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“His Word is My Path” – A Profound Journey of Spiritual Reflections

14/12/2023 IND SDB Publication

Author: P X Francis CharuvilaPublisher: The Writer Order Publications “His Word is My Path” is a spiritually enriching compilation of 100 reflections penned by the seasoned Christian Missionary and Salesian Priest, P X Francis Charuvila. Born in Kollam, Kerala, in 1955, Charuvila brings his deep understanding of religion, scouting, youth, and social realities to this collection, creating a mosaic of wisdom and inspiration. The central theme of the book revolves around the transformative power of prayer, meditation, and the profound revelations found in God’s world. Charuvila emphasizes that prayer and meditation should not be seen as imposed exercises, but rather

II SUNDAY OF ADVENT: 10 December 2023

09/12/2023 IND SDB Scripture Reflection

PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORDIsaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8 We are one week into Advent, and many of us are preparing for Christmas. Our Facebook walls have photographs of cribs and home decor, announce carol-singing events, advertise cakes and cookies…But that’s not quite the preparation scripture and the advent liturgy recommend! Isaiah, in the first reading, assures the exiles in Babylon that their desperate wait for freedom is almost over; God will lead them, like a shepherd, back home. The exiles have a two-fold task: to prepare the way of the Lord and to proclaim the

I SUNDAY OF ADVENT: 03 December 2023

02/12/2023 IND SDB Scripture Reflection

WAITING IN HOPEIsaiah 63:16-17, 19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37 Waiting is a part of life. Outside schools, parents wait to pick up their children; at bus stops, railway stations, and airports, people wait for their loved ones; in hospitals, patients wait for their families. We are waiting for violence and wars to end. All they/we can do is wait… in hope!Waiting is a part of life. All of us waited to be born, waited to be nourished, waited to be loved. We learned, soon enough, that not everything is available “instant”. We have to wait. Advent is a time