2nd September 2012 - Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time B

Sál ke daurán báíswán Itwár (B)

Dákhilah (Entrance Antiphon):

(Zabúr) Cf. Psalm 85:3, 5

Ai Khudáwand mujh par rahm kar kyúnki main din bhar tere áge nálá kartá raha hún.

Is liye ki tú Khudáwand nek aur ghafúr hai

aur apne iltijá karnewálon par niháyat rahím hai.

Readings

Pahlí Tiláwat:

(Tasniyah Shara‘) Deuteronomy 4:1-2.6-8

Jo kuch tumhen hukm detá hún us men koí bát na baṛháo Khudáwand apne Khudá ke ahkám ko mánte raho.

Zabúr: Psalm 14:2-5 Jamá‘ati jawáb áyat: 1

Ai Khudáwand tere khaime men kaun rahegá

Dusrí Tiláwat:

(Muqaddas Ya‘qúb Rasúl Ká Khatt) James 1:17-18.21-22.27

Tum Kalám par ‘amal karnewale bano

Hallelujah: cf. (Yúhanná) John 6:63, 68

Hallelujah Hallelujah 

Ai Khudáwand terí báten rúh hain

Aur zindagí bhí hain:

hamesha kí zindagí kí báten to tere hí pás hain.

Hallelujah 

OR

Hallelujah: cf. (Ya‘qúb) James 1:18

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Báp ne apne iráde se hamen apne bachche banáyá,

táki haqq ke kalám ke wasíle se

ham us kí makhlúqát ká

ek tarah se pahlá phal hon. 

Hallelujah

Injíl I Muqaddas:

(Muqaddas Marqus ke  mutábiq) Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Tum Khudá ke hukm ‘udúl karte ho táki ádmíon kí riwáyat qáim rakho.

Pák Sharákat kí áyat (Communion Antiphon):

(Zabúr) Psalm 30:20

Ai Khudáwand, Terí wuh mihrbání kitní ‘azím hai

jo túne apne ḍarnewalon ke liye rakh chhoṛí hai.

OR

(Matí) Matthew 5:9-10

Mubárak hain wuh jo sulh karáte hain,

wuh Khudá ke farzand kahláenge.

Mubárak hain wuh jo rástí ke sabab satáe gaye hain,

ásmán kí bádsháhat unhín kí hai.

...

Podcasts:

For Sermon by Fr. Robert Barron click here

For reflection by Dr. Scott Hahn click here

For commentary by Dr. John Bergsma on Sunday readings check out the Sacred Page click here

Some great resources for Sunday Mass, Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Rite at The Divine Lamp click here

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‘udúl or ‘adúl: disobey

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An 11-year-old Christian girl with Down’s syndrome arrested for blasphemy

Videos

Updated 31/8/12

Glasgow protest on Scottish TV

Click here

BBC News - Pakistani Christians worried about blasphemy laws 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19403785

Pukar News - Protest for 11 Year old Rimsha Masih

Channel 4 News - Christian girl held for blasphemy in Pakistan

News:

Islamabad: Rimsha Masih remanded. Paul Bhatti optimistic for release

This morning, the judge granted another 14 days to investigators to close the investigation. APMA representatives "usual procedure"; preparations ahead of tomorrow’s hearing. Bishop Rufin Anthony, worried about child’s health and safety. 

"I'm optimistic about the possibility that Rimsha Masih will be freed" and if she is not released tomorrow  at the scheduled bail hearing, it is very likely that it "will be decided early next week", says Paul Bhatti

Read more: http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Islamabad:-Rimsha-Masih-remanded.-Paul-Bhatti-optimistic-for-release-25691.html

Islamabad, Islamic leaders challenge medical report, call for punishment of Rimsha Masih

Islamabad (AsiaNews) - A court in Islamabad, under pressure from religious leaders in the courtroom, has postponed to September 1 the trial for blasphemy against Rimsha Masih, a Christian girl of 13 who is being held in prison for burning pages of the Koran . The Islamist front, through a lawyer, presented a report that disputes the results of the medical committee, who declared her a minor with - unspecified - mental disabilities. The tension was palpable in the court, increasing security concerns for Rimsha's safety, whose life now appears increasingly endangered.

Read More: http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Islamabad,-Islamic-leaders-challenge-medical-report,-call-for-punishment-of-Rimsha-Masih-25676.html

Mentally impaired child arrested under Pakistan's anti-blasphemy law

A young girl who suffers from Down's Syndrome has been arrested in Pakistan for allegedly burning a page from the Quran and could face the death penalty.

Police confirmed that they arrested a young girl named Rimsha on Aug. 16 at the urging of neighbors who claim they saw her burning pages of the book outside her home, according to Vatican Radio.

