Faith of our Fathers
“The
Door of Faith’ (acts 14:27) is always open for us, ushering us into the life of
Communion with God and offering entry into his Church”… Pope Benedict XVI, Apostolic
Letter Porta Fidei for the induction of the Year of Faith, from 11th
of October, 2012 to the 24th of November, 2013.
We
the parishioners of The Resurrection Church, Virar (E) assembled in the Church
premises at 6.30 pm on 11th October, 2012, the first day of the year
of faith, which is the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second
Vatican Council (Vatican II) and also the twentieth anniversary of the
Catechism of the Catholic Church.
The
Parish Priest, Fr. Lawrence D’Souza hoisted the Flag with the Logo of the Year
of Faith, proceeding with a detailed description of the logo, which shows the
image of a ship, symbolizing the CHURCH, the mast of the vessel is a CROSS with
full blown sails which form the monogram of Christ (IHS) and in the background
the sun representing the Eucharist.
The
Parish Priest Fr. Lawrence then opened the doors of the Church and welcomed the
parishioners, who made their entry into the church with a lit candle in their
hands, a symbol of clear light and enthusiasm in the journey to encounter
Christ.
The
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist began by blessing the congregation with Holy
water. The Homily highlighted on the Gospel, choosing St. Peter, the rock, on
whom the Lord built his Church, as an inspiration to rediscover and entrust our
lives to Christ with courage and conviction. The seven points given by the
Archbishop of Vasai Diocese, His Lordship, Felix Machado, was once again shared
with the faithful gathered, emphasizing predominantly on the family prayers and
the role of the parents to deepen in their children the knowledge of Faith.
The
celebration concluded by thanking the children, altar servers, cross bearers,
other associates, who volunteered to help in making an solemn entry into the
year of faith and the entire congregation who inspite of a working day had
gathered in a large number, affirming their faith and renewing their
relationship with Christ and his Church.
Parishioner
The Resurrection Church
