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14/08/2026

🌸 Day 15 | Shoonoyo Lenten Reflection 🌸

Theme: Shoonoyo — The Victory Over Death and Glorification

“He is not here, but has risen.”
— Luke 24:6

“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55

As we come to the end of our Shoonoyo Lenten Reflection, we give thanks to Almighty God for blessing us with a meaningful and spiritually enriching Lent. 🙏

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity given to MMVS Hemel to share these reflections and walk together in prayer, faith, and meditation on the life of Mother Mary.

May the lessons of these 15 days remain in our hearts and draw us ever closer to Christ. May God bless each speaker, every member, and everyone who joined us on this journey.

🙏 Thank you, Lord, for a blessed Shoonoyo Lent.
To God be all glory!

🎙️ Speaker: Betsy Mobin
📍 St. Thomas’ Indian Orthodox Church, Hemel Hempstead
🌸 Presented by MMVS Members

13/08/2026

🌸 Day 14 | Shoonoyo Lenten Reflection 🌸

Theme: ദൈവീക പദ്ധിതിയോടു ചേർന്നു നിന്ന് ദുഃഖം വഹിച്ചവൾ

“And a sword will pierce through your own soul also.”
— Luke 2:35

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.”
— Romans 12:15

Mother Mary stood faithfully beside Christ, sharing in His suffering with unwavering love and faith. May her courage teach us to remain close to Christ through every trial and sorrow. 🙏

🎙️ Speaker: Valsamma Boban
📍 St. Thomas’ Indian Orthodox Church, Hemel Hempstead
🌸 Presented by MMVS Members

12/08/2026

🌸 Day 13 | Shoonoyo Lenten Reflection 🌸

Theme: Mother Mary’s Eternal Bond with the Church and Believers

“Behold your mother!”
— John 19:27

“All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer.”
— Acts 1:14

Mother Mary remains a loving mother and a faithful presence in the life of the Church and all believers. May her example lead us closer to Christ and strengthen us in prayer, faith, and unity. 🙏

🎙️ Speaker: Shanti Anup
📍 St. Thomas’ Indian Orthodox Church, Hemel Hempstead
🌸 Presented by MMVS Members

11/08/2026

🌸 Day 12 | Shoonoyo Lenten Reflection 🌸

Theme: ശരീരത്തിന്റെയും ആത്മാവിന്റെയും വിശുദ്ധമായ പരിപാലനം
(The Holy Care of Body and Soul)

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you?”
— 1 Corinthians 6:19

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
— Psalm 51:10

Our body and soul are precious gifts from God. As we reflect on Mother Mary’s life of purity, prayer, and devotion, may we learn to care for both body and soul and live as faithful temples of the Holy Spirit. 🙏

🎙️ Speaker: Blessy Babu
📍 St. Thomas’ Indian Orthodox Church, Hemel Hempstead
🌸 Presented by MMVS Members

10/08/2026

🌸 Day 11 | Shoonoyo Lenten Reflection 🌸

Theme: Cultivating an Intimate Relationship with God

“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
— James 4:8

“Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.”
— Luke 2:19

Mother Mary’s life reveals the beauty of a heart deeply united with God through prayer, trust, and quiet reflection. May her example inspire us to seek God daily and grow into a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him. 🙏

🎙️ Speaker: Manju Shelvin
📍 St. Thomas’ Indian Orthodox Church, Hemel Hempstead
🌸 Presented by MMVS Members

09/08/2026

🌸 Day 10 | Shoonoyo Lenten Reflection 🌸

Theme: ശരീരത്തിന്റെയും ആത്മാവിന്റെയും വിശുദ്ധമായ പരിപാലനം
(Holy Care of the Body and Soul)

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit?”
— 1 Corinthians 6:19

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
— Psalm 51:10

Our body and soul are precious gifts entrusted to us by God. Inspired by Mother Mary’s life of purity and devotion, may we care for both with holiness, prayer, discipline, and love, becoming worthy dwelling places of God’s presence. 🙏

🎙️ Speaker: Anu Abraham
📍 St. Thomas’ Indian Orthodox Church, Hemel Hempstead
🌸 Presented by MMVS Members

08/08/2026

🌸 Day 9 | Shoonoyo Lenten Reflection 🌸

Theme: The Path of Holy Surrender

“Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”
— Luke 1:38

“Not my will, but yours, be done.”
— Luke 22:42

Holy surrender is placing our plans, fears, and future completely into God’s hands. Inspired by Mother Mary’s faithful “Yes,” may we learn to trust God’s will and follow Him with humility and unwavering faith. 🙏

🎙️ Speaker: Jane Varghese
📍 St. Thomas’ Indian Orthodox Church, Hemel Hempstead
🌸 Presented by MMVS Members

07/08/2026

🌸 Day 8 | Shoonoyo Lenten Reflection 🌸

Theme: ദൈവമാതാവിന്റെ ദൈവവിളിയോടുള്ള സജീവമായ അനുസരണവും ഉത്തരവാദിത്തവും
(Mother Mary’s Active Obedience and Responsibility to God’s Call)

“Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”
— Luke 1:38

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace.”
— 1 Peter 4:10

Mother Mary responded to God’s call with wholehearted obedience and embraced her divine responsibility with faith and humility. May we too answer God’s call with courage, trust, and a willing heart.

🎙️ Speaker: Rekha Gibin
📍 St. Thomas’ Indian Orthodox Church, Hemel Hempstead

06/08/2026

🌸 Day 7 | Shoonoyo Lenten Reflection 🌸

Theme: Absolute Respect and Reverence for the Divine

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”
— Proverbs 9:10

“Let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.”
— Hebrews 12:28–29

True reverence for God is reflected in our worship, obedience, and daily lives. As we continue our Shoonoyo journey, may we cultivate hearts that honor God with humility, love, and unwavering faith.

🎙️ Speaker: Rachel Mathew
📍 St. Thomas’ Indian Orthodox Church, Hemel Hempstead

05/08/2026

🌸 Day 6 | Shoonoyo Lenten Reflection 🌸

Theme: ദൈവമാതാവിനു ദൈവത്തോടുള്ള ആദരവും അനുസരണവും
(Mother Mary’s Reverence and Obedience to God)

“Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”
— Luke 1:38

“If you love Me, keep My commandments.”
— John 14:15

Mother Mary’s life is the perfect example of reverence for God and wholehearted obedience to His divine will. May we also respond to God’s call with faith, humility, and joyful surrender.

🎙️ Speaker: Ashley Alexander
📍 St. Thomas’ Indian Orthodox Church, Hemel Hempstead

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