Woman Achievers - CitizenCredit Cooperative Bank Celebrates Woman’s Day

n honour of International Wom- obstacles she faced brought out her en’s Day, CitizenCredit Coopera- The next guest of honour, Jemima courage and humility and, above all, tive Bank hosted a program for all Rodrigues, at just 17, is the young- her willingness to serve God. its women employees and mem- est member of the Indian women’s I cricket team. Jemima’s inspiring an- Mrs Tanuja Gomes, entrepreneur and bers at KCA Hall, Bandra. ‘Women Achievers’, the theme of the program, ecdote about following her father’s Co-Founder of Furtados School of neatly captured the various success- advice to not give up, but work harder, Music, began her address by bring- es of the guests of honour of the eve- showcased the inner strength and re- ing attention to a skill all women are ning: Mrs Priya Dutt, Ms Jemima Ro- silience that led to her success. While familiar with- multitasking. Compar- drigues, Mrs Merlin D’sa, Mrs Tanuja talking about her mother’s role in her ing managing a house to running a Gomes and CitizenCredit’s very own life, Jemima imparted an important re- business, Mrs Gomes emphasized Mrs Geeta Andrades and Mrs Priscilla minder to her audience; that even the that managing money was an area Buthello. smallest of actions that no one seems where women could be much more to notice make a huge difference, that than what they currently are. She en- The guests were welcomed into the every woman is invaluable. couraged her audience to build their hall and the program began with an own support systems and rewrite overview of how far women have ad- Mrs Geeta Andrades, the Managing the popular story where the princess vanced today. Everyone joined in a Director and CEO of CitizenCredit Co- needs a prince to rescue her, stress- prayer led by Ms Suman Fernandes. operative Bank, began her address ing that every princess could rescue Each of the guests of honour were with the many examples of Indian herself. felicitated with a bouquet of flowers women who have broken boundaries and a token of appreciation. The talks in their chosen fields. She thanked all The final speaker of the evening, were interspersed with spot prizes for the women who were an influence in Mrs Priscilla Buthello, the only other the audience and highlighted just how her life, describing the evening’s pro- woman on CitizenCredit’s Board of much these women had achieved in gram as a celebration to honour and Directors, focused on the fact that ev- their chosen fields. respect all the members of the bank. ery woman present was an achiever, Mrs Andrades proudly spoke of Citi- a superwoman. Emphasizing that Mrs Priya Dutt, the multi-talented zenCredit’s employees, of whom 70% no woman is ‘just’ a housewife, Mrs Chief Guest, began by stressing on are women, while 80% of the bank’s Buthello underlined her belief that the importance of equality in today’s branches are headed by women every woman has at least one good world. She spoke about how wom- branch managers. Mrs Andrades also quality with which she could change en are born with a set of conditions felicitated those employees who had the world. forced on them by society, and don’t gone above and beyond to serve Citi- realize that they can do anything they zenCredit’s members. The program concluded with a rous- set their minds to. Emphasizing that ing game of housie and the vote of every woman had the confidence and The next guest, Mrs Merlin D’sa, a thanks by Ms Leonarda Fernandes, courage to break through these con- multitasker who manages being a who reminded her audience that ditions, Mrs Dutt encouraged every- Principal, Municipal Corporator and Woman’s Day is not just about one present to believe in themselves plays an active role in Church activites, achievement, but also empowerment, and strive for what they wanted. She highlighted the qualities of spirituality, that women needed to support each congratulated all the women seated, leadership, strength and persever- other and move forward, together. stressing that every woman is an ance through stories of her experienc- achiever in her own right. es. Mrs D’sa’s gripping account of the

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He stood in solidarity with the poor, and with us, a poor man himself, loss: rejected by the innkeepers and then born in an outhouse with the burden of (Article on pg.6) (Contd.. on p. 4) Mar. 26 -Apr 1. 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 3 (Contd.. from p. 3) That powerful message of love, jus- EASTER Eminence & poverty, stale food, the smell of ani- tice, compassion, non-violence and Excellence mals and unwashed clothes. freedom in community is mostly un- heeded, ignored and forgotten. Jesus’ Resurrection celebrated His parents were threatened by the on Easter Sunday, is the foundation tyrant and became refugees, fled Most times, the Church’s ministers / of Christian theology and faith! St. Bethlehem, became migrants and Clergy and religious forget this vital Paul confirmed: “Jesus was declared travelled on foot to Egypt, a feat that message that is lost in a maze of un- to be the Son of God with power is impossible today. explained rites and rituals and secular according to the Holy Spirit, by His interests. The true believers are ready Resurrection from the dead … so When he became a man, he had an to die living and implementing them. that just as Christ was ‘raised’ by the exhilarating message of Good News, Without them, there is dire poverty, glory of the Father, we too might walk that the poor had rights to a better, chaos, violence, crimes against hu- in the newness of life” (Romans 1:4 more just life where there was fair- manity, war crimes and hundreds of … 6:4). St. Peter verifies: “Through ness and equality for all, where wom- thousands killed. God the Father’s mercy, the Resur- en were honored and respected and rection has given us a new birth into would overcome evil, where children In the challenging world of today, a living hope” (1 Pet 1:3). were the most important of all, where that same strong hope and belief en- St. Paul further emphasizes: “If the poor would, with justice, inherit courage many people to believe that Christ has not been ‘raised’, then our what was rightfully theirs. goodness will overcome evil, that jus- preaching is in vain, our faith is fu- tice will prevail and freedom from op- tile, and we are still in our sins … But In a society where justice prevailed, pression will come to be. Christ has been ‘raised’ as the first the people would have their voice and fruits of all those who have died in vote and rule themselves through just It is hope that He brought that burns Adam; and they will be made alive in leaders. That is the Good News that bright and the struggle for justice Christ through His Resurrection” (cf. everyone has a right to dignity, justice, goes on all fronts. Human rights work- 1 Corinthians 15:14,17; 20-22). equality, the truth, a happy life and a ers suffer the vindictive brutality of the Researchers have authenticated, right to work and struggle for it without tyrants as they suffer injustice and that the body wrapped around the discrimination, racism or exclusion. struggle against oppression. They ‘Shroud of Turin’, had produced stand up and speak out when they a miraculous imprint of a tortured This is the message of Jesus of Naza- are told to kneel down and remain man, which could only be generated reth, His vision. His mission of 2,000 silent. They are strong when they are through an extraordinary phenom- years ago is still a message calling us insulted and diminished. They risk all enon like a burst of radiation! Pope to friendship and inviting us to live the for others. 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4 THE SECULAR CITIZEN Mar. 26 - Apr.1 . 2018 filled. The remarkable physicist work shaped modern cosmology. His work was popular among millions of peo- ple around the world. Although the wheelchair-bound scientist lost his ability to speak a few years after he was diagnosed with ALS, he kept giv- ing lectures to a large number of au- existing practice of providing only diences by using speech synthesizer. "Hs" palliative treatment to the terminally ill His books that are written on complex

cancer patients , but without life- sav- and difficult concepts of space and Stephen Hawking was a giant of ing medicines and essentials like ox- time are often called layman’s guide theoretical physics who bridged the ygen, respirators , IV drips, etc, which to cosmology. divide between science and popular form the basic needs of terminally-ill Stephen Hawking was a giant of culture. We have indeed lost a genius patients, constitutes an act of passive theoretical physics who bridged the whose science was matched with hu- euthanasia through acts of omission divide between science and popular manity and humour. Hawking was a which, according to the church is culture. We have indeed lost a genius remarkable man who never let his dis- morally culpable. . whose science was matched with hu- ability define him but managed to rise manity and humour. Hawking was a above physical disabilities to become remarkable man who never let his dis- —A. F. Nazareth one the world’s intellectual geniuses ability define him but managed to rise Alto Porvorim of the twentieth century. He helped above physical disabilities to become change the way we all perceive dis- one the world’s intellectual geniuses abled people. He will perhaps be re- of the twentieth century. He helped membered best as the man with the Brilliant mind in a change the way we all perceive dis- brilliant mind trapped in a broken broken body abled people. body. He will perhaps be remembered The death of Stephen Hawking best as the man with the brilliant mind — Jubel D’Cruz, Mumbai – the man who defied the ALS dis- trapped in a broken body. ease for several decades – has cre- . On Passive Euthana- ated a vacuum that can never be — Jubel D’Cruz, Mumbai sia

