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This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This weekend's activities revolved around the Sudarshana Chakra, Lord Narayanaya's famed spiritual weapon. Known for its protection of the surrendered devotees and its destruction of all negative forces, it was a timely focus for these days of Covid-19 and the fear that seems so prevalent in the world today.
Saturday started with Guru puja, followed by Kalash puja, and then the Sudarshana Yajna began. For this event, not only the main yajna kund was used, but eight individual kunds were placed around the Sudarshana murti located in front of the main temple. Simultaneously, 50 individually-sponsored yajnas were performed on the back lawn by Residents of The Ashram. After the yajnas, Gurudev also performed an abhishekam ceremony on the large murti.
The entire event was livestreamed and commented on by Rishis and Swamis who gave insights into the significance of the Sudarshana Chakra and told personal stories. On Sunday morning, Gurudev joined the prayers to sing a variety of beautiful bhajans, too.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This weekend's activities revolved around the Sudarshana Chakra, Lord Narayanaya's famed spiritual weapon. Known for its protection of the surrendered devotees and its destruction of all negative forces, it was a timely focus for these days of Covid-19 and the fear that seems so prevalent in the world today.
Saturday started with Guru puja, followed by Kalash puja, and then the Sudarshana Yajna began. For this event, not only the main yajna kund was used, but eight individual kunds were placed around the Sudarshana murti located in front of the main temple. Simultaneously, 50 individually-sponsored yajnas were performed on the back lawn by Residents of The Ashram. After the yajnas, Gurudev also performed an abhishekam ceremony on the large murti.
The entire event was livestreamed and commented on by Rishis and Swamis who gave insights into the significance of the Sudarshana Chakra and told personal stories. On Sunday morning, Gurudev joined the prayers to sing a variety of beautiful bhajans, too.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, during Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Bishop David Walkowiak ordained Christopher Epplett and Jacob Zemaitis as transitional deacons for the Diocese of Grand Rapids. The transitional diaconate, typically a year long, is the pastoral, liturgical and educational preparation period before ordination to the priesthood.
The ordination Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. on May 21 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 301 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI. The public was welcome to attend. The Mass was also livestreamed on Facebook and on the diocesan website.
(Photo by Jaymie Perry)
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
New York - ECOSOC Chamber/UN Secreteriat. Monday January 18th 2016. the newly appointed UNDP global Goodwill Ambassadors Roca Brothers, will be working closely with the SDG Fund. The internationally acclaimed chefs, Joan, Jordi and Josep Roca participated in the dialogue “Food and Sustainable Development¨ with representatives of the food, nutrition, and development world to discuss how the food industry can contribute to achieve SDGs. The conversation was moderated by Mitchell Davis, food writer and Executive Vice President of the James Beard Foundation. For those who could not attend, the event was livestreamed via UN TV: webtv.un.org.
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This weekend's activities revolved around the Sudarshana Chakra, Lord Narayanaya's famed spiritual weapon. Known for its protection of the surrendered devotees and its destruction of all negative forces, it was a timely focus for these days of Covid-19 and the fear that seems so prevalent in the world today.
Saturday started with Guru puja, followed by Kalash puja, and then the Sudarshana Yajna began. For this event, not only the main yajna kund was used, but eight individual kunds were placed around the Sudarshana murti located in front of the main temple. Simultaneously, 50 individually-sponsored yajnas were performed on the back lawn by Residents of The Ashram. After the yajnas, Gurudev also performed an abhishekam ceremony on the large murti.
The entire event was livestreamed and commented on by Rishis and Swamis who gave insights into the significance of the Sudarshana Chakra and told personal stories. On Sunday morning, Gurudev joined the prayers to sing a variety of beautiful bhajans, too.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
The Coronavirus pandemic ushered in a time of isolation and quarantine, but it allowed the unique opportunity for the Canons Regular to take advantage of livestream technology to broadcast our Divine Services heretofore unknown to many people around the world.
Undeterred by quarantine restrictions, a number of Canons made creative use of the latest camera technology and video-editing software to show forth the Sacred Liturgy online. In this manner, many Catholics, Christians, and even the religiously unaffiliated were able to partake in watching the livestreaming in various locations around the globe. The result has been nothing short of remarkable.
