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His Eminence, Oswald Cardinal Gracias, addresses the Archdiocese of Bombay on the upcoming General Elections on May 20, 2024.
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Palm Sunday – a culmination of the Lenten season and a transition to Holy Week – is a joyful acclamation to Christ’s kingship. (1/2)
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Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord,
and let light perpetual shine upon him.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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“Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. - 1 Peter 2:16
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Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.
1 John 3:18
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Due to the extreme weather conditions, churches & schools in the Archdiocese are offering refreshments & refuge to people stranded.
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We are proud to present to you, for the first time as priests, Fr Amol Thopelya. Fr Dylan D'souza, Fr Jordan Govind and Fr Sunil Godinho, newly ordained for the Archdiocese of Bombay.
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Nestled in the lap of green nature, surrounded by hills and the majestic Arabian Sea, the Mother Velankanni Church at Bhate Bunder in Uttan near Bhayandar, has now become a famous pilgrim centre.
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Today, we celebrate the feast of the Queenship of Mary and honour one of the most beautiful titles bestowed upon her.
#QueenshipOfMary
#MotherMary
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In 1948, Fr. Edward Placidus Fernandes, then Vicar of St. Michael’s, edified by the devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour in Ireland, brought back with him a beautiful copy of the picture touched to the original miraculous picture in Rome.
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Holy Family Hospital Bandra is a designated COVID19 Vaccination Centre. His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias inaugurated the vaccination Facility on Thursday, 4th March, and proceeded to take the first dose of the Vaccine.
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We are proud to present to you, for the first time as priests, Fr Cedric Rosario, Fr Cliffton Mendonca, Fr Frankie Crasto, Fr Godfrey Malu, Fr Joseph David and Fr Kelvin Santis, newly ordained for the Archdiocese of Bombay.
We wish them all the best in their ministry.
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We ask Our Lady of Fatima to intercede for us, especially in our times of anxiety and unrest.
#Feast
#Jesus
#Catholic
#OurLadyofFatima
#Mother
Mary
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Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr
He offered himself in place of another and suffered the penalty extracted by the jailers at Auschwitz to deter escapees - he was starved to death. He also ministered to his fellow inmates until his very last moment on earth.
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Today, the Church remembers St Joseph the Worker, a feast that reminds us of how we can contribute greatly to God’s plans through the simple, everyday things we do. May the example of St Joseph the Worker help us reflect Christ's message of love.
#StJosephtheWorker
#WorkersDay
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Let us pray that the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to set out on the journey, witnessing to the Gospel with their own lives.
- Pope Francis' Intention for August 2023
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We are proud to present to you, for the first time as priests, Fr Aaron Sequeira and Fr Herold Quadros, newly ordained for the Archdiocese of Bombay.
We wish them all the best in their ministry.
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The Archdiocese of Bombay wishes His Eminence, Oswald Cardinal Gracias, a very happy birthday! We are grateful for his guidance and keep him in our prayers.
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St Peter, a bold follower of Christ, who carefully listened and obeyed, sometimes failed in 'perfect' faith. St Paul went from persecuting Christians to dedicating his life to proclaiming God’s Word.
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The Feast of Pentecost reminds us of the abiding presence of God's Spirit that helps us respond with love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
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During his canonisation, there were arguments that St Dominic Savio was too young to become a Saint. Pope Pius XII disagreed; for no one is too young — or too old — to achieve the holiness to which we all are called.
#StDominicSavio
#FeastOfDominicSavio
#Salesians
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Blessed Rani Maria was full of courage and no threat could deter her from helping the poor. Today, let's strive to be as compassionate and loving as she was and give back to society in ways we can.
#RaniMaria
#Feast
#Catholic
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St. Monica prayed, fasted, and sacrificed much for her son; letting him know that she was praying for him. Taking her example, we should let the wayward people in our life know that we care about them and are praying for them.
#StMonica
#AugustineOfHippo
#Catholic
#Saints
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As His Holiness Pope Francis celebrates his 86th birthday, the best gift we can give him is to follow his example, making small and simple changes in the way we live our lives. Say a prayer for him today!
#PopeFrancis
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Her extraordinary holiness and commitment to God’s will, mean that we can look upon her as our model for the way we should love and serve God, and as our perfect intermediary in time of need.
#ImmaculateHeartofMary
#Catholic
#Memorial
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We honour Mary, Mother of the Church, with love and trust, as we look to her as the perfect example of discipleship.
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St Mary Magdalene is one of the greatest saints and a legendary example of God's mercy and grace. Believed to be a sinner whom Jesus saved, Mary Magdalene gives us an example of how no person is beyond the grace of God.
#StMaryMagdalene
#HappyFeast
#CatholicSaints
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On the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, we are called by Our Blessed Mother "to recall forgotten values, remember that our future is in God alone, and that we are active and responsible partners in creating that future."
The Archdiocese of Bombay wishes you a Happy Feast!
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Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures eternal life...
Jn 6:27
Nourish your life; not materially, but spiritually
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On the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, let us honour Mary our Mother, for presenting us with a powerful Christocentric devotion.
