East Indians Celebrate Utsav Pope on Europe and Asia!

ope Francis on Saturday 28 October 2017, addressed Psome 350 participants from 28 delegations representing all E.U. countries, as well as academics, ambassadors, representatives of Catholic organizations and Christian movements. The topic: “(Re)Thinking Europe – A Christian Contribution to the Future of theEuropean Project!” Briefly, I will spotlight his views only on the ‘Family’!

“The ‘family’ is the harmonious union The St.Roque's Organisation Wada- by Darrel Misquitta steal the show by of the differences between man and la celebrated their 100 years Utsav by singing East Indian masala song ac- woman. This bond becomes stron- organising the ethnic, social, cultural companied by 5 people playing gum- ger and more authentic, to the extent and food festival on 21st Oct .2017 at mat which sent the crowd into danc- that it is fruitful, capable of opening Our Lady of Dolours ground, David ing frenzy. itself to life, and is a model for secu- Barretto road, Wadala. Group song "Gaajvitavn Waralche lar communities; where ‘diversity’ is "A hundred years for an organisa- Sao Roque cha san" by Valentine valued and at the same time brought tion and over 50 years conducting Machado and group was quite enter- into unity! …” Cultural program for the people is re- taining. Duet "Shikaleli pori" by Stan- ally a significant achievement" said, loine and Trinite too made the crowd On 03 November 2017, the glob- Rev. Fr. Diago Nunes SDB, Adminis- groove on the floor. al prayer network, Apostleship of trator, Salesian Delegates, Western Prayer, released Pope Francis’ prayer region, who was the Chief guest on Prominent East Indians of Mumbai video for November, in particular for the the occasion. Rev.Fr. Vivian SDB namely Mr.Vivian D'souza, President the Church in Asia. It comes just a , Parish Priest of Our Lady of Dolours The Bombay East Indian Association, few weeks ahead of his Nov. 27-02 was the guest of honour. Mr.Alphi D'souza and Mr.Gleason Bar- Dec. pastoral visit to Burma and Ban- retto of Mobai Gaothan Panchayat, People from Vasai, Uttan, Bom- gladesh; where the Catholic popula- Mr. Louis D.Barretto , Hon.Gen bay, Thane and New Mumbai came tion is a minority – ( less than 1% in to watch the performances of differ- Secretary, The St. Roque's Organ- Burma, and less than 3% in Bangla- ent Gaothan groups, trios and duets isation, Wadala, Mr.Herbert D.Barretto desh). The Pope exhorted: singing to their customary flavor and , President Maharashtrian East Indian tradition Christian Federation, Mr. Alphonso “That despite challenges, the Church Tao , social worker , Mr. Wilfred Perei- in Asia may continue to be a source Vasai group of Gummat gang led ra, social worker, were honoured by of peace, dialogue and mutual un- giving them an award in the form of derstanding between religions; and Mementos for their contibution to the between the variety of its people who East Indians community. are heirs to ancient cultures and tra- ditions.” Earlier Mr. John Misquitta, wel- come the guests. Ms. Ankita D'souza In fact God calls Christians to be a and Ms. Suzie D'silva anchored the ‘blessing’! “I will bless them that bless show with their humour at the best. you … and in you shall all the families Every one enjoyed the function on the earth be blessed “ (Genesis and left home after having their din- 12:3). ner. —Dr. Trevor Colaso, (Memphis, TN. USA). 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If has eter- pg. 13 - Pope Francis open to de- nity, but we don’t have. bate on allowing married men to become priests If we are going to solve the future and dissolve the problems, then we have to look for the roots in the past. It is our whole past, in all its dimensions, that has brought pg. 14 - Celebrating 50 years of about this dangerous situation – and nobody talks about that, because no gen- Charismatic renewal eration before this has ever bothered about the future. Man has always been living pg 16 - Blessed James Alberione the way he wanted and forced each new generation to live in the same way. This pg 19 - Inspiration! is no longer possible. We have to take a quantum leap –to teach the new genera- tion not to live the same way we have lived. Only then can the future be shifted. pg 20 - Matrimonials pg. 23 - Ups and downs of a mar- Looking at news headlines it’s easy to get dispirited over how we are treating our riage planet. Our use of modern technology has resulted in dire warnings on climate change, the dead garbage of plastic, pollution, and so on. And isn’t it ironic that for increasing numbers of us this news is brought to our attention by means of this Subscriptions Rate: very same technology. So is modern technology really the bad guy? One year (anywhere in India) Rs. 500 Three years (anywhere in India) Rs.1200 If modern technology is creating an ecological crisis on the earth, disturbing the Five years (anywhere in India) Rs. 2000 balance of nature, then it is a very simplistic solution to drop modern technology and go back. One year (outside India) Rs. 3500 E-paper Edition But you have to understand that in Gautam Buddha’s time, just twenty-five cen- sent anywhere in the world (by email) turies ago; this country only had twenty million people. The earth was enough to support them. Today, this country alone has nine hundred million people. If you One year Rs. 600 or US $ 15 want to go back to the days of Gautam Buddha, you will have to kill or allow to Two years Rs. 1000 or US $ 25 die such a large part of the population. And when only twenty million people are Cover : Pope Francis open to debate on al- saved, and the remainder of the nine hundred million people are lying dead all around you — do you think those twenty million will be able to live either? lowing married men to become priests: (Article on p. 13) (Contd.. on p. 4) 13 November 2017 3 (Contd.. from p. 3) and disturbance in the ecology. The sci- entist has to be very alert that whatever St Jude's parish he is doing should become an intrinsic No war has destroyed so many people part of the organic whole; technology as will be destroyed without any war. shows the way should not go against the whole. And it And it is impossible to live amongst is possible, because technology does dead bodies piled all around you. There his refers to the news item: "Till not lead you somewhere in particular; it will be nobody to take them to the fu- debt do us part: Malad parish- is you who go on discovering things in neral or to take them to the graveyard. Tioners help couple walk down a blind way. So many people dying at such a rate is the aisle"( TOI Nov 6). St Jude's going to kill the remaining twenty million parish, Malad east, is among the Now that it is clear that whatever we people too; their rotting bodies will cre- smallest and poorest of parishes in have discovered up to now, much of it is ate thousands of diseases, infections. the archdiocese. Yet, it has been a disturbance in the harmony — is finally a beacon showing the way for big- going to destroy life on the earth — still, And the population goes on increas- ger parishes to follow. The idea of scientists go on piling up nuclear weap- ing…. By the end of this century, the mobilising the entire community to ons. They don’t have the guts to say to population of India may have increased come to the aid of a couple who the