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he 29th Plenary Assembly of the Conference of His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias - the President of the
Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) commenced with CCBI, His Eminence Telesphore Cardinal Toppo - Archbishop
a solemn Eucharis c celebra on at St Assump on of Ranchi, Leo Cornelio - Archbishop of Bhopal, Bishop
Church, Asha Niketan Campus in Bhopal on January Varghese Chakkalakal - CCBI Secretary General, Archbishop
31. More than 130 Bishops of the 182 La n-rite bishops in Filipe Neri Ferrao - Vice President of CCBI, Msgr Henryk
the country par cipated in the 8-day delibera ons on the Jagodzinski - representa ve of the Apostolic Nunciature,
issues concerning Families in Asia with special focus on India. and Fr Stephen Alathara - Deputy Secretary General of CCBI
lighted the lamp and ocially inaugurated.
During the welcome address, Bhopal Archbishop Leo
Cornelio described the historical background of the
city and the gradual development of the Church and its
contributions for the development of Bhopal. Archbishop
Leo acknowledged with gratitude the great contributions
of former Archbishops Eugene D'Souza and Pascal Topno
and different religious congregations. His Grace expressed
his sentiments of gratitude for organising the CCBI
assembly in Bhopal.
His Eminence Oswald Gracias said in his presiden al
address, "Mercy is not an op on, but it is the culture of
Chris anity. Nobody is excluded from God's mercy, and
the Church leads man to this mercy. Mother Teresa is the
embodiment of Mercy." His Eminence highlighted and
encouraged all to promote the culture of mercy by reaching
God's love to all. Walk together and work together must be
Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the main celebrant in his our style.
message, called for revitalising the families in view of the call Bishop Varghese Chakkalakal, the Secretary General of
given by Pope Francis. "We need to turn good families to CCBI, presented the annual report of CCBI. Exhor ng to
be er, and holy families to holier," he said. "We the bishops", con nue to be the messengers of Mercy to all, especially to
he said, "will discuss about all the issues aec ng family life the poor and marginalised, he concluded the report.
in the changed social milieu." All the newly appointed Bishops were honoured with
"Revitalising the families is one of the most urgent needs floral gree ngs.
for the Church. Family is sacred, and so we must protect it. Msgr Henryk, representa ve of the Nunciature, shared
There are many ideologies around us which destroy family the message and Blessings of the Holy Father, Pope Francis,
values. So we must reach the message of love to the families for the success of the CCBI Conference at Bhopal. Pastoral
without any exclusion." centrality of the family in the Church opens a new mission
"Even though Asian families do not face so much of thrust for families, the message reminded.
problems, families worldwide are in crisis on account of Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao proposed the vote of
economic dispari es, cultural dierences, religious and thanks to all who attended the inaugural session of the
linguis c dierences among a host of other things." "Jesus' CCBI conference.
presence was a healing presence, and it will be an answer In the first session of the conference, Most Rev. Dr
to many problems the families face today. So one needs Lawrence Pius Dorairaj, Chairman, CCBI Commission for
to deepen faith in Jesus and take the gospel values," the Family and Bishop of Dharmapuri, presented his findings on
prelate emphasised. 'Experience and Challenges of Indian Families'. The members
The prelate also urged the people to be op mis c, work deliberated on the issues related to the presenta on.
hard and take risk for a be er life, ci ng the example of In the second session, Mr Joseph and Mrs Assunta Minj
St Don Bosco. from Bhopal and Fr Somy Jacob from Jabalpur diocese shared
A grand welcome ceremony for the par cipants of this various aspects in 'Promo ng the Joy of Love in Our Families.'
historical conference was arranged along with a splendid Mr Patrick and Mrs Chris na Ganawa of Jhabua shared
inaugural session in the St Joseph Co-ed School auditorium. their experience on 'Family Spirituality'.
T
he second day of the 29th the suerings of the present moment. Amoris Laea, the Apostolic
Plenary Assembly of the Through the tests, God shows that He is Exhorta on on families, is a gi of Pope
Conference of Catholic Bishops a loving father." Francis to families during the Jubilee of
of India (CCBI) on February "Promo ng the Joy of Love in our Mercy. Its contents, therefore, provide
1, began with serious reflec ons Families" was the central point of a basis for all pastoral ac vity on behalf
on parental responsibili es by His the keynote address of His Eminence of families and for Promo ng the Joy
Eminence Lorenzo Cardinal Baldisseri Lorenzo Cardinal Baldisseri. "Pope of Love in Families. "As mercy is the
from Italy, the Secretary General, Francis' Apostolic Exhorta on Amoris fullness of jus ce and the most radiant
Synod of Bishops. Recollec ng his laea (The Joy of Love in our manifesta on of God's truth, it is to be
past memories of India as its Apostolic Families) is a true masterpiece on the constantly reflected in the families as
Nuncio from 1999 to 2002, His family." Each chapter of the document well as in the Church," His Eminence
Eminence called India a blessed land. was explained with a pastoral concluded his exhorta ons.
In his message during the Eucharis c perspec ve. His Eminence Lorenzo The tes monies of Mr Donald and
celebra on, His Eminence Lorenzo strongly exhorted Bishops, priests and Mrs Maureen Xavier from Hyderabad,
said, "A father does not "educate" his pastoral workers to create a renewed Mr P. A. Edwin and Mrs Nimmy
children by always saying 'yes'; indeed enthusiasm in family ministry. Marteena from Chennai and Mr Colin
it is some mes necessary to say 'no' to Ci ng Pope Francis, he said: "Today, Calmiano from Bangalore, with regard
help the child grow and improve." there is a world war to destroy to "Fullness of Married Love: Insights
marriage. from Amoris Laea"enriched the
Today, there gathering with the beauty of lived
is ideological experiences of families. The first
colonisa on tes mony session was moderated
which by His Eminence Telesphore
destroys, Cardinal Toppo.
