Parumala Thirumeni or Saint Geevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala is the first canonized Saint of Malankara Orthoodox Church. Thirumeni was born in Chathuruthi Family in Mulanthuruty Ernakulam and was a member of Mulanthuruty Marthoman Church. He was ordained as the Bishop of the holy Church and was assigned the dioceses of Kollam, Thumpamon and Niranam. During his tenure he used to stay at Parumala where he passed away and was entombed. Today Parumala Church has become one of the major Christian pilgrimage center in Kerala and the annual feast known as Parumala Perunnal is held on1st and 2nd of October every year.
Here are some of the living words of the great Saint Parumala Thirumeni, which I got from a social media group and would like to share with you all.
1. Prayer is the inspiration of childhood, the refuge of youth and peace during old age.
2. Prayer helps education to cultivate truth, morality, faith, devotion and mutual respect among people.
3. He who prays to God everyday would never be without truth, morality, faith and devotion, and would never turn against his master or society.
4. When we pray with, a heart full of devotion, God accepts it and we receive blessings in return.
5. If man does not raise his hands in prayer for himself and for the sake of his people, even after knowing God, how can we say man is better than animals who are not wise and cannot think about their future.
6. Prayer is in many ways, the golden chain that binds this world to the feet of God.
7. Pray earnestly to God during day and night. Such prayer is the best 'way to remove the darkness and fatigue in us and also the means to attain salvation and the Kingdom of Heaven. Put your faith in God and pray to him.
8. God is on the side of the poor. Remember God In whatever you do then everything will turn out for good.
9. Whatever is due to the Church must be given forth with. If your mind is pure in that matter, your house will also be pure. If in such things you think of any gain or revenue then you will lose that ten-fold. Therefore all of you be pure is depending on God, in brotherly love and in loving your neighbours.
10. Don't try to be smart, nor be foolish. Never love body more than spirit and money more than God.
11. Forgiveness is strength. It gives a person good name. It is the distinguishing feature of righteous people.
12. Love your enemies. Never make enemies of friends.
13. Consult God in everything, consult your father too. If your father abandons you, God will also abandons you. Don't be adamant is silly things, which will bring in dislike of both God and men.
14. Never be proud. Let God save you from every grave danger. Hold on to God in everything. He will bless you abundantly.
15. Avoid arrogance, quarrel, and pride while dealing in Church matters, instead, let your humility shine before others. Those who place their trust in God, and satisfy the people are blessed. May God bless them.
16. Remember God in everything. Let no one grieve because of you. Never let go an opportunity to do something good. Only those things will remain with you till the end.
17. As far as possible never do evil to anyone; or it will ruin you, your children and you; household on steadfastly to prayer, fasting and works of charity. Do them with faith and devotion.
18. It you are lazy, your learning cannot progress. Hold on to God tight. Humility should be the best ornament for you.
19. Death is at everybody's door. Keep that in mind.
20. You must regularly read the Holy Bible. You must obey your spiritual fathers and increase their good name and honour before God and men by your exemplary life.
21. Thus who disobey their parents and join their en enemies, are liable to be cursed by them. They will not inherit the legacy of their parents and will be dis qualified for this world as well as the other.
22. Never be proud, pride is followed by fall. Humility is followed by greatnes.
23. If there is quarrel in the family, keep away from it. A quarrelsome house is the haven of the devil; and, God is nowhere near it.
24. Be rich in the love of man and love of God. Brothers should never cheat each other. When you move away from unity you are sure to move away from God.
25. It is not spiritual wisdom to try to conquer the enemy with evil than with virtue. If you depend on the God of Truth and go out with a truthful heart, God will accomplish things for you.
26. Loss and difficulties come when God moves away. on such occasions, never look for one reason or the other. Instead, know that God has kept away because of your sins; then cling to God, he will show mercy upon you.
27. Be obedient in all your dealings. Identify the good and love it, throwaway laziness; be enthusiastic to do good things, day and night.
- PARUMALA THIRUMENI
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