Fatima Chapel Tamil Community Small Church

Fatima Chapel Tamil Community Small Church This Chapel is one of the oldest Chapel in Mumbai build by Tamil Community People

Today's Saint is St Bartholomew, one of the 12 apostles, who declared "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King o...
24/08/2026

Today's Saint is St Bartholomew, one of the 12 apostles, who declared "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" in John's Gospel, when he first encountered Jesus. Pray for us🙏

🔘 Proximity & Transformation† Transformation happens through proximity (closeness), not persuasion. We do not convince p...
24/08/2026

🔘 Proximity & Transformation

† Transformation happens through proximity (closeness), not persuasion. We do not convince people by out-arguing them. We invite them into lived realities
† You cannot debate someone into knowing what bread tastes like; they must eat. Philip said to Nathaneal, "Come and see." (Jn 1)

​"Where there is no love, put love, and you will find love." — St. John of the Cross

👑 A different Queen† Jesus saw & learnt from his mother† Jesus never lauded his Kingship but washed the feet of his disc...
22/08/2026

👑 A different Queen

† Jesus saw & learnt from his mother
† Jesus never lauded his Kingship but washed the feet of his disciples — exemplified in serving others
† The King's Mother was humble, obedient handmaid of the Lord

Happy Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

🪾 Dry & Drained† We go through moments of our own "valleys of dry bones"— times when daily routines feel draining, relat...
21/08/2026

🪾 Dry & Drained

† We go through moments of our own "valleys of dry bones"— times when daily routines feel draining, relationships grow stale, or our interior enthusiasm feels depleted. Our bones are dried up, our hope is lost (Ez 37)
† ​Ezekiel shows us where our life comes from (the breath of God), while the Gospel shows us where our life must go: towards God & neighbor

"O my people! I will put my spirit in you that you may live" (Ez 37)

🌻 A Natural Heart † Life takes a toll on a natural heart filled with love† More difficult than loving God is letting our...
20/08/2026

🌻 A Natural Heart

† Life takes a toll on a natural heart filled with love
† More difficult than loving God is letting ourselves be loved
† We are hopeful of acquiring a new Spirit & a more kind and tender heart

"I will take your stony hearts & give you natural hearts" (Ez 36)

💚 Zero pleasure sin† Why the vineyard labourers were not happy when others joined late? Probably they looked at them as ...
19/08/2026

💚 Zero pleasure sin

† Why the vineyard labourers were not happy when others joined late? Probably they looked at them as opportunists looking to do minimal work for full pay
† There are 7 capital sins. Envy is the only capital sin that gives zero pleasure—it is purely self-torment looking at another person’s blessing
† Whether we have walked with God for decades or are turning to Him today — God never stops inviting

"You too go into my vineyard" (Mt 20)

⭕rdo Amoris† St. Augustine speaks of Ordo Amoris, the ordering of loves. When created goods (reputation, stability, mate...
18/08/2026

⭕rdo Amoris

† St. Augustine speaks of Ordo Amoris, the ordering of loves. When created goods (reputation, stability, material things..) occupy the ultimate place in our hearts, they become functional idols
† When Christ occupies the center, secondary loves are freed
† Stepping deliberately into the role of the "last" means relinquishing the frantic need to justify your own worth

Jesus looked at them and said,
“For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” (Mt 19)

🔘 Todo y Nada† The paradox of Todo y Nada (All and Nothing) is a spiritual diagnostic tool by the mystic St. John of the...
17/08/2026

🔘 Todo y Nada

† The paradox of Todo y Nada (All and Nothing) is a spiritual diagnostic tool by the mystic St. John of the Cross
† At times we are addicted to feeling holy or secure in our deeds (like the rich young man)
† To reach the Todo (God), the soul must empty itself of all possessive desire for created things (nada)

“If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” (Mt 19)

∞ Infinite Calculus of a Crumb† In the smallest broken fragment of the Eucharistic Bread, Christ is fully present. Did t...
16/08/2026

∞ Infinite Calculus of a Crumb

† In the smallest broken fragment of the Eucharistic Bread, Christ is fully present. Did the Caananite woman intuitively grasp this truth before the Last Supper?
† In every Mass, the priest performs the fractio panis — breaking the consecrated host before Communion.

"We do not presume to come to your Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your great mercy. We are not worthy to gather up the crumbs under your table." — Prayer of Humble Access

🔖 Lifting our gaze† We could easily get lost in our own little world† Today's Feast urges us to lift our gaze to heaven†...
15/08/2026

🔖 Lifting our gaze

† We could easily get lost in our own little world
† Today's Feast urges us to lift our gaze to heaven
† Mary's Assumption is a consoling sign of hope: of Divine help & eternal happiness

Happy Feast of the Assumption

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