder The king has ordered the scholars To study the wonder star The word in the town spread as a fire Shepherds watch the star They wonder among themselves Camping near the herds Camp around the fire Keeping them warm Watching the travelers From every where Reaching Judea towns In the king's order They heard the word They are in the move As they travel to their land On the way in the journey They hear the Angels choir Singing the good news to come Shepherds on Journey The journey to see the heavenly king Angels on journey With the shepherds on journey As they journey with all the people Who

Angels on rounds Holy Angels on rounds Serving God's people on earth Angels on rounds holy angels on rounds Watching, gaurding, guiding, and serving simple people all along their journey Angels on rounds Holy angels on rounds Singing Gloria in Excelsis Deo In the shepherd fields of Judea Accompanying shepherds on their watch singing: Glory to God in the Highest And peace on Earth! Shepherds on the journey Simple shepherds on their journey Watching the herds their routine Shepherd on their daily chores In the fields of Bethlehem singing the ancestral folk songs In the expectation of Messiah Angels join in their chorus Singing: Glory to God in the Highest And peace on Earth! Simple minded they are Pure in heart they are Simple routine they have Hard working people they are Tending and gaurding the herds Is their journey in the life Angels on Journey Holy Angels on Journey Among the innocent shepherds Expecting the arrival of Heavenly King singing: Glory to God in the Highest And peac

Angels on rounds Holy Angels on Rounds Angels on Journey holy Angels on Journey With the people of Good will Angels on Journey A journey to Bethlehem Watching, guiding, and praying Angels on Journey with the wise men on journey Wise men on travel Journey to Bethlehem Many days, many seasons, and many climates they faced On the journey to Bethlehem Night time travel posed challenge on the way Focused faithful on journey Wise men continued in great courage In thanking God on the way Scientific zeal in their goal Rational mind in their thoughts Logical reasoning in predicting Heavenly king's birth on earth Earthly kings the wise men Received divine signal in wonder star Captivated in soul Motivated their journey They travel among Clear starry skies many nights They travel among Cloudy skies many nights They travel on growing moons They travel on descending moons They tread in the light And they travel in the dark They travel in clear vision of star And they travel in unclear predictio

Angels on rounds Holy Angels on rounds Journeying with people Who search the Lord Angels on journey Along the path of Bethlehem Eastern Wise men on journey Western star the destiny They journey to Bethlehem In the vision of hope In the sight of wonder star In the prediction of heavenly king Wise men travel from far Travel in the nights following star Persistent in their pursuit Consistent in moving forward Resilient to the ordeals Relentless in the journey Find the repose in the star They journey in many seasons The nature changed around them in many colors Eastern green fields Middle eastern sandy dunes Western winter - all On the way the wise men endured Nature in journey Along the wise men on the way Green lush fields Blooming colorful meadows Green dense trees Clear starry skies Silver globe full moon Gentle evening breezes Singing birds flights Running animals joy Buzzing insects songs Crawling creatures busy Running silvery springs Rushing tides of rivers Bright sun warmth Abunda

Angels on Journey Holy Angels on Journey Along with Eastern wise men Angels on Journey Journey to Bethlehem Their life quest Angels on Journey Holy Angels on Journey Along with Holy Family Angels on Journey Journey to Bethlehem On their life mission Wise men on a journey Journey towards west Leading star western course Treading men from Eastern land Shining stars on the way Twinkling stars brilliant sway Hope on the quest Hope on the way Wise men on the way The way to Bethlehem Unknown to their knowledge They wandered in wonder Along the wonder star They climbed mountains The mountains rejoiced They crossed valleys The valleys in joy They tread across the deserts The deserts bloomed They crossed the rivers They mighty rivers rejoiced They traveled through forests The nature rejoiced They crossed many seasons facing many challenges Yet kept their eyes on the stars They journey towards west Following the wonder star shining In the western sky They knew not the destiny But knew the stars

Angels on Journey Holy Angels on journey - with Holy family on Journey Journey to Bethlehem The mission journey of their life Starry sky brilliant dazzles Far in East the wise men spot A miracle star rising on sky Nature of wonder in west Capture the wise men quest Wise men set out on journey On the saddled wagon to the west Guiding star on their journey Binding their interest peaking Gold , silver, and myrrh, They carry on the journey Wondering wise men travel All along the night In the starry sight Resting in day They journey for many months A epic journey of quest Wise men on a journey A journey of quest Towards western starry sky Mary and Joseph Along with the neighbors travel Sighted the wonder star On the way in resting night Wonder star captured The travelers heart rested Brilliant star dazzle Eased the tiresome feet. Annapoorna Mary, 2011