not with Mrs Biju Cheriyathu from Bangalore,
weapons, but Mr Elias and Mrs Catherine Lyngdoh
with ideas." from Shillong, and Mr Ishwar and
Marriage and Mrs Penny Bajaj from Mumbai shared
family can be their varied experiences of family
saved only life. This second tes mony session
by the power was moderated by Dr Lawrence Pius
of true love. Dorairaj, Chairman, CCBI Commission
Because God for Family. A cultural programme was
is love, the held in the evening at the St Joseph
"Being a father is a dicult and family with its posi ve characteris cs Co-ed School Auditorium to welcome
demanding job." With reference to of beauty and inherent values is the CCBI par cipants, and also to
Pope Francis, His Eminence Lorenzo the splendour of the work of God accord a special welcome and honour
reminded fathers of the families not in humanity. to the guests from the Va can and
to neglect their children's upbringing. "We cannot encourage a path of the Nunciature. A dance drama based
They must exert themselves in 'making fidelity and mutual self-giving without on the life of St Mother Teresa was
me' for their children. Reflec ng encouraging the growth, strengthening presented on the occasion.
on the Bible readings of the day, His and deepening of conjugal and family
Eminence Lorenzo pointed out the love. This love must be manifested in
meaning of human suerings permi ed deeds than in words," His Eminence
by God: "Do not be discouraged by said with reference to the document.
Matrimonial Holiness
M
arriage is "a lovers have Jesus as the love, and a commitment to into the Paschal Mystery
gi " from God, Third Partner, they are duty in fulfilling their state of Christ. In light of this
and there is a caught up in an in mate, in life. Christ was the centre mystery, a couple can come
great urgency to eternal whirl of the Triune of their nup al alliance. to view the discomfort of
safeguard this gi (Amoris God in a communion of love For this reason, it seems change as an invita on and
Laea/The Joy of Love, (cf. AL 11). appropriate to call this opportunity, forcing the
61). God's primary goal couple a model of Catholic lovers out of old pa erns
for marriage is holiness. Christ is the Centre marriage and family life. into new life in Jesus.
That's why we call it Holy of Marriage
or Sacred Matrimony. God's There is no doubt that the How the Faith-Vision of Gi-Giving in a Marriage
highest priority in each of passionate devo on to Couples is Nourished Commitment to growth
our lives is to make us more family, the love which bound The Eucharist is one of the includes willingness to
like His Son Jesus (Romans Eddie and Zita, for example, central ways in which this deal with dierences in a
8:29). Marriage is one way in holy matrimony, the faith-vision of marriage is marriage. Those who marry
in which God develops the Catholic care and upbringing nourished. Here, the couple are unique individuals;
character of Jesus within of eight children, and fidelity is drawn into Jesus' death when they live in a close
us. In total agreement with to each other, which they and resurrec on as the rela onship, conflict
Pope Emeritus Benedict maintained throughout their pa ern of human existence. is inevitable. Whether
XVI [Encyclical Le er Deus lives, is a tes mony to their The vowed twosome come dierences centre on
Caritas Est (2005)], Pope saintliness. Their home, to understand that one dies furniture arrangements
Francis writes that God's whether an imperial palace many li le deaths in loving in the living room, money
way of loving becomes or a simple, damp, poverty- another human being. management, or the
the measure of The central selec on of a vaca on
human love. symbolism of spot, they provide one of
If you have le the Eucharist is the principal occasions for
your first love - that of sharing, gi -giving in a marriage.
God, go back to giving the best Dierences frequently
the basics. Get of oneself to require understanding
back to Bible bring vibrancy and compromise, a le ng
study. Get back to others. In go which is the path to
to fellowship. speaking of greater unity. When couples
Get back to the call of the approach dierences in a
worship. Get whole Church spirit of Chris an love, these
back on your to holiness, the inconsistencies can lead to
knees in prayer. Second Va can greater understanding, trust,
In Scripture, we Council says closeness and oneness. On
hear from Christ. In that if love, "as good seed, the way, however, one may
fellowship, we share Christ. is to grow and bring forth be asked to lay down one's
At the Lord's Table, we fruit in the soul, each one life for one's spouse. The
commune with Christ. In of the faithful must willingly Cross is the cornerstone of
prayer, we talk to Christ. laden co age or even a hear the Word of God ... an in mate marriage. No
This spiritual founda on ny shanty-love-nest, was each couple must frequently doub ng this fact!
invariably brings us back filled with a spirit of prayer, partake in the Sacraments,
to Christ. When married humility, mutual sacrifice, especially the Eucharist, Unity - Whatever the Price
and in liturgical rites." Unity is the keyword for
Lorraine & Leon Bent are members of the core group of (cf. AL 318, 324) matrimonial couples. We
Worldwide Marriage Encounter and contribute to various The prac ce of love achieve this unbreakable
magazines. necessarily draws Chris ans (Contd on Pg 10)
Reminiscences
of St Joseph High School
S
t Joseph High School, Kandivli, one of the oldest The school had to face the fury of the disastrous floods all
schools in the suburbs of Mumbai, completes 125 along the way, and the one that aected Mumbai on July 26,
years of service in the field of educa on of young 2005 completely destroyed all the records. Although it was
minds this year. The fruits that we see today are due a school day, there was no harm to the children. They were
to the arduous eorts of the past Managers, Principals and safe in the hands of the school management. We thank God
sta. The school aims to give the best to the students with for the safety of every child in our school. We remember
the minimum means, as it has done for the past 125 years. all those good Samaritans who risked their lives to help the
Owing to horrendous circumstances, the perfect history students. These memories have le vivid scars in the minds
could not be traced. One of the accounts in The Examiner of those aected.
of 1894 states that the old school in the churchyard has
been the las ng tes mony to Fr Nicalao D'Oliveira's
zeal for the educa on of the youth in the parish of
Our Lady of Assump on.
