ON HOLY GOOD FRIDAY

ON  HOLY  GOOD FRIDAY

 

 

You”re In My Prayers…

May His Blessings Shine Upon You !

Strength To Conquer Mountains

Blessings Of The Lord…

Blessed Good Friday !

Shower His Blessings On You…

Nine requisites for contented living

1. Health enough to make work a pleasure   2. Wealth enough to support your needs.   3. Strength to battle with difficulties and overcome them. 4. Grace enough to confess your sins and forsake them   5.Patience enough to toil until some good is accomplished. 6. Charity enough to see some good in your neighbor.   7. Loveenough to move you to be useful and helpful to others. 8. Faith enough to make real the things of God.   9. Hopeenough to remove all anxious fears concerning the future.

All About Good Friday

      

Good Friday History, Information

Good Friday Definition and Summary Good Friday is the Friday of Holy Week, and commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Good Friday is a fast day in the Catholic Church, and falls within thePaschal Triduum. In 2012, Good Friday falls on April 6. Basic Facts About Good Friday Liturgical Color(s) : Red (formerly black) Type of Holiday: Fast Day Time of Year : Friday of Holy Week within Duration : One Day Celebrates/Symbolizes : Jesus’ Passion, Crucifixion, and Death Alternate Names : Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, Great Friday Scriptural References : Matthew 26-27; Mark 14-15; Luke 23; John 17-19 Introduction Good Friday, the Friday within Holy Week, is traditionally a time of fasting and penance, commemorating the anniversary of Christ’s crucifixion and death. The evening (at sunset) of Good Friday begins the second day of the Triduum. Good Friday worship services begin in the afternoon at 3:00 (the time Jesus likely died). Various traditions and customs are associated with the Western celebration of Good Friday. The singing (or preaching) of the Passion of St. John’s gospel consists of reading or singing parts of John’s gospel. The Veneration of the Cross is also common, where Christians approach a wooden cross and venerate it. In addition to these traditions, Holy Communion with the reserved host is practiced. In the modern Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, no Masses are said on Good Friday or Holy Saturday therefore the reser ved host from the Holy Maunday Mass is used. This is called the “Mass of the Pre-Sanctified.” Another service started by the Jesuit Alphonso Messia in 1732, now less common, the Tre Ore or “Three Hours,” is often held from noon until 3:00PM, and consists of seven sermons on the seven last words of Christ. This service has been popular in many Protestant churches. Good Friday, along with Ash Wednesday, is an official fast day of the Catholic Church. The Eastern Churches have different customs for the day they call “the Great Friday.” The Orthodox Church begins the day with Matins (Morning Prayer), where the “Twelve Gospels” is chanted, which consists of 12 passages drawn from the Passion narratives. In the morning, the “Little Hours” follow one after the other, consisting of Gospel, Epistle, and Prophet readings. Vespers (Evening Prayer) ends with a solemn veneration of theepitaphion, an embroidered veil containing scenes of Christ’s burial. Compline (Night Prayer) includes a lamentation placed on the Virgin Mary’s lips. On Good Friday night, a symbolic burial of Christ is performed. Traditionally, Chaldean and Syrian Christians cease using their customary Shlama greeting (”peace be with you”) on Good Friday and Holy Saturday, because Judas greeted Christ this way. They use the phrase “The light of God be with your departed ones” instead. In Russia, the tradition is to bring out a silver coffin, bearing a cross, and surrounded with candles and flowers. The faithful creep on their knees and kiss and venerate the image of Christ’s body painted on the “winding sheet” (shroud). History The celebration of Good Friday is ancient, and some of the practices associated with Good Friday are attested to by Egeria in the 4th century. The day gradually became a time of penance and fasting as the anniversary of the death of Christ. The name “Good Friday” possibly comes from “God’s Friday,” although the exact reason for the current name is unclear. Various churches observe Good Friday in addition to Catholics and Eastern Christians. Anglicans, Methodists, and Lutherans all observe Good Friday to varying degrees. MAY GOD BLESS ALL REGARDS

Happy Mahaveer Jayanti

Happy Mahaveer Jayanti

Mahavir Jayanthi - All over India 

The JAIN community celebrates the birthanniversary of the 24th and the lastTirthankara, Vardhman Mahavir, the founder of Jainism. On Mahavir Jayanthi, JainM temples are decorated with flags. In the morning the idol of Mahavira is given a ceremonial bath called the “abhishek”. It is then placed in a cradle and carried in a procession around the neighbourhood. The devotees make offerings of milk, rice, fruit, incense, lamps and water to the Tirthankar. Pilgrims from all parts of the country visit the ancient Jain Temples at Girnar and Palitana in Gujarat on this day. The birth anniversary of the 24th and the last Tirthankara of the Jains, Vardhman Mahavir, the founder of Jainism, is celebrated by the Jain community in March.  Born a prince in 599 BC, Mahavir renounced worldly life at the age of 30 and undertook austere penance until he achievedrealisation.

