Bishop Jos Tharakan

Sep 17

Pilgrim's Prayer - Father, I ask for a pilgrim’s perspective. Help me to fix my eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. This journey, with its pains and its joys, is a light and momentary trouble, achieving for me an eternal gl...Read more

Pilgrim's Prayer - Father, I ask for a pilgrim’s perspective. Help me to fix my eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. This journey, with its pains and its joys, is a light and momentary trouble, achieving for me an eternal glory that far outweighs it all. When the road is hard, remind me of the destination. When I am weary, remind me of the prize. Let an eternal perspective shape my experience of this temporal journey. Amen.

Sep 17

Way of the Spirit Pilgrimage 2025 Reflection - The journey realigns our desires. The craving for comfort is replaced by a longing for meaning. The need for entertainment is supplanted by a thirst for authentic connection with God, others, and the creation He so loves.

Sep 17

Matthew 20:16 - "So the last will be first, and the first will be last." — Reflection: God's kingdom operates on a different value system than the world's, upending our notions of status and importance.

Sep 16

Pilgrim's Prayer - Lord, I want to be a humble pilgrim. You oppose the proud but show favor to the humble. Humble me, therefore, under Your mighty hand, that You may lift me up in due time. Clothe me with humility toward my fellow pilgrims. Let me not think of myself more highly than I ought, but ra...Read more

Pilgrim's Prayer - Lord, I want to be a humble pilgrim. You oppose the proud but show favor to the humble. Humble me, therefore, under Your mighty hand, that You may lift me up in due time. Clothe me with humility toward my fellow pilgrims. Let me not think of myself more highly than I ought, but rather think of myself with sober judgment. May this journey strip me of pride and self-reliance, so that I can learn to walk in the simple, profound strength that comes from true humility before You. Amen.

Sep 16

Way of the Spirit Pilgrimage 2025 Reflection - The fellowship of the road is unique. We share a common purpose that transcends our differences. In supporting one another, we embody the Church in miniature, bearing each other's burdens and celebrating every small victory together.