Be Filled with Holy Spirit; to Grow in Virtue
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
For Kids and Parents # Be Filled With Holy Spirit; To Grow in Virtue. January 2019 . INR 20 . www.angelsarmy.in EDITORIAL "I have given up the habit of watching Television for the last Together With Family; few years because I have an aim in life, and that is, to win an Rich in Spirit Olympic medal. I think watching these entertainment shows on Angels' Army is a ministry which helps children to grow up knowing and experiencing the Television would surely distract me from my goal". These God right from mother's womb; and supports parents in prayerfully receiving their were the words of a famous children and bringing them up in divine grace and in communion with the Catholic Church. Indian sports star. A pious and holy generation - that is Angels' Army's aim. “Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a Ministries perishable wealth, but we an Angels' Army Magazine, Leaflets / Audio-visual ministry imperishable one.” (1Corinthians Television programmes 9:25) (Madhuramozhi, Kids' Corner, Way of the Cross by kids etc.) If we look around us we will find Radio programmes many a disciplined being who keeps a strict regimen. They Retreats and various other programmes for Parents, children and teachers follow a regular diet and strict Intercession Network exercise regime in order to keep themselves healthy and free from disease. Maintaining the physical body is a requirement of Children are divided into four age groups course, but many fail miserably in restraining one's worldly inclinations like feelings of anger, 03 . Angels’ Army and egoistic thoughts, which actually play havoc on the spiritual health of the person. WOMBCAT LAPCAT KIDCAT T-CAT Babies in the womb Children up to 5 years Children above 5 years Children above 10 years Let us not forget that the body of age of age houses a soul too, which also of age January 2019 incidentally needs food and care. A relationship with God, attained Angels' Army Magazine by personal prayer, family prayer, reception of Sacraments, The Angels' Army Magazine is, published every month in English and Malayalam. and reading of the Word of God The magazine contains separate sections for parents and children. - all help in nourishing the soul Children's section includes comics, stories of saints, and keeps it free from the Bible verses to learn every week, aspirations, articles attacks of the devil. We need to imparting good habits and values etc. wean ourselves of temporal Articles on Church teachings, testimonies, parenting inputs etc needs - physical fitness, are included in the parents' section, amassing of wealth, acquiring so as to help them bring up their children in faith and holiness. jobs, seeking earthly comforts and the like. Though important, they should not be catered to, to Editor: Sunil Elias l Associate Editor: Martin Jose l Animator: Rev. Fr. Justin Pinheiro l Executive Editor: Preetha Joseph the exclusion of the requisites of Eternal Life. Editorial Board: Rev. Fr. Jino Kannekonil CMI, Sr. Lisna MSMI, Regi Paul, Mary Martin, Rose Mary, Bincy Joseph, Roshni Kurian l Patrons: Bishop Samuel Mar Irenios (Chairman, Charismatic Commission KCBC) “For what will it profit them if they gain the world but forfeit Bishop Varghese Chakkalakkal (Vice Chairman, Charismatic Commission KCBC) their life?” (Matthew 16:26) Bishop Mar Jose Pulickal (Vice Chairman, Charismatic Commission KCBC) During this New Year, let us, 'by Spiritual Advisor: Rev. Fr. Varghese Manavalan l Advisory Board: Rev. Fr. Joshy Mayyattil, Rev. Fr. Thomas Kaduthanam OCD the Spirit put to death the deeds Rev. Fr. Jerin Thuruthel CMI, Sr. Alice Prasanna CMC, Prof. C C Alicekutty, George Gloria, Boney Chellanam, Daisy Mathew of the body' (c.f. Romans 8:13) Office Administrator: Adv. Sebastian Mathew P l Circulation Manager: Joseph Kurian l Printer & Publisher: Jose Dominic and try to live as spiritual beings. P.R.O: Agnes Thomas l Layout cordination: Meenu Mathew l Layout: Kamal Kitho l Illustration: Madhu Let us seek the Grace of God to help us live a life controlled by His Spirit, so that the family as a Subscription Fee Single Copy: Rs. 20/- For One Year (Within India): Rs. 240/- Outside India: Rs. 2000/- whole aims at Heaven, even while living in this world. Wishing all of you a Spirit-filled New Year... Sunil Elias EDITORIAL "I have given up the habit of watching Television for the last Together With Family; few years because I have an aim in life, and that is, to win an Rich in Spirit Olympic medal. I think watching these entertainment shows on Angels' Army is a ministry which helps children to grow up knowing and experiencing the Television would surely distract me from my goal". These God right from mother's womb; and supports parents