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The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe stands as the crowning finale of the Catholic liturgical year. Celebrated on the final Sunday before Advent in the Roman Catholic Church and widely observed across Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist and Presbyterian traditions – this Feast declares that history itself culminates not in earthly empires but in the reign of God. This Feast proclaims that Jesus Christ is Lord not only of the Church but of every human heart, every nation and the whole of creation. His kingdom is eternal, founded not upon power or conquest but upon truth, justice, mercy and self-sacrificing love.

Scripture foretells this universal sovereignty across eras. The Old Testament announces a cosmic dominion in Daniel 7:14: “To Him was given dominion, glory and a kingdom that all peoples, nations and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.” The Book of Psalms mirrors this eternal majesty singing “The Lord reigns, He is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established firm and secure” Psalm93:1. “He is the King of Glory” Psalm 24:10. The New Testament unveils this Ruler, in full splendour where the book of Revelation 19:16 proclaims Him “Kind of Kings and Lord of Lords.”

Sé Cathedral, Old Goa — Dedicated to St Catherine of Alexandria, whose feast is celebrated on 25th November.

Centuries before the magnificent churches of Old Goa were built, a young Christian woman in Alexandria, Egypt, stood fearlessly for her faith. Her name was Catherine.

A Young Woman of Extraordinary Faith

St Catherine of Alexandria is believed to have lived during the early fourth century. She was born into a noble family and was blessed with exceptional intelligence and a deep love for learning. Her search for truth eventually led her to Christianity.

At a time when Christians faced persecution under Roman rule, Catherine boldly defended her faith. Tradition recounts that she challenged Emperor Maxentius over his treatment of Christians. The emperor summoned learned philosophers to dispute her beliefs, but Catherine’s wisdom and conviction reportedly persuaded several of them to embrace Christianity.

Little Promises, Big Changes: A Journey of Faith, Love and Service

Advent is a time of waiting and preparing for the coming of Jesus. How can we make this season more fruitful? Our altar servers and young catechists share their personal promises and the little ways by which they hope to make a difference this Advent.

1. A Heart Filled with Love – Kaeden Fernandes

As an altar server, I want to make this Advent more fruitful by not just serving at the altar, but also bringing Jesus into my everyday life. At home and school, I can spread Christ’s love through small acts of kindness, helping others, and making little sacrifices. This Christmas, I want to give Him a beautiful gift, that is, a heart filled with faith, love, and a willingness to serve.

Saint Andrew, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, holds an important place in the history of Christianity. He was a man of deep faith and a humble nature, possessing a zeal for service and an ardent devotion as a follower of Christ. Traditionally, he is known as Protokletos, a Greek word meaning “the First-Called”. His life served as an exemplary model of following Jesus’ teachings, and he was always whole-heartedly willing to practice and preach the gospel.

​Saint Andrew was born in Bethsaida, a fishing village on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. He was the brother of Simon Peter, who later became the most prominent Apostle of Jesus. By occupation, both Andrew and Peter were fishermen who made their living from fishing as part of a close-knit community.

Cancer is a word that nobody wants to hear. When someone is diagnosed with cancer, it is not just the patient who is affected. The entire family goes through a difficult time, with questions, worries and uncertainty about what lies ahead.

Rectal cancer is one such illness that people may hesitate to speak about. Some may feel embarrassed to discuss problems related to their bowel habits, while others may ignore symptoms, hoping they will settle on their own. Unfortunately, this delay can sometimes prevent the disease from being detected early. As a community, we need to speak more openly about cancer. Understanding the disease, recognizing its warning signs and seeking medical help at the right time can make a real difference.

“Mhoje Sovem Rigun Ravat” — Jn. 15:4

Apurbaiechea mhojea xelliano,

 Otumbracho mhoino, Ruzai Saibinnik bhettoilolo mhoino, teach borobor Missanvachea vaurak bhetoilolo mhoino.

 Ters amkam Marie sangata cholonk ani Jezuchem jivit niahllunk apoita.

Pap Saib Leo Kristanv porjek Ters korunk ani xanti passot magunk ulo korta.

Hea Otumbrachea mhoineant amchi Firgoz magnneachi Somudai, ekvottachi somudai zaunk ani Devachem Missanv jieunk apoita. Tor amchea kuttumbant Tersachem magnnem ami sangata korum-ia. Zo kuttumbh magnnem korta, Tho eka-mekak bhogxita, somzota ani mogan jieta.

We, the Senior Citizens, served in the Government or Corporate Offices for nearly 35 to 40 years. But after sweating it out for about 3 to 4 decades, can we say that we are enjoying our retired lives? Most of us are rich in assets, rich in funds but sadly we are poor in lifestyle, displaying our psychological inability to spend probably as we grew up in an India of scarcity.

We can recollect the good old days when we walked to the bus stop in order to save on the rickshaw fares. Some of us wore shirts, pants and even socks until they tore. We sacrificed our vacations for our children’s sake, to pay for their coaching classes and more often than not, even for their grand weddings too. Today we own our homes and have our retirement benefit funds safely tucked in Banks. We can safely say that we are financially independent. But sadly at times we would prefer to drench ourselves in sweat rather than switch on the AC because we feel we are needlessly wasting electricity .For our entire period of service, our brains were accustomed to “save” for the future and savings wasn’t just a habit, but a necessity for survival.

 1. Opening Prayer: The PPC representatives of SCC 13 and 14 led the members in prayer before the commencement of the meeting.

2. Welcome: The Moderator welcomed all the members on behalf of the Executive Committee.

3. Reading and Approval of the Minutes: The PPC Secretary read out the minutes of the previous month’s meeting. The minutes were approved by the house and duly proposed and seconded by the members.