A Message from Father Nathan
My dearest people closest to my heart!
God bless you and your generous heart.
Celebrating 21 years of Ordination
May 10
This week, I will celebrate my 21st Ordination anniversary. I DO NOT like any celebrations for me personally, but when the priesthood is celebrated, I really like it. It’s not the person but the priesthood of Christ. Twenty-one years ago, in this same month on the evening of the 10 th at five o’clock the celebration started. I will never forget that celebration.
Ordained in My Remote Village of India, the Archbishop asked me Questions on Behalf of the church
I was ordained at my remote village, which was crowded with hundreds of priests and religious. At the celebration before being anointed, the bishop asked me a few questions on behalf of the church.
Each Year at the Holy Oil Mass, Priests are asked the Same Questions
Every year on the THURSDAY OF HOLY WEEK, the bishop would ask the same question to the priests a the Holy Oil Mass. This year, the archbishop asked us the questions I will print for you.
- Are you resolved to be more united with the Lord Jesus and more closely conformed to him, denying yourselves and confirming those promises about sacred duties towards Christ’s Church which, prompted by love of Him, you willingly and joyfully pledged on the day of your priestly ordination?
- Are you resolved to be faithful stewards of the mysteries of God in the Holy Eucharist and the other liturgical rites and to discharge faithfully the sacred office of teaching, following only by zeal for souls?
And we, all the priests, said “YES” to that and
Then the archbishop or bishop would ask the faithful
“as for you, dearest sons and daughters, pray for our Priests, that the Lord may pour out his gifts abundantly upon them, and keep them faithful as ministers of Christ, the High Priest, so that they may lead him, who is the source of salvation”.
Beautiful prayers… Please remember and pray for me that I am always faithful to Christ and His calling, and to be a faithful minister to the Holy Mother Church. This is my humble prayer. I want to be faithful to our Holy Mother Chruch and to Christ.
Please do pray for me.
May our Holy Mother Mary protect me under her mantle and lead me to her Son.;
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 | October 20, 2024
It’s election mode time. Everything we say and do will be perceived with a political outlook. But at the same time as the Church, we need to be the voice of Christ. Mother Teresa on the “Great Destroyer of Peace – Abortion. The passage below is the voice of Mother Teresa at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. on February 5, 1994. I believe her wisdom and concerns are so relevant today. Here you go.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 13, 2024
Father Nathan is hosting his annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, October 20t at 5:00 p.m. in the parish hall.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 06, 2024
On October 7, Catholics around the world honor the contemplative prayer of the Rosary by celebrating the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 29, 2024
On October 1, Catholics around the world honor the life of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, or St. Thérèse of Lisieux on her feast day. St. Thérèse was born January 2, 1873 in Alençon, France to pious parents, both of whom are scheduled to be canonized in October 2016. Her mother died when she was four, leaving her father and elder sisters to raise her.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 22, 2024
St. Vincent dePaul, (April 24, 1581 – September 27, 1660) was a French priest who dedicated his life to helping the poor and is considered one of the most important figures in history of charity. He was canonized by Pope Clement X in 1737 and declared the patron saint of all charitable works.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 08, 2024
The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, also known as Sanctuary of Our Lady of Velankanniis a Christian shrine dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary located in India.