He spread the message of salvation to the world and had many followers. Mahavir preached non-violence, prohibited any kind of killing and taught his followers to seek salvation through penance and abstinence.
They are also advised to donate money, clothes and grain to the poor.
The Jains are divided into many sects of whom the main ones areDigambaras and Shvetambaras with the latter again divided intoDeravasis and Sthanakvasis.

On Mahavir Jayanthi, Jain temples are decorated with flags. In the morning the idol of Mahavira is given a ceremonial bath called the “abhishek”.
It is then placed in  cradle and carried in a procession around theneighbourhood. The devotees will make offerings of milk, rice, fruit,incense, lamps and water to the tirthankar.  Some sections of thecommunity even participate in a grand procession. Lectures are held to preach the path of virtue. People meditate and offer prayers. 
Donations are collected to save the cows from slaughter. Pilgrims from all parts of the country visit the ancient Jain Temples at Girnar and Palitana in Gujarat on this day.

  

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11 benefits of Brisk Walking

11 benefits of Brisk Walking

Walk for a healthy body
Walking is one of the easiest ways to stay fit. You may have a busy life, but try and introduce physical activity in your life. A moderate dose of physical exercise for 30 minutes (if you can’t manage that much, even 15 minutes is okay to begin with) a day is enough to keep you healthy. This form of aerobic fitness can lift your mood, make you physically fit, and improve the quality of your life.

Before you start
Wear the right pair of walking shoes and comfortable clothes. Also remember to carry and drink water while you walk, to hydrate yourself. Walk for 15-20 minutes for the first three days, and then gradually increase the time. You can use a pedometer to count the steps you take.

Walk your way to a healthy heart
Walking can lower your cholesterol levels and decrease the risks for cardiovascular diseases. It can also strengthen your heart, muscles and lungs. A strong heart with an increased heart rate is able to carry more blood to the rest of your body. Brisk walking every day lets you burn up to 200 calories and reduces body fat.

Cuts your risk of hypertension and diabetes
According to a study, regular walking improves the BMI (body mass index) and blood pressure levels in people with diabetes. Allowing muscle movement leads to more use of glucose by the muscle cells. This also involves utilization of more insulin, which improves blood sugar levels. Low blood pressure levels can also protect against kidney failure, heart attack and stroke.

Reduces risks and effects of cancer
Research shows that in colon cancer, a speedy walk can give less time to the carcinogens present in the food to come in touch with the intestinal lining and reduce the risks of having cancer from the start itself. With improved blood circulation, walking brings in positive energy within the body and therefore lessens the side effects of chemotherapy.

Protect against miscarriages
Despite the several body changes during pregnancy, regular walking can benefit you in many ways. It can reduce fatigue and related pains, help lose weight easily, and lower risks of gestational diabetes. Walking can also prevent spontaneous abortions by lowering down the hormonal fluctuations which cause uterine contractions.

Walk for better sexual health
A regular habit of brisk walking can improve your performance in bed. Walking two miles a day boosts blood circulation which cuts down on the risk of impotency. You can be healthy and fit, and need not rely on medicines to keep your love life active.

Rejuvenate your mind and spirit
Walking benefits not just your body but also your mind. Brisk walking helps ease stress and anxiety, reduces depression and imparts a positive kick-start to your day. It improves your self-esteem, charges up the mood and helps to keep you energetic, positive and happy throughout the day.

Manage extra kilos
Proper exercise coupled with a nutritious diet can help to burn calories which would otherwise end up as fat. You can burn up to 100 kcal of energy by walking a mile and for every two miles you walk, three times per week, you are guaranteed to lose 0.5 kg every month. With a habit of brisk walking 45 minutes a day, a slimmer waistline will not remain a distant dream.

Improves brainpower
Walking stimulates the blood flow, and provides oxygen to the brain. This leads to improved functioning of the brain and better ability to recall. Besides, a moderate dose of physical activity is also known to lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in seniors.

Add years to your life
Exercising can add to longevity. Thirty minutes of daily physical activity is said to extend your life by 1.3 years. More importantly, it can keep you fit by preventing, or delaying, the onset of age-related conditions such as osteoarthritis. Walking with peers can also cheer you up and motivate you.

Last word: Consult your doctor
If you happen to suffer from any condition, and intend to start walking, it is always better to consult your doctor first. Discuss whether you need to take any precautions and follow his suggestions about whether you should go for brisk walk, and also how you should go about it.

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TO COMMEMMORATE THE SILVER JUBILEE YEAR OF VANI VIDYALAYA ALUMNI (VVA) MULUND-MUMBAI-MAHARASHTRA-INDIA

TO COMMEMMORATE THE SILVER JUBILEE YEAR OF VANI VIDYALAYA ALUMNI (VVA), it has been planned to organise a REUNION/GET-TOGETHER of our Alumnus at the Vani school premises, on SUNDAY 15th APRIL 2012 at 5 p.m. All ex-Vanians (only those passed SSC from Vani Vidyalaya, Mulund) please confirm your participation to C R Ramakrishnan (1966-67 batch) on ram111449@yahoo.com. Please forward this message to all your batch-mates & other known ex-Vanians. Thanks 

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