A Message from Father Nathan
My dearest people closest to my heart!
God bless you and your generous heart.
The Importance of Eucharistic Adoration
My Story & Faith Journey
As a second and third grader, I went to church sometimes at 3:00 a.m. and slept on the steps of the church to open the church was a routine of my life. I wanted to be an altar server. I wanted to pray the morning prayer at 5:00 a.m. at the church through the loudspeakers and wake up the whole village; prayer the night prayer at 9:00 p.m. so the whole village heard me was my cup of tea.
As I entered boarding school, I was told the wisdom of St. Don Bosco:
“There are two things the devil is deadly afraid of fervant Communions and frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament.”
I think the Salesian Don Bosco deepened in me my love the the Eucharist. The priests would say to the boarders, “The church is located at the center of the school and the boarding dorm. Whenever you pass through the church, just stop and say “Hi” to your friend who is waiting for you there to see you; He loves to see you.”
I think that created such an impact on the lives of the school children, most of them not Catholics. When we entered the church, we all behaved so wonderfully. We all kept silent. There was always a wonderful ambience for prayer.
Lumen Gentium 11, the Catechism of the Catholic Church 1324 states,
“The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life.” The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spirit good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch.”
“We must visit Jesus in Blessed Sacrament a hundred thousand times a day.”
—St. Francis de Sales.
Adoration brings blessings far beyond the personal ones that are felt by the individual.
“We must not separate our life from the Eucharist. The moment we do so, something shatters.”
—St Teresa of Calcutta
The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship. Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet him in adoration.
Eucharist is the medicine for any sickness of mind, body, or soul.
To me, Eucharist is the medicine for any sickness of mind, body, or soul. The time that we spend before the Eucharist Lord is never wasted; rather, it is saving time for our souls. Hence, let us visit the Eucharistic Lord as often as you can, at least once a day. Spend as much time as you can. At least an hour before him.
As Catholics, we must never be ashamed to be CATHOLIC. Tell the world how much we love Jesus Christ and how much we love, adore, and defend the Holy Eucharist. I would encourage you to sign up for Eucharist Adoration in our parish for the First Friday devotions. It’s also so great to visit Him EVERY DAY of our lives. IT SHOULD BE PART AND PARCEL OF OUR LIVES.
Inspiring Quotes on the Importance of Eucharistic Adoration
“The Holy Eucharist is the perfect expression of the love of Jesus Christ for man.”
– Saint Maria Goretti
“In and ever-changing world the Holy Eucharist is a constant reminder of the great reality of God’s changeless love.”
– Saint Teresa of Avila
“The Eucharist is the supreme proof of the love of Jesus. After this, there is nothing more but Heaven itself.”
– Saint Peter of Julian Eymard
“The Eucharist is the secret of my day. It gives me strength and meaning to all my activities of service to the Church and to the whole world.”
– Pope Saint John Paul II.
Let us try to make it the routine of our lives to visit the Blessed Sacrament. May the Church and our lives circle around that love. Let’s visit as family and friends. May our lives find meaning in Him through Him and With Him.
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 | June 25, 2023
The Feast Day of Sts. Peter and Paul celebrates the Patron saints of Rome. These apostles are considered the cornerstones of the Church. This celebration is a liturgical feast in honor of the martyrdom of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | June 18, 2023
Happy Father’s Day. Let us appreciate and value the sacrifices that our dads have done for us. Let us be thankful for the persons they are. Let us pray for them as they have gone to the Lord. “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;” Psalm 103:13…
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | June 11, 2023
St. Anthony of Padua – the patron Saint of Father nathan’s Home church in India. FEAST OF ST. ANTHONY – June 13, 2023. Anthony joins the Franciscan order, hoping to preach to Muslims and be martyred. Anthony becomes sick with ergotism and dies on June 13 on the way to Padua, where he is now buried. Anthony is canonized by Pope Gregory IX on May 30, 1232, at Spotelo, Italy for his spiritual teachings and devotion to the Church.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | June 04, 2023
As Catholics, we believe the Body and Blood of Christ is the “the presence of Christ in the Eucharist is REAL, TRUE and SUBSTANTIAL”
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | May 28, 2023
Pentecost is the birth of the church — the celebration of the Holy Spirit coming upon the Apostles, Mary, and the first followers of Jesus.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | May 21, 2023
When you see a visitor, let us make them feel that they are welcome. Let them feel that it is a community that welcomes people, and loves people. And thanks to all the St Gabriel ministires.