Angels on Journey Holy Angels on Journey Guarding, watching the Holy Family On the journey Joseph lead the way - when Mary and child in womb resting Vigilant Joseph guide the journey As he cared in love of the family He contemplated his journey In fostering infant Jesus He dreamed to see the baby face The face of the messiah His burdens became none when he thought of the messiah his son His ordeals became a holy sacrifice When he realized he is no an ordinary father The father of son of God and son of man He was humbled by this thought And he cherished the care of Mary and baby in womb He walked all along the way Many elders walk with them In conversation of the Bethlehem politics Discussion of over crowded city Came to his ears Discussion on census routines Aggression of the king Concerns of his time Shared with the fellow travelers Reached his understanding Joseph planed all he could To find a place for Mary and child He prayed often to God in his heart to guide them to a safe place

Angels on rounds Holy Angels on rounds Watching, guiding and serving God's people Angels on rounds Holy Angels on Rounds Mary is in Journey Virgin Mary is in Journey Journey to Bethlehem The journey of her life mission Christmas Journey began in Nazareth In a simple dwelling Angel Gabriel message from God To the Virgin Mary Virgin conception in womb Through Holy Spirit shelter The savior became a baby In Virgin mother womb Mary is in Journey Virgin Mary is in Journey Journey to Bethlehem The journey of her life mission Mary began the journey To the house of Elizabeth Contemplating Angels message While the baby Jesus was growing In the joyous wish of Elizabeth Mary proclaimed the magnification Her life journey began As she returned to Nazareth She experienced the changes The womanhood body changes As she journeyed into motherhood She contemplated the child face Million times in her dreams She walked slowly And she talked gently As not to disturb the womb She was thrilled On her firs

Angels on rounds Holy Angels on rounds Watching and guarding the faithfuls On the journey to Bethlehem Angels on journey Holy Angels on journey With the faithfuls on travel The journey of redemption joy to the world They sing all along the way Cheering carols on journey In people heart , mind, relations, and dwelling On the journey to Bethlehem Virgin Mother Mary Tabernacle of Word incarnate The humble redemptive dwelling In the union with the Holy Spirit The fruit of redemption - the Virgin womb the savior In Him, Through Him, and with Him Father, Son, and Holy Spirit The Holy Trinity presence Fulfilling divine fellowship among human On the journey to Bethlehem Humble Joseph leading Redemptive family on the Journey Contemplation with Angels Holy family on Journey - to Bring God's glory to the world Hilly mountains trekking Valleys in meadows walking Winding roads they travel There before them multitudes travel There around them many travel There behind them multitudes travel Holy

Angels on Rounds Holy Angels on rounds Serving God's people Holy angels are around Holy family's journey to Bethlehem Holy Family on Journey Joseph guide the Donkey On his feet on the journey Expectant Mary travel on the path Along with Jesus in the womb Tiny movements of Jesus Cheer them on the way Guarding Angels all along the way Nature adored the Jesus in the womb All along the way Twinkling stars smiling Swaying breeze soothing Clapping Trees rejoicing Singing birds echoing Dancing peacocks on the way Jumping deers happy feet Running rivers rejoiced Desert blooms welcomed Hills joyful yielding Gracing cows and herds Shepherds all along the way Holy family on the Journey To the Bethlehem

Angels on rounds Holy angels on rounds Serving God's people All around the world Angels on rounds Joseph and Mary on journey The journey to Bethlehem Angels watching on their path Singing Glory to God in Heaven Baby Jesus in the Mary's womb Sleep in heavenly peace Saddles Donkey carries Mary In heavenly joy and glory Angels on rounds Holy Angels on rounds Watching Holy family On the journey Singing Glory to God in the highest! Mother Church keeping wake Sleeps none slumber none Advent candles lighting Watching waiting and praying Resurrected Lord's joy The salvation joy of redemption In the celebration of Jesus Birth Repenting, confessing, and cleansing The sins of her children Intercede and proceed in the journey with her children of this time Prepare the way of the Lord In all times to come Annapoorna , 2011

