Online & LIVE Mass 23 - May2022

1st May, 2022. Sunday.

09:30 a.m. mass Fr. Daniel                          (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Gospel John 21:1-19 91425

2nd May, 2022.

Day: St. Athanasius

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

3rd May, 2022.

Day: St. Philip and St. James

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Daniel                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

It is 17 years since my brother left.

4th May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Daniel                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

His Eminence, Oswald Cardinal Gracias               (3rd mass)

online mass

Fr. Ashlyn- (OLPSNovena) (Our Lady of Fatima)

Eucharistic Adoration-30minutes. Fr. Daniel.

Thank you, Mama Mary for journeying with us.

5th May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Daniel                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr Dennis F.Gonsalves online mass (The Archdiocese) (3rd mass)

6th May, 2022.

Day: First Friday

Day: St. Dominic Savio

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Eucharistic Adoration 30minutes - Fr. Reuben OLMC

Fr. Herold Quadros online mass (The Archdiocese)    (3rd mass)

7th May, 2022.

Day: First Saturday

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Daniel                          (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr. Kelvin Santis online mass (The Archdiocese)     (3rd mass)

***On one of the days, in the week, there were 4 Priests celebrating the mass, including Fr. Christopher and Fr. Joe. I do not know, how I forgot to mention this. I am always my happiest, when I see Fr. Joe, how could I ever miss writing that?***

8th May, 2022. Sunday.

09:30 a.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Today, my cousin leaves for Mangalore. And I am by myself.

9th May, 2022.

Day: St. John of Avila

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

His Eminence, Oswald Cardinal Gracias               (3rd mass)

online mass

Reading Acts 11:1-18

Gospel John 10:11-18 (confirmation to 459=18)

10th May, 2022.

Day: St. Damien of Molokai

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr. Tarsicius Fernandes online mass                 (3rd mass)

(The Archdiocese)

11th May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr. Cliffton Mendonca online mass                   (3rd mass)

(The Archdiocese)

12th May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Other Priest online mass                            (3rd mass)

Acts 13:13-25

13th May, 2022.

Day: Our Lady of Fatima

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr Patrick D’Mello online mass (The Archdiocese)    (3rd mass)

Today, I stand before mama Mary, and I see clearly visible tear drops collect in the eyes of mama. I say mama, I won’t go from here until your tears go away. Please tell me what to do and I will do. I am here, I will do whatever God has in His will for me, please don’t cry.

When I don’t see the tears no more, I move.

14th May, 2022.

Day: St. Matthias

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr. Omar Fernandes online mass at St. Francis

Xavier, Vile Parle. (The Archdiocese)               (3rd mass)

15th May, 2022. Sunday.

09:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Today, I was in terrible pain. It became most difficult to participate in the celebration of the mass.

16th May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr. Ashwin Castellino online mass at St.

Michael's Church, Mahim (The Archdiocese)           (3rd mass)

A girl confirmed after the celebration of the mass. It felt wonderful being a part of it.

17th May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass) 

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

I watch Throwball for 10-15 minutes.

18th May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (1st mass) 

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr. Clifford D’souza online mass at St.
Pius X, Mulund West. (The Archdiocese)              (3rd mass)

19th May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (1st mass) 

-i Received the Body of Christ

Each day, Jesus reminds me to wait.                 

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Every day, is a learning experience. With a little bit of this and a little bit of that.

I have learnt that when one is by themselves, they absolutely can cook anything. And I am not saying that being by myself is fun. But I try to keep myself going with the grace of God.

In my case, I like to eat a lot of garlic and Chinese food has garlic in every recipe I think. Chopping the required ingredients takes a lot of time.

And since I am so healthy, I take a little bit of rest and then cook. The Spirit of God, shows you new ways to do things. And it is fun. Like Jesus, always reminds me to enjoy my day! And when I have God, how can any day be dull.