In this photo album, viewers will be able to get a behind the scenes glimpse at all the careful effort that is undertaken to broadcast the Sacred Liturgy to the world.
Piles is a durational video performance piece about bodies. It consists of a collection of over 22 hours of video recordings, livestreamed on Twitch, of the piling up of dead or unconscious bodies in seven different video games. The piece programmatically switches between and juxtaposes these videos, calling attention to how different video games conceptualize, and enforce, their inherent views on death and the body.
Credit: Jürgen Grünwald
The Royal Military College of Canada hosted the annual Concert in Scarlets which is where the Brass and Reed; Pipes and Drums; Choir; Stage Band and the Highland Dancers showcased their talents in from of the audience both physically attended and livestreamed. Currie Hall, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON on March 25, 2023.
Image by: S1 Lisa Sheppard, Imagery Technician, RMC, Kingston, ON
2023-RMC1-0023
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This weekend's activities revolved around the Sudarshana Chakra, Lord Narayanaya's famed spiritual weapon. Known for its protection of the surrendered devotees and its destruction of all negative forces, it was a timely focus for these days of Covid-19 and the fear that seems so prevalent in the world today.
Saturday started with Guru puja, followed by Kalash puja, and then the Sudarshana Yajna began. For this event, not only the main yajna kund was used, but eight individual kunds were placed around the Sudarshana murti located in front of the main temple. Simultaneously, 50 individually-sponsored yajnas were performed on the back lawn by Residents of The Ashram. After the yajnas, Gurudev also performed an abhishekam ceremony on the large murti.
The entire event was livestreamed and commented on by Rishis and Swamis who gave insights into the significance of the Sudarshana Chakra and told personal stories. On Sunday morning, Gurudev joined the prayers to sing a variety of beautiful bhajans, too.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
The Most Revd John McDowell was enthroned as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland yesterday evening (Tuesday, 14th September 2021) at St Patrick’s Cathedral, on the Hill of Armagh. Archbishop McDowell was elected to the office by the House of Bishops on 11th March 2020, having previously served as Bishop of Clogher since 2011. He took up his position on 28th April 2020.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Service of Enthronement for the new Archbishop unfortunately did not take place in 2020 and with the necessary restrictions earlier this year, plans for the service were put on hold.
In his sermon, Archbishop McDowell reflected on the Cross of Jesus and the true meaning of sacrifice. He remarked: “Any human relationship or political or social arrangement which does not allow the sacrifice of reciprocal self–giving room to flourish will ultimately crumble, because it is founded on falsehood. On a reef of sand. And that is so because sacrifice is at the heart of the nature of God, who made us in his image.”
The Archbishop was welcomed to the Cathedral by the Very Revd Shane Forster, Dean of Armagh. The Bible readings during the service were Numbers 21:4–9 by the Ven Elizabeth Cairns, Archdeacon of Ardboe, and John 3:13–17 by the Revd Dr Heather Morris, General Secretary of the Methodist Church in Ireland. Music was provided by the Choir of the Cathedral and the Revd Dr Peter Thompson, Assistant Organist.
The service was livestreamed at www.armagh.anglican.org and it is hoped that a much larger event, a liturgical welcome, for the Archbishop will be possible on a future date.
The Coronavirus pandemic ushered in a time of isolation and quarantine, but it allowed the unique opportunity for the Canons Regular to take advantage of livestream technology to broadcast our Divine Services heretofore unknown to many people around the world.
Undeterred by quarantine restrictions, a number of Canons made creative use of the latest camera technology and video-editing software to show forth the Sacred Liturgy online. In this manner, many Catholics, Christians, and even the religiously unaffiliated were able to partake in watching the livestreaming in various locations around the globe. The result has been nothing short of remarkable.
In this photo album, viewers will be able to get a behind the scenes glimpse at all the careful effort that is undertaken to broadcast the Sacred Liturgy to the world.
For the first time in the history of Connor Diocese, the annual Diocesan Synod took place online due to the ongoing restrictions related to Covid–19.