This is with reference to the letter ‘On right to die with dignity’ by Prof Robert Castellino, (Secular Citizen, 19-25 March)‘. The Supreme Court’s judgment legalizing passive eutha- nasia should come as a relief to the common man for the autonomy to decide through a ‘living will’ what he/ she would want at the end of life, so as to die with dignity and without suf- fering. But, as expected, the judgment has not found favour with the Catholic church, as it goes against its teach- ings that Euthanasia in any form, ‘Ac- tive’ or ‘Passive’, is morally culpable , since it involves the taking away of precious human life, which alone is God’s prerogative. Church –run hos- pices are undoubtedly doing an excel- lent service to the terminally- ill cancer patients, who are being looked after Stephen Hokins did not believe in God yet he sought the blessing from with love and care by a team of dedi- Pope Benedict? cated sisters. However, the question which naturally arises is whether the —Fr. Michael G., Vianney Ashram,, Vasai

Mar. 26 -Apr 1. 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 5 Cardinal Sin & Capital Loss

his is about a cardinal, and pun)! Our pious Catholics will again tell your life” (Ez 33:76-9). his alleged capital sins. It is us that we must forgive seventy times not about Cardinal Jaime Sin, seven. This is not an absolute criterion. When it comes to persons holding Tthe 30th archbishop of Manila Else crime would go unchecked. high office, the culpability/ account- (31/8/1928 – 21/6/2005) of Chinese ability increases. Speaking of stew- Filipino descent, who courageously For those who would like to throw the ardship Jesus says, “When someone fought against the Filipino dictators of book at the whistle blowers they need is given a great deal, a great deal will his time. This is about Cardinal George to heed what Jesus says. “If your broth- be demanded of that person; when Alencherry, the archbishop of the Sy- er does something wrong go and have someone is entrusted with a great ro-Malabar archdiocese of Ernakulam- it out with him alone, between your two deal, of that person even more will be Angamaly in Kerala. selves. If he listens to you, you have expected” (Lk 12:48). So, far from be- won back your brother. If ing passive spectators Jesus expects Though the Syro-Malabar he does not listen, take us to fulfil our prophetic office and hold Church rightly traces its roots one or two others along those holding high office to account. to apostolic times, Ernakulam with you: whatever the That includes cardinals and their sins was made a diocese only in misdemeanour, the evi- of omission or commission. 1896, and Mar Augustine Kan- dence of two or three wit- dathil was appointed as its nesses is required to sus- As per media reports and persons in firstarchbishop in 1923. Since tain the charge. But if he the know of the case in Kerala, this then the others who have refuses to listen to these, pertains to the sale of no less than headed the archdiocese have 36 properties of the archdiocese by by chhotebhai * report him to the commu- all been cardinals – Joseph nity; and if he refuses to the cardinal, assisted by two priests, Parecattil, Antony Padiyara listen to his community, Joshy Puthuva and Sebastian Vadak- and Varkey Vithayathil. Ernakulam treat him like a Gentile or a tax collec- kumpadam, and a broker Saju Var- then is probably the numero uno dio- tor” (Mat 18:15-17). Jesus, who himself ghese Kunnel. It is alleged that these cese of India. According to the Catho- was familiar with Scripture, was actual- properties were sold cheaply, causing lic Directory of India 2013 it ministers ly quoting from the Book of Deuteron- a pecuniary loss to the archdiocese, to over 6 lakh Catholics, through 335 omy. “A single witness will not suffice and thereby its people (tax payers’ parishes with about 400 active cler- to convict anyone of a crime or offence money). The immediate cause of ac- gymen. If about 200 clergymen orga- of any kind; whatever the misdemean- tion was because of a loan taken to nized an open protest march against our, the evidence of two witnesses or build a medical college. The properties the incumbent archbishop/ cardinal three is required to sustain the charge” had to be sold to pay off that loan and it is 50% of the active strength of the (Deut 19:15). interest accrued thereon. clergy. Had it been a democratically elected body it would have amounted Christians, besides being pious, are The Syro-Malabar Christians are prob- to a no-confidence motion, necessitat- also called upon to be prophetic, ably the richest in the country. The ing immediate resignation. both as whistle-blowers and watch- church is always collecting donations, men (“chowkidar” is in vogue now). and “passing around the envelope”. What is all the hullabaloo about? The It is a duty encumbent on us. This is Who wanted a medical college – the matter is already in the public domain, what God says to the Prophet Eze- people or the cardinal? If it was indeed both in the secular and Christian me- kiel, “Son of man I have appointed the people’s desire, surely they would dia (despite one church official desper- you as a watchman for the house of have raised the funds for it. The Cath- ately trying to prevent the story from Israel. When you hear a word from my olic Church in India is believed to be breaking in a leading Catholic weekly). mouth, warn them from me. If I say to flush with funds, and constantly buy- Several “pious” Catholics will tell us someone wicked, Evildoer you are to ing up more and more properties. It is not to wash dirty linen in public. This die, and you do not speak to warn the therefore hard to believe that in Kerala, linen originally referred to menstrual wicked person to renounce such ways, of all places, the Catholic Church has linen being discreetly kept out of pub- the wicked person will die for his guilt, become so impoverished that it had to lic view. After Padman and the “Stain but I shall hold you responsible for the indulge in the distress sale of its im- is no shame” campaign, the women death. If, however, you do warn some- moveable properties to pay off a loan. themselves are taking the stigma out one wicked to renounce such ways Who approved of taking a loan in the of the closet (pun intended). Hence and repent, and that person does not firstplace? Why should the community the argument about not washing dirty repent, then the culprit will die for his suffer for the financial mismanagement linen in public holds no water (another guilt, but you yourself will have saved (Contd.. on p. 7)

