The Mar Thoma Church Of New Jersey - The Mar Thoma Church Of New Jersey
From Vicar - 04/2012
Tuesday, 03 April 2012 18:29
From the Vicar - 1/2012
Thursday, 05 January 2012 22:02
Dearly beloved in Christ, We are fortunate to see a new year in our life. Last year has become a part of history. We cannot reclaim history; however we can live in the present and prepare ourselves for the future. Each moment of our life is a gift of God, and keeping in mind that we are answerable to God for it. Live each second for Christ in this world. When we enter into a new year, as usual, we may take new resolutions. We may not have the will power or we may not have the strength to fulfill those resolutions. So make resolutions with God and rely on Him, he will give you the strength and power to fulfill them in your life.
From Vicar - 10/2011
Saturday, 01 October 2011 00:00
Dearly beloved in Christ,
There is betrayal of trust and faithfulness everywhere. Money, power and fame make people crazy. The social, cultural, and financial stabilityof people are going downhill. Our economy is in a bad condition. Unemployment is increasing. On the other side religion fails to give hope to the people in the midst of all these insecurities. People are becoming more religious but not spiritual. On this context what is the role of the Church? I believe Church has to share three things to this world.
From Vicar - 07/2011
Tuesday, 12 July 2011 22:13
Dearly beloved in Christ,
Most of our members are probably still on a high from the retreat. It was an awesome retreat by the grace of God. We had a wonderful time at Sandy Cove, a perfect place for this year’s theme, “Rest, Reflect, and Renewal - Rekindle the Fire Within”. We chose a very relevant and meaningful theme for the retreat – Rekindle means to light the fire within, to relight (a fire), to revive or renew, regaining a new face. Only with the help of the Holy Spirit can we be rekindled. However, this process must start with a decision on our part and the choice is ours to make. Fire symbolizes sanctification. Isaiah 6:5 says “I am a man of unclean lips”. Then the Seraphim flew to him with a live coal, taken from the altar, touched him and he was cleansed. Rekindle yourself with the fire from the altar, Jesus, who is the best example of a rekindled personality. His 40 days of fasting was a rekindling experience for him. We should become like Christ. Lead your life and mission on this earth as Christ did.