What did St. Peter say in Acts Ch 3. Verse 6
But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!”
What are the nine prototypes of Holy Qurbana in the Old Testament?
The fruit of paradise, the offering of Abel, offering made by Melchizedek, lamb in the thicket seen by Abraham, manna given to Israelites in the desert, the hallowed bread eaten by David, bread supplied to Elijah by ravens, the sacrifice at mount caramel and the fire that purified the tongue of Isaiah
What you can read in Hebrews 13-7 about our departed soul
- Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.
What are the main developments achieved in our Church during 1865 to 1909 under Pulikottil Joseph Mar Dionysious V, Metropolitan?
- The developments effected by the Metropolitan in the Church during the 44 years of reign, that is from 1865 to 1909, helped the Church to progress a lot. The Parumala Seminary was established and the Mar Gregorious Parumala had his headquarters there. The establishment of more than 250 schools helped the renaissance of the downtrodden all over Kerala through education. The printing presses, journalistic initiatives, Publication of Book etc. contributed immensely to the cultural progress of Kerala. The activities like Malayali Memorial, Malankara People’s Movement (Malankara Mahajanasabha) helped in the entry of people other than Brahmins in government jobs. Spiritual movements like Sunday School, Students’ Movement, Evangelical Society etc. also started during the reign of this Metropolitan. Missionary works outside the Church like Brahmavar-Goa Mission etc. were also initiated by him. A priest from Roman Church (Old Catholics) ordained as bishop as Alvaris Mar Yoolios and a priest from Presbyterian Church too was ordained and designated as Rinivilati Mar Timotios and posted to Goa and America respectively. Towards the end of his life the Metropolitan appointed Vattasseril Mar Dionysious as his successor and transferred the responsibilities of the Church to him. He left the world on 12 July, 1909 and was entombed at the northern side of the Old Seminary.
Write a brief note of the offering of Abel to God.
- Humans who are created by God shall offer the fruit of their toil to God as sacrifice. When the first brothers, Cain and Abel, made offerings to God, Abel offered the firstling of his flock as a perfect sacrifice (Genesis 4:4). It was a great gift in the context of his toil and wealth as it was a valuable offering at that time. He had shown that he placed God higher than everything else and God accepted his offering.