6 THE SECULAR CITIZEN Mar. 26 - Apr.1 . 2018 (Contd.. from p. 6) of the High Court that was later upheld by the Supreme Court. So obviously From the above it is abundantly clear (I won’t call it misappropriation just the cardinal is skating on thin ice when that the cardinal is not a sole propri- yet) of its stewards? he seeks to use the fig leaf of Canon etor. He is only a steward of ecclesi- Law to cover his alleged “sin”. astical goods (community assets), Besides the morality, or otherwise, of and he cannot deal with them in an these acts, let us also study the legali- What does Canon Law itself say? arbitrary manner, with scant regard for ties. The cardinal has taken the plea The Code of Canons of the Eastern the provisions of civil law. There have that he is answerable only to the Pope, Churches was promulgated by Pope been similar instances of the Catholic and that the matter of church proper- John Paul II on 18/10/1990, seven laity challenging the hegemony of the ties is governed by Canon Law, and years after the Code that applies to clergy over money in Mumbai, Ranchi not the country’s civil laws. A whistle- what is euphemistically called “Latin” and Ahmedabad dioceses, of which blower watchman Shine Varghese of churches. Provisions for a Finance Of- I have personal knowledge. But I will Charthala made a police complaint ficer and Finance Council are in Nos leave that for now. that was not entertained. He then filed 262 -263. Title XXIII is “The Temporal an application in the Kerala High Court Goods of the Church”, covered by When we “studied” catechism sev- asking for a First Information Report Canons No 1007-1054. Reparation for eral moons ago we were told about (FIR) to be filed. Justice B Kemal Pa- damages is covered by Nos 1483-85. the seven Capital Sins – gluttony, lust, sha, after hearing both sides, rejected Let us scan some of them. covetousness, anger, envy, pride and the cardinal’s contention that the dioc- sloth. In the instant case it seems to be esan property was a private property, The bishop “is to appoint an experi- the Capital Sin of Pride that has caused hence a third party like the complain- enced finance officer who is amem- the Capital Loss. It makes one blind to ant had no locus standii in the case. ber of the Christian faithful expert in the feelings/ aspirations of others. The judge held that the cardinal was economic matters and distinguished not the owner, but a caretaker (steward for honesty” (No 262:1). The bishop is I would not like to prejudge the cardi- in biblical parlance). An FIR has now to form a finance council with experts nal or his alleged “sin”. But if a High been registered under sections 420 in civil law (No 263:1). Relatives of the Court judge has found enough prima (cheating), 120B (criminal conspiracy) bishop, up to the fourth degree of con- facie evidence against him to order and 406 (breach of trust) of the Indian sanguinity or affinity are barred from a criminal investigation, and half the Penal Code (IPC). being members of the Finance Council priests of the diocese have come out (No 263:3). In grave economic matters in open protest, then it is in the inter- The cardinal’s contention that he was the bishop must listen to the Finance ests of justice that the cardinal step governed by Canon Law and there- Council (No 263:4). down till the probe is over. He can fore the laws of the land did not apply stoop to conquer, lest he be thrown off to him is absurd. How different is he The chapter on Temporal Goods has his high horse by the law of the land from Hindu or Muslim fundamentalists this to say. “All temporal goods which and live a nightmarish existence there- that claim that their personal laws are belong to juridic persons are eccle- after. Humility is one of the fruits of the supreme and cannot be encroached siastical goods” (No 1009:2). Such Holy Spirit. May it envelope the cardi- upon by the State? Any criminal act, goods should have “due regard to the nal. There is still time for exoneration be it cheating, fraud or heinous crimes prescriptions of civil law which safe- or reparation, as the courts and inves- like murder and rape are covered by guard the rights of the church” (No tigations will decide. the IPC, notwithstanding anything writ- 1020:1). Administrators “must espe- ten in any religious scripture or per- cially be on guard lest the church be * The writer is a former National President of sonal law. the All India Catholic Union, and conversant harmed through the non-observance with the state of the church across the country. of civil laws” (No 1028:2). It is reported that a similar case arose in Kerala in 2012, pertaining to the prop- Besides respect for civil law, there are Our Branch Office erty rights of Mukkad Thirukudumba also safeguards against alienation Church, Sakthikulangara, Kollam. In at Mangaluru : (sale) of church property. A sale should that dispute Justice K.V. Chandra had be only if there is an urgent necessity ruled that parishioners, independently The Secular Citizen, and evident advantage (No 1035:1), or collectively, were competent to rep- DIVO Konkani Weekly and and there should be safeguards to resent the parish and claim rights over Royal Christian Family prevent any loss to the church (No the property of the church. It held that 1035:2). “The consent of all interest- Netravathi Building, 2nd Floor, even “Canon Law, as it exists now, re- ed parties is required for any kind of Balmata Road, Mangaluru 575001 alises the fences (sic) erected by civil alienation” (No 1039). “Ecclesiastical law and cautiously veers away from Tel.: +91 8139958222 goods are not to be sold or leased out any transgression thereof”. The judge Subscriptions, Advertisements, to their own administrators or to their was quoting from a full bench decision Registrations are accepted here relatives” (No 1041). 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by Eric D'Sa as head of state.But Indian presidents activist arrested in May, was ordered hold little real power, and there has to be released by a high court in No- A few weeks ago at a small dinner never been a Dalit prime minister. vember, with the judge reprimanding party at a friends home, there were Even then the President has sufficient police for their “politically motivated” only few Catholic couples. I was sur- power to push the cause of Dalits. handling of his case. A day later he prised that one of the couples came was rearrested under the draconian up with the usual grouse of the upper That this is the best of times for Dalits, National Security Act, intended for cast Hindus that the Dalits were be- does not necessarily mean that times terrorist cases, under which he may ing provided for two long, privileges are very good. Reservations, as the spend a year in detention without of reservation in colleges and govern- government’s quotas are known, charge. ment jobs. I told them that what they have indeed given once-unimagined were saying was not true and it may opportunity to many Dalits. Without Many Dalits have broken professional take hundreds of years for the Dalits, them they would all be mainly clean- barriers, but many more are stuck do- Tribals and lower caste Shudras to ing shit in toilets. Yet Dalits remain ing jobs no one else will take, such over come centuries of discrimina- markedly poorer, worse educated as disposing of dead animals and tion they have suffered. This is rea- cleaning sewers. In 2017 alone son I am totally against the caste some 90 sewer-cleaners, all Dalits, system being brought into Christi- YOU THE CITIZENS were fished out dead from India’s anity by demanding that the Dalits drains, an activist group reports. So who have converted to Christian- DECIDE: much are Dalits associated with ti- ity partly to escape the stigma be- dying up other peoples’ mess, that ing called Dalits, be renamed as Dalit and less healthy than average. They anthropologists have identified caste Christians. So let us see where Dalits are 30% more likely than other Indi- attitudes as the main reason for rural stand today. ans to end up in prison. Out of the India’s uniquely high rate of open def- 642 faculty members in the country’s ecation. It was found that many up- For Dalits, these are the best of times. top management schools, which are per-caste villagers, see toilets as “pol- Once known as untouchables and state-run, only four are Dalits. Out of luting” to their homes. Dalit parents reviled as ritually unclean, this sixth 496 vice-chancellors—in effect presi- regularly protest that schools have of India’s population has never been dents—of state universities, just six singled out their children to clean more integrated. Since the constitu- are from “scheduled” castes, as the toilets. They also complain that state tion banned discrimination against lowest ranks of the Hindu caste hier- schools assign numbers to plates untouchables 70 years ago, and with archy are officially known. Scheduled when handing out free lunches, lest quotas in state schools, jobs and tribes or adivasis—tribal communities a child whose family insists on ritual elected offices giving Dalits a leg up, traditionally excluded from the caste separation from Dalits be served on gaps in education, income and health system altogether—constitute a fur- “polluted” crockery. have steadily shrunk. Dalits, who in the ther 9% of India’s 1.3bn people. past feared crossing certain streets, In eastern and southern parts of India now have their own millionaire-filled The headlines in news papers reveal the proportion of respondents who chamber of commerce, scores of en- unthinkable horrors. Dalit Woman say they consider Dalits polluting can ergetic NGOs to promote their rights raped and murdered, a high caste be as low as 1%. When asked more and some 84 of the 545 MPs in the man poisons a well used by Dalits, specific questions about interacting Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian Dalits attacked for aledgely slaughter- with Dalits, however, these numbers parliament. Last October a board that ing a Cow, Dalit youth killed for just tend to rise, dramatically so in less en- manages hundreds of Hindu temples watching an Upper-Caste Ceremony, lightened parts of India. In the central in the southern state of Kerala, for Dalit forced to shave Moustache. state of Madhya Pradesh some 53% the first time broke one of the last an- Protests and riots by members of of respondents to one survey said that cient taboos, by inducting six Dalits higher castes typically end with poli- their family tried to avoid certain forms to serve as priests. Ram Nath Kovind, ticians and officials acceding to their of contact with Dalits; surveys of rural who was elected India’s president last demands; similar actions by Dalits areas in nearby states found rates of July, was born into a weaver caste, tend to be met with repression. Chan- 65% or more. Although 55% of Indians making him the second Dalit to serve drashekhar Azad, a prominent Dalit (Contd.. on p. 9)