Around 150 members took part on June 24, joining the hosts via Zoom. Earlier, a Service of Holy Communion was held in St Stephen’s Parish Church, Millfield, and was livestreamed on the Connor Facebook page.
The business of Synod got underway at 2pm with scripture read by Dr Allison Campbell, Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin; and prayers led by the Rev Peter Blair, All Saints’, Belfast.
As Judge Derek Rodgers has stood down as Chancellor, Bishop George nominated the Ven Barry Forde, Archdeacon of Belfast and Chaplain at Queen’s University, to be assessor for this Synod.
Bishop George commented that Judge Rodgers had served as Chancellor for many years. “He was a source of wise advice to us all, and we appreciated his willingness to serve. We thank him for all his work in this role,” the Bishop said.
Following the acceptance of the minutes of the last Connor Synod, the bishop delivered his Presidential Address which focused on the pandemic and the changes it brought about in how the Church and specifically parishes in Connor Diocese connect with people.
Bishop George paid tribute to the ‘remarkable’ way clergy and parishes responded to the challenges posed by the pandemic, and the creative way they had continued to offer worship and serve their communities.
Speaking of those who have lost loved ones to the virus, the bishop said his thoughts and prayers were with all who mourn. He made special reference to the Rev John Anderson, rector of Billy and Derrykeighan, whose death in April from Covid–19 had been such a great shock.
The bishop paid tribute to those members of Connor Diocese who played a part in responding to the crisis and whose professions brought them to the frontline.
And he said that parishes, forced to change routines and learn new skills, had discovered that doing things differently provided new opportunities to reach out with the good news of Christ to a wider range of people.
Covid–19 was not the only challenge, Bishop George told Synod. “Demographic changes and an increasingly secular outlook on the part of wider society bring their own difficulties and sometimes we have struggled to respond effectively. Increasingly the Church is seen as out of touch and irrelevant in the world of today – ‘nice if you like that sort of thing’ at best and ‘a threat to people’s freedom’ at worst!” the bishop said.
But he stressed that when the gospel is proclaimed, lives are changed. “We simply need to discover ways of connecting effectively with the community around us so that people will want to know more of what it is that motivates us and take us seriously when we share our story of life and hope,” the bishop said.
“Perhaps however, the same openness to trying new things that has enabled us to respond to the challenges of Covid will also enable us to consider ways of addressing those challenges too. We have learned that sometimes it is when we have to step out of our comfort zones that we start to see new and exciting things happen!”
Concluding his address, Bishop George spoke of the work of the diocesan staff team, including changes in personnel. Team Connor, however, was not just staff, but every member of the clergy and every parishioner in the diocese, he told Synod.
“It’s my desire as your bishop to nurture a sense of fellowship and belonging across the diocesan family so that we may better support one another as together we hold out ‘the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all’ (Acts 10:36). Please pray for me in that work, as I will pray for you,” Bishop George concluded.
The bishop’s full presidential address can be read online at bit.ly/2TehvCA.
Connor’s new Children’s Ministry Officer Victoria Jackson introduced herself to members of Synod in a pre–recorded video. The Rev Canon William Taggart read communications from General Synod and results of the various elections were outlined.
The Report of the Diocesan Council and Associated Notices of Motion were proposed by Jim Neill, St Paul’s, Lisburn, and seconded by the Rev Emma Carson, Ballymena and Ballyclug.
The Diocesan Council Report included updates on the diocese during the coronavirus pandemic, ordination anniversaries, diocesan administration, the development team, communications, youth ministry, children’s ministry, the North Belfast Centre of Mission, and diocesan accounts.
Lay Secretary Ken Gibson thanked Diocesan Development Team members for all the work they had done during lockdown.
Notices of Motion were all passed unanimously. They related to the approval of changes to Diocesan Regulations, proposed by Archdeacon Forde and seconded by Canon Carson; Agreement that the Diocesan Fair Share should remain at 9.5 per cent, proposed by Cynthia Cherry, Antrim Parish, and seconded by the Rev Canon Kevin Graham; and a report from the Down and Dromore Diocesan Board of Education, proposed by the Rev Dr Andrew Campbell, Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin, and seconded by Raymond Gilbert, Carrickfergus.
