“To grow as a community, we have to start with the children,” says Sandy Sesi, director of the First Holy Communion program at Saint Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church. First Holy Communion, also referred to as First Holy Eucharist, is one of the early sacraments in the Catholic Church and an important step in a Catholic’s spiritual journey.
Read MoreAfter the attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and others at Christ the Good Shepherd in Sydney Australia on April 15, more than 20 faith leaders across the area joined together to prepare a public statement, which was supported by Archbishop Amel Shamon Nona, head of Catholic Chaldeans in Australia.
Read MoreAs the arrival of spring brings about a period of rebirth and renewal, Christians all around the world draw their hearts and minds closer to the most sacred, holy, and significant events in the faith – Easter. Far beyond symbolism of colored eggs and spring flowers, Easter encapsulates the celebration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ rising from the dead, giving us the promise of eternal life.
Read MoreLent is a very important time for Catholics around the world, but it is especially meaningful for the Chaldean community. These weeks of fasting, prayer and almsgiving give us an opportunity to spiritually and even physically accompany our Lord in His passion, so that we may share in the joy of His resurrection.
Read MoreBy Samir Jamil, MD Recently, I attended my first silent retreat sponsored by the Eastern Catholic Re-Evangelization Center (ECRC). From the start, I felt that I did not belong to this crowd of mostly young devotees, especially after I noticed how much more spiritual they were. What I hoped for by attending this retreat was a true self-examination and to inch closer to God the Creator.
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