8 THE SECULAR CITIZEN Mar. 26 - Apr.1 . 2018 (Contd.. from p. 8) Church Should Foster Mercy and say they do not mind people of differ- ent castes marrying one another's, Compassion: Cardinal Oswald Gracias only 4% say they have married some- one from outside their caste. A study Mumbai 15March, 2018: The Catho- in 2010 of some 1,589 villages in the lic Church in India should foster mercy western state of Gujarat identified 98 and compassion urged His Eminence practices, from preventing access to Oswald Cardinal Gracias, the President public wells to obliging Dalits to play of the Conference of Catholic Bishops drums at weddings, and ranked them of India (CCBI) and the Archbishop of in order of prevalence. It found, for Bombay. The Cardinal was inaugurat- example, that in 91% of villages Dalits ing the Bishops’ Joint Reflection Pro- tive in our Country,Bishop’s Relationship were not allowed in non-Dalit temples, gramme in Sarvodaya, Mumbai on 13 with Priests, Religious and Laity, For- and in 98% of them non-Dalits would March, 2018 and addressing 31 Bishops mation of Seminarians, Priests and Lay not serve tea to Dalits in their homes. from different dioceses of India who are People,Office Management: Archives The survey also found a high preva- participating in the programme. and Documentation, Caritas India and lence of similar practices among dif- Preparing Project for Funding Agencies, ferent sub-castes of Dalits. Observing the fifth anniversary of the Conflict Management and Problem Solv- Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Francis ing Skills, Media Management; Public Yet such practices, although still wide- on 13 March, Cardinal Oswald remarked Relations and Press Conference, Ecu- spread, are declining. Recent surveys that “Pope Francis is a Pope of mercy, menism, Relations with Other Religions suggest that barely a quarter of fami- who draws people to the sacrament of and Episcopal Ministry According to lies still follow them in some form, reconciliation. Pope Francis is a Pope of Pope Francis. compared with virtually all Hindus be- the peripheries, who has a compassion- fore independence. The kind of lan- ate heart for the poor, and love and con- The Bishops also went on a pilgrimage guage that was used and the whole cern for the neglected and suffering.” to Mount Mary Basilica, Bandra and re- emphasis on purity and pollution in cited the holy rosary and dedicated the the early 1960s, is gradually disap- A thanksgiving Holy Mass was celebrat- dioceses in India to the patronage of the pearing. Even among families who ed to mark the Papal anniversary.His Blessed Virgin Mary of the Mount. admit to prejudices such as refusing Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias,the to let Dalits into their homes, or to use main celebrant, the Apostolic Nuncio The prelates also participated in the no- the same utensils, it is likely that the Giambattista Diquattro, the Bishops,and vena to Our Lady of Perpetual Succou- number of such taboos has dimin- the other concelebrants, prayed for the rat St. Michael’s Church, Mahim. The ished over time. Accelerating urban- Universal Church and the Pope. The Rector and parish community in Mahim isation, bringing with it a much wider Bishops also held a half-hour Eucharis- accorded the Bishops a traditional wel- degree of anonymity, is an important tic adoration to mark the day. come. The Apostolic Nuncio blessed factor. Take the fast-food industry. the thousands of the devotees gathered We don’t know who has touched our The Bishops’ Joint Reflection pro- at the Mahim shrine with the Eucharistic food anymore, and pretty soon we will gramme is organised by the CCBI for Benediction. stop caring. However Indians will not the Bishops in two batches. First batch The Bishops celebrated the Holy Mass at turn liberal overnight. It will happen in from 12 to 17 March and the second the Holy Name Cathedral, Mumbai and stages. The first is when people stop batch from 2 to 7 July, 2018 at Sarvo- prayed for the Church in India and for the noticing who is a Dalit; the second daya, Mumbai. when they stop caring. The third is Archdiocese of Bombay. His Excellency Giambattista Diquattro was the main cel- when they actively want to do away His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias, ebrant at the Eucharist. His Eminence with untouchability. I think Indians are His Excellency Giambattista Diquat- Oswald Cardinal Gracias welcomed the now somewhere between the first and tro, Archbishop George Antonysamy, Apostolic Nuncio and prelates to the second steps. We Christians at least Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto, Archdiocese of Bombay. who firmly believe that all humans are Archbishop Felix Machado, Bishop John children of God and as such equal, Rodrigues, Fr. Thomas Reddy SJ, Fr. The Bishops Joint Reflection programme should wipe out the word Dalits from Paul Moonjely, Fr. Anthony Charanghat, was organised by the CCBI at the sug- our vocabulary. You the Citizens will Fr. Nigel Barret, Mr. Roger Pereira, Mr. gestion of the 29 Plenary Assembly of the have to decide how we can do so? Conrad Saldanha and Dr. M. Kandasami Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, For a start let us not crib about Dalits animated the reflection programme con- held in 2017 at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. being given a few privileges of reser- ducted for the Bishops. vations in schools, colleges and gov- Rev. Dr. Stephen Alathara ernment jobs. The Bishops received inputs on the fol- Deputy Secretary General, CCBI lowing topics: Role of Papal Representa-

Mar. 26 -Apr 1. 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 9 Saying “NO” To Guns!

stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun!” The response to the by Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ* NRA sloganeering from the students was an emphatic “we call B.S.” On 14 February, seven- Besides the US gun violence, the first teen students and teachers three months of the year 2018 have were gunned down in their been bad on several fronts. Violence school in Parkland, Flori- seemed to be in charge across the globe. As the war in Syria entered its da; however according to eight year on 15 March, the people the non-profit organization, there, particularly those in and around ‘Everytown for Gun Safety’, Damascus, were subject to the worst of conjecture. ‘Guns’ today is in fact “as of 2 March almost two phase of violence since 2011, with a euphemism for the deadly ‘military- several fatalities and many more cau- dozen school shootings industrial complex (MIC)’, which has salities. Violence continued in several have already occurred on a stranglehold not only on the US other trouble spots including, Yemen school campuses across but on several countries of the world. and Afghanistan, Sudan and DR of The term ‘military-industrial complex’ Congo, Myanmar and Israel, Venezu- the United States.” This was first coined by President Dwight ela and El Salvador, the Philippines does not take into account Eisenhower (a five –star General dur- and India. At the core of the escalation the scores of others that ing World War II) in his farewell ad- of this violence is the negative and in- dress to the nation on 17 January sidious role, which guns and militari- are gunned down regularly 1961. That powerful speech apparent- zation play in the lives of nations and in a country regarded as ly still reverberates among those who people today. the world’s oldest democ- are concerned about what is happen- ing in the world today. Eisenhower racy. The Stockholm International Peace has also famously said, “Every gun Research Institute (www.sipri.org), that is made, every warship launched, established in 1966, is a global and The Florida school shooting was every rocket fired signifies, in the final highly respected independent think certainly the trigger; because on 14 sense, a theft from those who hunger tank ‘dedicated to research into con- March, exactly a month after that terri- and are not fed, those who are cold flict, armaments, arms control and ble tragedy, hundreds of thousands of and are not clothed. The world in arms disarmament.’ SIPRI’s annual ‘Year- students across America walked out is not spending money alone. It is book’ and the slew of well-researched of more than three thousand schools, spending the sweat of its laborers, the documents produced by it, provide to protest gun violence. In memory of genius of its scientists, the hopes of one with the naked truth of the why the seventeen killed in Florida they its children.” of today’s wars and how certain na- stayed out for seventeen minutes with tions and companies profit immense- a strong message to all to ‘say “NO” In the US, pro-gun groups like the ly from war. The lead country in this to guns’. A week from now, on 24 National Rifle Association (NRA) how- profiteering is obviously the United March a massive rally ‘March For Our ever, are not taking matters lightly. States (strangely enough, all the five Lives’ (#MarchForOurLives) is being They have gone on a propaganda permanent members of the UN Secu- organized to Washington DC, in oth- blitz justifying the keeping and use of rity Council profit immensely from the er major cities of the US and in sev- guns and consistently referring to the manufacture and sale of arms). One eral countries across the world. This ‘Second Amendment’ to the US Con- of SIPRI’s latest fact-sheets entitled ‘March’ is intended to tell decision stitution, which ‘protects the right of ‘How US arms manufacturers reap the and policy makers to not only curb people to keep and bear arms’. With a profit of war’ highlights how the earn- the use of guns but to ensure a total claimed membership of over five mil- ings of the world’s top arms sellers halt to their production. America and lion, the NRA is a powerful lobbying are higher than the GDP of 140 coun- the world perhaps needs the school organization with influential politicians tries! Lockheed Martin (USA) tops the students to show the way! in their pockets. It is no secret about list; in 2016, its arms sales amounted the money they pump into political to US$ 40.8 billion, which is higher Whether the decision/policy makers campaigns. They have been flaunt- than the total defense budget of all, will actually pay attention to and act ing slogans like “Guns don’t kill, but on this universal outrage is a matter people do!” and “the only thing that (Contd.. on p. 23)