20th May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Bishop Barthol and 6 other          (2nd mass)

Priests (3 are Fr. Reuben, Fr. Savio & Fr. Omar)    

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr. Glasten Gonsalves online mass at Our Lady       (3rd mass)

of Salvation, Dadar.(The Archdiocese)               

21st May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr Jodman Pereira online mass at St Vincent

De Paul, Khar. (The Archdiocese)                    (3rd mass)

At the OLMC prayer room (out), whenever I pray, it is Jesus, Who tells me when to leave. Today, Jesus tells me to leave at that moment. Jesus also tells me of a reaction that could hurt but not to cry. True to it, immediately on that reaction 20 seconds later, I break into a big sob, Jesus reminds me, saying did I not say, there would be a reaction and not to cry about it. I say yes Jesus. Jesus tells me to enjoy my evening and not to worry.

Time of leaving the ground 08:05 (13)

I don’t wear a watch and I never carry my cell. I just look at the time piece on the wall, when leaving the Church ground or going to the prayer room.

No watch, no cell – When I come to Church, my time is only meant of my being with and to God.

As I enter my building compound, I learn 1 of my neighbours is leaving the building. A floor of 8 neighbours, after they leave we will be only 3 families. Our 1st - 5th floors are company residences.

22nd May, 2022. Sunday.

09:30 a.m. mass Fr. Daniel                          (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

And when I pray, I am able to complete my prayers, at Fr. Daniels celebration of the mass without having to actually hurry and then suddenly feel, I forgot something.

Yes, when I forget the Spirit of God gently reminds me not to worry. For He takes my prayer to God. And when I am sick, the Spirit of God has always taken it from my heart to God.

I love You Holy Spirit. Teach me Your ways. Teach me how to be gentle, like You.

23rd May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Daniel                          (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr Prashant Padu online mass at St Pius X,          (3rd mass)

Seminary, Goregaon E. (The Archdiocese)

Eucharistic Adoration-30minutes. Fr. Daniel.

Mary as St. Ephraim calls her, The Joy of the sick.

We honour our Lady the Blessed Virgin Mary as Health of the sick. On March 11 2020, Pope Francis made a very beautiful prayer to Our Lady

O Mary,

you shine continuously on our journey

as a sign of salvation and hope.

We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.

At the foot of the cross you participated in Jesus' pain, with steadfast faith.

You, Salvation of the Roman People,

know what we need.

We are certain that you will provide

so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee,

joy and feasting might return

after a moment of trial.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love,

to conform ourselves to the Fathers will

and to do what Jesus tells us.

He, Who, took our sufferings upon himself

and bore our sorrows

to bring us, through the cross,

to the joy of the resurrection.

We seek refuge under your protection, oh Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas, we who are put to the test, and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

A mother continues to care for her children not just in times of physical suffering but cares for our spiritual health through eternal salvation. This is ever our confidence as we pray the ancient prayer:-

Holy Mary mother of God pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. 

24th May, 2022.

Day: Solemnity of Mary, Help of Christians

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher and Fr. Daniel      (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Name of the Priest not known        (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr. Vincent D’cruz online mass (The Archdiocese)    (3rd mass)

Today, this lady comes from the prayer room and asks me are you from this building, I reply yes. She lets me know she lives in the same building too and on the sixth floor. I am surprised, a catholic in the building! Then she asks me which floor and I tell her, also letting her know, that it is not a company residence.

In a building of 11 floors, we are the only catholic family. The other family moved to Pune. So can you imagine my happiness, knowing that there is another catholic family? I am glad.

When returning home, Jesus lets me know what i will come across. And it does not happen.

25th May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher                     (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

I was pleasantly surprised to hear Fr. Reubens voice when He came on the Altar for the novena blessing. 

Always a joy to hear Fr. Reuben. A delightful evening.

Other Priest online mass                            (3rd mass)

Today, I come across what Jesus told me yesterday. I now realize, it is my fault in not asking the right question, yesterday. 

26th May, 2022.

