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The Church celebrates the Resurrection of our Lord during the weeks of Resurrection seven weeks: Jesus' victory over death, sin, suffering and Satan. The empty TOMB, the empty CROSS, the blooming or living or flourishing or flowering or fruit bearing TREE, and so on are speaking icons or images in the Church of this unique victory of Jesus. Continue reading... |
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25 April 2017, Second Tuesday of Qyamta |
Importance of this day | Mar Markose, the Evangelist Mark the Evangelist is the author of the Gospel of Mark. St Mark founded the Alexandrian Church (now known as Coptic Church). The origin of Coptic liturgy traces back to Saint Mark. He is also believed to be the founder of Christianity in Africa. |
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Qeryana I (Old Testament Reading I): | Genesis 41:39-45 |
Qeryana II (Old Testament Reading II): | Ezekiel 1:10-14 |
Engarta (Epistle Reading): | 2 Timothy 4:7-18 |
Evangalion (Gospel): | Mark 16:15-20 |
Prayer of the day | Jesus the Son of Man, Mar Markose, the Evangelist, revealed You as the Suffering Servant and showed that we must follow You in a personal relationship that leads to the mystery of the Cross. May we, O Lord, never fail to take up our Cross that leads to life, and thus witness to You before the world. |
For Study, Reflection, Meditation, Celebration and Experimental Assimilation Mystery of Resurrection - Jesus' victory over the world, sin and death - He fills us with the glory of His Resurrection, Peace, Satisfaction and Joy - Life in Jesus is one of peace and tranquillity. Peace Celebration Risen Jesus = Peace - Resurrection celebration in the Syro-Malabar Church is entitled "Peace Celebration" - Mesihites (Christians) are to be peace-makers and peace-lovers - Let us greet each other in this season saying: "Let the Risen Lord be with you" and respond "Let Resurrection, Life and Renewal be with you". source: http://www.pathikulangara.in/Archive.htm |
Credits: Liturgical Calendar 2009-10 published by Fr. Varghese Pathikulangara, CMI
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