The Humble Centurion

Matthew 8:5-13 The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. (Matthew 8:8) Compassion to others — the result of great faith: Today’s reading of St. Mathew is a combination of two sections of Luke 7:1-10 and 13:28-29. This … [Read more…]

Seeking the wisdom of God

Psalms 111 Psalms 111:10 “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; and all who follow his precepts have good understanding”   Bible portrays the wisdom of God. He is clothed with splendor and majesty. The Psalmist says, by wisdom God created the earth and by understanding he laid its foundations. When we look at … [Read more…]

Repent and Return

Psalm 32 “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.” This Psalm offers thanks for forgiveness of sins, and it is one of the seven penitential Psalms. It also has a number of features reminiscent of ‘the beatitudes’ in the first two verses, each of which begins with blessed or happy (Matt. … [Read more…]

Peace in the midst of violence

Matthew 5:38-48 Vs. 45 so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. One of the reasons why during our Holy Communion service the priest says “Peace be with you all.” … [Read more…]

Believing in the Risen Christ

1 Peter 1:3-12 Vs.3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,  We have a rebirth in and through the risen Christ. God gave us new life by raising … [Read more…]

Announcements – May 20, 2018

Podcasts        Sermon Link – Feast of Pentecost – ‘Come Holy Spirit Renew Us’ (by Rev. Jogy O. Philip) Worship Services Next Sunday: May 27th – Holy Qurbana service in English at 10:15 AM Sunday School Sunday School at 9 AM Weekly Prayers Intercessory Prayer on Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Church. Fasting prayer on … [Read more…]

Call to Unity

John 15:1-12 Vs.5 I am the vine; you are the branches  What a ‘green’ imagery! The image of a vine tree. The tree always triggers imaginations about life and its patterns. In a special way, the imagery represents the web of life. It reminds us that ‘life is possible only through connectivity.’ From the uncharted … [Read more…]

Announcements – May 13, 2018

General Body Notice The General Body Meeting of the Detroit Mar Thoma Church will be held on Sunday, May 13th, 2018 in the church sanctuary after the Holy Communion Service presided by the President and Vicar, Rev. Jogy Oommen Philip. All General Body members are requested to attend this meeting. The agenda is as follows: … [Read more…]

Announcements – April 29, 2018

Podcasts Sermon Link – Faith living in the Risen Lord (Very Rev. Dr. Cherian Thomas) Worship Services Next Sunday: May 6th – Holy Qurbana service in Malayalam at 10:15 AM Sunday School Sunday School at 9 AM Weekly Prayers Intercessory Prayer on Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Church. Fasting prayer on Friday at 10:30 AM at … [Read more…]