Read more: http://www.ewtnnews.com/catholic-news/World.php?id=6011#ixzz24GdyLKWs

Paul Bhatti against NGOs and activists who "speculate" on blasphemous disabled girl affair

The prime minister's special adviser on national harmony is working closely with Muslim leaders to keep a lid on the situation and save Rimsha Masih from prison. He expects "positive developments" but is highly critical of those who are exploiting the incident for their own "gain." Islamabad bishop slams distorted versions and "immature" attitudes.

http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Paul-Bhatti-against-NGOs-and-activists-who-speculate-on-blasphemous-disabled-girl-affair-25588.html

An 11-year-old girl with Down’s syndrome has fallen foul of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. Should we really continue to support this anti-Christian country?

What will Mr Cameron say or do about this gross barbarity? Just carry on supporting Pakistan regardless?

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/commentandblogs/2012/08/20/an-11-year-old-girl-with-downs-syndrome-has-fallen-foul-of-pakistans-blasphemy-laws-should-we-really-continue-to-support-this-anti-christian-country/

An 11-year-old disabled Christian girl arrested for blasphemy, 300 families flee

The girl is accused of burning pages from a booklet used to teach Arabic and the Qur'an. Under the Pakistan Penal Code, she could get life in prison. Police saved her from an enraged mob that tried to kill her, but more than 300 families fled their homes fearing more violence. Paul Bhatti calls for calm.

http://www.asianews.it/news-en/An-11-year-old-disabled-Christian-girl-arrested-for-blasphemy,-300-families-flee-25581.html

Radio

On BBC Asian Network: Should Pakistan's blasphemy laws be scrapped?

BBC - Asian Network Nihal - Keep It Or Leave it- Should Pakistan's blasphemy laws be scrapped? Joining the discussion Canon Yaqub Masíh and Mr. Wilson Chowdhry

Link is available for only 5 days

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/b01lvcqq

Premier Christian Radio interview

Wilson Chowdhry, Chair of the British Pakistani Christian Association

CLAAS Director Nasir Saeed
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 British Pakistan Christian Association Protest

MANCHESTER
Date: 1st September 2012
Time: 12 noon to 3pm. 
Location; 137 Dickenson Road, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5JB.

Guest speaker David Dean of Nelson, Jabber Singh from the British Sikh Council, Ranbir Singh from the Hindu Human Rights Group and Ooberfuse who will be performing their well know campaign songs...  

LONDON
The BPCA is organising a protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in London

To highlight the plight of 11 year old Christian girl Rimsha with Downs Syndrome arrested for blasphemy and

To call for reform or abrogation of the Blasphemy Law of Pakistan.

Details of protest:

Date:   Wednesday 22nd August 2012
Time:   7pm - 9pm
Location:     Pakistan High Commission, 34- 36 Lowndes Square, London SW1X 9JN

Guest Speakers include:

• Michelle Huberman - Creative Director for Harif (A Group serving Middle-East Jews) and mother of a child with Downs Syndrome.
• Ranbir Singh Hindu Human Rights Group
• Hal from Ooberfuse
• Rev Noble Samuel - Heston United Reform Church
• A representative from Aid to the Church in Need

More info: http://britishpakistanichristian.blogspot.co.uk/

Please remember Rimsha, her family and all those affected by this in your prayers.

26th August 2012 - Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time B

Sál ke daurán Ikkíswán Itwár (B)

Dákhilah (Entrance Antiphon):

 (Zabúr) cf. Psalm 85: 1- 3

Ai Khudáwand apná kán jhuká aur merí sun.

Ai mere Khudá tere bande ká tawakkul tujh hí par hai. Use riháí bakhsh de.

Ai Khudáwand, mujh par rahm kar; kyúnki main din bhar tere pás chillátá rahá.

Readings

Pahlí Tiláwat:

(Iushua‘ kí kitáb) Joshua 24:1-2.15-18

Ham Khudáwand kí bandagí karenge kyúnki wuhí hamárá Khudá hai

Pák kalám ke paṛhe aur sune jáne par Khudá kí barkat ho.

Jamá‘at: Khudá ká shukr ho.

Zabúr: Psalm 33:2-3, 16-23 Jamá‘ati jawáb áyat: 9

Chakho aur dekho Khudáwand kaisá bhalá hai

Dusrí Tiláwat:

(Muqaddas Paulus Rasúl Ká Khatt Ifisíon Ke Nám) Eph 5:21-32

Yih ek bhed hai Masíh aur kalísiyá kí nisbat

Pák kalám ke paṛhe aur sune jáne par Khudá kí barkat ho.

Jamá‘at: Khudá ká shukr ho.

Hallelujah: (Yúhanná ) John 6:64;69

Hallelujah Hallelujah 

Ai Khudáwand terí báten rúh hain aur zindagí bhí hain

zindagí kí báten to tere hí pás hain.

Hallelujah 

Injíl I Muqaddas:

(Muqaddas Yúhanná ke  mutábiq) John 6:60-69

Ai Khudáwand kis ke pás jáen hamesha kí zindagí kí báten to tere hí pás hain.

Injíl I Muqaddas ke wasíle se hamárí khatáen mu‘áf kí jáen.

Jamá‘at: Ai Masíh, terí sitáish ho.

Pák Sharákat kí áyat (Communion Antiphon):

 (Zabúr) Ps 103: 13-15

Ai Khudáwand terí san‘aton ke samar se zamín ásúda hogí

táki tú zamín se roṭí nikále

aur mai insán ke dil ko khush kare.