She is a Holy Trinity's creation, created to nurture, guide, minister, and defend the human relationship with heavenly Father through her bridegroom Jesus Christ, with the fellowship of her advocate Holy Spirit.She has tow eminent aspects such as natural presence and mystical presence through which she minster to here and now to the universe and to the eternity. Mother church has history in creation, tradition in sacrifices, magisterial divinity, doctrinal guidance, and everlasting existence. She is a constant companion of human from now to the eternity. ....................... Next preview of this book will be displayed after the publication. Annapoorna Mary, SFO, 2011

Mother Church is a Holy Sanctuary of God on earth. Mother Church is the store house of heavenly blessings on earth. She bears the light to the world as a light house to the ship. She is a Holy Trinity's creation, created to nurture, guide, minister, and defend the human relationship with heavenly Father through her bridegroom Jesus Christ, with her advocate Holy Spirit. She is in a journey along with her children towards the eternal kingdom, while her natural presence in the world stand as a testament to the Father's kingdom on the world and universe. Mother Church is not a human found institution or human invention of socialization.It is the Holy Sanctuary of God on the universe. Living, breathing, and growing witness to the Father's love to his children. Faithful promise of Father's love for humanity. The loving promise of Jesus Christ, " I will be with you always to the end of the world." Holy sanctuary of Holy Spirit. It is the physical and mystical sanct

Discerning is an action, which moves beyond the experiences. Experience of God's presence is a comfortable level of faith. Whereas discerning God's plan and purpose takes a life that follows His foot steps as he called the apostles to follow Him. Life of following Jesus Christ is the level of faith that courageously follow Him in all the situations of life. Whoever made choice to follow Jesus Christ has only one way of life that the life in which one carries one's own cross every day and follow Him. Another aspect of this faith life is that there is no turning back in this track. The faith grows day by day and get strengthened by all the happenings in the life. The soul moves beyond the emotional experience( Heavenly sweetness) comes from God's presence and exercises the faith even without the heavenly sweetness experiences, which is called as a desert experiences by many saints. It is a weaning stage which is like a journey in a toiling boat. Toils and struggles indica

Confession is a humble sacrament but very powerful sacrament in relation to spiritual warfare. Forgiveness is the first step of confession, which include forgiving oneself and others. Seeking forgiveness through confession is an act of purifying soul.Confession is a sacred gift of Holy Catholic church, which has power to deliver souls from the struggles and trials.

Some times after fervent prayers the answer may be a "no." When the answer is no which means God is in control of the situation and He has better plan than our proposed prayers and plans.Continued prayers will during this time will be a testimony of faith. A soul which can pray during such a time has a power to withstand trials and temptations. The enemy is afraid of such soul. "Be still and know that I am God."

1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The LORD watches over you— the LORD is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The LORD will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; 8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. I found comfort in the above psalm in midst of last week events. I thank God for His word and presence of comfort in this world.

Some useful cues: Do we face delay or interruptions when we pray fervently for some matter, then we can know that there is a blessing on the way and it has a power to change us and to bring glory to God.Daniel underwent period of delay in his prayer when God had answered his prayers right away yet the answer was delayed on the way due to principalities causing heavenly postal delay. Arc Angel Michael had to intervene in the delivery of the answer to Daniel after 21 days. Interesting event recorded in the bible. The testing lies behind in our response to delay. Daniel continued to pray waiting for answer. The remedy is same for us too. Continual prayer is the way to conquer the trial. Preview for my blog friends as I write: "Keep watch with me"

Church is the body of Christ and the heavenly bride. Church is the new garden of Eden. She was instituted by the holy Trinity through Creation, redemption, and recreation ( New life new breath in Holy Spirit). The church's presence in the world is the natural presence of Holy Trinity in this natural world. Jesus Christ promised His presence in the world in His statement to the Apostle, " I will be with you always" as He ascended into heaven. He also promised the advocate who would guide the recreated world through His everlasting eternal life, who is Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit instituted His re creative presence among human after the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as humanity and the world received the salvation and re instituted to the Children status to the Heavenly Father at Jesus death and resurrection, which was the original status of human before the sin. Now the human sin has been redeemed through the incarnation death and resurrection of Son of God in the human f

