Monday, September 4, 2017

September 2017 - Anbiyam meeting topic and reflection from Rev. Fr. Peter Chinnappan

Dear Tamil selvangale,

For the month of September ' to be a true disciple, one has to deny his/her self, take up daily Cross and Follow him. 

Scripture Mt.16:21-27

Denying one self involves sacrifices in our daily life : little discomfort, inconveniences and self control and avoiding or evicting evil tendencies. That needs moral courage and humility. Do we posses that quality?

Taking up our cross means accepting daily challenges either at home or in the work place or with the people whom we have trusted but betrayed. How are we going to react to those persons. Diligently dealing with family program and keeping them with the family and within our community. Avoiding gossips and uncharitable thoughts, words or actions. Can we accept that we could be a cross for others, no t only in the family but also in the work place. Many disappointments, many failures etc.,

Do we accuse someone who is not even aware of the accusations?

Follow him does not mean one else a week or month. It has to be daily devotional practices, which involves family prayer where Christ becomes center of the family and each member. Totally trusting God even if things do not go in the right directions. 

Please discuss in your Anbiyam.

Make a critical evaluation of the celebrations 

How can avoid unpleasant situation in the Anbiyam meeting and even in our community celebrations instead of criticizing, can we make a constructive plan?

How can we celebrate this feast in a better way.

Make you go for confession before coming for anointing

Fr. Peter

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