The Epiphany celebrates the revelation of Jesus Christ to all nations. Guided by the star, the Magi found the Savior and worshiped Him, proclaiming that Christ is the Light for the whole world.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, Light of all nations,
guide us to You as You guided the Magi.
May our hearts always seek You,
worship You faithfully,
and reflect Your light to others.
Amen.
Today our church celebrates the Feast of the Most HOLY NAME OF JESUS
The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus is historically associated with the Feast of the Circumcision of Jesus. According to Jewish law, on the 8th day after his birth, a male child was circumcised and received his name, thus becoming a full member of God's covenant people.
The name 'Jesus' means 'God Saves' and is the name that St. Joseph was instructed by an angel to name the Divine Child, the sacred name before which "every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (Phil. 2:10-11).
Today our church celebrates the feast day of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph, but also every family's feast day, since the Holy Family is the patron and model of all Christian families. Happy Feast Day!
Today, we rejoice in the greatest gift ever given to humanity — the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. In the quiet town of Bethlehem, hope was born, love took flesh, and light entered a world waiting for redemption. This holy season reminds us to pause, reflect, and open our hearts to compassion, humility, forgiveness, and faith.
May the joy of Christmas fill your homes with peace, your hearts with gratitude, and your lives with God’s abundant grace. Let us carry the message of Christ’s love beyond today — through our words, actions, and service to one another. As we celebrate the Nativity, may our families be strengthened, our faith renewed, and our spirits uplifted by His everlasting presence.
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.” – Luke 2:11 ✨
இனிய கிறிஸ்து பிறப்பு நாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள் 🎅🎅
With prayers and blessings, Wishes from St Antony's Shrine Avadi 🙏✨
On the #Fourth and Last Sunday of Advent, we light the #Candle of #Love - Welcoming Emmanuel
The Fourth Sunday of Advent stands at the threshold of Christmas. The waiting is almost complete. The candles of the Advent wreath burn brightly, and with the lighting of all the candles, the Church proclaims a profound truth: Emmanuel—God with us—is near.
This final Sunday of Advent turns our attention fully toward Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of God’s promise. He is not merely a figure of history or a distant hope. He is Emmanuel, the living presence of God among His people
This celebrates Mary’s joyful, humble, and ardent longing to see and give birth to Jesus in the final days of Advent.
The Feast of the Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, observed on December 18, holds a quiet but profound place in the Church’s Advent journey. Falling just days before Christmas, it draws the faithful into the inner world of Mary as she awaits the birth of Jesus—not in haste or anxiety, but in deep trust, humility, and joyful surrender to God’s promise.
In the final days of Advent, the Church mirrors Mary’s posture. Like her, believers are invited to hold hope gently, to trust even when fulfillment is unseen, and to allow God’s plan to unfold without force or fear. Mary’s longing is not self-centered; it is oriented entirely toward God’s salvific work for the world.
Saint Joseph’s presence beside her reminds us that this expectation is shared. Faith often grows in companionship, quiet support, and faithful obedience. Together, Mary and Joseph embody a spirituality of trust that speaks powerfully to a restless age accustomed to immediacy.
As Advent nears its end, this feast gently urges us to slow down, to listen, and to wait well—because God is faithful, and the promise is already drawing near.
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SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD - January 4
The Epiphany celebrates the revelation of Jesus Christ to all nations. Guided by the star, the Magi found the Savior and worshiped Him, proclaiming that Christ is the Light for the whole world.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, Light of all nations,
guide us to You as You guided the Magi.
May our hearts always seek You,
worship You faithfully,
and reflect Your light to others.
Amen.
#EpiphanyOfTheLord
#January4
#LightOfTheWorld
#AdorationOfTheMagi
#SeekChrist
#ChristmasSeason #blessings #catholicfaith #catholicchurch #Advent2025
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Today our church celebrates the Feast of the Most HOLY NAME OF JESUS
The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus is historically associated with the Feast of the Circumcision of Jesus. According to Jewish law, on the 8th day after his birth, a male child was circumcised and received his name, thus becoming a full member of God's covenant people.
The name 'Jesus' means 'God Saves' and is the name that St. Joseph was instructed by an angel to name the Divine Child, the sacred name before which "every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (Phil. 2:10-11).
#feastday #HolyNameofJesus #holyname #Jan3rd #Jesus
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Happy Feast of the #Solemnity of #MotherMary
அன்னை மரியாள் இறைவனின் தாய் பெருவிழா வாழ்த்துக்கள்
#HappyFeastDayMamaMary #mothermary #MotherOfGod #அன்னைமரியா #இறைவனின்தாய் #பெருவிழா #newyear2026 #avadichurch #christmastime #stanthonysshrineavadi #stantonysshrineavadi #stantonyshrineavadi
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The St Antony's Shrine Avadi family joyfully wishes Rev. Fr. Deepak Thomas, Assistant Parish Priest, a very Happy Birthday.