The founda on of our school was laid during the Bri sh era
in 1891. The school, being the first in the area, was ocially
recognised as an Anglo-vernacular school by the Bri sh
Government. The people of Kandivli were fortunate to have
an educa onal ins tu on of their own. The children from the
neighbouring areas of Orlem and Poinsur also a ended the
school. Ini ally, the school was a small indigenous structure
with a few students, as compared to the present number. In
the early years, the numbers were also aected due to the The Managers ardently looked to the func oning of
epidemic of cholera and bubonic plague which was rampant the school, ll the management appointed the Principal,
in Bombay. Fr Andrew Mukadam in 1985. He ocially took over the
Earlier, the school was probably known to be a 'Primary administra on of the school and the ini a ve of increasing
English School'. In August 1919, the school was renamed as one more division. He introduced the library and the school
St Joseph School by the Vicar, Rev. John A. Gomez, since the oce. The hard work and determina on of the Managers,
parish had a popular devo on to St Joseph. The old school Principals and Sta has helped the school to achieve success
building had only four classrooms on the ground floor and in changing the lives and transforming the minds of the
a conference hall, which was later renovated by Fr George students. Various ac vi es have given ample opportuni es
Newman Lobo. This hall was a shed with a led roof, with to showcase their varied talents. The Parent-Teacher
one entrance facing the ground. The KG classes were Associa on was formed to help parents to bond with the
conducted in the hall, while the other classes were held in sta and the Management.
the school building; the school oce was situated near the Keeping up with the needs of the mes, the Principals have
church. The first batch of SSC students passed out in the introduced the Computer Laboratory and Audio-visual room
year 1969. to keep the students abreast of the new technology. CCTV
In the past, the school was surrounded by an enriched cameras have been installed to ensure smooth and secure
environment, with a beau ful flowing stream of clean water, func oning of the school. The Principals have brought about
where the chirping birds made their dwellings, and children many innova ons in our curriculum. Subjects like NCC, Scouts
swam across the stream. The school enjoyed this added and Guides were introduced. The past NCC students of our
scenic beauty of the surrounding, ll recently. Unfortunately, school have volunteered to control the trac on the roads
the stream now only drains out waste water from the vicinity. during the Bandra fair. Our students have displayed their
talents and skills, not only at the inter-school level, but also
Sr Dollyrose DSouza, PSOL is the Principal of St Joseph at the district and state level, winning laurels to our school.
High School, Kandivli West. Our students have achieved mastery in various facul es, and
bonding, only when we love as Jesus has mandated: "to love and physical compa bility; gives to marital love a sanc fying
as He loves" (Jn 13:34; 15:12; cf 17:21-23) - to give up our quality, making it an instrument for growth in holiness and
lives for one another. The mutual love that generates unity marriage a path to sainthood; imparts conscien ousness in
is radical. It entails agonising pain; dying a dreadful death, the bege ng and rearing of children; gives prudence in the
metaphorically. Unity is a gi from God, but it is also the innumerable problems of family life; enables husband and
fruit of living as authen c Chris ans. However, there is no wife to adjust to one another's shortcomings and to bear
true expression of Chris an life without the Cross (amplified: with one another's faults.
Chiara Lubich, Living City, Focolare Newsle er India, July- This is only a li le of what the grace of Matrimony will
Sept., 2016). accomplish for those who, by their coopera on, give God
The love that is present and being created is a sign and a chance to show what He can do: Make the impossible
share in what Christ is doing in a marriage. What Christ possible (Lk 18:27)!
came to redeem is the pain and struggle, the distance and
emp ness, the frustra on and hopelessness in the love
between husband and wife. So we need not despair when
we become aware of our repeated failures to communicate
well, because of our pride and selfishness. When a man and
a woman covenant their loyalty to one another, God also
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and persist in, this challenging adventure of devoted passion. dierence between a MISTAKE and an ACHIEVEMENT will
The call to love within Chris an marriage necessarily get a prize of Rs 100!
involves a commitment to growth. Fidelity is not simply Prize winning response from Ralph: A mistake makes you
staying with someone. It includes a willingness to grow all humble. This is much be er than an achievement that
the me, and to be with our partner, as he or she grows. makes you proud!
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networks in social and professional
uesday, February 21, 2017 of our BMC, on the other. It is India's bodies of all faiths. If even half this
must be circled in red on your richest municipality, with an annual number press the all-important bu on,
calendar. It's vo ng day in the budget of Rs 37,000 crores, larger than they could make a dierence in some
2017 elec ons to the Municipal the budget of many whole States. If we 25 cons tuencies in Bandra, Santa
Corpora on of Greater Mumbai, best don't vote on February 21, we don't Cruz, Khar, Mahim, Orlem, Borivli. The
known as our BMC. It is one of the care for our city. So why should the strategy may swing a few seats, which
city's best kept secrets. Corporators whom we elect? could have an important eect. Power
in the Corpora on flows from a few
Incompetence, negligence, corrupon seats. Coali ons to cobble a majority
An emblem of the BMC's generalised are the order of the day.
incompetence, negligence and corrupt
prac ce is the pothole. The status of Schools Campaign
our roads. The BMC is responsible for AGNI is a Mumbai ci zen movement
nearly 2,000 km of roads in Mumbai. that lights a path for those wan ng
Their potholed surfaces, which change. It has been in city elec on
rou nely cause deaths, make na onal ac vi es for 17 years. It is targe ng
and interna onal news, like the BMC's a 50% increase in the voter turnout,
inability to handle the Monsoons, our going from 40% in 2012 to 60% of
source of life, but also of inunda on. those on the voter rolls. What is the
Some 90% of rain water goes into storm most persuasive force in the lives of
water drains, instead of being absorbed those who did not vote the last me?
by the city's natural topography, now Obviously, it's the welfare of the voters'
fla ened and hardened by concrete own children. AGNI is transforming the
and haphazard construc on permi ed voter drive into a Schools Campaign.
over the years by the BMC. School kids will get their parents to the
Mumbai produces nearly 10,000 polling booth.
tonnes of solid waste every day. How The Archdiocesan Board of Educa on
The BMC is responsible for 75% of does the BMC deal with this enormous (3 lakh children, 6 lakh parent-voters)
our daily needs. Except for the city volume? It all goes (if ever collected) has stepped forward to help. The
police run by the State government to just three loca ons. These are li le Anjuman-i-Islam schools and the
and the suburban railways owned more than dumping grounds, o en Jamnabhai Narsee School, among
by a ministry in Delhi, everything burs ng into methane-induced flames. others, oer a universe of another 3
else we use and need is the BMC's lakh parent-voters.