Day: St. Philip and St. James

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher & Fr. Daniel        (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Reading Acts 18:1-8

Gospel John 16:16-20   5 

John16 16"A little while, and you will see me no more; again a little while, and you will see me." 17Some of his disciples said to one another, "What is this that he says to us, `A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me'; and, `because I go to the Father'?" 18They said, "What does he mean by `a little while'? We do not know what he means." 19Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him; so he said to them, "Is this what you are asking yourselves, what I meant by saying, `A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me'? 20Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr. Leslie Malya online mass at Our Lady            (3rd mass)

of the Sea, Uttan (The Archdiocese)                 

I am extremely joyful on seeing Fr. Leslie on screen. Enjoyed the celebration of the mass. 

**Jesus says, Let me heal your wounds.** (morning time-prayer room)

27th May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher & Fr. Daniel        (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr. Cajetan Menezes online mass.(The Archdiocese)   (3rd mass)

Day 1: Novena to the Holy Spirit

Prayer Room-out: I sit for a longer time today, even though, Jesus had to remind me twice, that I could go, I don't want to leave. (An Hour)

Sometimes when we are in a situation, we feel more deeply. But without the situation, like Jesus explained to me, I would not understand the implications of the heart? There are many things i would fail to see and understand. Only Jesus knows! From the Heart of Jesus, to mine! **** (morning time-prayer room)

28th May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Daniel - Thanksgiving mass      (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                          (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Fr. Gavin Lopes online mass St Pius X, 

Seminary, Goregaon East.(The Archdiocese)           (3rd mass)

Prayer Room-out: (An hour)

Day 2: Novena to the Holy Spirit

The number 28 in my life:-

28 my Home 

28 my dads birthday 

28 the last 2 digits of our car and 28 Dec when we got it (a coincidence)(With God everything moves in a flow)

28 Dec when I sat with Jesus for 2 long hours. (25 & 28 December two of the best days of my life) 

(2+8=10) Gods Abundance!

John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.

First Reading: Acts 18:23-28  (the number 23 is also connected to 28)

      Gospel:  John 16:23-28

(the number 23 is also connected to 28) (Also 2+3=5) All this is coming directly from God. And also, amazing the number 28 is seen in The Reading and The Gospel. Wow! Awesome God!

(updated 30 MAY 22)🔻

The number plate, the total of the numbers on Fr.D's Bike is 23. confirmed date 310522.

And the title to this letter is: Online & LIVE Mass 23 - May2022

23+23=46  Fr. Daniel Fernandez   4+6 =10     4 (4+5=9)
28+28=56                         5+6 =11     5
10+11=21 (The number 21) Also John 21

(4+5=9) Something about Fr. Daniel is=9. The month September, is the 9th month mentioned in the (Article-It is Time). 

The no. 9 honours The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. 

Thank You, Abba Father, 

Thank You, Jesus,

Thank You, Holy Spirit. (3 times said is 9) 

E.g. DOB  11th day 11th month 1911year

          11+11+1911 =22+12 =34 =7      

I don't know the DOB for Fr. D, but it will come to 9. 

Fr. Daniel's ordination date 10th April 2010 - this is (6+6=12) His 12th year, now in 2022. 

It was 10 years on Good-Friday 2020. (10+8=18..8 being the constant.)

(I am not clear on the thing about 8 years. If, this needs to be confirmed-it would only be for the years. But I know this is it. 

And everything always was, is and will forever be in the Hands of God). 

18 2020 , 19 2021, 20 2022. (Article-It is Time - March 2, 2022.)

The year 2023 is the 13th year (13+8= 21 in the year 2023) (06June22)

As confirmed by Jesus on the 1st of June, 2022, on my way to Mt. Carmel's Church, for the evening mass. And I was told not to update till the time has passed. And now, it has...06June22

I had misunderstood the timing. I saw the signs beginning in the year 2021 stating - It is Time! And I moved in the year 2022 as indicated by God. But when things started happening, I went into a shell. I thought I messed it all up. I did not understand where the mistake happened. But Jesus, told me on my walk, that i was not wrong. The year 2021 was to indicate 21. But the beginning was 2022. And 21 meant the year 2023. I should have asked God to explain to me. I thought I understood. I learnt my lesson. You will never know what it felt in my heart, when I thought i did something wrong. I cried out to God, because in me, i was sinking deep. And Jesus, saved me from all my conflict, from all my pain...06June22

(I know this is it...It is TIME!) - And The TIME HAS BEGUN! 