I admire and respect the men and women who have decided to follow Jesus in this life as the redemptive body of Christ. They have dedicated their worldly life and all that can offer to them at the Crucifix feet and bravely live this earthly life winning the flesh ever day for the redemptive love of God. In their decision the love of God is portrayed to the natural world as a constant selfless presence. It is not a easy call or vocation, or task or life. Imagine wading against the mighty waves and the sucking currents of waters. The called apostle body of Christ lives the similar life in this world. Call is from heaven the decision to follow the call is their choice and discernment. However, the call has to be lived everyday in the world and in the worldly flesh, which are the antagonist forces of the call, which is equal to swimming in a constant current.Living their life demands divine grace, mercy,and constant awareness of God's presence, and constant decisions of nonconforming to

Group Reflection on Gospel Readings Luke 2/14; “Glory to God in the highest heaven and peace on earth to those with whom he is pleased!” John 8/12; Jesus spoke to the Pharisees again. “ I am the light of the world,” he said “ whoever follows me will have the light of life and will never walk in darkness” Mathew 5/14-16 “You are like light for whole world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it on the lamp stand, where it gives light for every one in the house. In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your father in heaven” Luke 11/ 35 “ Make certain then that the light in you is not darkness. If your whole body is full of light with no part of it in darkness it will be bright all over as when a lamp shines on you with its brightness.” Group Reflections Reflect upon the above verses individually or as a group in the following perspectives: 1. Discuss the ways these verses apply to yo

Southern border of Periyasamypuram is adorned by the majestic Sea of Mannar, a beautiful, breath taking, agile active clean sea shore makes a refreshing beach, which is used by youth and children.No boats and no fishermen in the beach, except the village adults may cast their nets occasionally with their friends in the evenings as my father used to do with his friends, as their hobby of sport some days. Deep blue colored water mass alive waves of seven to 8 foot tall waves on ordinary days, on full moon and new moon days the waves of high tides are very common. The rhythmic songs of sea waves and the stroke of sea breeze are the natural gifts of this village.There is a tradition during the time of Christmas that youth of this village conducts sports on the seashore with the leadership of parish priest. There is a new small chapel built within last few years by the villagers called St. Anthony chapel near the seashore where there are few masses per year celebrated. We can hear the chur

Peace is an honor in relations and work God's presence brings honor 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 comforts of life before creating Adam. He brought Adam in to the world as a guest to enjoy the comforts with peace. In addition, God honored Adam with the great privilege of naming His creations. He also blessed Adam with His fatherly presence. By this, we know that God treated human with honor and dignity. His presence brings honor to the humanity. Work and gift of work are God's blessings. Work or the job or the duty and responsibilities go 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

Karuvariyil Thuravarum is the second book of Priesthood series in Tamil has been released by St. Paul publication. This book contains the concepts of youth and priesthood and the nature of the family they come from. This book is written as though a mother loving caring instructions to her young son who has decided to follow Jesus, highlighting priesthood majesty.Any book published in India has to undergo theological scrutiny.This book has passed all the tests and it is now published by St. Paul publication. Praise the Lord! Another specialty is that book came out on Joel's birthday 11/15/2011.

Northern street of Periyasamypuram house the Servite convent, where 8 to 10 nun sisters reside. Sisters are very active in the spiritual matters of this village. From the altar decorations, maintenance of the church, educating children via school, catechism,house visits,training youth in cottage industries etc........ Endless avenue they open for this village. I am very surprised to see the non participatory sisters in the church in these days. Is church is not using them? I wonder what happened? They are the real salt of the church, who have fostered rich catechism in the church. I always say passionately if we do not cherish them and invite their participation and visibility in the chuch we may loose such a great gift of our Catholic church. Servite convent sisters are great in education and teaching catechism to the children. They have made a great impression in my childhood heart and all the children of periasamypuram. Nun Sisters continue to make difference in youth life throughou

Peace in the world Peace in the Church presence Although God is present everywhere, Seeking God’s presence in His temple brings unique blessings. There are many psalms in the Bible describe how to enter into His temple and courts. They indicate that one must worship God with joy and with happy songs. It is appropriate and fitting to see the Heavenly father in His temple. In His temple, there is peace, joy, happiness, and praises, which can quench the thirst of human heart, mind and soul. Some times one can experience physical, mental, social, and spiritual healing also in His presence. Consider going to church as going to the father’s house because our Heavenly Father’s presence is visible in the church, which consists of God’s presence in the church, shepherds, leaders, and in believers. Every year I used to spend at least few days with my father and mother who lives very far from my city. It is a common experience that my father gets very excited of my every visit and he makes my vis