responsibility. We vote 227 Corporators Every Vote counts In H-West Ward, 12 Catholic schools
to the BMC, poten ally architects of a In Mumbai, civic cons tuencies are on board, that's about 20,000
be er Mumbai, to ensure ci zens are count about 55,000 voters in each. In students (40,000 parent-voters). On
well served. Hence the importance of 2012, only some 40% of those on the Republic Day, they took an oath to get
February 21. voter rolls actually voted. Let us say, their parents to the polling booths. A
In the last civic elec ons, 60% of op mis cally, that the turnout this float on this was a hit. A note is being
those en tled to vote did not vote, February gets to be 50% or 27,000 in a wri en in the students' calendars
despite appalling municipal services, cons tuency. This gets fragmented by signed by class teachers, which must
on the one hand, and the resources the major poli cal par es in the fray, be counter-signed by parents. It reads,
six or seven of them, plus innumerable 'My future lies in your hands. Please go
Gerson Da Cunha - Adman, former Independents. So winning margins are out and vote on February 21 and save
Communications Officer in UNICEF, o en slender. There are Corporators Mumbai for me.'
Trustee and Convenor of AGNI. in that imposing monument at Bori (Contd on Pg 13)
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he 24th All-Religion Prayer and Get-together was for poli cal ac vi es, nor a forum to compare and contrast
held on January 30, 2017 from 4:30 pm to 7 pm at one religion with another.
R. D. & S. H. National College Auditorium, Linking The Keynote address was given by Adv. Wesley
Road, Bandra, Mumbai. The theme for this year Menezes (Social Ac vist), who has been involved with the
was "TOGETHER TOWARDS TOMORROW: Governance Interna onal Jus ce Mission, where he assisted the police
Towards Building a Strong Multi-Religious Community in on raids conducted under various sec ons of Immoral
India." The programme was organised by Dr Sr Pauline Trac Preven on Act. Adv. Menezes shared his experiences
Chakkalakal of the Daughters of St Paul, BUILD, Bandra of working with welfare commi ees, and his visit to the
and Bandra Hindu Association (BHA) in collaboration with Bangladesh border which is famous for human tracking. He
R.D. & S. H. National College, Anjuman-I-Islam G.H.S. & also shared about how Border Issues have been a constant
Junior College, Duruelo Convent High School, Smt. M.M.K. dividing factor. Another insight he shared was about the
College of Commerce & Economics, Rizvi College, Brahma famous 'Great Dictator's Speech' by Charlie Chaplin, and
Kumaris and Wilson College. its impact on our lives even today. He also highlighted the
important role of the youth in fostering India's secular and
democra c values, which uphold our unity in diversity.
The cultural presenta ons in the form of dances, songs
and skits by students of various colleges showed that they
truly believed in bringing the world together by building a
strong mul -religious community in India. Throughout the
presenta ons and speeches, the underlying fact remains that
we need to respect each other on the basis of being human,
and not in compe on with other religions.
The Chief Guest, Ms Priya Du , Social Ac vist & Trustee
of Nargis Du Founda on, expressed how one can find
ways to go beyond religious dierences and live in unity.
Sharing her own experience of being born and brought up
in an interreligious and cultural atmosphere, she said: "My
children have to be exposed to all that is good, and be taught
In her welcome address, the Coordinator, Dr Pauline, to be good human beings, rather than be ini ated into any
highlighted the purpose of this yearly mee ng in a few one faith." She expressed apprecia on for Dr Pauline and
words: "To Celebrate our Unity in Diversity; to bring together her team for organising the All-Religion mee ngs for the past
youth and adults from dierent religions, ideologies and 24 years. A standing ova on was given to Sr Pauline for her
walks of life; to promote sisterhood and brotherhood among dedica on and determina on in bringing youth and adults
all people, thereby contribute our share to build be er together, year a er year, in celebra on of Unity in Diversity.
homes and society, be er na on and world." Underlining The concluding part of the programme consisted of a
the need for ac on-oriented reflec on on the concrete Vote of Thanks proposed by Prof. Michelle Philip, Vice-
reali es aec ng our Na on, she quoted the proverb: "It Principal of Wilson College, Renewal of Na onal Pledge and
is be er to light a candle than to curse the darkness." Sr singing of the Na onal Anthem. Over 500 people including
Pauline empha cally stated that our youth should be helped educa onists, parents, social ac vists and college youth
to channelise their God-given talents eec vely and become a ended the event.
responsible ci zens and leaders. She also stressed that the The evening was truly an experience in praying together
All-Religion Get-together ini ated by her is neither a pla orm and learning to respect one another, irrespec ve of religious
background, a way to posi vely live united as one human
(Report by : Prof. Sharon Menezes, BMM Coordinator, Smt. family, even though we prac se dierent religious rituals
MMK College of Commerce & Economics and Sr Antonette and beliefs, and truly bringing all human beings together to
Jesumani, dsp) appreciate nature bestowed upon us by the Creator.