politicians, ‘It is enough. We are not by half again. That means it would be lacked the means to arrange for a slaves. We cannot create anything that one billion, three-hundred million people proper wedding, is commendable. is going to destroy life.” — from nearly nine-hundred to thirteen- Earlier, during the canonization of hundred million people. St Teresa, the parish fanned out to Technology is in our hands; we are not all corners to feed the poor. Such in the hands of technology. We can drop It is not the fault of modern technology; Christian values need to be emu- all those parts which are dangerous, the fault is that we have not been very lated by other parishes. poisonous, and we can discover substi- clear what we want from modern tech- tutes which enhance the ecology, which nology and what we don’t want. The In my parish, some years ago, enhance the life of man, which enhance scientist has been discovering almost in we had a community celebration his outer and inner richness and bring a a blind way, and whatever he discovers for First Holy Communicants. Each balance into the world. we start using — without thinking of the communicant was permitted to in- aftereffects. vite 10 guests at a cost of Rs 100 But I don’t see anybody in the whole each. The celebration was subsi- world preaching for a more sophisti- Going back is impossible and idiotic, the dized from the Community Fund. cated, more enlightened technology. only way is forward. We need a better Such celebrations should be the Sometimes I wonder: millions of people, technology — better than modern tech- norm. Private celebrations with fine thousands of great scientists — are they nology, which can avoid plastic garbage dining may be held on later days all blind? Can’t they see what they are convenient to all. Hopefully, lav- doing is cutting their own roots? ish celebrations will gradually de- Subscriptions for crease. Similarly Community wed- And if technology can manage to do ding celebrations can be arranged miracles — it has managed on the path for the poor who are weighed down Renewal as well as New, can be of destructiveness, it can also manage with debts after marriage. sent through Bank Fund Transfer to any miracles on the path of creativeness. All one of the following banks: that has been discovered, if it is a distur- —Prof Robert Castellino bance to nature, should be dropped. 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with the latest move of GST (Goods Protect the and Services Tax). It was clearly meant Violation of Environment to reform the economy of the country. But what about the fact that the com- Vatican II mon man has to shell out 18 per cent Fr. William Grimm in his article The Council for Social Justice and "It's time to set a new course" (Oct.2), Peace (CSJP) Goa, has advised the extra when he goes out to eat at a restaurant? A bill that was earlier Rs mentions that translations from the faithful to avoid use of plastic and oth- Latin text into mother tongue for use er toxic material to decorate graves 200 has now become around Rs 236. The whole logic of Goods and Service in the liturgy must hence-forth be ap- on All Souls Day so as to protect the proved by bishops' conferences, and environment. (In Goa, majority of pa- Tax was that the old tax rate would be replaced with the new tax rates. not by Vatican Dicastery. He is how- rishioners have family graves, and ever sceptical whether this salutary the decorated graves on All Souls But the normal restaurants have just added 18 per cent extra to their bills, reform advocated by Vatican II will be Day is something really worth watch- adopted by bishops. He is probably ing ).CSJP has also drawn attention to keeping the rate of the food items the same. As a result of this, people have right to doubt its implementation. other occasions such as Anniversary Giving the Eucharist in the hand is and Month's mind masses, weddings to cut down on eating at restaurants, one of the few family outing options standard practice in Mumbai church- , meetings etc where use of toxic ma- es after Vatican II. I was therefore tak- terial should be avoided. for the common man, and many like me have also stopped giving tips to en aback when, visiting the shrine at In Mumbai ALMs are being roped Velankanni in T.N. a couple of years in to ensure that residents segregate the waiters. Now coming to Aadhaar, it is just ago, the nun distributing the Eucharist garbage into wet and dry waste . All during Mass, not only refused to give Catholics must treat this as a civic another political card which is trou- bling the common man to no extent. it in my hand but tried to shove it into duty. However, the local ALMs are my mouth. When she didn't succeed, finding it tough to convince residents We are forcibly made to link our Aad- haar card number to our PAN card, as I moved my head to dodge her, the to segregate garbage. Residents ar- parish priest took her place the next gue that the exercise serves little pur- SIM card and bank account, and now we even need it for getting a death day and aggressively tried to jab the pose as all waste is loaded together Eucharist into my mouth! He gave in the same garbage compactor (in certificate. There are people who are facing trouble in getting an Aadhaar me a dirty look when he did not suc- most municipal wards). Hence the ceed but left me wondering whether BMC must first get it's act together card for various reasons. Linking them to your bank account is a distant the prosperous Shrines in South India by ensuring that garbage is collected followed their own out-dated version separately and that the days and tim- matter. And this is quite a painful task, queuing up at various places to do the of liturgy. ings of collection of dry waste must be This example of use of dead cus- intimated to residents. linking part. And after all that, there is no guarantee that things will be bet- toms was reinforced when, on a visit Nevertheless, whatever the short- to Cochin (Kerala) last year, I attend- comings of the BMC, residents need ter off for the common man. There are already cases of fake Aadhaar cards ed evening Mass at a popular shrine to segregate garbage as this makes in nearby Verapoly diocese. An old the job easier for the sweeper, and and data being leaked out. So, what makes the government believe that priest refused to give the Eucharist profitable too, as segregation en- in my hand but insisted on placing hances the value of dry waste. linking our Aadhaar card number is a means towards a corruption-free it in my mouth. When I persisted, he country? waved me off and I had to leave with- —Prof Robert Castellino out receiving the Eucharist. Malad Mumba These days there is a tendency of your party dear Prime Minister to Perhaps Fr. Grimm or any senior simply blame the Congress for every priest can throw light on the legitimacy No 'Acchhe Din' disorder in the country. So where is of these out-dated practices, that are the acchhe din you promised us? in violation of the norms introduced for Indians We all agree that the Congress by Vatican II. has done a lot of harm to the country —Clifford. P. Pais. Dear Shri Narendra Modi, Honor- Malad (W), Mumbai able Prime Minister of India: Let’s start during their governance. But please 13 November 2017 5 Are We Imperfect Human Beings And Not The Rational Economic Animals That We Think We Are?