Or

(Yúhanná ) John 6:55

Khudáwand farmátá hai ki jo merá gosht khátá aur merá khún pítá hai

wuh hamesha kí zindagí rakhtá hai,

aur main use yaum-i akhar men phir zinda karúngá.

...

Podcasts:

For Sermon by Fr. Robert Barron click here

For reflection by Dr. Scott Hahn click here

For commentary by Dr. John Bergsma on Sunday readings check out the Sacred Page click here

 For Reflection on Ephesians for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time click here

Some great resources for Sunday Mass, Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Rite at The Divine Lamp click here

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Ooberfuse: Turn The Tide - Rimsha Masih

A Pakistani 11-year-old with Down's syndrome may face the death penalty for blasphemy over her alleged burning of pages from the Quran. Ooberfuse, a London-based electro-pop band, featuring Wizard MC from the British Pakistani Christian Association (BPCA), released Turn the Tide, raising their voices in protest against the latest victim of Pakistan's black blasphemy laws.
Download the track for FREE at http://ooberfuse.com/home.cfm
In association with the British Pakistani Christian Association http://britishpakistanichristian.blogspot.co.uk/

LYRICS:
They say she burned pages from the Koran
Down's syndrome girl from Pakistan
Taken from her mother's arms
The mob yell out, sound the alarm
Roughly ripped from her family
11 yrs old, for blasphemy
She clings to her mum, crying loud
Police to appease the angry crowd
Holy imam shouts condemnation
Screams for her death ring round the police station

No matter what your colour is
No matter what your creed
No matter what your caste is
When you cut, you bleed

Free!
Turn the tide of hate to the tide of love!
Set her free!

Rimsha Masih, Asia Bibi
We cry for their freedom and dignity
Salman Taseer, Shahbaz Bhatti
Killed for defending minorities
Who'll speak up for the voiceless now
We need to protect and defend somehow
Don't stay silent, protect the defenceless
Don't stay quiet, hate is relentless
Don't stay silent, protect the defenceless
Don't stay quiet, hate is relentless

19th August 2012 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Sál ke daurán Bíswán Itwár (B)

Dákhilah (Entrance Antiphon):

 (Zabúr) Ps 83: 10-11

Ai hamáre muháfiz Khudá

Tawajjuh kar aur apne mamsúh ke chihre par nigáh farmá

Kyúnki terí bárgáhon men ek din

kisí aur jagah ke hazar dinon se bihtar hai.

Readings

Pahlí Tiláwat:

(Amsál kí kitáb) Proverbs 9:1-6

Merí roṭí kháo aur wuh mai piyo jo main ne tumháre liye taiyar kí hai.

Pák kalám ke paṛhe aur sune jáne par Khudá kí barkat ho.

Jamá‘at: Khudá ká shukr ho.

Zabúr: Psalm 33:2-3,10-15 Jamá‘ati jawáb áyat: 9

Chakho aur dekho Khudáwand kaisá bhalá hai

Dusrí Tiláwat:

(Muqaddas Paulus Rasúl Ká Khatt Ifisíon Ke Nám) Ephesians 5:15-20

Samjho ki Khudá kí marzí kyá hai

Pák kalám ke paṛhe aur sune jáne par Khudá kí barkat ho.

Jamá‘at: Khudá ká shukr ho.

Hallelujah: (Yúhanná) Jn1:14,12

Hallelujah Hallelujah 

Kalma mutajassad húá, aur ham men sukúnat pazir húá.

Jinhon ne use qabúl kiyá.

Us ne unhen iqtidár bakhshá ki Khudáwand ke farzand banen.

Hallelujah 

Hallelujah: (Yúhanná) Jn 6:56

Hallelujah Hallelujah 

Khudáwand farmátá jo merá gosht khátá aur merá khún pítá hai

wuh mujh men qáim rahtá hai aur main us men

Hallelujah 

Injíl I Muqaddas:

(Muqaddas Yúhanná ke  mutábiq) John 6:51-58

Merá gosht haqíqí ghizá hai aur merá khún haqíqí shurb hai

Injíl I Muqaddas ke wasíle se hamárí khatáen mu‘áf kí jáen.

Jamá‘at: Ai Masíh, terí sitáish ho.

Pák Sharákat kí áyat (Communion Antiphon):

(Zabúr) Ps 129: 7

Khudáwand ke pás shafaqat hai

aur us ke pás kasrat se fidya hai

Or

(Yúhanná) Jn 6: 51-52

Khudáwand farmátá hai ki Main wuh zinda roṭí hún jo ásmán se utarí hai

Agar koí is roṭí men se kháe to hamesha tak zinda rahegá

...

Podcasts:

For Sermon by Fr. Robert Barron click here

For reflection by Dr. Scott Hahn click here

For commentary by Dr. John Bergsma on Sunday readings check out the Sacred Page click here

 For Reflection on Ephesians for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time click here

Some great resources for Sunday Mass, Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Rite at The Divine Lamp click here