May God’s choicest blessings be upon you today and always, and may St. Antony guide you in your sacred mission. 🥳❤️
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FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
Today our church celebrates the feast day of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph, but also every family's feast day, since the Holy Family is the patron and model of all Christian families. Happy Feast Day!
திருக்குடும்ப பெருவிழா 2025
#HolyFamily #feastday #patronoffamily #christmas2025 #Advent2025 #கிறிஸ்துமஸ் #ChristmasFaith
#ChristmasSeason #BirthOfJesus #christmasinavadi #AVADI
#JubileeOfHope #PilgrimsOfHope #avadichurch
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Today, we rejoice in the greatest gift ever given to humanity — the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. In the quiet town of Bethlehem, hope was born, love took flesh, and light entered a world waiting for redemption. This holy season reminds us to pause, reflect, and open our hearts to compassion, humility, forgiveness, and faith.
May the joy of Christmas fill your homes with peace, your hearts with gratitude, and your lives with God’s abundant grace. Let us carry the message of Christ’s love beyond today — through our words, actions, and service to one another. As we celebrate the Nativity, may our families be strengthened, our faith renewed, and our spirits uplifted by His everlasting presence.
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.” – Luke 2:11 ✨
இனிய கிறிஸ்து பிறப்பு நாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள் 🎅🎅
With prayers and blessings,
Wishes from St Antony's Shrine Avadi 🙏✨
#MerryChristmas #ChristmasBlessings #BirthOfJesus #Luke211 #SeasonOfJoy #PrinceOfPeace #ChristmasFaith #GodWithUs #Nativity #HolySeason #SpreadLove #HopeIsBorn #PeaceAndJoy #ChristianFaith #CatholicChurch #StAnthonysShrine #Avadi #christmas2025 #Advent2025 #avadichurch Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore Madha TV St. Antony's Shrine Avadi #ShrineOfStAntony #ChristmasInAvadi #FaithOverFear 🎄✨
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On the #Fourth and Last Sunday of Advent, we light the #Candle of #Love - Welcoming Emmanuel
The Fourth Sunday of Advent stands at the threshold of Christmas. The waiting is almost complete. The candles of the Advent wreath burn brightly, and with the lighting of all the candles, the Church proclaims a profound truth: Emmanuel—God with us—is near.
This final Sunday of Advent turns our attention fully toward Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of God’s promise. He is not merely a figure of history or a distant hope. He is Emmanuel, the living presence of God among His people
#advent #love #christmas2025 #adventcalendar #ReturnOfTheKing #christmastime #Christmas #catholicchurch #avadichurch #stanthonysshrineavadi #stantonyshrineavadi #stantonysshrineavadi #StAntonyShrine #churchofstanthony
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#FeastOfExpectation of #BlessedVirginMary : A Feast of Hope and Holy Anticipation
This celebrates Mary’s joyful, humble, and ardent longing to see and give birth to Jesus in the final days of Advent.
The Feast of the Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, observed on December 18, holds a quiet but profound place in the Church’s Advent journey. Falling just days before Christmas, it draws the faithful into the inner world of Mary as she awaits the birth of Jesus—not in haste or anxiety, but in deep trust, humility, and joyful surrender to God’s promise.
In the final days of Advent, the Church mirrors Mary’s posture. Like her, believers are invited to hold hope gently, to trust even when fulfillment is unseen, and to allow God’s plan to unfold without force or fear. Mary’s longing is not self-centered; it is oriented entirely toward God’s salvific work for the world.
Saint Joseph’s presence beside her reminds us that this expectation is shared. Faith often grows in companionship, quiet support, and faithful obedience. Together, Mary and Joseph embody a spirituality of trust that speaks powerfully to a restless age accustomed to immediacy.
As Advent nears its end, this feast gently urges us to slow down, to listen, and to wait well—because God is faithful, and the promise is already drawing near.
#feastday #MotherMary #MotherOfGod #christmastime #christmas2025 #Advent2025 #avadichurch #StAntonyShrine #stanthonysshrineavadi #stantonyshrineavadi #stantonysshrineavadi
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On this #Third Sunday of Advent, we light the third #Candle symbolising #joy .
May your spirit #Renew our #Hope , #strengthen our #faith and help us #share your #Joy with all we meet as we welcome #Christ our #savior
#advent #hope #christmas2025 #adventcalendar #ReturnOfTheKing #christmastime #Christmas #catholicchurch #avadichurch #stanthonysshrineavadi #stantonyshrineavadi #stantonysshrineavadi #StAntonyShrine #churchofstanthony
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Happy Feast of the #Solemnity of the #ImmaculateConception of #BlessedVirginMary
#Dec8 #December2025 #feastday #mothermary #Immaculate #christmastime #Christmas #catholicchurch #avadichurch #stanthonysshrineavadi #stantonyshrineavadi #stantonysshrineavadi #StAntonyShrine #churchofstanthony
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