in prayerfully receiving their were the words of a famous children and bringing them up in divine grace and in communion with the Catholic Church. Indian sports star. A pious and holy generation - that is Angels' Army's aim. “Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a Ministries perishable wealth, but we an Angels' Army Magazine, Leaflets / Audio-visual ministry imperishable one.” (1Corinthians Television programmes 9:25) (Madhuramozhi, Kids' Corner, Way of the Cross by kids etc.) If we look around us we will find Radio programmes many a disciplined being who keeps a strict regimen. They Retreats and various other programmes for Parents, children and teachers follow a regular diet and strict Intercession Network exercise regime in order to keep themselves healthy and free from disease. Maintaining the physical body is a requirement of Children are divided into four age groups course, but many fail miserably in restraining one's worldly inclinations like feelings of anger, 03 . Angels’ Army and egoistic thoughts, which actually play havoc on the spiritual health of the person. WOMBCAT LAPCAT KIDCAT T-CAT Babies in the womb Children up to 5 years Children above 5 years Children above 10 years Let us not forget that the body of age of age houses a soul too, which also of age January 2019 incidentally needs food and care. A relationship with God, attained Angels' Army Magazine by personal prayer, family prayer, reception of Sacraments, The Angels' Army Magazine is, published every month in English and Malayalam. and reading of the Word of God The magazine contains separate sections for parents and children. - all help in nourishing the soul Children's section includes comics, stories of saints, and keeps it free from the Bible verses to learn every week, aspirations, articles attacks of the devil. We need to imparting good habits and values etc. wean ourselves of temporal Articles on Church teachings, testimonies, parenting inputs etc needs - physical fitness, are included in the parents' section, amassing of wealth, acquiring so as to help them bring up their children in faith and holiness. jobs, seeking earthly comforts and the like. Though important, they should not be catered to, to Editor: Sunil Elias l Associate Editor: Martin Jose l Animator: Rev. Fr. Justin Pinheiro l Executive Editor: Preetha Joseph the exclusion of the requisites of Eternal Life. Editorial Board: Rev. Fr. Jino Kannekonil CMI, Sr. Lisna MSMI, Regi Paul, Mary Martin, Rose Mary, Bincy Joseph, Roshni Kurian l Patrons: Bishop Samuel Mar Irenios (Chairman, Charismatic Commission KCBC) “For what will it profit them if they gain the world but forfeit Bishop Varghese Chakkalakkal (Vice Chairman, Charismatic Commission KCBC) their life?” (Matthew 16:26) Bishop Mar Jose Pulickal (Vice Chairman, Charismatic Commission KCBC) During this New Year, let us, 'by Spiritual Advisor: Rev. Fr. Varghese Manavalan l Advisory Board: Rev. Fr. Joshy Mayyattil, Rev. Fr. Thomas Kaduthanam OCD the Spirit put to death the deeds Rev. Fr. Jerin Thuruthel CMI, Sr. Alice Prasanna CMC, Prof. C C Alicekutty, George Gloria, Boney Chellanam, Daisy Mathew of the body' (c.f. Romans 8:13) Office Administrator: Adv. Sebastian Mathew P l Circulation Manager: Joseph Kurian l Printer & Publisher: Jose Dominic and try to live as spiritual beings. P.R.O: Agnes Thomas l Layout cordination: Meenu Mathew l Layout: Kamal Kitho l Illustration: Madhu Let us seek the Grace of God to help us live a life controlled by His Spirit, so that the family as a Subscription Fee Single Copy: Rs. 20/- For One Year (Within India): Rs. 240/- Outside India: Rs. 2000/- whole aims at Heaven, even while living in this world. Wishing all of you a Spirit-filled New Year... Sunil Elias Index Children 08 12 A Mother's Advice Little Kids 13 18 Will Holy Spirit Be Filled with Holy Spirit; Come by Flight? To Grow in Virtue. 05 . Angels’ Army January 2019 Parents 21 26 Thank You, Mother. A Real Prince of the Church Dear friends, have you ever Fortunate Daughter of the heard about Saint Bakhita? She was born in a village in the Heavenly Father African country of Sudan, and 28 29 lived a happy life with her father, Mary Joseph mother and five siblings. Bakhita was not the name her parents had given her at birth. Good or Bad Ludo She was a smart, sprightly little girl who loved nature. As she enjoyed the plants, flower, trees and animals, and gazed at the sun and the moon and the stars in the sky, she would often wonder, “Who created the world and all these beautiful things in “If I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for it?” She wished she could see me to be patient, but I only look at the present, I forget the past, and I take the creator of these things! good care not to forestall the future.” One day, a tragedy struck her St.