Yaajikkendum samayamitha/Come the time of prayer

English Come the time of prayer is hereCome for pardon, have no fear‘Tis the time to ask anew,‘Tis the time for mercy too See the holy priest ascendMounting stairs which heav’nward tendThere the pure Qurban to raiseFor who e’er communicates Mercy here is full and freeCome beloved, come and seeGive the kiss of peace divineHearts … Continue reading Yaajikkendum samayamitha/Come the time of prayer

Velivu niranjoreeso / By thy light

English By Thy light we see the light,Jesus, full of light;Thou, true light, dost give the light to Thycreatures all.Lighten us with Thy bright light Thou,the Father’s light divine Thou who dwellest in the light,Mansions Holy Pure;Keep us from all hateful thoughts,from all passions vile.Grant us cleanness in our hearts God, who didst receive the … Continue reading Velivu niranjoreeso / By thy light

Melpattakkar pattakkarodu

English High Priests and priests –and deacons too – Lord did set,and they- His churchAdorn with ha-lleluiah songs;Priests offer ear – thly fruits,their ma – ster’s symbols trueAnd call the Ho-ly Ghost withfaith to come to them. As them He chose – withoutcompulsion now He comes,And dwelling in – the bread Hemakes- it Body true,And … Continue reading Melpattakkar pattakkarodu

Bhooswargam Perunnone

English He who bears heaven and earthMary bore him in her wombA child was born in Bethlehem,Thou art the mother of our Lord GodPure one, the ocean of mercyMost humble one on earthPray for us and don’t cast us away!Take us to thine only son, intercede for us alwaysGrant us mercy and blessings. Savior messiah … Continue reading Bhooswargam Perunnone

Massiha Jeevichezhunettu

English Messiah rose to life from deathGuards and watchers were ashamedBride of Christ, most holy Churchjubilant, worships her Lord Sunday morn, Peter and JohnRan ahead to learn about thatAmazing news of the resurrection ofJesus. To thy servants on this day of Thyresurrection, Lord! Grant thineunbounded mercy and forgive theirdebts and sins. Churches and monasteries are … Continue reading Massiha Jeevichezhunettu

Yaajikkendum samayamitha

English Come the time of prayer is hereCome for pardon, have no fear‘Tis the time to ask anew,‘Tis the time for mercy tooSee the holy priest ascendMounting stairs which heav’nward tendThere the pure Qurban to raiseFor who e’er communicatesMercy here is full and freeCome beloved, come and seeGive the kiss of peace divineHearts sincere in … Continue reading Yaajikkendum samayamitha

The Beatitudes

English Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.Blessed are the … Continue reading The Beatitudes

Virtual Classroom Training

With the limits on in-person meetings (due to Covid-19 (2020)), Sunday Schools need to adapt to use Virtual Classrooms to meet. Dr. George Aramath led a one hour seminar on how to effectively engage and teach students in this medium. Below is the recording of that seminar (the actual training starts at 7:32 into the … Continue reading Virtual Classroom Training