My cousin calls me a Dumbo and with all the love and I never argue with him on that. Honestly, I am not a smart person. I know it is God, Who fills me with Him. And I am but the dust of His feet! That He permits me to be, 

TO GOD all PRAISE and GLORY!

29th May, 2022. Sunday. 

08:30 a.m. mass Fr. Reuben                         (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

09:30 a.m. mass Fr. Daniel and Fr. Omar            (2nd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

06:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben                         (3rd mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

Day 3: Novena to the Holy Spirit

Prayer Room-out: (20 minutes)

First Reading  Acts 1:1-11

Second Reading Ephesians 1:17-23     HEBREWS 9:24-28; 10:19-23

Today in the morning, at the prayer-room (I sit outside, where there is no ac). It is not my intention to offend anyone by doing so. I just sit to suffer myself.

When speaking with Jesus, I noticed 3 times, my sleeve got stuck to something. And this time I lifted my bag a little bit higher and to my surprise, I noticed a little pocket in the bag, which I had not previously seen.

Jesus immediately says, the pocket surprises you, I know your prayer, and it is no surprise to me. Jesus says, there is always another way to pray, where you just come and sit. Just sit before me. I have heard you, I have seen your tears, I know your brokenness. Let me heal your wounds. Let me wipe your tears. Let me surround you and strengthen you. Let me repair every bit of your life. Come, I know your prayer.

Jesus tells me, do nothing. You have been faithful to me in everything. I myself, will come to you...

John 14:13-14 Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son; if you ask anything in my name, I will do it.

John 14:21-23 He who has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me; and he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”

Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, “Lord, how is it that you will manifest yourself to us, and not to the world?” Jesus answered him, “If a man loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.

There comes a time, when you realize what is most important in your life. You realize that all that glitters could be gold, but it does not bring in Joy! When you are tired, you want to rest in the arms of Jesus. The best place and the only place in the world that you want to go back each time again and again.

John 16:23 Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father, he will give it to you in my name.

Abba Father, I ask for Jesus with my whole heart and soul.

30th May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Bishop (I have no clue to the name)

Fr. Daniel & A Priest (I do not remember 

the name)                                            (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ
07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Christopher                      (2nd mass)
-i Received the Body of Christ
Fr Robinson Varghese online mass
(The Archdiocese)                                    (3rd mass)

Day 4: Novena to the Holy Spirit

Prayer Room-out: (An hour)

God is good all the time!

31st May, 2022.

07:30 a.m. mass Fr. Christopher & Fr. Daniel mass   (1st mass)

-i Received the Body of Christ

07:00 p.m. mass Fr. Reuben      

-i Received the Body of Christ                      (2nd mass)

Day 5: Novena to the Holy Spirit

Prayer Room-out: (An hour)

I have learnt that Love is the most important aspect of our lives.

When it comes to the people in our lives, there is nothing better than to give till it hurts.

I have learnt that Love is an endless pain. You never tire in giving and you give till you feel your heart tearing away. You forgive, you love!

If I had to say, I would say this, You are Unforgettable! You truly are!

And I have also learnt to Love till it hurts, till you feel that aching pain in your heart, like you could die for loving this much.

Celebrate GOD!

My People,

Hello! If you ask me what sort of a person I am. With the grace of God, this is how I would respond and in the words of Robert H. Schuller -

When faced with a mountain, I WILL NOT QUIT! I will keep on striving until I climb over, find a pass through, tunnel underneath, or simply stay and turn the mountain into a gold mine with God's help!

Remember - Remember: God is in Charge!

This is Leo Sayer, When I Need You! I have just added a few words.

When I need You Jesus,

I just close my eyes and I'm with You

And all that I have, I give You.

It's my every heartbeat.

When I need love

I hold out my hands to you and I touch love

I never knew there was so much love

Oh, I need You.

When I need You

I just close my eyes

And you're right here by my side

I just hold out my hand and reach out to Yours

And I'm with You.

