In Luke's Gospel, Jesus invites some of his disciples to go to the mountain with Him and pray. This experience is a proposal of closeness to the Father, which enriches the interior life and renews strength for the mission. For the disciples of Jesus, stopping a while in their life journey to pray and reflect is not an option but an essential choice to continue His path.

The 17th Death Anniversary of Servant of God Marian Zelazek, SVD, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and reverence at various places in Puri, Odisha, on Sunday, 30th April 2023. Father Marian, popularly called BAPA, left for his eternal reward on this day in 2006 at the Jeebaramji Leprosy Colony near Lokanath Temple in Puri. On the day he died, BAPA participated in the ASTA PRAHARI organized on AKHAYA TRITIYA at the leprosy colony. He was returning to his vehicle when his call came to leave his KARMA BHOOMI for his eternal reward.

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