ARGENTINA: Pope gives interview to Argentine television network By Sebastián Sansón Ferrari, Vatican News

 

 

An image from Pope Francis' interview with Canal 5 de Noticias, Argentina
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of his pontificate, Pope Francis gives an extensive interview to Argentina's television network, Canal 5 de Noticias, where he addresses a wide range of topics, from memories of his election in 2013 to events in his country, from peace to Church issues.
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-04/pope-gives-interview-to-argentine-television-network.html

 

ASIA: Viet Nam – Holy See Joint Working Group meets at the Vatican - Vatican News

 

 

Meeting of the Viet Nam – Holy See Joint Working Group   (Thanh Hai, Truong Duy/VNA)
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-04/viet-nam-holy-see-joint-working-group-meets-at-the-vatican.html

 

 

HOLY FATHER: May we unite in prayers for peace, intensified in Holy Week - Vatican News

 

 

Pope Francis in Saint Peter's Square for the Palm Sunday celebrations  (Vatican Media)

 

HOLY FATHER: Jesus turns our hearts of stone to hearts of flesh By Francesca Merlo, Vatican News
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-04/pope-francis-palm-sunday-mass-2-april-2023.html

 

INDIA: Intellectual Interest Weakens - Moral Stature Collapses By Abp. Thomas Menamparampil, Indian Currents

 

 

 

INDIA: Celebrations, Jubilations at the Holy Cross College Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu By Sr. Lourdes Arockiasamy SCC (CNUA)

HOLY CROSS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), TIRUCHIRAPPALLI  - A Report.

 

Rejoice always, pray continually give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s  will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:16.)

 

Overwhelmed by His enormous blessings, the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod along with the Staff and Students of Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli thanked our Lord for the journey of hundred years and for His great gift of Mother Sophie, the Foundress who had been the source of inspiration for the inception of this institution with the noble intention of giving Education to the poor young girls. The college is proud to have crossed an important milestone in its quest for spiritual depth and academic excellence. In commemoration of the Centennial Year (1923-2023),  Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, celebrated “Thanksgiving Eucharist” and the Release of “Special Cover & Corporate My Stamp” on 29.03.2023 (Wednesday) at 10.00  a.m, in the College Grounds.

 

It was solemnized by His Eminence Cardinal Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthony Poola, Archbishop of Hyderabad, His Grace Rt. Rev. Dr. Francis Kalist, Archbishop of Pondicherry and  Cuddalore, His Excellency Rt. Rev. Dr. Arokiaraj Savarimuthu, Bishop of Tiruchirappalli, and His Excellency Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Antony Bishop of Tuticorin. A good number of Priests, Religious Sisters, Distinguished guests, Teaching faculty, Administrative staff,  Benefactors, Alumnae, and Students were present for the thanksgiving Holy Eucharist. The distinguished guests were given a traditional welcome as they entered in a  procession to the college grounds, where the entrance was decked as Heaven’s Gate with students dressed as Angels. The unique achievements accomplished during the ten decades and the college’s milestones were highlighted in the introduction. In commemoration of the centennial year, 100 students’ performed a semi-classical dance. The symbolic offertory was formed in the shape of the Centenary Logo. In order to honour the people who contributed to the progress and expansion of the college, the lamps were carried by the Sisters of the Cross,  Lay Associates, Retired Staff, Alumnae, Benefactors, Deans, Teaching Staff, Parents, students,  Representatives of Service-oriented courses, Fine Arts, Sports and Administrative staff.

