The ascension or the return of Christ to heaven, in his human but glorified body, is the culmination, the sign and seal of the accomplishment of his salvific mission on Earth. He, the son of God, the second divine Person of the Blessed Trinity became man, lived and died on this earth so that we men could live with God forever in heaven. By his death on the cross, he reconciled sinful man with his divine Creator. His human death earned for us a share in the divine life. His resurrection is the divine guarantee that we too shall rise again, and his ascension to the Father is the prelude to our entrance into God’s everlasting kingdom.
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“Saint Eugene de Mazenod Day Gathering – 2012”
The Oblate world had the opportunity to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the heavenly birth of the Founder, Saint Eugene de Mazenod during the year 2011 -2012. This memorable event has given rise to number of meaningful gatherings in the Oblate
“Nallur Swami Gnana Prakasar OMI was a legend of his time” says Fr. Saveri
Nallur Swami Gnana Prakasar OMI (1875-1947) played a defining role in the Revival and Expansion of Catholicism in Jaffna in the first quarter of the twentieth century. While the Revivial had started already in the latter half of the nineteenth century, the movement of Expansion spearheaded by Swami Gnana Pragasar reached its peak in the second and third decades of the last century.
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Rev. Fr. Stany Antony OMI is about to take part in Eucharistic Conference in Ireland.
Omijaffna.com learns that Fr. Stany Antony OMI, is about to make a trip to Ireland to take part in the Eucharistic Conference in the month of June 2012. Recently Father Stany Antony has been appointed Superior of the Preaching band of the Jaffna Province. He is a Professor of Theology at St. Francis Xavier’s Seminary, Jaffna and a visiting lecturer at Tamil Theologate of Jaffna Diocese.
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7 Juniorists have successfully passed the Entrance Exam
The Juniorate Rector, Rev. Fr. S. Anpurasa OMI, says that Seven (7) Juniorists have successfully got through the Major Seminary entrance examination. We wish them well in their seminary training.