by Eric D'Sa individual and was a natural instinct. idea of Thaler has been that though This in turn created the wealth for the individuals deviate from the behaviour ne of my favourite hymns nation. Econs obtained higher educa- predicted in classical economic mod- is ' one day at a time'. I am tion to better their own earning power els due to systemic biases, they could sure, most of you have than to gather mere knowledge, was be nudged to making better choices. Osung it one time or the another of those economic theories.. So on one hand while he recognises other. The starting lines of its lyrics that individuals behave like Humans goes like this: ' I am only human, I'm Thalers work in the field of behaviour than Econs, his policy recommenda- just a man. Help me believe in what I economics challenges this idea of ra- tions are to nudge humans so that could be and all that I am. Show me tional utility maximising agent in eco- they can act more like Econs. the stairway, I have to climb. Lord for nomic models. He believes individu- my sake teach me to take one day at als are less Econs and more human. This brings me back to the above a time'. Hence people being only human and hymn, which recognises that people This years winner of Nobel Price in just a man or woman, frequently vio- are humans and at least to lead a Economics, Richard Thaler, be- good happy, contended, religious lieves to a great extent in the above life, one needs to accept that we stanza of this hymn that people are YOU THE CITIZENS need a helping hand of the Lord, on just only human. a day to day bases to show us the DECIDE: way. When it come to politics and For decades now our economic economics, is there a need of the polices have been framed by the idea state to give the people the required that humans are economic animals late the carefully thought predictions nudge? Many states believe so and or in short Econs, who behave as an of them being considered Econs. The to an extent the tax system is based individual or as a group in a rational mere human often makes fallible and on this premise, that people have to manner. The economists in general imperfect choices that does not make be induced to part with some of the have been making highly specific economical sense. Economists such excess profits for the common good predictions of human behaviour, as- as Thaler believe that an individual hu- of the society. States also believe like suming the world is mainly inhibited man being, is generally a bumbling, religion, there is a need of the state by Econs who make judgements ra- erring, ill informed creature plagued to be a good cop and a bad cop, to tionally, with self interest being at the with uncertainty, forever hovering be- ensure law and order is maintained. core. It was also believed that indi- tween alluring hopes and haunting However Hitler used this economic viduals made decisions keeping in fears. Hence they are in general con- nudge to get the German Christians mind the general good of the society genitally incapable of making finely to be irrational and send 6 million in which he or she lived. Being nation- calibrated economical decisions in Jews into gas chambers. Edi Amin alistic for instance was for ones own pursuit of satisfactions. used the same argument to kill almost protection. Working hard and saving 300,000 people in Uganda, many of for a rainy day, created wealth for the However, challenging the fundamen- them Indian traders. In recent years tal assumption of a rational utility max- though Buddhism is considered as imising individual was not unique to one of the most peaceful and pacifist Thaler. But he brought the idea of de- religion of the world, a Buddhist monk scribing the economic agent in a more Ashnin Wirathu is using nationalism to human way to the forefront. Thaler de- systematically carry out mass murder veloped the theory of mental account- of Muslim Rohingya people and eth- ing, explaining how people simplify nic cleansing. financial decision making, by creat- ing separate accounts in their minds, Hence, while we can take recourse focussing on the narrow impact of in pleading that we are only human, each decision, rather than the over- we need to ensure that the state does all effect. He also worked intensively not use this nudge to make us believe of the inconsistent choices that are that whatever economical policies made when individuals face costs in that they are trying to enforce on us, the present, while benefits arise in the future. However, the most important (Contd.. on p. 7) 6 13 November 2017 (Contd.. from p. 6) are being done only for the good of A New Provincial Superior for all of us. To do so we have to look at what is being done in a clear rational the Society of St Paul mind and then judge. There is no way in which a self appointed God man Rev. Fr Varghese Gnalian is the new like Ram Rahim could have mislead Provincial Superior of the Indian and exploited almost two million peo- Province of the Society of St Paul. ple, without providing the nudge of He assumed the responsibility dur- economic betterment in this life and ingthe XVIIth Provincial Chapter held after to gullible people who believed in Bengaluru from 29th October to he was a messiah. 7th November, 2017, with the theme “I do everything for the Gospel.”(1 Hence, Richard Thaler has interfaced Cor. 9 : 23) to us psychologically realistic as- sumptions into analyses of economic The Superior General of the Congre- decision making. He has at the same gation, Rev. Fr Valdir Jose de Castro, time brought to the fore the danger of and three of the General Councillors Rev. Fr Varghese Gnalian a cohesive state converting the nudge were present during the entire dura- into a shove. We the Citizens will have tion of the Chapter which elected The Society of St Paul was founded to decide whether we are only human Fr George Chathanatt, Fr Dominic by Bl. James Alberione on August beings, that are unable to make ratio- SavioD’Silva, Fr Jikson Mullasseril 20, 1914, at Alba, in North Italy. The nal economic decisions or ones who and Fr Michael John the Provincial Indian Province that carries out its after weighing the pros and cons of Councillors. The Chapter, recalling apostolate, using the fastest means what the state is nudging us to do, are the words of the Founder unani- of communication including multi able to resist it, if it is found to be on mously resolved to be fully attentive and digital media, has 14 communi- the long run not beneficial to us, even to the signs of the times, and use the ties in India, four communities in Ni- if the nudge becomes a shove. new languages of communication, to geria, one each in Great Britain and reach all with the Gospel message, Ireland, especially the poor and those living in periphery. —Fr Dominic SavioD’Silva BHOIR GARDENS The Secular Citizen subscribers are Please renew your * Open air garden for Ceremonies requested to provide us their Email * Theme Decor * Accommodation 300 - 1500 ID and Mobile no. for communication. subscription if expired. guests * Open Catering * Parking space for send it to [email protected] or sms to Mention your subscription above 100 cars * 2 AC Changing Rooms 9820473103. 