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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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17 July 2018, Second Tuesday of Qaita |
| Importance of this day | Second Tuesday of Qaita |
| Engarta (Epistle Reading): | James 4:1-8 |
| Evangalion (Gospel): | Luke 6:20-26 |
| Prayer of the day | Jesus by whose strength the seas were calmed, in Your parables, You tell us how diligently You search for whoever is lost, willing all to enter into Your glorious Kingdom. May Your Churches have that same zeal in reaching out to those rejected by society or lost in sin. |
| 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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