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December 28, 2004
Reaching out to Tsunami Victims
Having lived and served in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, Southern India, I can fathom the devastation it has cost the poor and defenceless fisherfolks of the coastal region.
There are a few who have their private part of the coastline for weekends, but most depend on the sea for their livelihood and therefore make the coastline their habitat. Their houses are simple structures, simple enough to have a roof over their heads and the sidings to block the wind, made of thatched coconut leaves. For most part the sea has been part and parcel of their lives and they never feared it all until they were engulfed by the waves that breached its confines as a result of Tsunami. TSUNAMI from now on will be remembered and registered as the destroyer.
Your help will go a long way to assist people who have suffered the loss of their children and children who have lost their parents. I have been in touch with Fr. Michael in Chennai who has assured me all funds will reach the victims. If need be I might go in person to India and take care of the relief efforts myself.
CUDDALORE (literally meaning Sea Town) has been the worst hit along with Nagapatnam where there is a Shrine of the Blessed Virgin, Vailankanni. Lots of lives have been lost, mostly children. In Chennai, there are 500 children whose homes are washed off and they have no food, clothing or shelter. I want to make sure that these funds reach the needy for whom they are being accepted.
People over the world, reach out your hands touch one another
People over the world, we are the same, just sisters and brothers
We have one life to live, so much to give and so much to share
There is love to be found, just look around there's happiness there
These lines of a popular song just invite to reach out to each other in times of natural disaster and calamity. May His blessings be yours as you care to wipe the tears of your sister and brother.
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Posted by frleo at 2:13 PM
December 26, 2004
MERRY CHRISTMAS
GOD IS PASSIONATELY LOVING US. CHRISTMAS IS THE BEST EXPRESSION OF GOD'S EVERLASTING LOVE.
Tagore, the Indian poet once wrote: The every cry of a newborn reminds us of the fact that God is not yet tired of the worldGOD STILL LOVES THE WORLD. MAY YOU EXPERIENCE HIS GREAT LOVE IN YOUR LIFE. MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Posted by frleo at 8:20 PM
December 16, 2004
CHRISTMAS NOVENA
Beginning today 16th of December, there will be a nine day spiritual preparation for Christmas with the traditional evening prayer- a reflection on the messianic prophecies that came to pass in the person of our savior Jesus Christ.
December 24th: Christmas Midnight Service will begin at 10:15pm with Carols and Lessons and Christmas Pageant.
The Christmas Eucharist will begin at 11pm on Christmas eve
Posted by frleo at 4:09 PM
December 10, 2004
Call to the Priesthood
From the United Episcopal Church of North America's website:
THE UNITED EPISCOPAL CHURCH of NORTH AMERICA is looking for men interested in becoming an Anglican Priest in both the United States and Canada. We have a immediate need for clergy in the South and the Mid-West.
Dedicated Christian men who feel a calling to serve Christ as a traditional Anglican priest, please click HERE for more information.
Posted by frleo at 5:30 AM
December 3, 2004
Fr. David Reagan Passes Away
We regret to inform you that Rev. Canon David Reagan of Castle Rock, Colorado died of brain aneurysm last night. Fr. Reagan has been a spiritual counselor and advisor to several priests including other denominations, like AMIA and our own Deanery of the Ozarks, and has visited our deanery during the ordination of Jim McTaggart to the deaconate, Fr. John Hunter's church in Pittsburgh, Kansas and Deacon Sam Seamon's parish in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Rev. Reagan has personally helped me with discussion in Anglican Tradition, constantly being the email ambassador with his Friday Phunnies and updates on Global Church happenings. He has helped in sending resource books for the library in Philippines. As Bishop Reber put it -- quoting the words of our Lord -- "He is an Israel in whom there is no guile."
We gratefully acknowledge Fr. Reagan's services to UECNA and God's kingdom and offer our heartfelt condolences to Paula Reagan and family. Let us keep them close to our heart.
Eternal Rest grant unto Fr. Reagan O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May His soul rest in peace. Amen.
Posted by frleo at 2:52 PM