10 THE SECULAR CITIZEN Mar. 26 - Apr.1 . 2018 Konkani Natak Sabha inaugurates 75 years in Mangaluru

by Ivan Saldanha-Shet The chief guest, Rev Alwin Serrao, proliferate today…..drama continues well known dramatists of the region with a section of people always com- spoke on various aspects of Konkani ing on stage to keep drama alive and Konkani Natak Sabha (KNS) whose Drama. Rev Serrao ‘s enlightening developing progressively, into the base is Don Bosco Hall, Hampankat- talk was titled, “Konkani drama – yes- modern era. ta in the heart of Mangaluru, inau- terday, today and tomorrow,” His talk gurated it's Platimum Jubilee (75th was exhilarating and brought out the Historic Recap : year - 1943-2018) on March 15, 2018. true multi colours of Drama ‘Konkani Natak Sabah’ (KNS) could Many older Mumbaikars and in Canara, be taken back to Rev their families appreciat- with roots in Ca- ed by one nara are sure to and all be admirers of present. this great Konk- ani institution Rev whose reputation Alwin has spread world Serrao wide. The KNS said, with it's watch “ Dra- words, "Natak Dwa- ma, is defined as ‘a George rin Dharmik Sadan" copy of real daily life’, show cased on A F Pai (Albuquerque) SJ, a for decades has been organising dra- stage / a platform,” it served to en- great Konkani mind and spirit that mas, plays, competitions and music tertain and educate people, in times took the first steps for a grand suc- programmes and Konkani people when no other media existed - with cess in the early 1940s; he handed are very sentimental and emotional culture, literature, music, knowledge over the care of this pioneer cultural about these. The hall is also used for and all good aspects built in. Yet, to organisation to the Capuchin Friars; weddings, meets, ceremonies and an extent it still holds people spell St.Ann’s Friary superiors were from more. As part of the celebrations of bound even today, and will continue earliest times the Presidents who it’s 75th Jubilee year which will con- to. The dilemma of the dramatist to- directed this colourful ‘Sabha’. The tinue to March 2019, it plans to hold day was whether to provide a fare early leaders of KNS some of whom various programmes and projects. to satiate the apatite of the audience are Rev.Cyril Andrade, Rev Philip The hall which has served well and or should it serve to convey the mind Neri, and many a historical figure of has aged with grace, is God willing and thinking of the author/dramatist? the region who are also the architects set to give way to a worthy complex The august speaker went on to point of Don Bosco Hall and Assisi Com- with a modern auditorium in the next out that Konkani drama in Mangaluru plex, with many art loving people of two years. is perhaps about 130 years old, it Kudla in the lead. KNS was formally all may have started with religious established Sept 19, 1943. Don March 15, 2018 was a memorable teachings being depicted as an enter- Bosco Hall (DBH), was opened on day here, office bearers, members, tainment, mostly held at night in the Aug 19, 1951. admirers and well wishers (past and open air, Tuluvas and Saraswat konk- present) gathered to reminisce on anis contributed to the first dramas KNS slogan "Natak Dwarin Dharmik the hoary past of it's 75 years. It was here. Konkani Catholics adapted Sadan"; the word ‘Dharmik’ from the observed that the gathering was virtu- from Marathi and European plays and Sanskrit root “dharma” transmitting ally a who-s-who of the local Konkani introduced Biblical episodes. Rev to virtue, righteousness, justice.....it glitterati. The meaningful logo of the Serrao, also traced the many plays has deep connections to good and jubilee year was unveiled with Rev Al- and dramas, enacted by KNS and the roughly translates - 'Through drama win Serrao (Principal Padua College- well remembered dramatists, writers, achieve the good'. The values of Nanthur), he is a modern promoter musicians, artistes and so on that Konkani indigenous communities of new concepts in Dramatics today, have moved through this historic ven- (there are 42 of them) is a celebration he was a hit as chief guest, senior ue in a touching emotional journey. In that has been on going. The KNS actor Mable Kent, KNS President deed all the speakers took the enrap- chose St.Don Bosco as it’s heavenly Rev Paul Melwyn D'Souza OfM Cap, tured audience through an emotional patron and on Jan 31, 1949. The Dolphy Saldanha, VP Sunil Menezes, and enlightening memory journey promise of KNS sails on with silver Floyd D'Mello and others graced the that brought joy and inspirations back wings towards a glorious centenary. platform and spoke in moving terms. to one and all. In spite of all the many advanced entertainment systems that

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12 THE SECULAR CITIZEN Mar. 26 - Apr.1 . 2018 Blood donation and Health Camp by BCS Vikhroli unit

The Vikhroli unit of The Bombay Catholic Sabha organ- ised blood donation drive in association with Sarvodaya Hospital Samarpan Blood Bank Ghatkopar westn health camp on 4th March 2018 for people of all Faith's. Total 52 sachets of blood mainly meant for children diagnosed with 'Thalassemia' was collected from the donors Health camp included eye checkup, dental, Acupuncture, blood pressure, General physician n Random Diabetes test along with advanced diabetes (HbA1C) test . More than 300 people of all faith took advantage of this camp. Our gratitude to our well wishers who had passed on the message in their respective Social groups and thru word of mouth. We thank all those who volunteered for the camp in- cluding the specialist doctors with their team, health cell team nurses, and qualified team for advanced diabetes (HbA1C) test. God bless. Also a big thank you to Michael & team and our comm members for their efforts in the arrangements and co-or- dination. God bless to Father Hubert of St. Francis Xavier par- ish, vikhroli Parksite, Mrs Janet D'souza General Sec- retary of All India Mahila Congress and Mr. Lawrence D'souza Ex. BCS Vice President for their encouragement vide their presence during the event. Also present was Ms. Manisha Rahate NCP Corporator ward 119. And a big thank you to all those who took advantage of the camp and to the blood donors, God bless.