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ctober 31st is a ‘spe- ter of India was assassinated. It was cial’ day! Besides a dastardly act by any count. What followed was even worse, when thou- being the last day of sands of Sikhs were brutally attacked, a month, it is a day- by fr. cedric Prakash sj burnt alive, massacred in Delhi and in O several parts of North India. We were filled with anniversaries and commemorations. As the clock part of an initiative to bring healing to ticks away into another new day a city, which was broken and divided. OBJECTIVITY We met many of the victim-survivors and new month and one sits andothers who suffered – listened back and reflects on the day, It is also the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel who was born in 1875 and documented horrendous eye- a whole wave of HOT thoughts in Gujarat. Patel was part of India’s witness accounts. Perpetrators were grips one’s heart and soul. In freedom struggle and was India’s first named. Unfortunately,the wheels of these silent moments, one re- Deputy Prime Minister and Home Min- justice move slowly particularly when ister. He earned the sobriquet of ‘Iron the system is not transparent. In his alizes that there are certain ba- quest for ‘Satyagraha’, Mahatma sics necessary for a meaningful Man of India’ because of the courage of his convictions and his unflinching Gandhi reminded us that, “Truth never way of proceeding. This day in objectivity. In an impartial manner he damages a cause that is just.” Even some measure reminded us of did all he could to ‘unify’ the various as we write this, we hear of another these: factions in an independent India. He attack of violence in New York on in- had no hesitation in banning the right- nocent people. All violence must be wing Hindutva organization the Rash- condemned; however, violence may HUMILITY triya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) say- stop only when we address endemic Today we observe the 400th death ing, “All their (RSS) speeches were full issues with total transparency. Some anniversary of a great Jesuit Saint communal poison. It was not neces- also celebrate ‘Halloween’ today by Alphonsus Rodriguez (1531-1617). sary to spread poison. As a result of wearing masks; these ‘masks’ need to A Spaniard, he joined the Society of the poison, the country had to suffer come off! Our world cries for authen- Jesus at the age of fortyand spent the sacrifice of the valuable life of Gan- ticity.Mother Teresa drives home the most of his religious life in ordinary dhiji. Even an iota of sympathy of the point saying,“Honesty and transpar- responsibilities, whichhe undertook Government or of the people no more ency make you vulnerable. Be honest with great love and dedication. In a remained for the RSS. In fact, the op- and transparent anyway”. letter addressed to the Society of Je- position grew. Opposition turned more sus today, Fr Arturo Sosa, the Jesuit severe, when the RSS men expressed In the call to Discernment, taking in- Superior General writes, “For 46 years joy and distributed sweets after Gan- spiration from the above, I realise that Brother Alphonsus was of service to dhiji’s death. Under these conditions I need to be Humble: to listen to what everyone from the porter’s lodge of it became inevitable for the Govern- the Lord is telling me; the inner voice; the College of Montesion. His fruitful ment to take action against the RSS”. to what others are saying. I need to be apostolic activity was sustained by a Patel was committed to the idea of a Objective: to look at the reality impar- spiritual life rich in interior movements. secular India where the Constitutional tially, without any prejudices, looking The porter’s lodge of the College was rights of all Indians were respected. always to the greater good. Above all, the place that allowed him to animate He was objective to the core. A value I need to be Transparent: to focus on students, counsel the city’s ‘important which we all need to imbibe; many of and stand up for the truth – however folk’, accompany many, and help all us are so easily swayed by our ‘likes’ bitter it is, whatever the consequences those in need”. It is 400 years since St. and ‘dislikes’ and are conditioned by be. As October 31st slips into history, Alphonsus went to his eternal reward; subjectivity. warm memories with HOT thoughts. however today, there is much that we can still learn from him particularly his ability to listen to others and of his hu- TRANSPARENCY * (Fr Cedric Prakash sj is a human rights activ- mility. In 1984, we were in New Delhi when ist. [email protected] ) Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minis-

8 13 November 2017 The Magna Carta Planted Seeds For Human Rights

he concept of human rights today’s human rights. has been around in history in one form or the other: the At this point it is of interest to know the By Melvyn Brown Magna Carta of 1215; the foundation truth of the human rights T movement. It all began in earnest af- 6. All peoples have the right to rec- English Bill of Rights, 1689; the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, 1789; and ter World War II, and the horrors of ognition before the law. the American Bill of Rights in the US The Holocaust, which brought about 7. All will have equal protection of Constitution of 1791, can be traced to The Universal Declaration of Human the law. some of the early conceptions, which Rights in France, Paris, by the UN 8. Everyone has the rights granted closely resemble human rights in our General Assembly, 1948. him by the Constitution. times. 9. No one will be subjected to arbi- The basic doctrine of human rights trary arrest or detention. It is commonly believed that the ideas was to respect, preserve and promote 10. Everyone is entitled to a fair, pub- in human rights evolved in Western the inherent dignity of both the equal lic hearing in any criminal charge. countries. Before 1400, historian Mc and inalienable rights of human be- Intyre states with assurance that there ings in the world, to crush cases of The next 20 Articles cover the right to was no word for ‘rights’ in any lan- abuses, genocide, enslave; and to be presumed innocent until proved guage. The early Magna Carta was support free speech, right to educa- guilty. No one will be subjected to inva- a charter of liberties which King John tion, fair trial and efforts for peace in sion of privacy, Freedom of movement gave his assent to. It was a guaran- society and the world. and residence in the world. Right to tee of rights and privileges. When I seek asylum in other countries; Right searched for the oldest records of hu- The Universal Declaration of Human to marry and have a family; Right to man rights, I found it in the staute of Rights (UDHR) is a milestone docu- own property. Freedom to think and Kalisz, 1264 AD. It gave the Jewish mi- ment proclaimed by the United Na- religion ; the freedom to change his nority of Poland protection from