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 | The maturity and fruitfulness of the Church are specially meditated on during the weeks of summer (Qaita). The Syriac word Qaita means "summer". Summer is the time when grains and fruits mature and ripen. Thus it is a time of plentiful harvest for the Church. The fruits of the Church are those of holiness and martyrdom. Continue reading... |  |
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16 July 2018, Second Monday of Qaita |
| Importance of this day | Mother of Mount Carmel Click to read the Biblical reflections of the day, prepared by Fr. Sebastian Mullooparambil, CMI. Click to read the Biblical reflections of the day, prepared by Fr. Paul Kalluveettil, CMI. |
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| Qeryana I (Old Testament Reading I): | 1 Kings 18:41-46 |
| Qeryana II (Old Testament Reading II): | Isaiah 35:1-4 |
| Engarta (Epistle Reading): | 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 |
| Evangalion (Gospel): | Luke 11:27-28,  Listen Recorded Bible in Malayalam (from the translation of Peshitta Bible) |
| Prayer of the day | Jesus our mighty God, we ask humbly through the intercession of the holy Virgin Mary, that You would pour out Your graciousness upon us and shower us with Your gifts. May Your blessings and grace bring us who are celebrating the feast of our Lady of Mount Carmel, to forgiveness of sins and freedom from debts. |
| For Study, Reflection, Meditation, Celebration and Experimental Assimilation Mystery of the Church - Church as the continuation of Jesus grows and spreads to all quarters of the world, produces flowers and fruits of martyrdom and holiness-Church shines as the Symbol of the heavenly Kingdom. Age of Fruitfulness Church becomes attractive through her holiness and martyrdom - not through this-worldly achievements - "Blessed are the poor in spirit...Blessed are the merciful...Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven" (Mt 5:3-12) source: http://www.pathikulangara.in/Archive.htm |
Credits: Liturgical Calendar 2009-10 published by Fr. Varghese Pathikulangara, CMI
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