 

In his inspiring homily, His Eminence Cardinal Anthony Poola, Archbishop of  Hyderabad, appreciated the vision of the Sisters of the Cross when it was unthinkable to educate girl children. He highlighted the motto of the College ‘Truth and Charity’, which is challenging, as truth affects one’s relationship with oneself while charity affects one’s relationship with others. He underlined the readings Sirach (50:22-24, 1Cor. 1:3-9) which reminds one of  God’s mercy and faithfulness for which one is immensely grateful, and the gospel theme vine and the branches (JN:15:1-9) beckons one’s connectedness to God which bears much fruit. Hence Jubilee is a time to remember, review and restore (Leviticus 25:11-12). The Mass concluded with hearts filled with gratitude to God, invoking His blessings of love, and for its fruitfulness in the future. In commemoration of the centennial year, a special programme was arranged at 12.30 p .m to release the Special Cover and Corporate My Stamp,  which was released by Thiru Appa Kannu  Govindharajan, IPoS, Postmaster General, Central  Region, Trichy, and received by His Eminence  Cardinal  Anthony  Poola,  Archbishop of Hyderabad. Rev. Sr. Dr. Christina  Bridget, Principal, highlighted the significance of the release wherein she emphasized the LOGO. The  Cross embodies God’s redemptive power, the number 100 represents the years of devoted service and a lotus signifies the institution's pristine purity and grandeur.

 

In their felicitation, the Bishops, gratefully valued the splendid achievements, the initiatives and the successful contributions made to society by the College. The Postmaster General, Tiruchirappalli applauded the stupendous accomplishments of Holy Cross College. The  Presidential address was delivered by His Eminence Anthony Poola, Cardinal, Archbishop of  Hyderabad. He blessed the institution for its uniqueness, creativity, and future endeavours. He was wonder-struck at the simple life of Mother Claudine the Foundress of the Congregation of the  Sisters of the Cross, who moved from 0 to 1, by being the master of her destiny, relentlessly exploring the vistas of life and persevering in her vision. He wished the College to begin anew, and move beyond the impossible. The students of Holy Cross College enthralled the gathering through their graceful dance performances of 15 countries, where the Sisters of the Cross are present. The programme had a  remarkable finale with a vote of thanks offered by the Principal of the College, followed by the National Anthem.  Having such as illustrious tradition to support it, Holy Cross College looks ahead with a  future vision, not just to rest on its past laurels but to embellish the past and achieve its best for the wellbeing of the student community, the institution, and society at large.
Fwd. by Sr. Lourdes Arockiasamy SCC, Provincial Superior, Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod through WhatsApp 9443151998

 

OPINION: Right Hand of God over Kandhamal - Christ is ALIVE at the ground-zero of the worst persecution in India By Anto Akkara
This thriller documentary illustrates how persecutors are embracing the faith they tried to banish from the Kandhamal jungles of Odisha.
1. Cross-desecrator dies of Paralysis
2. Cross desecrator hangs on a tree
3. Urinated on Tabernacle, dies of urine blockade  
4. Tabernacle desecrator commits suicide
5. Cross desecrator dies hitting a tree
6. Untimely deaths of assailants of priests
7. Accidental deaths for acquitted murderers
8. ‘Thou shall not bear False Witness – False testimony results in loss of speech
9. Christian Funeral for a Hindu
10.  Assailant turns Church Protector
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrhQ2c2m308

 

REFLECTION: Changing Our Expectations Of God By Abp. William Cardinal Goh,
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lPODBBLe-o

 

THE SYNODAL CHURCH: Synod Continental Stage comes to a conclusion - Vatican News

 

 

Continental Synodal Assembly of the Churches of Africa from 1 to 6 March 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 

U.K.: Background – Environment - CBCEW

 

 

VATICAN: April 2 2023 Celebration of Palm Sunday, Angelus prayer Pope Francis - Vatican News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TderYjDqBUo

 

YOUTH: Morning GRATITUDE Affirmations 20 Minutes - Start Your Day with a Grateful Heart By Bob Baker
Start your day with morning gratitude affirmations and a grateful heart. 20 minutes to cultivate an attitude of gratitude. A morning affirmation practice is one of the most powerful ways to lift your spirits - and attract more good into your life. And morning is the ideal time to focus on being thankful because it sets the stage for the rest of your day.  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq4ZejMPrT8