Health, Healing
we do in what has come to be called a sedentary
culture, glued as we are to the computer and
and Happiness television for hours on end, we seem to be
rather reluctant to walk. Si ng has come
Health is indeed a very precious gi . Sadly, it to be regarded as a "second cancer" - as
is appreciated only when we lose it! The good injurious to health as smoking. The whole
news is that health is within the reach of all story of the people of Israel was that of a
rich or poor, young or old, literate or illiterate. pilgrim people that journeyed and walked
It is a gi that we have to not only protect, through the desert for forty years a rather
but even more to preserve and promote. This long novitiate, one might say! Walking
is the prime goal of the Health Promo on Trust almost became part of their lifestyle! The
founded by the Archdiocese of Bombay, under average adult must log around ten thousand
the dynamic yet silent leadership of Fr Rocky Banz. strides a day to retain good health. I wonder how
Measures for Healthy Living, published by the Health many of us reach that target, and with what frequency
Promo on Trust, is a prac cal handbook that is a must for every throughout the week. The nice thing about walking is that you
family. In just fourteen simple and down to earth chapters is must walk at your own pace, without wan ng to compete with
outlined a recipe for promo ng and maintaining good health, the pace that others set for themselves. That is how we move
with means that are easily aordable. The chapters which forward, because each of us must learn to train and not strain.
cover a wide range of topics and themes from the concept of There are gems of wisdom contained in the Handbook which
Holis c Health to Health Rights are illumina ng and inspiring. the reader will discover for himself. The beauty of this discovery
On reading them, the obvious urge one feels within is to try out is that you o en stumble on them. They were there all along and
the remedies cited, and feel the benefits that can be derived you never really no ced or recognised them. The great gems in
from them. life are not invented; they are discovered. Once discovered, they
The human person created by God is a marvellous composite bring about a real revolu on, for one goes and sells everything
of body, mind and spirit. All these three are inter-related, to purchase them. Health is one such precious gem.
because what happens in one of them is most certainly bound The Handbook provides help to health and healing, and is
to have an impact on the other. To illustrate this, one has only worth its weight in gold. If preven on is be er than cure, then
to consider what happens when one is angry. One is raging with promo on is far greater! I congratulate Fr Rocky Banz and his
fury, unduly upset. This state of the mind aects the body, as team for having put this easy-to-use tool in our hands. I am
one's pulse begins to race, and pressure is brought upon the delighted to know that the vast majority of those who have
human system. One may even display redness in the face or benefited from the wisdom contained in the Handbook are
blazing aggression in the eyes. When the mind and the body are women. They have emerged as "barefoot" health workers.
thus disturbed, the spirit cannot pray. Unless, therefore, these This augurs well for the future. For to educate, enlighten and
three are recollected, restored and reconciled, and thus brought empower a woman is to invest in a genera on!
together, one is not whole but disturbed, distracted and divided.
Every year, on February 11, we commemorate the memory
Being fractured in this sense can easily end in frustra on. Our
of Our Lady of Lourdes, dedicated as the World Day for the
human body must not be regarded as being merely the prison
Sick. While we pray for the sick, par cularly those who are
of the soul in which our spirit is incarcerated. It must rather be
terminally ill, we ask Mary, the Health of the Sick, to bless us
viewed as an ally of the spirit, because even when we pray, we
all with Health, Healing and Happiness!
do so with our mind, body and spirit.
MSGR ALEX REBELLO
What fascinated me most in the handbook is the chapter
on Walking (pages 144-146). Walking is an exercise which can
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skills training, etc.
Contributions made within the period of five years
immediately preceding the nomina on will be considered.
Fr George Athaide, Secretary of the ABE (Archdiocesan The Award will include a cash prize and a cita on. The
Board of Educa on) despatched a le er to all ABE schools, decision of the Jury will be final.
about an AGNI campaign for Municipal Elec ons 2017. The Awards func on will be held at St Michael Church
Mr Gerson Da Cunha led the AGNI campaign which solicits Auditorium on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 10:30 am. a er
the help of school children in 'ge ng Mummy and Daddy to the 9:30 am Mass in the church, oered for the repose of
the polling booth on vo ng day - Feb 21'; a sort of Children's the soul of Fr Salvador Rodrigues. Further details will be
Crusade. Fr George Athaide arranged eight deanery announced in The Examiner and on www.bcsabha.org
mee ngs from Jan 30 - Feb 1. A team from AGNI conducted
these mee ngs for two teacher representa ves from each
school. They were given a link of three videos prepared by
CWM Health Check-Up Camp
AGNI. The aim was to reach out to 300,000 school children Christian Workers Movement and S.L. Raheja Hospital
i.e. 6,00,000 parents/voters through this campaign. organised a Health check-up camp on January 29 at Our
Lady of Dolours Church, Wadala with the parish BCS Unit.
The last elec on had a voter turnout of just 38.44%. Can 90 par cipants took the opportunity of Basic test with lung
we make it 60% this me? func on test and ECG.
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many blessings they have received, for their parents and
teachers who have educated them and helped them grow,
and for the wonderful experiences they shared with their
classmates and friends in school and college.
At the homily, he reminded the students that besides
aiming for academic success, as Chris ans they are called
to be the salt and light wherever they are; that signifies FORTHCOMING EVENTS
being persons of integrity, standing up for truth and Clergy Retreat
justice, bringing happiness, peace and harmony in their Date: Sunday, March 12, 2017 (supper) Friday, March 17, 2017
neighbourhoods, educa onal ins tu ons and workplaces. (lunch), Venue: House of Prayer, Khandala, Preacher: Fr Henry
D'Souza SVD, Charges: Rs 3,500/- Last Date for Registration for
After Holy Communion, while the parents and priests
this Retreat: March 4, 2017. To register for the retreat, kindly
raised their hands in blessing, the students recited a prayer e-mail on diocesebombay@gmail.com or contact Fr Pravin D'Souza,
invoking God's grace, so that they may prepare well for Secretary to the Archbishop on 98929 84689.
their exams and for life. The children's choir of Our Lady
of Lourdes parish, Sion animated the singing, and youth Inner Healing Retreat to be conducted by Anthony Lobo and
volunteers, together with Don Bosco Youth Services sta, Team from March 2-5, at Vinayalaya, Andheri. For registration,
please contact: Anthony 98198 49997; Audrey 98207 61532; Odette
helped organise the event. 98201 42085; Nazareen 98333 84096; Ralph 98333 98895. Fees: Rs
1300/- per person.
