08/09/2026
First ‘Encounter Tuesday’ Successfully Concludes
Fr. Siby Kurian Pulickal speaks on ‘Mary: The Beginning of a Promise’
Melbourne: The first session of ‘Encounter Tuesdays’, a new online initiative for young people launched by Sliha da Msiha, the apostolic community of the Youth Apostolate of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas the Apostle, Melbourne, successfully concluded today.
The session featured a reflection by Fr. Siby Kurian Pulickal on the theme ‘Mary: The Beginning of a Promise’. He reflected on Mary’s presence at the foot of Christ’s Cross and the profound meaning of Jesus’ words, “Behold, your mother,” through which Mary is given to believers as their mother in faith.
The gathering concluded with an invitation to remain close to Mary, walk with her in following Christ, and foster a deeper devotion to Mary among the younger generation.
Organised fortnightly, the initiative aims to provide young people with an accessible space to explore questions of faith, deepen their understanding of Christ, and grow in their Christian journey. The inaugural session received an encouraging response from participants.
Next Session on September 22
The next gathering will be held on Tuesday, September 22, with Fr. Tijo Puthenparambil, Parish Priest of Canberra, as the guest speaker.
Young people are warmly encouraged to continue this journey of faith. Come with your questions, invite your friends, and take time to encounter Christ, discover the richness of our faith, and grow together as a community of young believers.
Isho Mishihaykku Sthuthiaayirikatte!
Sliha Da Msiha is rolling out a new initiative called Encounter Tuesdays a fortnightly online session starting next Tuesday, 8th September, with a new topic each time over Zoom!
It’s open to everyone, so we’d love to get everyone. Over the years, as missionaries, we have travelled across Australia and New Zealand, we have encountered many young people asking genuine and important questions about what it means to live as a follower of Christ today. These conversations have shown us the need for a consistent and accessible space where young people can continue learning beyond the moments we encounter them on mission.
Topic: Mary: The Beginning of a Promise
Guest Speaker: Fr. Siby Kurian Pulickal
Date: Tuesday, 8 September
Zoom: Encounter Tuesday
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81018386783?pwd=D2voAQUe4YOyNGpHJeNa37sAo1ahIa.1
Meeting ID: 810 1838 6783
Passcode: 1COR13:12
Times:
VIC, NSW, QLD, TAS, ACT — 1:00 PM
SA, NT — 12:30 PM
WA — 11:00 AM
New Zealand — 3:00 PM
Come along and invite your friends as we take some time to encounter Christ through Mary.
See you tomorrow!