#Rosary
#MotherMary
#HolyRosary
#Catholic
#Jesus
#feast
#feastday
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Our best wishes to His Lordship, Bishop Dominic Savio Fernandes, on the Tenth Anniversary of his Episcopal Ordination.
Do keep him in your prayers.
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From early childhood, St John Bosco dreamed of rescuing young lads from bad habits and believed that they could lead better lives if they were provided with better opportunities.
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The Annunciation showcases Mary's courage - an extraordinary quality, rarely spoken of the Blessed Virgin. Despite the obscurity and the stigma surrounding unwed mothers at the time, Mary's consent to God's plan comes as a bold move -
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For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be - Matthew 6:21
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The Archdiocese of Bombay wishes His Eminence, Oswald Cardinal Gracias, a Very Happy Birthday. Let us keep him in our prayers especially today.
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Few images from the Palm Sunday Procession at the Cathedral of the Holy Name.
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We pray for Deacons Dylan, Amol, Jordan and Sunil, who will be ordained to the priesthood, tomorrow, March 25, 2023.
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We lose things all the time, and sometimes we lose touch with people and even with God. St Anthony - ardent devotee of Jesus and finder of things - can help us rediscover what we have lost.
Missing something? Ask St Anthony to intercede for you!
#AnthonyOfPadua
#Catholic
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We are proud to present to you, for the first time as priests, Fr Cliffy Fernandes and Fr Denvel Nunes, newly ordained for the Archdiocese of Bombay.
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May the Risen Lord renew us, as we celebrate the Paschal Mystery. May our faith and hope in Christ, the Light of the World, shine through the gloom of the COVID-19 pandemic, and bring us to the realisation of new life.
The Archdiocese of Bombay wishes you a blessed Easter!
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Few images from the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens, this evening, where Pope Francis prayed the Rosary with the world.
Pictures: Vatican Media
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Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return. Genesis 3:19
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Today, we pray in a special way for Pope Francis. May God continue to bless Him and His ministry.
#PopeFrancis
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The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary emphasises Mary's intercessory power, allowing us to seek her help in times of danger, pain, discouragement, or difficulty accepting God's will. Mary prays with, and for those who call upon her.
#OurLadyOfTheRosary
#Feast
#Catholic
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St. Paul's unwavering devotion and his willingness to face imprisonment and persecution highlight the profound impact his faith had on his life and the lives of countless others.
His determination to spread the word of Christ, ...
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RELIC OF THE TRUE CROSS
The relic of the True Cross was given by the Emperor Constantine to the people of Brescia, on his return from finding the True Cross of Christ, in gratitude for the hospitality of the people there. It is a much treasured and closely guarded relic.
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The Archdiocese of Bombay wishes the parish in Cumballa Hill, all the Churches and Institutions dedicated to St Stephen, the world-over, a Very Happy Feast.
#Jesus
#Catholic
#God
#Christmas
#StStephen
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The Archdiocese of Bombay wishes Bishop Barthol Barretto a very Happy Birthday.
Keep him in your prayers.
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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8)
#10YearChallenge
#Jesus
#JesusChrist
#Love
#Bible
#JesusisLove
#BibleVerse
#Christian
#Life
#Faith
#JesusIsLord
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"Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ?"
Jn 2:22
How well do you know the Messiah? Perhaps it's time to know Him better!
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The Archdiocese of Bombay wishes you a Christmas filled with the hope, peace, joy, and love of Christ.
#Christmas
#Nativity
#Jesus
#Catholic
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We wish His Eminence, Oswald Cardinal Gracias, Happy Birthday.
Let us keep him in our prayers, especially today. Ad multos annos.
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Discover the story of divine love through the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour.
The Archdiocese of Bombay wishes the Parishes at Chembur and Manori, dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, a very Happy Feast.
Read more about the icon here -
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Following tradition that goes back decades, faithful from all over gather at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount on the days leading up to the feast and the octave that follows, seeking Mother Mary's intercessions and blessings.
We wish you a safe pilgrimage to the Mount.
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The Archdiocese of Bombay wishes His Lordship, Bishop John Rodrigues a very Happy Birthday. Keep him in your prayers.
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We spend a few moments in prayer for those devastated by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria 🙏
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On the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, we are called by Our Blessed Mother "to recall forgotten values, remember that our future is in God alone, and that we are active and responsible partners in creating that future." (1/2)
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Speaking at the end of the General Audience, today, Pope Francis invites us to make 2 March, Ash Wednesday, a Day of Fasting for Peace. We pray that peace and unity prevail in these troubled times.
Read more -
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St Francis Xavier spent his final days at the small island of Shangchuan, off the Chinese coast, hoping to spread the Gospel in China. However, he met an untimely demise before reaching the mainland. (1/2)
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St Alphonsa's story was one of suffering and hardship. Even in moments of anguish, she saw it as an opportunity to grow in faith, to grow closer to God. Like Sr Alphonsa, may we accept and offer our sufferings to the Lord in love.
#StAlphonsa
#Catholic
#Saint
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We pray to the Lord to console Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, in this time of grave illness, and to sustain him in this witness of love for the Church, until the end.