NGOs meet their goal Bible Seminar on 'The Parables of Jesus' will be conducted by
SVD Fathers at Atma Darshan, Andheri (E) from February 18
Bosco Boys Home organised the annual Inter-NGO Rink (Saturday, 8:30 am) to February 19 (Sunday, 5 pm). Kindly register
Football Tournament on January 9, with nine NGOs with Fr Nazareth Sequeira (98221 58763).
participating at Don Bosco School, Borivli. The aim was Creations 2017
networking and to build a good relationship with other Nirmala Niketan Polytechnic proudly presents Creations 2017 - a
NGOs, and to foster a spirit of sportsmanship among display of the work done by students of the Interior Designing,
the beneficiaries. Commercial Art and Fashion Designing departments from February
24-26, 2017 at Nirmala Niketan Polytechnic, between 10:30 am to 7
The compe on format was decided in three pool stages, pm. E-mail: nnpoly@gmail.com
each with three teams. Winners moved on to the next
stage to compete with other pool winners. The compe on
was intense from the start, and many came prepared with
coaches and had trained hard prior to the event. Great
teamwork and camaraderie was evident on and off the and Bombay merged to form the Province of Our Lady of
pitch; and teams that were eliminated stayed back to cheer the Mount, India. Rev. Mother Fausta of the Annuncia on
those that entered the finals. was appointed as the first Indian Provincial Superior.
Leher Foundation won the tournament, with Bosco As the Congrega on spread to various states in India, its
Boys Home taking the runner-up posi on. Prizes were also Charism of Hospitality went wherever there was greater
awarded to the Best Player of the Tournament, the Best need of services, spreading its spirit of love, joy and
Goalkeeper and the Top Scorer. simplicity, its selfless dedica on and devo on to duty so
that the requests for conduc ng works in dierent fields of
Fr William Falcao, Rector of Don Bosco School was educa on, health, social and pastoral ac vi es may never
present for the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest. cease. Presently, the Province is under the able guidance of
the Provincial Superior, Sr Marjorie Carmel Caldeira.
New book investigates of the Bishops' Conference of India during the mass that
concluded the Silver Jubilee Celebra ons of the Archdiocese
violence in Kandhamal of Guwaha on January 21.
Cardinal Oswald Gracias, president of CCBI, has released "Guwaha is the gateway to the Northeast, and we need
a book detailing the delay of jus ce to the vic ms of an - to thank God for what it has accomplished during the last
Chris an violence in Kandhamal and the con nued human quarter of a century," said the Cardinal. During a period of
right viola ons against Chris ans. 25 years, not only has Guwaha given birth to the Diocese
of Bongaigaon which also has grown impressively, but has
Noted lawyer Vrinda Grover and a law professor Saumya
itself grown to such an extent as to give the image of an old
Uma co-authored the 304-page "Kandhamal: introspecon
and well established diocese, with seminaries, houses of
of Initiative for Justice 2007-2015". It is the first
forma on and various types of ins tu ons.
comprehensive inves ga on of the jus ce process in one
of the most trauma c cases of communal violence targe ng Archbishop John Moolachira welcomed the guests
the Chris an community in India, its joint publishers Media and thanked all his co-workers for their wholehearted
House and United Chris an Forum claimed. collaboration. Most of the bishops of the Region were
"This book examines whether nine years later, closure and gathered on the grounds of Jerome Ins tute with a large
jus ce have any resonance in the lives of the vic ms of the crowd of faithful from the distant parishes.
an -Chris an violence in Kandhamal," the authors say in Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil recalled how he
their note. began with just 13 diocesan priests with responsibility
Kandhamal, one of the poorest districts in the state of for 9 civil districts of Lower Assam. "It was a test of faith,"
Odisha, ranks dismally low on the Human Development he said, "but help came on its own in various forms:
Index. In December 2007, and again in August 2008, volunteers, religious congrega ons, short-term assistance,
Kandhamal witnessed widespread and organised attacks encouragement of all sorts. Institutions came up like
on the Chris an community. Human rights groups es mate miracles: not only schools and hospitals, but also houses for
that around 100 people were killed, including disabled and the dierently enabled, retreat centres, research ins tutes,
elderly persons, children, men and women. More than 600 and even a university."
villages were ransacked; at least 6,500 houses were looted Assam Chief Minister Sonowal said, "We appreciate very
and burnt; at least 54,000 people were le homeless; 395 much what the Church is doing for the people of Assam;
churches and other places of worship were destroyed. I myself have been a beneficiary of Chris an assistance in
The Kandhamal violence can be viewed in the context the field of educa on. My educators have taught me values
of other an -Chris an a acks over the past few decades, which I greatly cherish." While he praised his own party
particularly in 1997-98 and 2014-15. Attacks against leader Modi with enthusiasm, he also invited the Church to
Christians in India have been in the form of killing of work with him to build the state.
priests, sexual assault of nuns, and the physical destruc on ...............................................................MATTERSINDIA.COM
"By par cipa ng in sport, we are able to go beyond our "A survival mentality robs our charisms of power, because
own self-interest, and in a healthy way, we learn to sacrifice, it leads us to 'domesticate' them, to make them 'user-
to grow in fidelity and respect the rules," he continued. friendly,' robbing them of their original crea ve force," Pope
"May this year's Super Bowl be a sign of peace, friendship Francis continued. "It makes us want to protect spaces,
and solidarity to the world." buildings and structures, rather than to encourage new
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The temptation of survival, he said, "turns us into
professionals of the sacred, but not fathers and mothers,
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bear prophe c witness."
Like Mary and Joseph, religious are called to bring Jesus
into the midst of his people, the Pope said. "Only this will
make our lives frui ul and keep our hearts alive."
rebued our requests." Rabbi Punturello said he was thrilled
All Chris ans, but especially those consecrated with the by the development. "We are going to pray where people
vows of poverty, chas ty and obedience, are called to be from the Jewish community used to pray using the same
the leaven of the Gospel in the world, he said. words for more than eight centuries. The feeling is almost
"Perhaps there are be er brands of flour, but the Lord has too much."
called us to be leaven here and now, with the challenges In the fourteenth century, when Sicily was ruled by Spain,
we face. Not on the defensive or motivated by fear," he the Edict of Expulsion forced Jews who refused to convert
said, "but with our hands on the plough, helping the wheat to Chris anity to leave. Historians believe there were up to
to grow, even though it has frequently been sown among 100,000 Jews in Sicily.
weeds."