In discussion of the Council Report, Bishop George highlighted the report by Diocesan Warden of Readers, the Rev Peter Jones. “We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our readers, both diocesan and parish,” the bishop said. “They are a vital part of the ongoing ministry of the diocese and a huge support to the clergy they serve.”
The Diocesan Council report was adopted by Synod.
Synod then heard a proposal from the Council for Mission that the diocesan partnership with the Diocese of Yei in South Sudan be extended for a further two years to June 2023, when the formal partnership, which began in 2007, will conclude.
The motion, proposed by the Ven Paul Dundas, Archdeacon of Dalriada, and seconded by Ken Gibson, was passed unanimously after some debate.
Closing Synod, Bishop George thanked everyone in attendance for helping to get through the business of Synod. “Zoom is a challenging platform at times, it is not the same as meeting in person,” he said.
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
These photos were commissioned by The Museum of Fine Art Houston:
Photographed by: Everett Taasevigen
.The Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Arts of China Gallery showcases the museum´s growing collection of Chinese artwork. Stunning examples of ancient and contemporary art, displayed side by side in an innovative juxtaposition, include bronze ware, ceramics, painting, calligraphy, and video. To enhance the contemporary perspective, the MFAH Portals Project invited artist Cai Guo-Qiang to create Odyssey.
Cai executed Odyssey, his gunpowder drawing on 42 panels, at a Houston warehouse on October 5 and 6. The limited number of free tickets for the public to attend the sessions sold out quickly, but the ignition event was livestreamed at CultureMap.com and the MFAH viewing party at Saint Arnold Brewing Company.
The Arts of China Gallery opens to the public on Sunday, October 17. MFAH Members see it first at exclusive preview events Friday-Saturday, October 15-16.
“For years now Cai Guo-Qiang´s gunpowder drawings have fascinated museum audiences from New York to Taiwan. But the public has rarely had an opportunity to see this Chinese-born artist make one. So when officials at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, commissioned him to create Odyssey, one of his largest such drawings, for its new Arts of China gallery, they decided to make the process available to the public.”
—New York Times
Cai executed Odyssey, his gunpowder drawing on 42 panels, at a Houston warehouse on October 5 and 6. The limited number of free tickets for the public to attend the sessions sold out quickly, but the ignition event was livestreamed at CultureMap.com and the MFAH viewing party at Saint Arnold Brewing Company.
The Arts of China Gallery opens to the public on Sunday, October 17. MFAH Members see it first at exclusive preview events Friday-Saturday, October 15-16.
“For years now Cai Guo-Qiang´s gunpowder drawings have fascinated museum audiences from New York to Taiwan. But the public has rarely had an opportunity to see this Chinese-born artist make one. So when officials at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, commissioned him to create Odyssey, one of his largest such drawings, for its new Arts of China gallery, they decided to make the process available to the public.”
—New York Times
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has come out in support of Pakistan’s head coach-cum-chief selector Misbahul Haq’s stance on treating all teams fairly in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship (WTC) when cricket resumes following the coronavirus pandemic.
The Royal Military College of Canada hosted the annual Concert in Scarlets which is where the Brass and Reed; Pipes and Drums; Choir; Stage Band and the Highland Dancers showcased their talents in from of the audience both physically attended and livestreamed. Currie Hall, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON on March 25, 2023.
Image by: S1 Lisa Sheppard, Imagery Technician, RMC, Kingston, ON
2023-RMC1-0023
The Royal Military College of Canada hosted the annual Concert in Scarlets which is where the Brass and Reed; Pipes and Drums; Choir; Stage Band and the Highland Dancers showcased their talents in from of the audience both physically attended and livestreamed. Currie Hall, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON on March 25, 2023.
Image by: S1 Lisa Sheppard, Imagery Technician, RMC, Kingston, ON
2023-RMC1-0023
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
The Coronavirus pandemic ushered in a time of isolation and quarantine, but it allowed the unique opportunity for the Canons Regular to take advantage of livestream technology to broadcast our Divine Services heretofore unknown to many people around the world.