And all I wanna give you

It's only a heartbeat away

Oh, I need you.

God needs us all….And He died for all of us.

Every man has a right to life. But yet not all people have access to that which is termed as basic necessities of life.

Is it because we never truly understand anybody else’s needs but ours?

Everybody talks about Russia-Ukraine

And my goodness, there are so many prayers conducted, that by now some solution should have been reached to.

In the 2 years that passed us by, the world has witnessed many disasters. Many lessons learnt have quickly been forgotten.

OR could it be, that we have never felt emotionally connected to anybody but our family and immediate relatives and friends.

What hurts you, hurts me is not what we seem to be built with. But in reality that is what it should be.

Maybe, if we cared a little more, maybe then, there would be no wars, no tragedies, no heartaches . . . But that is a DREAM. Am I the only dreamer?

As long as we keep creating weapons, the world will never know Peace.

License to possess weapons is not a peace seeking approach.

And when we keep adding nuclear arms to increase ones power as a nation, SORRY – but that is no path to Peace.

The absence of weapons is a CALL For PEACE!

But the World cannot take that step.

Because the weapons which destroy other homes, kills families (from country 1) – is some other person’s livelihood (from country 2).

We can PRAY,

It is the only means we have for Peace in a world of hate and greed.

Every life must matter,

There must be a count, of all the atrocities, the inhuman torture and the barbaric killing. What happens to any single human being, must be made answerable, by all. No life must be neglected.

It is not Russia alone, that is inhuman, we the rest of the world do nothing to stop the war. We like to speak of Law and Order, Rules and Regulations. But they are good, so long as they serve the purpose. But if we stand at the sidelines and watch a blood riot, because of our Rules and Regulations, then we are all barbarians.

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Edmund Burke

 

We are all accountable to God

If we ever stop creating weapons of destruction - and focus on building bridges of Love and Peace, it is then, that, we would usher in a HOPE that the world has yet to witness and experience.

Maybe if we cared enough to need that person like even more than we need our lives.

Maybe that is what we lack.

We are meant to care and uplift each other.

I have to need you in a manner of speaking, such that your breath is precious to me, that in your prosperity, I find my happiness. If each one us thinks that way, then we will have lived Gods dream for each one of us.

Love and only Love can save us!

We are all here, we all need each other.

We are all a link in the chain.

We are meant to love,

We are meant to heal each other’s wounds.

Helen Keller wrote, “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”

When Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the Moon, he said: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

We all need each other.

I love this song. No matter who you are thinking of, you just close your eyes. And you are right there with them.

*When I need You, I close my eyes and I’m with You.

When you can't live without someone and you wish they would feel the same way you do. You know, I need You.

Do you know, I need you is also I love you.

"I need you" it is a selfless act. It is an acceptance of someone else's importance and value beyond you.

You know when someone needs you, He suffers and dies for you because you are precious? You are the apple of His eye

Someone who needs you will show you that you can depend on them through the storms of life

John 3:16 – says it perfectly, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

God needed us!

God gave us, His only Son.

But because of our sins He was wounded, beaten because of the evil we did. We are healed by the punishment He suffered, made whole by the blows He received.

And we are incomplete without Him!

Jesus, I need You!

1 John 4:19 We love, because he first loved us.

I know that in John 21, Jesus tells His disciples, how much He loves them by the number of fish. There will be 10,000 ways to the love of Jesus. And this would be one of them. But 1John 4:19 is very clear, We love, because he first loved us. Jesus loved first and then Jesus asks Peter, Do you love me?

John 21:1-14 Jesus appears to 7 Disciples

Peter and the other disciples got into the boat; but that night they caught nothing.

Jesus spoke to His disciples, asking them, “Children, have you any fish.” They answered Him no.

Jesus asked them to cast the net on the right side of the boat.

They were not able to draw it in because of the quantity of fish. The disciples did as the Man (they did not know it was Jesus) on the shore asked and were successful beyond expectation.

John from his previous experiences knew this wonderfulness is Jesus, Himself.

When Peter heard what John said, Peter threw on his outer garment and threw himself into the water to reach Jesus.