The Bombay Catholic Sabha Vikhroli unit members along with Mr. Robert Dsouza VP , Father Simon Lopes Ex. Spiritual Director of BCS Vikhroli Unit n now Princi- pal of St. Xavier school bhandup, volunteers and youth of our parish helped in distributing biscuits n water for 25000 farmers who r on protest walk from Nasik onwards at Vikhroli Eastern Express highway junction . The Bombay Catholic Sabha Vikhroli unit supports the farmers agitation to get their demands and request the Mario Rodrigues state government to solve their long standing demands Chairman, BCS Vikhroli Unit

Mar. 26 -Apr 1. 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 13 Jesuits : Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow 12 March is a significant day in the annals of the Society of Jesus. On this day in 1622, Pope Greg- ory XV canonized Ignatius Loyola and Francis Xavier. Loyola the founder of the Society was truly a visionary, who was convinced that the Church and world needed a group of men who would transcend the ordinary, go to the peripheries and do all things for ‘the greater glory of God’. Xavier, in many ways, as a missionary par excellence, actualized this vision traversing India (15 August) we will also observe the and other countries in Asia bringing From 4-9 March, the St Joseph’s Uni- 450th death anniversary of another the “good news” to all. versity (USJ) organized a special ‘Je- wonderful Jesuit Saint Stanislaus suit Week’ for their students, staff and Kostka. The day also marks the conclusion others. The events of the week- fo- of the ‘Novena of Grace’, in honour cused on four extraordinary Jesuits. Fr. Arturo goes on to say, “It is time, of St Francis Xavier. This novena, Nicolas Kluiters, a Dutch Jesuit who therefore, for us to listen to them and which traditionally begins on 4 March, was murdered in the Bekaa valley ask ourselves how we can help young has become very popular all over the sometime in March 1985. Frans Van people grow so deeply in their faith world. Significantly, we began today Der Lugt, also from the Netherlands and love for Christ that they may, with here at St. Joseph’s Community in was killed in Homs Syria in April 2014. a courage similar to that of Aloysius Beirut the annual canonical visitation Both Nicolas and Frans are still warmly Gonzaga, confront the idols of the to the community by the Provincial remembered for being in the midst of dominant culture. Bearing in mind that Dany Younes. This evening, he pre- people, caring for them, and ultimately he died serving people who were not sided over the Community Eucharist, being called to the supreme sacrifice. only sick of the plague but also aban- in which he stressed the need for Alberto Hurtado, was a Chilean Je- doned without hope in the streets of ‘accompaniment’. At the community suit, who spent a lifetime communi- the city and regarded with fear, it is get-together, which followed, we felici- cating Catholic Social Teaching and time for us to examine how we, as min- tated Scholastic Amir Adel who has providing shelter and food to thou- isters of the reconciliation that Christ successfully completed his sands through his ‘Hogar offers humanity, can help young peo- studies in the University. in Christo’. Pedro Arrupe ple today to overcome all kinds of fear was the Superior General of It was also an absorbing (Contd.. on p. 15) the Society of Jesus when day visiting some of the he founded in 1980, the educational initiatives run Subscriptions for Jesuit Refugee Service to by the Jesuit Refugee Ser- serve, to accompany and vice (MENA) in Bar Elias, in to advocate for the refugees the Bekaa Valley. Michael by fr. cedric Prakash Renewal as well as New, can be and the displaced in South Smith is a Jesuit from New sj sent through Bank Fund Transfer to any East Asia. JRS continues Zealand who now works one of the following banks: living his vision today in fifty countries with the JRS at the International Office across the globe. in Rome, as the person responsible Bank: HDFC Bank for education. He was impressed by Branch : CST - Mumbai VT We have also begun a Jubilee Year. the resilience of the children in the Account Name: The Secular Citizen On 9 March, we celebrated the 450th schools and the dedication of the staff. Current Account No. 03552000006744 birth anniversary of Aloysius Gon- Douglas Jones (a second year Jesuit ISFC code: HDFC0000355 zaga a great Jesuit Saint. In a letter novice of the Maryland Province, US), or addressed to the ‘Whole Society’ the is in the Bekaa valley for a four-month Bank: Citizen Credit Co-op Bank Ltd., Superior General of the Jesuits Arturo stint with JRS there. For Doug, “be- Branch : Colaba, Mumbai Sosa writes, “the Holy See, mindful of ing in the midst of refugees is a very Account Name: The Secular Citizen the anniversary of the birth of Aloysius enriching experience. Here I have the CurentAccountNo. 2090031000000489 Gonzaga, has announced the celebra- opportunity to experience a very differ- ISFC code: CCBL0209003 tion of a Jubilee Year of St. Aloysius, ent type of life; in a way breaking out from March 9, 2018, until the same of my confines. I am actually doing the Please inform us through email: secular@ date in the year 2019”.We are also re- ‘accompaniment’ which I have been vsnl.com or through phone: 9820485389 minded that in a few months from now formed to do so!” after transferring the same.

14 THE SECULAR CITIZEN Mar. 26 - Apr.1 . 2018 (Contd.. from p. 14) and anger, often stirred up for political Balancing act of Life reasons against those who are “differ- Recently I came across with one you meaning and purpose and life is ent” or “other,” expressing instead wel- of my Wife’s schoolmate, she was a empty without it. come, trust, and compassion. Finally, topper till her college days. Got mar- Three, if you are lucky enough to find knowing that Aloysius Gonzaga saw ried, her husband was well placed in love, remember it is there and don't religious life as an inspiring personal a international company based in the throw it away." way of offering one’s own life for oth- middle east. Unfortunately they are Have you seen people whom we call ers, we must ask how we can present separated since 4 years now. as workaholics? They are true assets the Society of Jesus and religious life A year back I met my High school to the company which they work for. to young people today as a joyful life mate who was also a topper in our For them Entertainment is like space choice, aimed at serving and giving life class and he excelled in college as walk and their family end up living a to others”. well. He Opted for Science, while I life in misery. chose commerce. He is married and Have you seen people with 24x7 Ramiro Erviti, was another great Je- blessed with two children, well placed spirituality? They believe by praying suit. 11 March was his birth anniversa- abroad unfortunately he is addicted (and not working) god will bless them. ry; he died in 1986, at the age of fifty- to liquor. I could clearly read the chal- They are extremely happy and en- six, very unexpectedly in rather tragic lenging situation which the family is joy the company of prayerful people circumstances. He reached out to the going through now… around them. Rest of the pack be- poor of Gujarat in a way few others I don’t mean to say only educated comes aliens to them. have done. He cared very much for the and toppers have challenging life. Being an artist I have seen and ex- displaced and the migrants, the slum These two cases made me to think perienced the mentality of many art- dwellers and the tribals – doing all he and prompted me to express my feel- ists as well. We think the entire world can to give them a more dignified live. ings. admires us and we are the greatest He gave and did not count the cost. If education with grades was the talents of all times. Many of the artists parameter for a successful life why exit from the stage of life with pain, not On 13 March, we celebrate Jorge Ber- the present educated class is suffer- with joy. goglio, our Jesuit brother on the fifth ing more than the poor class? There are people who are attached anniversary of his election as Pope. Every day we hear cases of crime to the family so much they don’t rec- In amazing ways, Pope Francis has and offense, unfortunately rich and ognize their own relatives. There are touched the hearts and lives of millions high class people are also trapped in people who work for the cause of Art, of people everywhere. He is today the such situations. Yesterdays TOI car- Language, Society, Politics or join a undisputed world leader. We thank ried news of a death case from Ban- movement and they think theirs is the God for him. galore. Both husband and wife are true life. They think by working in that highly qualified and well placed in a fashion we can find true meaning for So much keeps happening all the time. IT company based in Bangalore. Yes- life. They believe rest of the world is But the fact is that Jesuits: yesterday, terday evening wife hanged herself not bothered about the welfare of hu- today and tomorrow – continue to be after a tough argument with her hus- man being!!! inspired by Ignatius Loyola and live the band. Their 3 year old daughter lost We can make so many categories in mission of the ‘magis’, wherever we her mother and her parents lost their the modern era… are; above all, trying to internalize and daughter permanently. Her husband My question is do we know the art of live his prayer: may have to live rest of his life with balancing life? “Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, a heavy heart. There are countless Dear friends and family, I am not a my memory, my understanding, such incidents which happen around scholar or psychologist but definitely and my entire will, us and we read in the history as well. a reader. I use to take up training pro- All I have and call my own. My question is where is the solution? grams to the youth of our diocese. You have given all to me. Its very hard to give a formula for During the course of time I understood To you, Lord, I return it. a successful life. Many a times I feel one strong element for a successful, Everything is yours; do with it what you we are not training our children to peaceful and fruitful life – four pillars will. face life, rather we are producing ma- of life. Give me only your love and your chines to work and earn! Balanced life is always built on these grace, Beautiful lines of greatest scientist of 4 pillars. If we don’t understand the im- that is enough for me”. our times late Stephen Hawking may portance at the right time we are lost,

