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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Genesis 18:19-33 Vs. 32 Then he said, “Oh do not let the Lord be angry if I speak just once more. Suppose ten are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of ten I will not destroy it.” Some of us hear the word “intercession,” and it sounds vaguely familiar. We’ve heard it in church … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
The Detroit Mar Thoma Parish joins the Church, in expressing our sorrow at the demise of our beloved Geevarghese Mar Athanasius Suffragan Metropolitan. Let us thank God for the life and ministry of Thirumeni. The Youtube link below which includes compiled photos/video portraying the life/ministry of our beloved Bishop. Worship Services Next Sunday: April 29th … [Read more…]