A Message from Father Nathan
My dearest people closest to my heart!
God bless you and your generous heart.
The Jubilee and the Opening of the Holy Doors
Once every 25 years
Once every twenty-five years, the Church celebrates the jubilee year, traditionally called Holy Doors.
symbolic meaning
The Holy Father has traditionally struck a sealed door within St. Peter’s Basilica three times with a silver hammer. The striking of the door has a symbolic meaning:
- Moses struck the rock so that water would pour out miraculously to quench the thirst of the people (Numbers 20:6).
The Holy Year of the Jubilee is a time when God pours forth abundant graces to quench the thirst of our souls.
2. God struck the earth to free St. Paul and Silas from prison, which resulted in the jailer and his family asking for baptism (Acts 16:25ff).
God has struck our hearts, opening them to His graces, beginning with the saving grace of Baptism.
3. As our Lord hung upon the cross, the soldier struck His Most Sacred Heart, and flowed blood and water, symbols of the Holy Eucharist and Baptism (John 19:31f) which nourish each of our souls.
Symbolic Release of Graces
In all, the striking of the door symbolized the release of graces, flowing abundantly to the faithful. Moreover, when the door opens, the obstacles of passage to our Lord are removed.
During the Holy Year, we hope and pray that the obstacles of personal weakness, temptation, and sin will be removed so that we will have the holy union with our Lord.
Members of our Parish will be visiting the Holy Doors
In a way, our parish is going to be present for that celebration from the 24th of this month. We will be there in Rome for a few days and will be spending fewer days in Assisi and then will be returning back. This is the first time I am going to be with a group of parishioners taking this pilgrimage; hence, may I request you keep the group in your esteemed prayers. I want everyone in the group to feel safe, healthy, and smooth. Please hold all of them in your prayers.
Holy Week
Soon, we will be into Holy Week; let us pray that we will have a meaningful celebration of Holy Week. I do appreciate all of you for taking this Holy Lent in a more serious manner. The number of people attending daily Mass is on the increase. There are lots of people who attend the Stations of the Cross.
I do appreciate all of you for doing so.
May God bless you. Here after, every Friday at 4:00 p.m. when we pray the Stations of the Cross, I will be available also for confessions. Whoever wants to make good use of it, please do so. May we all walk along with Christ in these day of Holy Lent
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 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.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | May 14, 2023
Celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) on Saturday, June 10, & Sunday, June 11, 2023…
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | May 01, 2023
I will celebrate my ordination anniversary on the tenth of May. I feel humbled and blessed that the precious and good Lord has also called me to share in the royal priesthood. The call to priesthood is the biggest precious gift in my life.