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Mar. 26 -Apr 1. 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 15 Passion Sunday Starts Holy Week With Palms lage opposite the Mount of Olives. “You alm Sunday, known also as will find an ass tied, and a colt with Passion Sunday, begins the her; untie them and bring them to me. celebration which opens If anyone says anything to you, you the Church’s liturgy for Holy shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ P and he will send them immediately.” Week. (Mat.21:1-3). The Christian faith is comfortably un- changing. The nature of salvation and Jesus was calmly preparing his entry the history of Christ’s Passion to the into Jerusalem. He was going to mani- Resurrection is the basic tenet of the fest the coming of the kingdom “by the faith. Jesus is the atoning Lamb of Passover of his Death and Resurrec- God. The reading this Sunday is from tion” (CCC.60). At this point it would be to inaugurate the kingdom of God on the Book of Isaiah (50:4-7). The ser- a welcome insight to recall the words of earth. Jesus of Nazareth would have to vant of the Lord is suffering and yet, he the late Pope Saint John Paul II: endure all the pain and suffering that chooses to trust in God. he was able to bear. A woman stepped “The whole of Christ’s life was into the room where Jesus sat at the Palm Sunday is a time for a continual teaching: his si- table. In her hand she brought “a jar of us to prepare, to trust: a lences, his miracles, his ges- ointment of pure nard, very costly, and prelude to his Passion, tures, his prayers, his love for she broke the jar and poured it over his Death and Resurrection. people, his special affection for head.” (Mk.14:3). Passion Sunday is also a the little and the poor, his ac- time to commemorate the ceptance of the total sacrifice Many of those present in the room were Entrance of Jesus into Je- on the Cross for the redemp- not too pleased at the woman’s action. rusalem. The Lord prepares By Melvyn Brown tion of the world, and his Res- “Why was the ointment thus wasted? his messianic entrance into urrection are the actualization For this ointment might have been sold the city of Jerusalem, the city of “his fa- of his word and the fulfillment of Rev- for more than three hundred denari, ther David”. elation.” (John Paul II). and given to the poor.” (Mk.14:4).

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His wise control. 41:10 “Have no fear, for I am with Incidentally I got to know M. Deli- you… hand of justice“ and in a flash cia around 30 years ago through my we realize – God is the only ally we by Ninette DSouza Sister in law who taught in the K.G can always count on when all seems section at Canossa, while M. Delicia lost. Sunday School teacher read was Principal of the K.G. What started I will miss Mother’s soft voice con- Mt. 11:30 “My yoke is easy out as a Hi- Bye affair, soon metamor- gratulating me for every article or “ to the children in her class phosed into a meaningful sustaining script I penned, praising me for pro- A and then asked , “Who can relationship of which I was the greater grammes I orchestrated, her unend- tell me what a yoke is ?” One of the beneficiary. In her God given wisdom ing gratitude when I reached out to boys replied, “A yoke is something she was able to look beyond the said persons she brought to me who were they put on the neck of animals so and the did in my life and find the real indeed, her empathy when I was in they can help each other.” Then the need. Her words of grace became for trouble , her guidance when I was lost teacher asked,“What is the yoke me rays of hope. Indeed she was one because I believed I was being target- Jesus puts on us?” A quiet little girl of God’s precious gifts to me. ed without reason, her patience and answered, “It is God putting his arm When at a point in time, the journey understanding when I was looking around us.” For 88 long years that is of my life seemed difficult, she took for a shoulder to cry on. God is in the the way Mother Delicia walked this upon her the onerous task of con- small things. For some He could be in earth, never forgetting the mercies vincing me to forgive persons, (which the smile of a new born baby. I found God poured into her life. Each day took me a long time to do) and to let him in the gaze, touch and voice of M. as she heard and read His Word, she go, assuring me that I would never be Delicia. I will forever be grateful for the had the knowledge of God’s saving alone because I would be accompa- support and strength I gained from grace, the comfort of His Spirit and nied by her prayers. Mother always this gentle, assertive deeply spiritual, the joyful assurance of Life Everlast- believed that Prayer is the bridge be- totally committed servant of God. ing with Jesus. In Ps. 37 David ex- tween panic and peace. She taught The written word is all I have to horts us to have both, patience and me that anger and darkness are cut dedicate to her. Words and only trust. “Commit your way to the Lord, from the same cloth, from which beau- words are all I have to say Thanks and trust Him and He will act.” These two ty and harmony are woven. Through Goodbye. exemplary virtues shone through the the time we spent together (from pre- life of Mother Delicia, who sincerely cious brief moments in the lift or at the God knows every winding way you followed and served the Lord joyfully reception desk to longer ones over a took Mother Delicia; for 66 years, as a Canossian Daughter cup of coffee) many are the insights I And every sorrow, pain and ache. of Charity. She essayed the different gained and lessons I learned, the best You are His child and He will not for- roles of Teacher, Principal, Superior, being--- to look back in forgiveness, sake you- Catechist as and when it was asked forward in hope, down in compassion For He knows and loves His own of her, trusting in God implicitly and and up in gratitude. Rest in peace Mother Delicia … surrendering every area of her life to As pilgrim journeying through the world, from time to time, seemingly An Ode of Love from your Miracle MATRIMONIAL fierce obstacles of illness, accidents, Baby. (The story behind this nickname personal conflicts amidst others ap- stays buried with Mother Delicia) MUMBAI : Mangalorean Roman pear before us, striking fear in our Catholic spinster (Born in April 1973), lives. At first they may bewilder us and 5’ 5” tall, looks much younger to her life itself may seem to arrive at a dead age, good looking, fair complexion end, but then like M. Delicia, with faith with qualifications, B.Com. (Mumbai), we can make our way to the Sav- M.B.A. Finance (Canada), M.B.A., iour, realizing we dare not go forward (H.R.) and Diplomas in I.T. (NIIT), without His reassuring Presence. He Comp. (Aptec), and Cert.Ind Acct. makes us a wonderful promise in Is (I.C.A.), working in good position. Graduate / Post Graduate unmar- Please renew your ried R.C. Bachelors upto 47 years, subscription if expired. employed in good position and well settled in Mumbai or abroad. Contact Mention your subscription email.: [email protected] OR no. while sending the Mob.: 9892700617 renewal amount