Around 30 Jews now live in Palermo, and another 15 are
"Pu ng Jesus in the midst of His people," he said, "means preparing for conversion.
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sisters. It means wan ng to touch the wounds of Jesus in
the wounds of a world in pain, which longs and cries out
for healing." IRAQ
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Refugee ban forces Iraqi
ITALY archbishop to cancel US visit
Catholic chapel to become first
An Iraqi archbishop has been forced to postpone a
scheduled visit to America, following President Donald
Sicilian synagogue Trump's temporary ban on citizens from several Muslim
countries travelling to the US.
The Catholic Church in Palermo has made a significant
step towards healing ancient wounds with the Jewish Msgr John Kozar, president of Catholic Near East Welfare
community, allowing one of its chapels to become the first Association, was due to receive a visit from Chaldean
synagogue in Sicily for 500 years. Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil, Iraq, in order to
discuss the persecu on of Iraqi Chris ans.
The chapel, part of the church and monastery of
St Nicolas Tolentino, is built on the ruins of the Great However, according to the newspaper Catholic New York,
Synagogue in the old Jewish quarter of Palermo. Msgr Kozar has been informed by the archbishop that the
trip will have to be postponed.
"It's the closing of a historical circle and the righting
of a historical wrong," said Michael Freund, founder and Msgr Kozar said: "I'm planning a visit to Iraq in March
chairman of Shavei Israel, who has long campaigned for a to con nue to demonstrate the solidarity we have, and to
Sicilian synagogue. show them we haven't abandoned them, and to assure
them that they are not forgo en. But I don't know will I
The move came about largely due to the friendship be permi ed to enter that country? As we have stopped the
formed between Rabbi Pinhas Punturello who serves in flow from these listed na ons, some of them are doing the
Sicily and the Archbishop of Palermo, Corrado Lorefice. same in kind."
"It is with great joy that we have responded to this The archbishop was due to visit Washington DC and New
request," said the archbishop. "This transfer is the product York, and was originally invited by New Jersey poli cian,
of a genuine friendship and ongoing dialogue between the Chris Smith.
Church and Palermo's Jewish community." ........................................................CATHOLICHERALD.CO.UK
Rabbi Punturello said the archbishop was "open minded,
friendly and sincere. He really believes in the equality of all
people in front of God."
Mr Freund agreed that Jews in Sicily had been fortunate Please send your ar cles and reports with your name,
in the appointment of Archbishop Lorefice, 18 months ago. address, contact number, author byline and relevant pictures
"He showed great vision and courage to take this step. It is to editor@examiner.in
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TO that reject prejudice towards others, and foster a culture of
THE encounter, helping all of us to view the world around us with
realism and trust."
If communica on in any form by any person or body is
to be construc ve, that is posi ve, valuable and eec ve,
World Marriage Day then it must be, in the words of the Pope, "a crea ve style
Sir, World Marriage Day is associated with the 'Catholic of communica on that never seeks to glamourise evil, but
Marriage Encounter', and is observed on the second Sunday instead to concentrate on solu ons and to inspire a posi ve
of February; this year on Feb. 12, 2017. and responsible approach on the part of its recipients."
World Marriage Day honours the husband and wife as the Is this too much to hope for in a world of a mass
'founda on of the family', the basic unit of society. It salutes media that tries to put a spin on any and every possible
the beauty of the faithfulness, sacrifice and joy in daily newsworthy occurrence?
marriage life. It is our fervent prayer that the followers of the 'Good News',
wherever they are and whatever the profession they follow,
It was heartening to note that the Worldwide Marriage
especially those involved in the mass media as journalists,
Encounter India celebrated 40 years from October 13-16, 2013,
broadcasters, actors, etc., "draw inspira on from the Good
at St Pius X College, Mumbai. It was inaugurated by Oswald
News amid the drama c events of our me, and shine like
Cardinal Gracias, with the theme: "Go, Grow, Glow Faith
beacons in the darkness of this world, shedding light along
and Love in Ac on"; and with the Vision statement: "Love one
the way and opening ever new paths of confidence and hope"
another as I have loved you." (John 13:34; 15:12)
in those who read the printed word or listen/see the video
Pope Francis received members of the Apostolic Tribunal messages broadcast on the airways of the world.
of the Roman Rota, on Saturday January 21, 2017 on the
Noel D'Silva, Andheri
occasion of the opening of the Judicial Year. He focused on
the rela onship between Faith and Marriage.
"Love needs truth to survive. True love unifies, and becomes WhatsApp mania
a new light for a frui ul and full life. Couples need to be Sir, The latest incident of an accident vic m, Anwar Ali, an 18-
trained through an adequate process of prepara on aimed year-old allowed to die by bystanders is not what Mumbai is
at rediscovering marriage and the family, built on God's known for. The young boy was le to die, a er he was hit by
divine plan, in a 'New Catechumenate'! What is required is to a bus while cycling to work. There are thousands of examples
move from a purely legal and formal perspec ve towards a where Mumbai has stood out, as compared to any other city
'Sacramental founda on'!" in India, where people have gone out of the way in reaching
Dr Trevor Colaso, Bandra (W) out to assist the needy and those caught in diculty on various
occasions. The most significant ones were the tragedies that
Mumbai faced: the 26/11 terror a acks, series of bomb blasts
On alternative facts in 1993 and the bomb blasts in the trains at dierent sta ons.
