Category Archives: Meditations

A chance to start afresh

Posted on January 1, 2016 by John Parankimalil

January is the beginning of a new year. What does this suggest to you? That we are getting another chance to make new beginnings. So, if you didn’t have a good start to the new year, this is an opportunity … Continue reading →

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Cain and Abel

Posted on February 16, 2015 by John Parankimalil

Read: Genesis 4: 1-15 “You must try hard and become first.” This is a common advice given to children by parents and teachers in order to motivate them to do their best. But, this seemingly innocent message contains a very … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Judging Others

Posted on June 27, 2012 by John Parankimalil

Have you ever made an assumption about an incident, event or person and discovered later you were mistaken? Did an initially negative experience ever produce a positive result? Has a situation you labelled “bad” eventually turned out “good” in hindsight? … Continue reading →

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Be alert to miracles

Posted on January 14, 2012 by John Parankimalil

Be alert for the “small miracles” that happen every day. Miracles are all round, if you look out for them. Sometimes the miracles around you are as simple as a bud bursting into bloom or the hatching of birds’ eggs … Continue reading →

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Life’s Great Liberator

Posted on January 14, 2012 by John Parankimalil

From some people’s countenance, we judge them to be happy. Smiles, makeup, and stylish clothing can create an appearance of inner peace. Internally, though, many are in bondage.

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