hate tions General Assembly in Paris, 10 religion or belief; Freedom of expres- speeches. December 1948, for all peoples and sion. Freedom to assemble and have all nations as fundamental human a peaceful association; Freedom to The common moral language in mod- rights to be preserved and protected. take part in government; Right to so- ern society when based on peace cial security; Right to work; Right to talks is that of human rights. The co- Because a person is a human being rest and leisure; Right to health and of nundrum in the term ‘right’ provokes the person is entitled to inalienable his family; Right to education; Right to considerable controversy and at times fundamental rights regardless of their cultural life; to arts and scientific ben- philosophical debate. It is an accept- country, religious belief, ethnic origin, efits; to enjoy the rights set forth in the ed fact in general consensus that hu- language or place on earth: these Declaration; to develop his personal- man rights, covers a significant array rights are egalitarian in the sense of ity in full freedom; nothing should de- of privileges. being applicable in the same manner stroy the rights and freedom set in this to all persons. A simple rule imposes declaration. 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Stephen Fernandes, guest of hon- clearing the IAS prelims against the successful entrepreneurs and this our said in a highly intellectual talk, wishes of his family he bid goodbye time too six have been honoured for stressed on the need for ethics in to a secure government career and their excellent contribution. In addi- business. He commended the cham- ventured into entrepreneurship by tion to the honouring the achievers ber for rendering invaluable service to starting a custom agency which ex- the chamber has launched a mobile society. He called the chamber as one panded over time which was possible app to its members to interact and in- of the factors influencing the collective only due to his vision for the logistics crease business among the members conscience of society. He appreci- sector. He advised businessmen that and community as a whole. ated the awardees and admired their the problem is never in the situation hard work, sincerity and dedication to but in our handling of the situation. The app was developed by Mr. Ron- achieve their aims and serve the soci- Our motto in life must be to “respond ald Noronha and his team of Arokia IT ety. He explained that giving to others not react”. Success can be achieved Pvt. Ltd. He explained the features by is also giving to God and God surely only if we are different in a particular PPT presentation and he was assisted gives back a thousand fold which is thing. The lion is the king of the jungle by Mr. Reuben Buthello. nothing but a miracle. not because he is the fastest or the wisest or the tallest or strongest. It is Honourable MP, Mr GopalShetty, Chairman of CCCI, Mr. Antony Sequei- because he is courageous and ever graced the occasion with his pres- ra, in his welcome speech expressed alert and uses the same effort whether ence as Chief Guest and honoured his gratefulness to everyone who for small or big things. the six achievers and addressed the strove for CCCI during the year. In his gathering. He congratulated the six address, explained that his main pur- CCCI founder Chairman Mr.Vincent achievers and commended all busi- pose would be to realize the dreams. Mathias, immediate past Chairman nessmen for being equal contributors He said he would lay emphasis on the Mr. Henry Lobo, CCCI awards com- to upliftment of society by providing task of creating awareness to make mittee convener, Mr. John D'Silva, employment and tax revenue. this happen. "We will create more op- Vice Chairman’s Mr. Albert W D'Souza portunities to our members, keep cre- and Mr. John Mathew, were present the Guest of Honour were Fr. Stephen ating awareness about industry, and on the dais. The awardees, recipro- Fernandez and Mr Xavier Britto, chair- take bold steps towards evincing in- cating to the honour bestowed upon man of Kerry Indev. Logistics. terest among the youngsters, thereby them, praised the functioning style of making an effort to win this institution CCCI, which happens to be a premier The six achievers honoured on the global recognition. Christian Cham- Christian body. occasion are : ber of Commerce & Industry is an Excellence in Industry : Mr. Anil umbrella for a body of businessmen At the beginning of the awards func- Rego - Brilliant printers (Spon- from all walks of trade and industry tion. 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12 13 November 2017 Pope Francis open to debate on allowing married men to become priests ope Francis has suggested the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Doc- that he is open to the pos- trine after accusing the pontiff in a let- The theologian accused Francis of too sibility of married men be- ter of sowing “chronic confusion” with often acting in a manner that “seems Pcoming Roman Catholic the “intentionally ambiguous” manner to demean the importance of Church priests in cases where communities of his teachings, which he warned doctrine,” portraying it as “dead and face a shortage of clergy and are be- could lead to sins against the Holy bookish.” ing displaced by other faiths. Spirit. Without naming names, he also said The Telegraph reported on Nov 2 that The Vatican leader noted that the that faithful Catholics “can only be Francis has requested disconcerted by your discussion on whether choice of some bishops, married men in the men who seem not mere- Amazon region in Bra- ly open to those who hold zil could be allowed to views counter to Christian become priests, which belief but who support would go against long- and even defend them.” held tradition. Weinandy did not out- Cardinal Claudio line specifically which Hummes, the presi- topics he feels Francis’ dent of the Episcopal teachings could be mud- Commission for the dling Catholic doctrine Amazon, reportedly on, though the pontiff’s made a request to stance on numerous the pope to consider social issues has been the proposal, given placed under scrutiny. that both evangelical Christians and pagan Some media portrayals sects are displacing have positioned Fran- Catholicism in the re- cis as more liberal when gion. it comes to LGBT people shortage of priests had become an in the Church, as he once famously Monsignor Erwin Krautler, the secre- “enormous problem,” and said that told reporters, “If someone is gay and tary of the Episcopal Commission, the response to that needs to be seeks the Lord with good will, who has echoed the request, and said prayer, combined with a more intense am I to judge?” that bishops should also consider or- focus on “working with young people daining women deacons as priests. who are seeking orientation.” Francis has clarified on a number of occasions that he supports the tradi- Francis said earlier this year that he is Capuchin Father Thomas Weinandy tional doctrine that marriage is solely open to the idea of ordaining married