St Augustine
In our journey of faith, we gather as a community to praise and worship God. Together, we seek His guidance and grace, celebrating the sacraments and sharing in the joy of fellowship. Through prayer and liturgy, we deepen our spiritual connection and grow in love for God and one another.
Dear people of God, I wish you in the sweet name of Jesus. The book of Revelation, Chapter 19, Verses 5 - 7 has these words, "The voice from the Throne says, "Servants of God" fear the lord. Young and old, everyone praise the lord. Hence let us rejoice and praise the lord. In our daily life, liturgy, worship and singing play an important part to come closer to God. Keeping this in mind "Pugazhosai" hymn book has been Compiled and transcripted for the good of the people. In my short music ministry, this is the third of my music garland. The first volume of "Puhazhosai".consisting of 100 new hymns was compiled in 1997 and in 2001 with the kind help of Fr Thomaiar the 2nd volume of an yet other 100 new songs was compiled which has helped people to participate in congregational singing .In this 3rd Volume, Traditional hymns, Songs for the Liturgical year Advent Lent and Easter and another 200 new songs have been added a total of more than 650 songs.
I offer my heartfelt thanks to Rev. Fr. Arokia swamy (St. Lourdes Church), Rev. Fr. Joseph Abraham (Our Lady of Victories Church), Rev. Fr. Anthony Swamy (St. Mary's Basilica), Rev. Fr. Gnanamani Roys (Holy Family Church), Rev. Fr. Jaikaran Lourdhu Nathan (St. John the Evangelist Church), Rev. Fr. D. Chinnappa (St Thomas Church) and Rev. Fr. Arul Sampath Kumar (Holy Cross Church) for their prayers and encouragement.
I deem it a great honour to thank Mr. A. Arockia dass who worked hard to compile these hymns and has helped me in the previous compiling works. I thank Mr. Jesudass the proprietor of St. Joseph Systems for the DTP and Printing works, also thanks to Bro. Stervin, Smt. Deepa Devaraj, Smt, Stella Mary, Regina Mary, Mr. Jude, Mr. Chinnappa and Mr. Mariappa for typing, correction and script works. I must specially thank my parishioners who have waited eagerly for this book and helped me through their prayers and generous contributions.
I anticipate to thank all you dear people who are having this book. In a special way I thank Shri. G.S. Sharma, SSVM group of schools for their generous contributions.
Let this book have a place in your church, in your home and in your hearts. May Gods love bloom and the pilgrimage of music continue to resound as these hymns are sung.
With thanks,
Rev. Fr. Christyraj
Parish Priest, Christhu Prabhalaya, Jayanagar, Bangalore.
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