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Maundy Thursday is a lesson in faith set in stone by Christ Himself as an example to us. Here, Jesus reminds us of servant leadership, where one must be a servant of all, completely trusting in God’s plan for us.
#MaundyThursday
#TheLastSupper
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I am the vine; you are the branches.
Jn 15:5
Grow freely, but remember your roots!
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As His Holiness, Pope Francis, celebrates the 10th anniversary of his Papacy, may we lead by his example of caring for the poor, reaching out to people often overlooked and sharing the 'joy of the Gospel'.
#PopeFrancis
#10YearsofPopeFrancis
#10Years10Facts
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THE REAL PRESENCE
For Catholics the world over, the Real Presence of Christ – His Body and His Blood – in the consecrated host and wine, is not just a matter of faith: it is communion with God, nourishment for the whole person and a commitment to Christ’s way of life.
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Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead. - Proverbs 15:21
#IfYouKnowYouKnow
#StPopeJohnPaul2
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Let's celebrate this special day by showering Pope Francis with prayers for continued strength, wisdom, and compassion. Share your thoughts and blessings in the comments below as we send our warmest regards to His Holiness.
#PopeFrancis
#Catholic
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Do not fear! Mary protects us through our praying of the Rosary.
#15Promises
#Rosary
#MotherMary
#MarianMonth
#May
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November 24, 2007 - Archbishop Oswald Gracias was created a Cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI.
The Archdiocese of Bombay congratulates her Shepherd, H.E. Oswald Cardinal Gracias, on the Fifteenth Anniversary of his Elevation to the Sacred College of Cardinals. Ad Multos Annos!
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Wishing His Eminence, Oswald Cardinal Gracias on the 23rd anniversary of his Episcopal Ordination.
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“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy." - Matthew 5:7.
Today, we meditate on the Mercy of God and pray that we too may show mercy to those around.
The Archdiocese of Bombay wishes you a very Happy Feast.
#DivineMercySunday
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We congratulate Deacon Dylan D'Souza from St Paul Church, Dadar, and offer our prayers and support as he prepares for his Priestly Ordination.
Deacons Amol, Dylan, Jordan and Sunil will be Ordained to the Priesthood on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Do keep them in your prayers.
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The Archdiocese of Bombay wishes His Lordship, Bishop Bosco Penha, a Happy Birthday!
Do keep him in your prayers today.
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By revealing Himself as the Trinitarian and “By sending His only Son and the Spirit of Love in the fullness of time, God has revealed his innermost secret: God himself is an eternal exchange of love, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
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H.E. Oswald Cardinal Gracias, Convenor of the FABC General Conference, celebrated the Holy Eucharist this morning (Mission Sunday) at Baan Phu Waan - Pastoral Training Centre of the Bangkok Archdiocese (Thailand) - where the Conference is being held.
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Today, we ask St Luke's intercession, that we, too, might remember to seek the will of the Father in all things that afflict us: whether they are physical ailments, mental illness or emotional problems.
#StLuke
#Evangelist
#Feast
#Catholic
#Doctors
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Confused and lost? Mary sheds light in times of uncertainty through our praying of the Rosary.
#15Promises
#Rosary
#MotherMary
#MarianMonth
#May
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St. Vincent de Paul is well known for his service to the lowest members of society. Through his example we learn to see Christ in the poor & suffering, helping us to live out Jesus’ calling, “As you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me” (Mt 25:40).
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Today we celebrate the Nativity of St John the Baptist. John recognised the presence of Jesus and leapt for joy in his mother's womb when she was visited by Mary, who was pregnant with Jesus at that time.
Notice the presence of God around; He is the reason to jump for joy!
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We wish His Lordship, Dominic Savio Fernandes a very happy birthday and pray to God for his well-being.
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The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus presents us with the opportunity to reflect on a love so dynamic and profound that it defies human reason. May we, too, become channels of God’s intense, intimate love.
#SacredHeart
#Jesus
#Feast
#Catholic
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Today, the Church celebrates the ‘Day of the Girl Child’ as a reminder that the girl child, too, is God’s gift, and is to be loved, respected and provided with equal opportunities... that the Lord may work marvels through her!
#DayOfTheGirlChild
#NativityOftheBVM
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May the Feast of the Epiphany inspire a renewed commitment to seek and serve the Lord in all aspects of our lives, following the example set by the Magi on that sacred journey centuries ago.
#feastoftheepiphany
#catholicfaith
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On the feast of the Visitation, as we reflect on Mary’s humility, faith and willingness to be used by God, may we emulate her example of love and service to all.
#VisitationoftheBVM
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St Teresa’s love for God echoed in the hearts of the poor, whom she relentlessly served throughout her life. She continues to be remembered as ‘Mother’ to all who knew and loved her. May we, like Mother Teresa, do small things with great love.
#MotherTeresa
#Catholic
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The Archdiocese of Bombay wishes the parish in Bandra and all the Churches and Institution dedicated to St Francis of Assisi a Very Happy Feast.
#Saint
#StFrancisofAssisi
#Jesus
#Catholic
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