Undeterred by quarantine restrictions, a number of Canons made creative use of the latest camera technology and video-editing software to show forth the Sacred Liturgy online. In this manner, many Catholics, Christians, and even the religiously unaffiliated were able to partake in watching the livestreaming in various locations around the globe. The result has been nothing short of remarkable.
In this photo album, viewers will be able to get a behind the scenes glimpse at all the careful effort that is undertaken to broadcast the Sacred Liturgy to the world.
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This weekend's activities revolved around the Sudarshana Chakra, Lord Narayanaya's famed spiritual weapon. Known for its protection of the surrendered devotees and its destruction of all negative forces, it was a timely focus for these days of Covid-19 and the fear that seems so prevalent in the world today.
Saturday started with Guru puja, followed by Kalash puja, and then the Sudarshana Yajna began. For this event, not only the main yajna kund was used, but eight individual kunds were placed around the Sudarshana murti located in front of the main temple. Simultaneously, 50 individually-sponsored yajnas were performed on the back lawn by Residents of The Ashram. After the yajnas, Gurudev also performed an abhishekam ceremony on the large murti.
The entire event was livestreamed and commented on by Rishis and Swamis who gave insights into the significance of the Sudarshana Chakra and told personal stories. On Sunday morning, Gurudev joined the prayers to sing a variety of beautiful bhajans, too.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
The Most Revd John McDowell was enthroned as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland yesterday evening (Tuesday, 14th September 2021) at St Patrick’s Cathedral, on the Hill of Armagh. Archbishop McDowell was elected to the office by the House of Bishops on 11th March 2020, having previously served as Bishop of Clogher since 2011. He took up his position on 28th April 2020.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Service of Enthronement for the new Archbishop unfortunately did not take place in 2020 and with the necessary restrictions earlier this year, plans for the service were put on hold.
In his sermon, Archbishop McDowell reflected on the Cross of Jesus and the true meaning of sacrifice. He remarked: “Any human relationship or political or social arrangement which does not allow the sacrifice of reciprocal self–giving room to flourish will ultimately crumble, because it is founded on falsehood. On a reef of sand. And that is so because sacrifice is at the heart of the nature of God, who made us in his image.”
The Archbishop was welcomed to the Cathedral by the Very Revd Shane Forster, Dean of Armagh. The Bible readings during the service were Numbers 21:4–9 by the Ven Elizabeth Cairns, Archdeacon of Ardboe, and John 3:13–17 by the Revd Dr Heather Morris, General Secretary of the Methodist Church in Ireland. Music was provided by the Choir of the Cathedral and the Revd Dr Peter Thompson, Assistant Organist.
The service was livestreamed at www.armagh.anglican.org and it is hoped that a much larger event, a liturgical welcome, for the Archbishop will be possible on a future date.
For the first time in the history of Connor Diocese, the annual Diocesan Synod took place online due to the ongoing restrictions related to Covid–19.
Around 150 members took part on June 24, joining the hosts via Zoom. Earlier, a Service of Holy Communion was held in St Stephen’s Parish Church, Millfield, and was livestreamed on the Connor Facebook page.
The business of Synod got underway at 2pm with scripture read by Dr Allison Campbell, Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin; and prayers led by the Rev Peter Blair, All Saints’, Belfast.
As Judge Derek Rodgers has stood down as Chancellor, Bishop George nominated the Ven Barry Forde, Archdeacon of Belfast and Chaplain at Queen’s University, to be assessor for this Synod.
Bishop George commented that Judge Rodgers had served as Chancellor for many years. “He was a source of wise advice to us all, and we appreciated his willingness to serve. We thank him for all his work in this role,” the Bishop said.
Following the acceptance of the minutes of the last Connor Synod, the bishop delivered his Presidential Address which focused on the pandemic and the changes it brought about in how the Church and specifically parishes in Connor Diocese connect with people.
Bishop George paid tribute to the ‘remarkable’ way clergy and parishes responded to the challenges posed by the pandemic, and the creative way they had continued to offer worship and serve their communities.
