God’s own country! The land, blessed with sunshine, mountains, brooks ,streams, rivers, paddy fields and pristine beaches. The unsung paradise for the nostalgic mind. Hailing from this paradise with a predominant agricultural background, we've witnessed thriving trees, took pride in nurturing them, showcasing our green thumb. In nature, nothing is useless; trees typically flourish and yield fruit. When they bear fruit, their energy is solely devoted to producing for others, fulfilling their purpose. This idea seems applicable to us. As a faith community, we've evolved from a young sapling to a sturdy tree. In St. Mathew’s Gospel we read, And [...]

As the season of autumn covers the Californian mountains with hues of amber and gold, our hearts are gently nudged toward a spirit of thanksgiving and gratitude. November heralds the time to gather around the table, recounting blessings, cherishing loved ones, and offering heartfelt thanks to God for His abundant grace and love. It's a time to reflect upon the many reasons we have to be grateful for, despite the challenges and uncertainties that may have marked our world around us. Thanksgiving, celebrated at the end of November, beckons us to pause and acknowledge the blessings in our lives—both big [...]

Katherine Mansfield, a famous New Zealand writer once said “September is different from all other months. It is more magical. I feel the strange chemical change in the earth of the extra ‘life’ in the air – a resilience, a sparkle!” September is the month we welcome the season of Autumn, the most beautiful season of the year. Autumn is a time of balance, where the day and night are equal in length, and a time of transition when nature prepares for winter. As we enter the season of Autumn, may the brightness and resilience of the season fill our [...]