Reflections on the suffering, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus
Easter in English, Ostern in German refer to the spring festival of the Anglo-Germanic people symbolized by the hare, [Remember: ‘rrunning with the hares and hunting with the hounds’?] ‘laying eggs.’ So, the Jewish festival of Pesach, Latin Pasca, French Paque, is celebrated by the Nordic people with ‘bunnies and eggs.’ These eggs are a boiled and painted lot today all over Europe, today globally for Easter market.
Redeeming by Death on the Cross
Good Friday, which falls on March 29 this year, commemorates the painful crucifixion of Jesus Christ. From earliest times it was a day of mourning. The church ceremonies on this day include reading of the Passion of Christ, reciting a string of prayers, unveiling and veneration of the Cross and communion service. The day’s celebrations are held in the afternoon. Since only one service is held on this day, to accommodate the bunched-up congregation, the celebrations are generally.. [By John B. Monteiro]
The legacy of Last Supper
Last Supper takes place on Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday, which falls on March 28 this year, is known for the institution of Holy Eucharist (Christa-Prasad) and the priesthood of the church. When the time came for observing the Passover, the annual feast of the Jews, commemorating the destroying angel passing over the houses of Israelites when he slew the first-born of the Egyptians, the disciples went to Jesus to ask where they should prepare for him to eat.. [By John B. Monteiro]
An Open Letter to Corrupt Politicians and Business Crooks
The government in Delhi is on ventilator for a long time. Scams after scams have sapped its energy for years. Corruption is talk of the town. A silly mango man is on fast in Delhi and refuses to pay electricity and water bills. He says he belongs to AAM party. He threatens to bring down corruption. I don’t know if our people will vote his party to power, because like you, Your Excellency, we are all corrupt. No exceptions, we have all paid bribes. In return you have allowed.. [By Philip Mudartha]
Palm Sunday Showcases Christ’s Kingship
Christians mark their Holy Week starting on Palm Sunday (March 24 this year) and concluding on Easter Sunday which celebrates the resurrection of Christ on the third day after his death on the cross. Palm Sunday showcases the kingship of Christ and commemorates his triumphant riding into Jerusalem sitting on an ass. The Biblical narrative of this event is brief.As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took his 12 disciples aside, and on the way he said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem;
My tryst with liberation theology, Marxists, and Argentines
Pope Francis gives me an excuse to write about Latin America in general and Argentina in particular. My fascination of Latin America goes back to two years of living with Jesuits in Mangalore during my pre-university education. I got access to a lot of periodicals, books and pamphlets that otherwise I would not have had. That is a debt to Jesuits I owe and some more. But that is another story... [By Philip Mudartha]
Mrs. Theresa DAlmeida: Amazing journey from clinical and administrative nursing to an accomplished Counselor
After successful career as Head Nurse in the Hamad Medical Corporation’s Rumailah Hospital in Doha-Qatar and settling two of her daughters, Mrs. Theresa D’Almeida along with her husband, Lawrence, a successful business administrator returned to her home village-Belle a year ago even before attaining the age of retirement. Though had an opportunity to migrate either to the United States or Canada where her services were very much sought after and even after signing the documents for immigration to Canada, Theresa on the advice of her husband gave up the dream of serving in Canada..[Women’s Day Special]
Moodubelle: Nomad fishermen from Chikmagalur in search of livelihood
I had seen them last year and even year before last camping at the ground on the northern bank of Belle River at Poydapadi closer to the bridge. A band of around twenty persons, distributed in five families cooking their food under the open sky and making one of the corners of the open ground as their temporary home. I was under the impression that they were part of a nomadic tribe moving from place to place, may be in search of temporary employment and..[By Eugene DSouza]
A worthy visit to the land of risen giant – CHINA
Once known as the sleeping giant, but now rapidly growing with its giant leaps towards progress The People’s Republic of China has accomplished what most of other developing nations are dreaming of. I had the opportunity to visit this great land on 10th September 2012. After 8 hours 35 minutes journey from Muscat where I reside via Qatar, it was the afternoon of the 11th by the time I arrived in Hong Kong. From airport to my stay hotel Island-Shangri-La is about 45 minutes journey by car. On my way to the hotel, The lush green hills, the tall modern sky-scrapers lined up for miles and miles.. [By Anil Pernal]
ICYM Modankap enjoys an Amazing picnic at Sita Falls
To go to Sita Falls either we should have our own vehicle, car is better if small crowd or bus preferably for the large crowd, family get-together or picnics. Prior to reaching Sita Falls there is a small creek to cross and if the water is less then you must consider yourself lucky to cross if not, we must walk round the creek in a mud road for about 4 km rough road but it is worth to walk in group enjoying the beautiful nature, chirping birds, blue skies, wonderful nature. We reached Hebri at about 11am. But luckily since the water was less, our bus could cross the creek easily and that not only saved our time..[By Wilma Lavina]
The Future Development Plan of Kuwait International Airport
The plan to expand Kuwait international airport is to enhance its capacity to serve 25 million passengers per year by 2024, up from the current 8 million passengers.The new Kuwait International Airport terminal will be located south of the existing terminal, between the two existing runways, but with all road and public transport links gained from the south via a new highway connecting to the Sabhan Road and the new 7th Ring Road..[By John Tauro]
With Ash Wednesday Starts Lenten penitence
Christians throng churches to mark Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday can be anytime between February 4 and March 10. It is the first day of Lent, a period of fasting, abstinence and penance, which lasts forty days ending with Holy Saturday – this year on March 30. Ash Wednesday is called so due to the custom of imposing ashes on the head of the faithful in the churches. While imposing ashes on the head, in earlier times the priest used to say: “Remember, man, that thou art dust and unto dust thou shall return.” This is now replaced by: “Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel.”[By John Monteiro]
Modern Kuwait: The changing Times
Kuwait nowadays is dotted with many high-rise buildings, ornamented structures and a network of highways due to enormous efforts exerted throughout years of hard work by its citizens. Today, construction works are visible in and outside the capital, including the building of new highways and facilities for the public. But the full-scale construction process got high pace particularly in the 70s and 80s, when roaring bulldozers removed scores of old and randomly built houses..
Hiroshima: My visit to the historical site of Atomic bombings in the city of Japan
During my recent visit to Hiroshima, a city of Japan that remains to be known for the Second World War nuclear bombings by the United States, I was left with mixed feelings on learning about the place that was before the destruction, the destruction itself and reconstruction of the city thereafter.
Tokyo: History of automobiles recreated through Toyota Museum
The Toyota Automobile Museum was built to commemorate the history of automobiles. On my recent trip to this site, I was fascinated to see different types of cars. The museum has accumulated a world-class collection of prominent cars from around the world, which are maintained and showcased to highlight the historical transitions of automotive cultures
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