A Message from Father Nathan
My dearest people who are all close to my heart
Lots of love, blessings, and prayers to you all.
The United States bishop conference it talking about the Body and Blood of Christ
Our United States bishop conference it talking about the Body and Blood of Christ beautifully as they assert that the Body and Blood of Christ is “the presence of Christ in the Eucharist is REAL, TRUE and SUBSTANTIAL” Quoting St. John Paul
“Jesus waits in the sacrament of love” quoting the CCC “it’s called: Eucharist, because its action of thanksgiving to God”
and finally CCC:
“Eucharist makes present the one sacrifice Christ the Savior.”
Next week, we are going to celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
How we will celebrate here at St. Gabriel
As we know, next week, we are going to celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ and more over…this year we are also celebrating: the year of the Eucharist: hence,
- we will have the procession of the Eucharist outside of the church.
- We will then have the Benediction at the end.
- There will be four stations outside the church. We will stop for a short blessing and prayers.
So, may I request of you, on the evening of Saturday next week, please park your cars in the back of the church from the second zone of the parking lot?
I know some of you will have some problems but please understand.
In the celebration of the Eucharist, bread, and wine becomes the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the instrumentality of the priest. The whole Christ is truly present –Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity – under the appearance of bread and wine, the glorified Christ who rose from the dead.
This is what the Church means when she speaks of the “Real Presence” of Christ in the Eucharist.
Jesus gives himself to us in the Eucharist as spiritual nourishment because he loves us. By eating the Body and drinking the Blood of Christ in the Eucharist, we become united to the person of Christ through His humanity.
“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him” (Jn 6:56).
In being united to the humanity of Christ, we are at the same time united to His divinity. Our mortal and corruptible natures are transformed by being joined to the source of life.
God bless you all.
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 28, 2025
World Mission Sunday | Sun, Oct 19, 2025
—”Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples”
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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 21, 2025
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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 14, 2025
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross – September 14th. This feast is celebrated every year on September 14th and recalls three historical events: The finding of the True Cross by Saint Helena, the mother of the emperor Constantine, The dedication of churches built by Constantine on the site of the Holy Sepulcher and Mount Calvary, The restoration of the True Cross to Jerusalem by the emperor Heraclius II.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | August 31, 2025
Nativity of our Blessed Mother – September 8th. A traditional Indian Celebration will be held on September 6th (Saturday) at 6:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at St. Gabriel following the traditional way of honoring our Blessed Mother, taking her on a decorated chariot…
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | August 24, 2025
The feasts of St. Monica and her son, St. Augustine. Their life as mother and son sets an example for all of us to follow in our family lives…
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | August 17, 2025
Thank You for My Birthday Celebration. Last week, before my birthday, my little niece, with all the innocence and concern of a child, went to her mother and said, “I feel bad for Uncle Father Nathan. Uncle is all alone. There is no one to celebrate his birthday with him.” She said it because I am far away from my family home, and in her