Speaking of those who have lost loved ones to the virus, the bishop said his thoughts and prayers were with all who mourn. He made special reference to the Rev John Anderson, rector of Billy and Derrykeighan, whose death in April from Covid–19 had been such a great shock.
The bishop paid tribute to those members of Connor Diocese who played a part in responding to the crisis and whose professions brought them to the frontline.
And he said that parishes, forced to change routines and learn new skills, had discovered that doing things differently provided new opportunities to reach out with the good news of Christ to a wider range of people.
Covid–19 was not the only challenge, Bishop George told Synod. “Demographic changes and an increasingly secular outlook on the part of wider society bring their own difficulties and sometimes we have struggled to respond effectively. Increasingly the Church is seen as out of touch and irrelevant in the world of today – ‘nice if you like that sort of thing’ at best and ‘a threat to people’s freedom’ at worst!” the bishop said.
But he stressed that when the gospel is proclaimed, lives are changed. “We simply need to discover ways of connecting effectively with the community around us so that people will want to know more of what it is that motivates us and take us seriously when we share our story of life and hope,” the bishop said.
“Perhaps however, the same openness to trying new things that has enabled us to respond to the challenges of Covid will also enable us to consider ways of addressing those challenges too. We have learned that sometimes it is when we have to step out of our comfort zones that we start to see new and exciting things happen!”
Concluding his address, Bishop George spoke of the work of the diocesan staff team, including changes in personnel. Team Connor, however, was not just staff, but every member of the clergy and every parishioner in the diocese, he told Synod.
“It’s my desire as your bishop to nurture a sense of fellowship and belonging across the diocesan family so that we may better support one another as together we hold out ‘the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all’ (Acts 10:36). Please pray for me in that work, as I will pray for you,” Bishop George concluded.
The bishop’s full presidential address can be read online at bit.ly/2TehvCA.
Connor’s new Children’s Ministry Officer Victoria Jackson introduced herself to members of Synod in a pre–recorded video. The Rev Canon William Taggart read communications from General Synod and results of the various elections were outlined.
The Report of the Diocesan Council and Associated Notices of Motion were proposed by Jim Neill, St Paul’s, Lisburn, and seconded by the Rev Emma Carson, Ballymena and Ballyclug.
The Diocesan Council Report included updates on the diocese during the coronavirus pandemic, ordination anniversaries, diocesan administration, the development team, communications, youth ministry, children’s ministry, the North Belfast Centre of Mission, and diocesan accounts.
Lay Secretary Ken Gibson thanked Diocesan Development Team members for all the work they had done during lockdown.
Notices of Motion were all passed unanimously. They related to the approval of changes to Diocesan Regulations, proposed by Archdeacon Forde and seconded by Canon Carson; Agreement that the Diocesan Fair Share should remain at 9.5 per cent, proposed by Cynthia Cherry, Antrim Parish, and seconded by the Rev Canon Kevin Graham; and a report from the Down and Dromore Diocesan Board of Education, proposed by the Rev Dr Andrew Campbell, Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin, and seconded by Raymond Gilbert, Carrickfergus.
In discussion of the Council Report, Bishop George highlighted the report by Diocesan Warden of Readers, the Rev Peter Jones. “We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our readers, both diocesan and parish,” the bishop said. “They are a vital part of the ongoing ministry of the diocese and a huge support to the clergy they serve.”
The Diocesan Council report was adopted by Synod.
Synod then heard a proposal from the Council for Mission that the diocesan partnership with the Diocese of Yei in South Sudan be extended for a further two years to June 2023, when the formal partnership, which began in 2007, will conclude.
The motion, proposed by the Ven Paul Dundas, Archdeacon of Dalriada, and seconded by Ken Gibson, was passed unanimously after some debate.
Closing Synod, Bishop George thanked everyone in attendance for helping to get through the business of Synod. “Zoom is a challenging platform at times, it is not the same as meeting in person,” he said.
The Royal Military College of Canada hosted the annual Concert in Scarlets which is where the Brass and Reed; Pipes and Drums; Choir; Stage Band and the Highland Dancers showcased their talents in from of the audience both physically attended and livestreamed. Currie Hall, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON on March 25, 2023.