announced on Tuesday his resigna- a union between one man and one men, with a number of countries, in- tion, the day after Crux and other me- woman, however. cluding the U.S., reporting a shortage dia outlets published his letter to Fran- of priests. cis, which dates back to July 31. The U.S. bishops’ said in a statement following Weinandy’s resignation: Francis told Germany’s Die Zeit in an Weinandy accused Francis at the time “The work of the committee is done in interview in March that while remov- of fostering a “growing unease” within support of, and in affective collegiality ing the celibacy rule is not the answer believers, because of the ambiguity of with, the Holy Father and the Church to the problem, the prospect of mar- many of his statements. in the United States. Our prayers go ried men of proven faith becoming with Father Weinandy as his service priests could be considered. He took issue with some of Francis’ to the committee comes to a close.” suggestions that changes could be A prominent Catholic theologian has coming to historic Catholic positions source: Christian Post meanwhile resigned as consultant to regarding marriage and divorce. 13 November 2017 13 'Celebrating 50 years of Charismatic Renewal' At Rosario Cathedral, Mangalore

The Karnataka Charismatic the Parish of Juhu. Renewal celebrating half a Small groups were century- a full 50 years, at Ro- formed and started sario Cathedral in Mangalu- in private homes, ru, November 9 to 12, 2017, the Asha Colony is a huge blessing. Titled: in Juhu Tara and "Pavithrathma Abhishekot- in the Royal Hotel. sava-2017" (Holyspirit An- Four groups were nointing Celebration-2017). formed in Byculla This year 2017 is the Golden beginning in the In- Jubilee year of the Catho- stitute of the Deaf lic Charismatic Renewal Mutes in Mazagoan. (CCR), worldwide; the Holy There was a very ac- Spirit moving brilliantly. The tive group in Mahim 14 Catholic diocese of Kar- in the Presentation nataka, the bishops, priests Convent with Sr. and laity congregate at the Basil and Margret 450 year old historic Rosario at the Charismatic movement is fit- D'souza. Rev. Fuster Cathedral grounds, Mangaluru city; ting: and Rev. Phillips started the Life in the an average of 9000 people will partici- Spirit Seminars and prayer groups pate according to the convener Rev. Related image were well attended around by 60 Onil D'Souza. This spirit filled move- members. Prayer meetings were held ment has grown and brought tremen- In Bombay/Mumbai : In 1970s, Mi- at St. Xavier's College by Rev. Fuster. dous blessings with light and warmth noo Engineer, a young Parsi civil engi- The Renewal spread to Poona ( now to thousands of people of many kinds neer studying in the U.S.A. became a called Pune) and to Goa. Then to in the region. There will be traditional Catholic, through his involvement with Gauhati (Assam) where the Renewal Catholic Charismatic worship in all it's Charismatics. It was he who typically started in the Air Force Colony as an glory in 4 languages - Kannada, Konk- brought the Catholics Charismatic inter denominational Prayer Group. ani, Malayalam and English. The 4 Renewal (CCR) to India in 1972. The Later to Delhi and prayer groups days will be filled with anointed joy same year two Jesuits, Rev. Fuster functioned at St. Thomas Paris and with many activities, various kinds of and Rev. Bertie Phillips came from St. Dominic's Parish. In such ways seminars and sessions to widen the USA. The first prayer group was one small groups spread to all corners knowledge and spirit of the day a week in Bombay of India. And now it has grown huge movement will happen. A rare (Mumbai). There and to be 50 yeras exhibition of rosaries on an were only four old filled with God's international format is on the members, Rev. grace. menu, a special event on the Fio Mascarenhas periphery and participation s.j., Sister Olga, The first Bombay in Rosary will be promoted. Minoo and Luz Service Team (BST) Inaugural by Rev.Dr. Aloy- Maria Engineer. was elected around by Ivan Saldanha- sius Paul D'Souza, Bishop It soon spread August 1973, it was Shet of Mangalore, The celebra- to Bandra with a the second team tion mass will be lead by Rev. lot of encourage- formed around Dr. Bernard Moras, Archbishop of ment from the Medical Mis- June 1974 with Rev. Bangalore. The main speakers are : sion Sisters of the Holy Fam- Hillary SJ as its first Chairman that Rev. Lawrence Mukkuzzy, Bishop of ily Hospital. It started growing and the gave the CCR more stable organiza- Belthangady, Rev Jose Pattayankal biggest group was at St. Andrew's tion, and major thrust to other states. VC, Bangalore, Rev.Franklin D'Souza, which was led very ably by Terence A National Office was started in Bom- Shivamogga. The event is seen as and Beryl Fonn and Sr. Bernadine. bay in 1974, which was moved to positively blessed and spirit filled Another group soon started in St., Te- Bangalore in 1984 and then to Delhi within the Renewal movement mark- resa's Parish. Minoo lived in Vile Parle in 2001. It organized the first National ing 50 years, with hundreds of good and started a group in Dilkush Con- Convention in Bombay and started people working on this. A closer look vent at Juhu, only to move soon to (Contd.. on p. 15) 14 13 November 2017 (Contd.. from p. 14) sus and the gifts of the Holy Spirit as ments on the movement. On Novem- mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12, includ- ber 30, 1990; for the first time the publishing the national magazine ing the gift of tongues, healing and Renewal got formal, canonical recog- Charisindia. In 1977, a National Ser- prophecy. nition by the Vatican." vice Team was elected by the First National Leaders Conference held An authentically Catholic movement Pope Francis Now : Pope Francis in Bangalore attended by leaders of should lead you to Our Lady and the in both word and action, is making the then-existing charismatic gourps. pope; this wasn’t always there in the efforts to bringing to an end the lack Fr. Fio Mascarenhas SJ, was the first beginning for everyone, but it is now. of co-relation between official ecu- Chairman and Archbishop Arulappa Many very fruitful apostolates and menism and charismatic ecumenism, of Hyderabad its first Episcopal Advi- leaders in the Church have a relation- this is very significant. sor. In 1984 Bishop Valerian D'Souza ship with the Charismatic renewal. of Pune was appointed Episcopal Ad- The spiritual life is all about surrender, Pope Francis’s outreach to Pente- visor. In 1988, Fr. A. J. Thamburaj, SJ and surrendering to the Holy Spirit is costals and evangelicals has been of Chennai was chosen Chairman of bearing good fruits. favourable with his insistence that the the NST. In 1993 again Fr. Fio became “current of Grace” represented by Catholic Charismatic Renewal the Renewal is fruit of the one Holy Spirit calling the Christian Churches into unity, in revealing their oneness in diversity. Under Pope Francis, the conciliar and the charismatic renew- als are being brought together, and seen as a “Kairos moment of great opportunity.”

