Bishop Jos Tharakan

Sep 20

Pilgrim's Prayer - Lord, I want this pilgrimage to be an offering of praise. Through Jesus, therefore, let me continually offer to You a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess Your name. I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being....Read more

Pilgrim's Prayer - Lord, I want this pilgrimage to be an offering of praise. Through Jesus, therefore, let me continually offer to You a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess Your name. I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. May my meditation be pleasing to You, as I rejoice in You. Let every step be a beat in a rhythm of worship, and every breath a note in a song of adoration to You, my King and my God. Amen.

Sep 20

Way of the Spirit Pilgrimage 2025 Reflection - The road will test our limits, but it is there, at the edge of our own strength, that we most profoundly experience God's grace. Our weakness becomes the very space where His power can be made perfect in us.

Sep 20

Philippians 2:13 - "...for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure." — Reflection: Our ability to desire and do good comes not from ourselves, but from God working within us.

Sep 19

Pilgrim's Prayer - God of justice, as I walk in the beauty of Your creation, I remember the brokenness of the world. Let my pilgrimage not be an escape from this reality, but a time of renewed commitment to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with You. Burden my heart for the poor, the opp...Read more

Pilgrim's Prayer - God of justice, as I walk in the beauty of Your creation, I remember the brokenness of the world. Let my pilgrimage not be an escape from this reality, but a time of renewed commitment to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with You. Burden my heart for the poor, the oppressed, and the marginalized. Show me how the lessons I learn on this path can be translated into action when I return. May my journey fuel a deeper passion for Your kingdom of justice and peace. Amen.

Sep 19

Way of the Spirit Pilgrimage 2025 Reflection - Walking in the footsteps of saints and ancient pilgrims reminds us that we are part of a long tradition of faith. Our personal journey is woven into this larger tapestry, giving it a depth and resonance beyond our own experience.