When the other disciples got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire, with fish lying on it and bread. Jesus said to them, bring some of the fish which you have just caught. Jesus had breakfast ready for them. Peter dragged the heavy net all by himself. The net was not broken and held a large catch of 153 fish.

153 FISH             

1 5 3 = I Agape You! (more than love) 9 Alphabets, 3 words

Add all the numbers from 1-17 (1+2+3+4+5….) they = 153 (This is someone else’s calculation-which amazed me)

(17:17:17) – the number I saw at Andheri station time board on the 16thJuly2017.

(Each 17 is=153+153+153=459) Then add, (4+5+9=18)

So really the number could be 18 or 9

As understood on the 24th April, Mercy Sunday.

Gods love is so wonderful! 

Before asking Peter, Do you love me? Jesus actually tells him with the number of fish. 153 I agape you. (I more than love you)

None of the disciples dared asked, for they were convinced, it was the Lord. 

After their breakfast Jesus asked Peter, three times, Do you love me? 

I Love You! Beautiful words. And endearing to the one who waits to listen to their beloved speak these words of love.

1 4 3 = I Love You! 8 Alphabets, 3 words.

In John 3:16 it is written that “God so loved (agapao) the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.”

Jesus died for us. He loved us first. Agape love that God had for us, while we were still dead in our sins. Agape is a love that Jesus displayed in laying down His life voluntarily for us. 

22nd April, 2022.                       Gospel John 21:1-14

30th April, 2022 & 1st May, 2022.       Gospel John 21:1-19

21 one of my numbers and so this is what it also means

Look at the date the numbers are 2222

Isaiah 22:22 And I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David; he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.

Everything is always upto Jesus.

Jesus, I trust in You!

29th April, 2022.

Acts 5:38-39 “for if this plan or this undertaking is of men, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!"

As Gamaliel noted, “if it is from God, you will not be able to stop it.” No matter how large or compelling a circumstance seems to be, only what represents God’s agenda will endure.

Keep that in mind when you feel your circumstances have become hopeless. No matter what you face, God is still in control, silently and sovereignly working all things out according to His perfect plan. He has His Gamaliel’s and at the precise moment when their words will have the greatest impact, they will step into the moment to deliver their life saving words.

Trust in God!

Not one minute before and not a second late.

It is Time!

With all my love,

For LOVE PREVAILS!

AnitA.

PRAYER: Abba, Father, keep me obedient and always faithful. Remember, this your servant.

Mama Mary keep me humble, I pray. Amen.

Prayer for the souls in PURGATORY:- Our Lord dictated this prayer to St. Gertrude the Great to release 1,000 Souls from Purgatory each time it is said.

"Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen."

Celebrate Life!

People often ask me this question, do you trust me?

And I breathe in gently, and then answer, I don’t know you that well.

And immediately I sense a shock and sometimes pain. The pain gets to me because there is hurt. I don’t want to hurt any ones feelings.

But, I have never trusted anyone, all through my growing years. So I have never felt betrayed. I have been hurt numerous times, because people always do hurtful things. But I have never felt betrayed.

Betrayal is a violation of a person's trust or confidence. And you feel betrayed only when you put your trust in another person.

You betray a person you cause them untold grief.

Psalms 118:8–9

It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.

Remember: At all times, place your trust in the Lord.

This month of May, I was to be in Mangalore. My parents were expecting me to visit them. My parents, with the grace of God, are healthy, and so it is hard for them to understand my condition.

In my heart, I knew I could not make this journey.

With God’s grace and will, I am able to drag my feet to Mt. Carmel’s Church and back. Something I cannot explain to anyone.

The promises of Jesus, are in a queue, including the promise of restoration. I trust Jesus completely and I am excited. But, it has been a long time and Jesus reminds me gently that it will all come together. I know, I am in Gods time.

Previously, in the last two years, even when I felt worse, I have travelled. Jesus, tells me, you are not leaving and do not worry for your parents. I want you to stay back. And this is the first time, Jesus directed me in this manner.

And who could I share this with?

