The Yeldho Lent begins for Malankara on Dec 1 and for Syriacs on Dec 15.
1. Foreword
As per the Syriac Orthodox Church Calendar, next Sunday (Nov 29) is the 3rd
Sunday of Advent. We recalled the Annunciation to Zechariah on the first Sunday.
Last week, on the second Sunday of advent, we recalled the Annunciation to Mary.
This Sunday, we will recall the Visit of Mary to Elizabeth when Mary gave one of
the finest poetry in Luke called Magnificat. It is one of the revered scripture
passage in the Bible and is used in Liturgy extensively. ...
I. This Sunday in Church - St. Mary Visits Elizabeth
2.
Bible Readings for This Sunday (November 29)
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Lectionary/Lec_mary-visits-elizabeth.htm
3.
Sermons for This Sunday (November 29)
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Sermons/Sermon-of-the-week_Mary-visits-elizabeth.htm
4. From Malankara World Journal Archives
Malankara World Journals with the Theme: Magnificat - Mary Visits Elizabeth
Volume 4 No 249: November 28, 2014
Volume 2 No 111: Nov 29 2012
Malankara World Supplement on St. Mary
For more articles, hymns, prayers, and eBooks on St. Mary, please visit
Malankara World Supplement on St. Mary
here:
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/shunoyo/StMary.htm
II. This Week's Featured Articles
5.
My Soul Magnifies The Lord - A Biblical Reflection
It was remarkable that God chose to bring about His work of redemption through
two human babies and their mothers. Jesus was still in Mary's womb, yet in His
presence, Elizabeth and her own unborn son, John, were filled with the Holy
Spirit. This short but powerful scene gives us a glimpse of the forceful love of
God, who simply cannot wait to pour out His life. What a foreshadowing this is
of the glory of the risen Christ, who wants to pour out His Spirit on all
people! ...
6.
Mary Sings The Praises of God's Mercy
In the Magnificat, a truly theological song because it reveals the experience
Mary had of God's looking upon her, God is not only the Almighty to whom nothing
is impossible, as Gabriel had declared (cf. Lk 1:37), but also the Merciful,
capable of tenderness and fidelity towards every human being. ...
7.
The Magnificat: Mary's Own Prayer
We have many reasons to give due consideration and prayerful reflection to the
Magnificat. It is the longest discourse recorded of Mary in Divine Revelation.
Many are the stories written telling about the heart of Mary as shown in
that beautiful prayer. Certainly inspired, it was pronounced by Mary herself
when she was carrying the Divine Child in her womb. It is the perfect act of
humility and of profound humble adoration. ...
8.
Friendship By Design
Can you imagine the turmoil Mary felt as she traveled to Judea? "No one is ever
going to believe me. Joseph is going to put me away. And what will my parents
think?"
Can you imagine how Elizabeth's words of encouragement were a balm to the young
girl? God divinely revealed His plan to Elizabeth and she in turn affirmed Mary
before she even revealed her the news. What a precious Lord we serve! ...
III. General Weekly Features
9.
Health: Five Things Christians Should NOT Say to Cancer Patients
For years now I've felt there was a disconnect between the well-meaning
reactions of church members toward Christians affected by cancer and other
diseases of similar dread. ...
10.
Recipe: Sumatran Beef Curry From Indonesia
11.
Bonus Recipe: Turkey Enchiladas
This is a great way to use the left over turkey from Thanksgiving. You can
freeze the enchiladas for later use too. ...
12.
Family Special: Marriage - Love in the Mirror
That's the way marriage ought to work - it should be a mutual admiration
society that overlooks a million flaws and builds the self-esteem of both
partners. Let's become each other's mirrors, reflecting back love and
affirmation every chance we get. ...
13.
Self Improvement: Four Faces Of Leadership And The Importance Of The Vision Thing
Growing a leader's visionary side boils down to sharpening both the
ability to notice things early and the ability to create coherence. In
combination, the abilities suggest four archetypes of leaders. ...
14.
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