Sir, We have two new words coined in recent days to explain or It is dicult to digest that with the social media hype, there
interpret happenings that have actually taken place or thought are so many people who actually get into the act immediately
to have taken place. They are 'alterna ve facts'. The words by holding onto their handsets, trying to record the gruesome
were first used by an adviser to Donald Trump to explain his tragedies. How can people be so cruel and heartless? Gone
version of the a endance at the Presiden al Inaugura on. are the days when people would shy away from viewing such
tragedies, either shedding a tear or screaming for help. But
Here, in our own country, the words may be used to explain
today, there are so many who want to capture such tragedies,
the Government's account of the demone sa on events and
and be the first reporter on social media. At whose cost, and
those of the cri cs of demone sa on, and the cri cs are
what benefit or gain? Are they hoping for a reward or do they
growing in number.
want to prove that they are the ones who are bold enough to
The point being made is: do our communicators care a stand there and record the gruesome event?
tuppence for TRUTH? It seems that communicators today
The first thing anybody could do is to get into the rescue
are hell bent on transmi ng one's own view of events a
act, rushing the vic m to a nearby hospital. A precious life
phenomenon that is very much in keeping with the "selfie
could be saved when the vic m is rushed to the hospital
culture" of today's world.
or given medical assistance during the golden hour. One
Let us listen to Pope Francis' call in his Message for the can understand people capturing happy moments on every
51st World Communica ons Day: "I would like to encourage occasion, but not when a fellow being is suering and is le
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to video shoot the tragedy on their cell phones. Would they
be doing the same when they see a near and dear one of their
own struggling for life?
Vincy D'Cunha, Borivli (W)
Trump "puts America first"
Communion for Catholics... Sir, Parents know the struggle they face to get their children to
Sir, There has been much discussion/debate with regard share their toys with others. Children naturally "put themselves
to distribu on of Holy Communion at church services on first". To get along in their families, in school and in society at
occasions like Christmas, funerals, marriages, etc., where our large, they must learn to put others on par with themselves.
non-Chris an brethren are present. While some feel that the In his inaugural address to the people of America,
announcements made at such services, which clearly specify President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 stated that
that Holy Communion is only for Catholics, etc., sounds too he wants to "put America first". No doubt, we need to be
harsh, almost amoun ng to discrimina on, there may be concerned about unemployment, healthcare, good schools,
others who feel that there could be a be er way of pu ng retirement benefits, infrastructure, and other issues.
it across. The debate/discussion could con nue, but in the However, no na on lives in isola on from others; we are all
meanwhile, there seems to be a new approach at the Holy on this same planet together, which demands that we have
Family Church at Chakala, Andheri. a sense of responsibility for others. "Pu ng America first"
At a funeral Mass recently at Holy Family Church (I am is pure egoism on a na onal level.
told), at the me of distribu on of Holy Communion, the Jubel D'Cruz, Dombivli
usual announcement about Holy Communion being only for
Catholics was made. However, the announcement further said,
that the non-Chris ans could come forward in a queue (parallel The Lord is Our Shepherd
to the queue for Holy Communion). And the priest blessed In life, at times, expensive bills and deep troubles bring you down
each one of them by laying his hands on their forehead, and It seems difficult to smile and easier to frown
said a li le prayer for them. I certainly feel those who came
To the Devil dont however sell your soul
forward (and it seems, many did) must have felt 'blessed' and
Or else you will fall in your own eyes as never before.
part of the congrega on. Could this be emulated in other
churches as well ? Its time for repentance and humble prayer
To call out to our Lord, our Heavenly Father, our Saviour
Melville X D'Souza, Orlem, Malad (W)
Its time to get down on your knees and bow
To learn to surrender and how to let go.
Archbishop's concern towards Worries, pain and suffering keep rearing their heads now and then
addiction to substance abuse But be brave and strong like Daniel in the lions den
Sincere tears of repentance will wash away your sins
Sir, Substance abuse, drugs, internet pornography appears
With the Good Lord guiding you, your troubles will fall away
rampant among the youth all over India. Ini ally, it was thought like nine pins.
to be prevalent amongst the youth of the North East. With steadfast and unflinching faith constantly take Gods name
Archbishop Bernard Moras of Bengaluru was addressing a Do your duty devotedly without expecting rewards or fame
public func on, where hundreds of people from all religions Remember the Lord and He will help you lift and carry your Cross
thronged Infant Jesus shrine on the Annual feast of Infant Jesus Through lifes dark waters the Divine Boatman will safely ferry
of Prague on Jan. 14, 2017. He was distraught at seeing the you across.
youth being addicted to substance abuse, drugs and internet The Lord will cradle and shelter you in His arms
pornography, which destroys the moral fibre of our youth, and From all the blizzards, tornados and storms
hence called for greater Pastoral care. He asserted that our When He lovingly touches your palm
youth need to be protected and guided.
You will by and by experience an inner peace and calm.
People from various religions thronged the shrine of His eyes are filled with so much love, compassion and mercy
Infant Jesus to thank for favours received, which included The anchor of your life He is so adorable and praiseworthy
the Bengaluru Mayor G.Padmavathi, a Hindu who declared,
Turn to Him as He is there to take care of your troubled heap
"I have been coming to this shrine for over three decades,
praying to Jesus." The Lord is our Shepherd constantly watching over His flock
of sheep.
Rui J Dias, Borivli S. Deepa
Mae. to fulfil your LAST WISH we, Angela, Mavis, Melwvn & Myra took
you from Mumbai (where you lived with us for 40 years only with a break of
holiday vacation) to your own desired house in Soccorro Ambirna Goa by Air
Ambulance on Ash Wednesday. You lived in your house for 8 days admiring
and smiling, although you could not stand or talk .We sat by your bed side, our
hearts crushed and sore, but we did our best to the very end, till we could do
no more. In tears we saw you sinking. we watched you fade away as you were
saying Bae, Bae all the time and though our hearts were breaking,
we knew you could not stay.
Your memory is a keepsake from which we'll never part.
God has you in His arms. we have you in our heart.
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4. Chandigarh Shimla Manali
May 20- 29. 7 N / 8 D Rs 23,500./-
5. Kashmir: Katra ,Patnitop, Sonamarg,
Gulmarg (3 nights in Houseboat)
June 2 to 12 .8N / 9 D
Pahalgam, 8 N / 9 D Rs 27,000/-
Please Note all above Deluxe Packages
Include:
- Travel by train unless specified
- All Meals(breakfast/lunch/dinner).
- Stay in 3 Star hotels, (room on 3
sharing) - Sightseeing as per i nerary
*other terms & condi ons apply
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