My cousin, left for Mangalore. I know my parents, will be happy that someone came. 

For the first time I am by myself. And this probably, is for longer than a month. New experience.

But Jesus watches over me. I know.

In reality, I am too sick, and I find no reason why, I should be, but I am. I cry out to Jesus telling Him, that I have nothing left in me, I cannot move or do anything. I cannot reach anywhere, Lord. I cannot help anyone, even myself. Jesus tells me to leave everything to Him.

In my body, I am dead, there is nothing in me, but spiritually my eyes are fixed on Jesus, always waiting for Him to come. I wait! Please come, Jesus!

Yesterday, the 17th of May, after the mass and the prayer room, I waited. I saw the girls tying the net. They play throw ball and I love the game. I watched them play for 10-15 minutes after which I left. But when I was there, one of the girls asked me, if I wanted to play. I replied, I don’t have a good serve. In a way, I have not played for years. When I did, I may not have been the best, but I played real good. Because I played all the time, every time.

On my way back home, I did not feel my feet dragging. I was on a high.

I’ll explain the reason as to why I am talking about this. The matter seems small, it isn’t so.

‘No’ is the quickest answer in my vocabulary. I reply in this manner, only because I see others better than myself. But with a ‘NO’ you close the doors to everything.

With the Spirit of God, I have learnt a no is not always a bad reply. Sometimes it is for a good reason.

So in this instance of throw ball, my answer previously would be a NO. But now, with learning, from the Spirit of God, I answered, ‘I don’t have a good serve’

A no would have closed the doors.

But this keeps the door or window open. And this to me means, I am closer than I think. All I need to do is be prepared. Be OPEN! It is just around the corner. 

So am I really talking about throw ball? I love the game and yes I would love to prepare myself to play. And yes I want to play.

But no, the matter is not just throw ball, it is a matter of life to life.

Am I prepared for what I pray for?

Am I ready?

When you walk with God, when you are trained by the Spirit of God, then you begin to understand things and see them differently.

Let’s just say, when you move in faith things begin to change. And till you reach that point, where you are meant to be, things keep moving.

Only when you are Open and you believe

Mark 9:23 All things are possible to him who believes.

I believe that when God destines something to you, no matter where you turn, that thing that is destined to be yours, will always be yours.

One, it is a matter of belief or a matter of conviction. 

Two, Prayer can make the impossible ---- POSSIBLE!

In the yellow ribbon, the central character, the man returning home, in his letter, tells the woman he loves that if he sees the yellow ribbon, then he would know he is welcome or if not, he would simply move on. Years back, he left home, for a better life, but now, he realizes and wants to make amends. He wants to return home.

The woman he writes to seems to be a silent sufferer. Years back he left her. She knew that was his decision and she watched him go. She is not the one to cut short his path to happiness.

Moral: Suffering is essential. It is a prayer, made in the silence of one’s heart. She silently suffered his absence. But her suffering was a continuous prayer in the presence of God. Therefore no matter, which part of the Universe, whether on Earth or in the infinite space, he simply had to come to her.

Suffering and prayer go hand in hand.

Remember: God has no favorites.

God cannot be manipulated to change His mind-from one second to the other.

Be fully convinced God knows His decisions. God is Omniscient (God knows all things)

God know what He wants to bless each person with. 

Our prayers don’t change His mind. Our prayers change us. They make us realize how helpless we truly are. And in the situation we are, we come to an understanding of how deeply we need God!

Therefore, this is what I must pray. 

Lord, I need You, oh, I need You

Every hour, I need You

My one defense, my righteousness

Oh God, how I need You.

Celebrate God – He deserves our Praise!

Celebrate Life – It is God’s gift to us.

Be Encouraged!

A Priest words have more impact, than anybody else. Therefore I add Fr. Daniel Fernandes' words of encouragement. (Mt. Carmel Church, Bandra West.)

On Good Friday

Father forgive them for they know not what they do?

Fr. Daniel: Can someone tell me how Jesus could forgive His enemies? Don’t tell me because He was God.

