Bishop Jos Tharakan

Sep 23

Way of the Spirit Pilgrimage 2025 Reflection - Looking at a map of our route, we see a single line. But we know it was made of a million individual steps. This is like the spiritual life: a long obedience in the same direction, built on small, daily acts of faith.

Sep 23

Psalm 145:1 - "I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever." — Reflection: A life of worship is a continuous, unending celebration of God's greatness and goodness.

Sep 22

Pilgrim's Prayer - Lord, as I near the end of this journey, I reflect on the path behind me. Surely Your goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of this pilgrimage. You have been my refuge and my strength, an ever-present help in trouble. My heart is filled with gratitude for Your faithfuln...Read more

Pilgrim's Prayer - Lord, as I near the end of this journey, I reflect on the path behind me. Surely Your goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of this pilgrimage. You have been my refuge and my strength, an ever-present help in trouble. My heart is filled with gratitude for Your faithfulness. Let the memories of Your provision and protection be a source of strength for the rest of my life. You have led me this far; I trust You to lead me all the way home to dwell in Your house forever. Amen.

Sep 22

Way of the Spirit Pilgrimage 2025 Reflection - The journey's end brings a 'sweet sorrow.' We are grateful to have arrived, yet we miss the simplicity and focus of the path. This feeling is a call to integrate the pilgrim's way into our everyday way of life.

Sep 22

Jonah 3:10 - "When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it." — Reflection: Genuine repentance can move the heart of God, demonstrating His profound desire for mercy over judgm...Read more

Jonah 3:10 - "When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it." — Reflection: Genuine repentance can move the heart of God, demonstrating His profound desire for mercy over judgment.