Fr John Jose Vettiyankal

“I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh, I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.” - Colossians 1:24 In the Catholic understanding of Christian life, suffering, when united with the Passion of Christ and offered to God with faith and love, can become a profound means of sanctification. Suffering does not mean that God has abandoned us. Rather, when accepted and offered to Christ, it can become an occasion for...

“For human beings this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” - Matthew 19:26 When a child is diagnosed with autism, families may experience uncertainty, fear, and many questions about the child's future. The Christian response is not to lose hope, but to accompany the child with faith, love, patience, prayer, professional care, and unwavering support. Every child has God-given dignity and is deeply loved by Him. The Church teaches that people who are sick or have disabilities...

The Word of God nourishes us → the Eucharist and Sacraments unite us with Christ → prayer keeps us in communion with Him → faith enables us to trust and obey Him → good works allow faith to bear the fruit of charity. 1. The Word of God - Food for the Soul. Jesus says, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Mt 4:4). Just as the body needs food, the soul needs God's Word. Scripture enlightens, corrects, strengthens us in temptation and...