Rev Cantalamessa, the preacher to the papal household, called it “a joy- ous, contagious Christianity in the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit without the gloom of negative Christi- anity.” Captured in the titles of pope Francis’s two exhortations, ‘The Joy of the Gospel’ and ‘The Joy of Love.’ In Pope Francis, there is a “new em- phasis on the creativity of the Holy Spirit,” reminding people that while some things may stay the same, noth- ing is ever merely repeated, and that God is constantly doing new things - Renewing Christianity and Christians. the Chairman and Bishop Gali Bali of St. Pope John Paul II Guntur succeed Bishop Valerian as Episcopal Advisor. Thereafter, Bishop Four popes have acknowledged the Valerian D'Souza was once again ap- movement: Pope Paul VI, Pope John pointed the Episcopal Advisor. Now Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Pope Fran- Fr. Jose Anchanickal is the Chairman cis. Pope Paul VI acknowledged the of the National Service Team of the movement in 1971 and reaffirmed it in CCR in India. 1975.Pope John Paul II was also sup- portive of the Renewal and was in fa- The Churches views : The Catho- vor of its conservative politics. He (as lic Charismatic Renewal is the largest well as then-Cardinal Ratzinger, Pope approved ecclesial movement of the Emeritus Benedict XVI) acknowl- Church, estimated to have touched at edged good aspects of the movement least 120 million Catholics throughout while urging caution, pointing out that the world, that came into existence in members must maintain their Catho- August 1966. It is fully Catholic and lic identity and communion with the also fully charismatic, with emphasis Catholic Church. Pope John Paul II, on a personal relationship with Je- in particular, made a number of state- 13 November 2017 15 Blessed James Alberione Media Marvel for the Modern world!

s decreed by Pope Leo XIII, 27 April 2003 when Pope Saint John the Blessed Sacrament was Paul II declared him ‘Blessed’, call- exposed in all the Churches ing him the “First Apostle of the New Aand chapels in Christendom Evangelization”! through the night that divided the 19th and the 20th centuries. Keenly desir- The use and abuse of the media is ous of something being done for the an age-old phenomenon, the wind of people of the new century the pope criticism raging across the centuries, fervently sought prayers for the situation during Alberi- the century that was about one’s time apparently be- to unfold. That was an ep- ing no different. But of him och-making event. In the Ca- it can be said that he did thedral of Alba, Italy, young something very concrete to seminarian James Alberione set matters right! was kneeling in deep prayer before the Eucharistic Lord, Born on 4 April 1884 at nication of ideas.” There’s no gain- when in a flash of light from Lorenzo di Fossano in Alba, saying the fact that Alberione’s vision the host he received a mes- by Ladislaus L Italy, James Alberione was of media usage for the purpose of sage that was to eventu- D’Souza physically weak since child- spreading gospel values (read human ally give flesh to the Pope’s hood. His main task in the values), essentially concerns men and desire: “Be not afraid! I am with you. family’s farming work was therefore to women of calibre and foresight. From here I wish to enlighten. Be sorry show the glow of the oil lamp in the for sins.” This was to be the beginning early morning darkness - a task that As media activist, thinker, writer, or- of Alberione’s vision for he says that was to prove prophetic in later life. For ganizer and, above all, as spiritual he felt deeply obliged to prepare him- he went on to show the light of the guide, this holy man proved to be a self to do something for God and for media’s significance to a world igno- trail-blazer in the apostolate of the His people in the century in which he rant of the true potential of the media! mass media. More than just a man himself was to have his being, specifi- So convinced was he of the power of of foresight and practicality, Alberi- cally by promoting the use of any and the printed word to influence minds one was deeply spiritual, the proof of every means of mass media available and hearts that he dedicated himself which lies in how he defines the Pau- at any given point of time to spread to the use of modern technology to line mission: “The apostolate of social the Gospel. further the Gospel message. He did communications requires a strong this by founding the Society of Saint group of editors, technicians and Man of action Paul (1914), and the Daughters of propagandists… Generally speaking, It is significant that the feast of Blessed Saint Paul (1915), the first ever media the essence of the apostolate is at James Alberione, the Founder of what related religious congregations, for the editorial level…. For us, editorial has come to be known as the Pauline priests, brothers and sisters, the fact work is not a ministry, but the ministry. Family, falls in November, a month an- that several others have got on to the Our main time is dedicated to editorial nually observed as Communications bandwagon in recent times being an work, while other ministries receive Month by the Catholic Church. And entirely different matter! only fragments of our hours”. No here’s why! It was on 26 November wonder then why he insists that “the 1971 that Alberione went to his reward Alberione’s response to the doubts best decoration for an editorial room which he finally was invested with on that assailed the champions of char- is a picture of the evangelists”! As for ity who sought to know as to how to Pauline sale outlets, he emphasizes Jack of All Stall help the new categories of poor who, that they are but focal points of the Reliable House for to their hunger for bread, were add- apostolate - not commercial estab- Religious Goods ing an unquenchable thirst for moral lishments but centres of service to the Gloria