Image by: S1 Lisa Sheppard, Imagery Technician, RMC, Kingston, ON
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The Royal Military College of Canada hosted the annual Concert in Scarlets which is where the Brass and Reed; Pipes and Drums; Choir; Stage Band and the Highland Dancers showcased their talents in from of the audience both physically attended and livestreamed. Currie Hall, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON on March 25, 2023.
Image by: S1 Lisa Sheppard, Imagery Technician, RMC, Kingston, ON
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On Saturday, May 21, 2022, during Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Bishop David Walkowiak ordained Christopher Epplett and Jacob Zemaitis as transitional deacons for the Diocese of Grand Rapids. The transitional diaconate, typically a year long, is the pastoral, liturgical and educational preparation period before ordination to the priesthood.
The ordination Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. on May 21 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 301 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI. The public was welcome to attend. The Mass was also livestreamed on Facebook and on the diocesan website.
(Photo by Jaymie Perry)
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This year’s celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna’s appearance day) was a 2-day event, on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday activities included Bhakti Marga Academy's lecture on the Bhagavad Gita, 108 Yajnas for Krishna, a play about Krishna that included the first Alvars (bhakti saints), a midnight abhishekam, prasad at 2:30 am, and lots of bhajan singing in honour of Krishna and His life.
Thursday's highlights featured a talk by Paramahamsa Vishwananda about Krishna's life that was also a livestreamed all over the world. Overall, it was a loving and heart-opening celebration, where Guruji encouraged all of us to allow Krishna to be born in our hearts.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This weekend's activities revolved around the Sudarshana Chakra, Lord Narayanaya's famed spiritual weapon. Known for its protection of the surrendered devotees and its destruction of all negative forces, it was a timely focus for these days of Covid-19 and the fear that seems so prevalent in the world today.
Saturday started with Guru puja, followed by Kalash puja, and then the Sudarshana Yajna began. For this event, not only the main yajna kund was used, but eight individual kunds were placed around the Sudarshana murti located in front of the main temple. Simultaneously, 50 individually-sponsored yajnas were performed on the back lawn by Residents of The Ashram. After the yajnas, Gurudev also performed an abhishekam ceremony on the large murti.
The entire event was livestreamed and commented on by Rishis and Swamis who gave insights into the significance of the Sudarshana Chakra and told personal stories. On Sunday morning, Gurudev joined the prayers to sing a variety of beautiful bhajans, too.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
This weekend's activities revolved around the Sudarshana Chakra, Lord Narayanaya's famed spiritual weapon. Known for its protection of the surrendered devotees and its destruction of all negative forces, it was a timely focus for these days of Covid-19 and the fear that seems so prevalent in the world today.
Saturday started with Guru puja, followed by Kalash puja, and then the Sudarshana Yajna began. For this event, not only the main yajna kund was used, but eight individual kunds were placed around the Sudarshana murti located in front of the main temple. Simultaneously, 50 individually-sponsored yajnas were performed on the back lawn by Residents of The Ashram. After the yajnas, Gurudev also performed an abhishekam ceremony on the large murti.
The entire event was livestreamed and commented on by Rishis and Swamis who gave insights into the significance of the Sudarshana Chakra and told personal stories. On Sunday morning, Gurudev joined the prayers to sing a variety of beautiful bhajans, too.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
The Coronavirus pandemic ushered in a time of isolation and quarantine, but it allowed the unique opportunity for the Canons Regular to take advantage of livestream technology to broadcast our Divine Services heretofore unknown to many people around the world.
Undeterred by quarantine restrictions, a number of Canons made creative use of the latest camera technology and video-editing software to show forth the Sacred Liturgy online. In this manner, many Catholics, Christians, and even the religiously unaffiliated were able to partake in watching the livestreaming in various locations around the globe. The result has been nothing short of remarkable.
In this photo album, viewers will be able to get a behind the scenes glimpse at all the careful effort that is undertaken to broadcast the Sacred Liturgy to the world.