A Message from Father Nathan
My dearest people closest to my heart!
God bless you and your generous heart.
The Christmas Novena Begins December 16
We prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of Jesus.
Dear friends, as we know, we start the Novena from the sixteenth onwards. The Christmas Novena, or the Christmas Anticipation Prayer, begins just before Advent.
When:
Every day we will pray at 4:00 p.m.
Except on the 24th. We will pray right after the morning Mass.
The Christmas Novena is a nine-day prayer practice during Advent that helps us to contemplate and prepare for Christ’s birth. It focuses on the Incarnation’s Mystery and encourages deep spiritual preparation, fostering, contemplation, and community among believers as they anticipate Christmas.
The Christmas Novena is a powerful spiritual practice
Preparation to receive God’s transforming grace
The Christmas Novena is a powerful spiritual practice that invites us to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ. During the Advent, this nine-day prior tradition holds deep significance for the faithful, serving as an incarnation at its core.
The Christmas Novena is an expression of our longing for God’s presence and our desire to make room for Christ Jesus the child in our lives. It provided a structured way to focus our thoughts and intentions about the true meaning of Christmas amidst the busyness of the season through our daily prayers and reflection we cultivate an attitude of expectant hope and joyful anticipation for the importance of this Christmas. It encourages us to slow down our lives for silence and contemplation and to open ourselves to God’s transforming grace.
Prepares our Hearts for the Coming of Emanuel – God with us
This season reminds us that Advent is not merely a time of extended preparations for season of interior renewal and conversion. The Christmas Novena will help us to foster a sense of community among believers whether individually or in groups. It validates us in your shared spiritual journey as we approach the celebration of Christ’s birth. This communal aspect reflects the universal nature of salvation and our interconnectedness as members of the Body of Christ. It invites us to reflect on the powerful implication of God becoming human and dwelling among us through this practice we prepared in our homes and in our hearts to receive the greatest gift of all the presence of Emmanuel God with us.
May we prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of Jesus.
With lots of love and blessings.
Ever wanting to be faithful to your service,
— Fr. Sahayanathan Nathan
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Past Messages from Father Nathan
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 03, 2023
“Our Lady of Good Health” is Our Lady of Vailanganni, popularly known in southern India. We will remember her miracles on September 9th with a special mass and celebration.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | August 27, 2023
Aug. 28 is the memorial of St. Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church. He’s one of the most influential Church Fathers and theologians in history.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | August 13, 2023
Holy Days of Obligation | The Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains holy days of obligation this way:
Family needs or important social services can legitimately excuse the obligation of Sunday rest (specified in the Fourth Commandment). The faithful should see that legitimate excuses do not lead to habits prejudicial to religion, family life, and health {CCC 2185}.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | August 06, 2023
St. Clare’s feast day is August 11th. Known as the patron saint of television because when she was able to see and hear mass on the wall of her room.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 30 2023
August 4th we celebrate the feast of St. John Vianney who is the patron saint of priests – a French priest, a renowned confessor with supernatural powers. Baptiste-Marie Vianney, also called Cure d’Ars, (born May 8, 1786, Dardillly, France—died August 4, 1859, Ars, canonized May 31, 1925, feast day August 4 (formerly August 9), a French priest who was renowned as a confessor and for his supernatural powers.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 23 2023
Feast of Joachim and Anne | the parents of Jesus’ mother, Mary. On July 26 the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the parents of the Virgin Mary, Saints Joachim and Anne. The couple’s faith and perseverance brought them through the sorrow of childlessness, to the joy of conceiving and raising the immaculate and sinless woman who would give birth to Christ.