Jesus never seen anyone as His enemy. (It is something so simple and true and you know it but to be told in that simplistic manner, I never thought it that way. But yes. This line is forever etched in my heart.) That’s why He says Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you, who hurt you.

GOD NEVER GIVES UP!

Jesus endured our poverty that we might share in His abundance.

Jesus bore our shame that we might share in His glory.

Jesus was punished, that our sins might be forgiven.

Jesus was wounded, that we might be healed.

Jesus was made sinful with our sinfulness, 

that we may be made righteous, with His righteousness.

Jesus bore our curse that we might share His blessing.

Jesus endured our rejection, 

that we might have His acceptance with the Father.

Jesus died our death, that we might receive eternal life.

God forms us. 

Sin deforms us.

Jesus transforms us! 

He takes our place and He says I died for you.

Oh Jesus, agonizing on the Cross, have mercy on me a sinner. Amen.

At a Eucharistic Adoration

GOD NEVER GAVE UP!

Jesus promises us to never give up on us

The scriptures are a living testament of this great promise how God never never never gives up

Adam and Eve disobeyed the very first rule.

GOD NEVER GAVE UP!

Abraham wandered Sarah laughed. BUT GOD NEVER GAVE UP!

Moses hid and shook with fear. GOD NEVER GAVE UP!

Saul went insane. GOD NEVER GAVE UP!

David plotted against Uriah. BUT GOD NEVER GAVE UP!

Israel fell into pieces. GOD NEVER GAVE UP!

John the Baptist was beheaded. GOD NEVER GAVE UP!

Peter denied he even knew Jesus and 

Judas betrayed Him for 30 pieces of silver. GOD NEVER GAVE UP!

The disciples all ran away. BUT GOD NEVER GAVE UP!

This is our God He never gives up on us

He will never give up on you.

Dear brothers and sisters let us look at JESUS

We look at Jesus with faith and believe!

Jesus is our strength. He is our inspiration. He is our Hope.

Breathe in the presence of Jesus

Be strengthened, be comforted.

Feel the care, the warmth and love of Jesus.

Bring before the Lord all your experiences

There are days when we feel like Paul, 

we just want to write letters and strengthen everyone.

There are days when we feel like Peter, 

we just want to deny everything and everyone.

There are days when we feel like Job, 

we want to die and end the pain and suffering.

There are days when we feel like Solomon, 

we want Godly advice to make good decisions.

There are days when we feel like Jonah, 

we just want to escape our responsibilities.

There are days when we feel like Moses, 

afraid of not being able to speak.

There are days when we feel like the Good Samaritan, 

we want to do good, no matter what.

There are days when we feel strong, 

like Joshua and Caleb ready for war.

There are days when like Jeremiah, 

we feel the anguish in our heart is too great.

There are days when we feel like Daniel, 

our strength is in prayer and no one can stop us.

There are days when we feel like Elijah, 

we prefer to hide in the cave.

There are days when like David and Miriam, 

we feel like singing and dancing.

There are days when we feel like Hannah, 

we don't really want to eat we just want to cry.

There are days when we have faith like Abraham, 

to win it all, to jump over walls and overcome armies.

There are days when we look at the hills 

and wonder where will my help come from?

Dear brothers and sisters, this does not mean that we are strong or weak. It means that we are just human and have limits and therefore we need Gods power to accomplish our daily purposes on Earth.

I don't know what your day is like today. But remember whatever your day is like, our Heavenly Father is with you, now, today, tomorrow and forever.

As we surrender, we open our Hearts to Him. With all our experiences, both pleasant and unpleasant, and we know and believe, that in His Time, all things are beautiful.

Come Back to ME-come back HOME (Homecoming)

Now is the TIME

We will open up our hearts. We will not shy away, we will not feel ashamed. We will welcome JESUS into our hearts into our lives.

Revelation 3:20 Behold I stand at the door of your heart and knock and if you listen and if you open I will come. I will dwell.

The lord is waiting. The Lord is knocking at the door of our hearts.

Won’t you open?

Now is the time of our HOMECOMING

Open the door of your heart.

And Into our Fathers embrace.