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MUMBAI : Goan Roman Cath- recent photograph to divineword121@ Catholic spinster, (Born in February olic Widow, (Born in September 1986), gmail.com 1989), Ht. 5’ 2”, Wt. 49 kgs, Fair Com- Ht. 5’ 5”, Wt. 50 kgs, Fair Complexion, 6769. MUMBAI : East Indian Roman plexion, Edn. BMS., MMS (Mum. Uni.) Edn. B.A., working as a Auditor. Con- Catholic spinster, (Born in December working as a Data Analyst. Seeks tact email : [email protected] 1986), Ht. 5’ 1”, Wt. 70 kgs, Wheatish well educated and working and setted 6801. MUMBAI : East Indian Roman Complexion, Edn. MBA in Finance, abroad, preferably dubai. Girl willing to Catholic Spinster, (Born in July 1991), Deputy Manager in Bank. Contact relocate any city in the world. Contact Ht. 5’ 2”, Wt. 48 kgs, Wheatish Com- email: [email protected] email : [email protected] plexion, Edn. M.Sc., Working. Contact 6414. MUMBAI : Roman Catholic 6004. AHMEDABAD : Goan R.C. email : [email protected] Spinster, (Born in July 1989), Ht. 5’1”, Spinster, (Born in September 6448. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Roman Wt. 48 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. 1984),Wheatish, slim, good looking, Catholic Spinster, (Born in October B.Com., (Banking & Insurance) working aged 31 years, Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 49 kgs, 1985), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 65 kgs, Wheatish as a Consultant. She is vegitarian. Con- Edn. B.A., PGDMFI, Pursuing MBA, Complexion, beautiful, Edn. B.Com., tact email : rosemarybharda@yahoo. working as a Senior Officer in Bank. working as an Asst. HR Officer. Con- com OR 9224780162 Seeks a educated, well settled bach- tact email : [email protected] OR 6765. MUMBAI : Goan Roman elor from decent and respectable fam- 9324515797 Catholic spinster, (Born in March ily. Contact email : steffi8138@gmail. 6782 MANGALORE : Mangalorean 1986), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 42 kgs, Wheatish com / [email protected] OR Roman Catholic Spinster, (Born in Complexion, Edn. C.A., working as a 079-22162694 April 1992), Ht. 5’ 3”, Wt.50 kgs, Fair Chartered Accountant. Contact email : 6325. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- Complexion, Edn. BHM, working as a [email protected] man Catholic Spinster, (Born in July Receptionist. Contact email : savinaj- 6811. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- 1986), Ht. 163 cms, Wt. 62kgs, Fair [email protected] man Catholic Spinster, (Born in October Complexion,Edn. M.D. (Ophthalmol- 6761. MUMBAI : Mangalorean 1991), Ht. 5’ 3”, Wheatish Complexion, ogy) Doctor by profession. Seeks a Roman Catholic spinster, (Born in Edn. B.Com., working as a Free- Mangalorean bachelor from Mumbai April 1990), Ht. 5’ 1”, Wt. 54 kgs, Fair lance Content Creator. Contact email : or Mangalore below 32 years, prefer- Complexion, Edn. B.Com., Teacher by [email protected] ably Medical profession. Contact email profession. Contact Mob: 9892316638 6810. MUMBAI : Mangalorean RC : [email protected] 6760. KUWAIT : Mangalorean Ro- Spinster, (Born in February 1990), Ht. 5’ 6330. MUMBAI : Goan Roman Catho- man Catholic spinster, (Born in No- 4”, Wheatish Complexion, M.P.T. (Mas- lic Spinster, (Born in March 1985), Ht. 5’ vember 1987), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 70 kgs, ter in Physiotherapy) working in Mum- 1”, Wt. 56 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Fair Complexion, Edn. B.Com., MBA bai, planning to settle down in Canada, Edn. B.Com., MBA (Finance) working Finance, working as a Administration in seeks alliance from well settled, quali- as an Asst. Manager in Bank. Seeks IT firm. Contact email : astridmathias@ fied Mangalorean RC bachelor with a suitable match. Contact Email : old- gmail.com good family background and Christian [email protected] 6337. M.P. : Protestant Christian values. Contact No. 9967119891 6754. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- Divorcee, (Born in July 1980), Ht. 5’ 6032. DUBAI : Goan Roman Catholic man Catholic spinster, (Born in July 3”, Wt. 52 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Spinster, (Born in April 1976), Ht. 5’ 2”, 1991), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 48 kgs, Wheatish Edn. B.E. (Computer Science), MBA Wt. 41 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. Complexion, Edn. B.E. Mechanical, (HR), working as a Senior Manager , B.A., working as a Secretary. Contact working as a Officer in PSU. Contact MNC Mumbai. Seeks a match residing email : track_1976@ yahoo.com OR email : [email protected] in Mumbai, having a decent qualifica- 9730454857 tion and well settled. Contact email : 5997. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Roman [email protected] Catholic Spinster, (Born in October 1974), Ht. 5’ 3”, Wt. 70 kgs, Fair Com-

22 THE SECULAR CITIZEN Mar. 26 - Apr.1 . 2018 (Contd.. from p. 10) are major threats to world peace and happily gift such toys to their child for but nine countries of the world. human life! an occasion be it birthday, First Com- munion or Christmas. The long-term On 12 March, SIPRI released its lat- The fact is when ‘war’ is a highly prof- impact that such toys can have on est report, ‘The SIPRI Arms Transfers itable business; no one would like to a child is never considered. So natu- Database’. The Report highlights take on leave alone close down the rally, everybody is ‘shocked’ when a that India continued to be the largest military-industrial complex. It is com- teenager takes a real gun and mows weapons importer in the world over mon knowledge that those in power down his fellow-students and teach- the last five years and arms exports look forward to the ‘kickbacks’ from ers. from the United States to the country the arms deals. Corruption is main- jumped 557% in 2013-17, as com- streamed in this industry. It is not a On 19 March, Pope Francis com- pared to 2008-12.India’s overall im- state ‘secret’ that the arms trade has pletes five years of his Pontificate. He ports climbed 24% in the five-year been bank- rolling powerful politi- has been the one world leader who period, accounting for nearly 12% of cians, businesspersons and other has courageously and consistently all global imports making the taken on the arms trade country the largest weapons (and challenged the oth- importer for over a decade ers to do so) referring despite the thrust since 2014 to it as the ‘industry of under the fictitious ‘Make in death’. In June 2017 his India’ mission to build indig- intention, for Church’s enously. India spent more worldwide prayer was than $100 billion on buying ‘the elimination of the new weapons and systems arms trade’. Earlier on during 2008-17, with imports 23 September 2015, ad- accounting for around 60- dressing the US Con- 65% of the country’s mili- gress, he spoke plainly tary requirements. India has saying, “Why are deadly inked a raft of contracts dur- weapons being sold to ing the last decade for fighter jets, those who plan to inflict special operations aircraft, subma- vested interests everywhere. untold suffering on individuals and rine hunter planes, lightweight how- society? Sadly, the answer, as we all itzers, artillery guns and other weap- Mercenaries play an important role in know, is simply for money: money that ons and systems. Significantly during the trade. These men who are anoint- is drenched in blood, often innocent this period the arms imports by Paki- ed and protected by their Govern- blood. In the face of this shameful stan dropped by a phenomenal 36%. ments, have no qualms in selling the and culpable silence, it is our duty to (India could certainly learn from this) most sophisticated weaponry to the confront the problem and to stop the When French President Emmanuel devil. No one raises the sensitive is- arms trade.” Macron of France visited India a few sue that the deadly weapons used by days ago, he signed defense and the ISIS and other ‘terrorists’ have ac- It is highly unlikely that there will be nuclear deals with India. Meanwhile tually been manufactured by western any dramatic change, especially af- the corrupt Indian Government has nations. Saudi Arabia is on a massive ter the ‘March for our Lives’ on 24 maintained total silence on the earlier spending spree buying the most so- March. Several so-called ‘world lead- sale of the controversial Rafale jets. phisticated weapons from the US, UK, ers’ are peddlers of arms or are just Canada, France and elsewhere- does warmongers spoiling to find an “en- That India is spending so much of anyone care to ask who are the ones emy” elsewhere – because of their money on ‘defense’ is disgraceful who would finally use these weap- own incompetency. Even their close and a scandal of the highest propor- ons and against whom? It is common friends do not trust some who are tion for a country, where millions go knowledge that the military- industrial ‘itching’ to press the nuclear button. to bed without a square meal, have complex wants wars to continue and However, the plain truth is that chil- no access to primary health care or it is they who are largely responsible dren are showing the way, demand- elementary education. Today billions for the refugee crisis which exists in ing that we all say “no” to guns. In are allocated in the production of several parts of the world today. this one prophetic act, lies a hope for weapons – particularly weapons of the future of humankind. mass destruction and their applica- The lucrative global toy industry also tion. Spending patterns in India and reaps a windfall in the production of *(Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ, works with the guns, violent video games and other Jesuit Refugee Service on Advocacy and in most countries need to change in Communications, in the Middle East. He order to eradicate poverty and ad- imitations of war weaponry. Parents is based in Beirut, Lebanon. Contact: dress other pressing issues, which and elders do not bat an eyelid and [email protected])

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