AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2022 Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral service was a beautiful ceremony and a tribute to the United Kingdom’s longest-service monarch. But, more than that, it was a powerful witness to the hope that Her Majesty had in the Lord Jesus Christ. Full Sermon by The Most Reverend Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury “Come Holy Spirit, fill us with the balm of your healing love.    Amen.  The pattern for many leaders is to be exalted in life and forgotten after death. The pattern for all who serve God – famous or obscure, respected or ignored – is that death is the door to glory.  Her Late Majesty famously declared on a 21st birthday broadcast that her whole life would be dedicated to serving the Nation and Commonwealth.  Rarely has such a promise been so well kept! Few leaders receive the outpouring of love that ...

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“LOVING LIFE TOGETHER” – BY Des Kelly – Introducing Hemraj Fernando – සසරේ නොනැසෙන පෙම | Eternal love  Something a little different, in this song, written by Hemraj Fernando, dedicated to his wife, telling her how much he loves her. Because Sinhalese Buddhist people do believe in rebirth, he writes that they met, once before at a stupa, while worshipping Lord Buddha, then, at a Church Service worshipping Jesus Christ. The song is well written & performed and deserves to be seen by all our members. With due thanks to Hemraj, telling us his story on “LOVING LIFE TOGETHER” Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’ Lanka. Recently we released the following video online. What do you think? Hemraj wrote the lyrics for this song in 2007. This song is relevant to Sri Lanka today as it was divided between Races, Religions and Cultures and the new generation wants to reject it. The meaning of this song  Each day ...

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Bringing the Christmas Cheer on this Christmas day – sent by Charles Schokman Lets you did not know? Many  years  before  the  birth  of  Jesus  Christ,   the  25th.  of  December  was  the  Pagan,s  day  for  sacrifices to their  gods  and  celebrations . Later  on, in  the  year 533 AD ,  the  newly  converted  Christian  Emperor  Constantine  of  Rome  and  head  of  the  Roman  Church  ( today  the  Roman  Catholic Church )  changed  it  to  be  the day  to  commemorate  the  birth  of  Jesus  Christ.  He  called  the  day “ The  Mass  for  Christ “   ie.  CHRISTMAS. CHRIST  in  Hebrew  means  “ The  Anointed  One “  or  “ The  Chosen  One “. Thus  CHRISTMAS  means  “ The  Gathering  of  People  of  Christ “  –  His  Disciples  and  Followers . After  it  was  universally  accepted  and  revered  as  the  day  to  commemorate  the  birth  of  the  Messiah  of the  World, Jesus Christ,  ...

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SUNDAY CHOICE – Jesus is the reason for the season. For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder.  And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 “The fact that, Jesus Christ, the son of the most high, the second person of Trinity, who shares all divine attributes with the Father  was born for us… was born unto us… to live and die for us is the most glorious truth that one can know”. Do you believe that Jesus was born for you? ...

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A citadel of Christian faith-by Dishan Joseph Source:Dailynews The Bible records the ministry of Jesus Christ where he often stopped to heal those who were physically sick. He also delivered solace and hope for those in need of emotional healing. Centuries later the Christian ministry of healing, augmented by faith in God continues. The majestic Tewatte Basilica dedicated to Our Lady of Sri Lanka has been a church where people of all faiths gather to pray. Set amidst beautiful lush gardens this basilica is a spiritual oasis for thousands of Sri Lankans. To the Catholic community in Sri Lanka the Basilica of our Lady of Lanka or ‘Tewatte Palliya’ is one of their most venerated shrines. It remains the iconic landmark of the Ragama area. I enjoyed visiting this sanctuary of solace on many occasions. In previous years the main archway leading to the shrine, has hundreds of devotees already ...

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      “HERE STANDS THE SAVIOUR” Indonesia must know something that most other Countries do not. The fact that they are primarily a Muslim Country matters not an iota. Obviously, the Catholics of this Country have such an abundance of faith in Jesus Christ, they decided to erect a Statue of such magnificence, it boggles the mind.  ...

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THE MEANING OF EASTER-Luxman James Source:Dæhæna – Monthly e-Newsletter – April 2021 The significance of Easter is Jesus Christ’s triumph over death. His resurrection means the eternal life that is greater to all who believe in him. The purpose of Easter also means the full conformation of all that Jesus taught and preached during his ministry. If he had not risen from the dead, if he had simply died and not been resurrected, he would have been just another teacher or a prophet. ...

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Christmas at crossroads Celebrating Christmas 2020 in an era of a pandemic-by Rev. Fr. Leopold Ratnasekera OMI Source:Island Ph.D., Th.D. Oblate Seminary Ampitya’ The worst pandemic ever to hold humanity to ransom since the Spanish Flu of 1918/19 that killed over 50 million people world-wide, has by now come to stay as a devastating health hazard of stunning magnitude and an eerie threat to life on a global scale. The ever-mounting statistics tell us the depressing story of millions of victims who either by now had contracted this deadly virus or hundreds of thousands who have succumbed to it and the challenges that confront medical personnel and health care workers throughout the world, battling both with arresting the decease and bringing healing to those languishing in their care. Meanwhile, the whole world awaits the day when the vaccines being administered so far, will succeed infallibly in preventing this disaster getting ...

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The marvel of stained glass paintings-BY MAHIL WIJESINGHE 19th Century Gothic style stained glass windows which beautifully illustrate the life of Jesus Christ Source:Sundayobserver Churches, particularly old Gothic style ones, are well-known for their stunningly beautiful stained glass windows. Church windows first featured stained glass way back in the fourth century. Many people flock to churches around the world and marvel at their beauty. There are several interesting reasons why churches feature stained glass. ...

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AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2020 – Darren Sammy former West Indies Cricket Captain I admire Darren Sammy for his honesty, especially in this day and age when a lot of people would be either ashamed or frightened to admit their faith in Jesus Christ. ‘Captaincy is overrated’ Darren Sammy was appointed West Indies captain until the end of the current season. He looks back at his stint thus far, the criticism that has come with it, and the way forward. What have you discovered about yourself during this phase? I think I am mentally very tough. I surprise myself. I am tougher than I thought. Even my team-mates have realized that. They tell me, “Boy, you are a tough one, boy.” I thank my mom for raising me in such a way that I am so mentally strong. I have utmost faith in Jesus Christ. He ...

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