Church Bldg., 263, Dr. Ambed- elevation, was: “In the same way that people, a temple, where the religious kar Rd., Byculla, Mumbai - 400027 others are feeding them with illusory who serves is a preacher, making pos- Tel.: 23725963, 23749358 promises, let us give them the gospel sible an encounter between the Word Estd: 1951 Prop. B. D'Souza and let us do so with the same instru- ments that they use for the commu- (Contd.. on p. 17) 16 13 November 2017 (Contd.. from p. 16) threefold apostolate: ongoing adora- the whole Christ to us exactly the way tion before Blessed Sacrament, fulfill- he had already defined himself: Way, and the world. ing the liturgical needs of the Church, Truth and Life.” Very significantly, and praying for all the initiatives and considering that the Church’s entire “Cooperators” - Lay Apostles of needs of both the Pauline Family and theology so to say is based on Paul’s the Pauline Mission of the Church Universal, very specifi- teachings/writings, Pope Benedict XVI Close on the heels of the establish- cally that there may be many voca- dedicated an entire jubilee year [28 ment of the two societies of professed tions to the priestly and religious life. June 2008 to 29 June 2009] to Paul. men and women Paul religious, he proceeded to found the Union of Lay Vocation concerns Church’s acknowledgement Pauline Cooperators whose stat- Given the vocation scenario in the Already in his lifetime, we have Pope utes received papal approbation in Church today, it would be of relevance Paul VI awarding the Pro Ecclesia et 1918 whereby, facilitating active lay to point out how seized Alberione was Pontifice to Father James Alberione participation in the Pauline mission. of the situation. As early as way back on 28 June 1969, with the words: “Per- The ‘Cooperators’ would go, Alberi- in 1957, we have him founding in re- mit the Pope, dear Father Alberione, one felt, where priests and religious sponse to a request from the Holy See, to rejoice at this long, faithful and un- couldn’t go and do what priests and the Sisters of Mary Queen of Apos- wearied effort and the fruits it has pro- religious couldn’t do – an objective tles. Widely known as the Apostoline duced for God’s glory and the good of that has stood the test of time! Sisters, their motto “All vocations for the Church.” Alberione founded in all all apostolates” actively expressed it- 10 institutes that comprise the Pauline Time was when Daughters of Saint self in the search for, care of and direc- Family, of which, India is privileged to Paul nuns engaged in home visita- tion of priestly and religious vocations be blessed with the presence of four tion for the purpose of disseminating in the Church. Imagine! Vocations not viz, Society of Saint Paul, Daughters literature published by them and the to Alberione’s Pauline congregations of Saint Paul, Pious Disciples of the Fathers. The situation in India today, but to priestly and religious life in gen- Divine Master and Pauline Coopera- dominated as it is by the dictates and eral! One cannot help but admire the tors. activities of militant Hindu outfits, is a magnanimity of this saintly marvel! complete turnaround that poses grave Mission of every believer risk to our nuns. Add to it the situation Mary, Queen of Apostles Baptism enjoins on every believer the prevailing on Catholic home-fronts, An apostle is one who gives Jesus. duty to proclaim the Good News. This what with most parents at work, the In his own words, “Mary’s apostolate is done largely by living a life of holi- children at school and the youth busy is unique. In the Old Testament Mary ness which, according to Alberione, with their own affairs, locked doors was awaited as the bearer of the Sav- “is and always consists in living Jesus are a common sight. That’s where lay iour. During her earthly life up to the Christ as he is presented in the Gos- involvement comes in, the scope for Ascension of Jesus; then from the As- pel: the Way, the Truth and the Life.” which is vast. cension to her blessed Assumption; Thus, as we make our sojourn through and now from Heaven until the end of life, the dream of every believer cannot Prayer - Source of Sustenance time: she always gives Jesus… From but be to say with Blessed James Al- Jesus advises: “Pray always” (Lk Mary we received Christ; through her berione: “Silver and gold I have none! 18:1). If Alberione was a man of ac- we must go to Christ and live his life.” But I give you what I have – I give you tion, he was essentially, first and fore- Very rightly then, the special love that Jesus Christ, Way, Truth and Life”! most, a man of prayer. Prayer was the Alberione had developed for Mary ear- source of all his activity. 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Heart Disease, Heart Attack: St. John of God Pope Francis addressed members Impossible Causes: St. Jude Thad- of the Pontifical Academy of Social deus Sciences, during a three day meet- Infections: St. Agrippina of Mineo ing (19-21 October, 2017) – “Chang- Infertility, Miscarriage, Childbirth: ing Relations Among Market, State St. Gerard and Civil Society”! This topic was Kidney Disease: St. Benedict inspired by Emeritus Pope Bene- Lung and Respiratory Problems: dict’s XVI’s 2009 Encyclical Letter, St. Bernardine of Siena Caritas in Veritate – Charity in Truth! Obesity, Stomach Ailments: St. - which upheld the right and obli- Charles Borromeo gation of governments to intervene Pain, Suffering, Healing: St. Pio of with policies to ensure that the mar- Pietrelcina ket economy does not lead only to Skin Disease: St. Anthony of the the creation of goods and services, Desert but that such benefits all members hen it comes to concerns for Stress, Anxiety, Mental Health: St. of society. (Some excerpts): our health and the health of Dymphna “The systemic exploitation of the our loved ones, we should W Strokes, High Blood Pressure: St. planet’s resources to create income always turn to prayer. Andrew Avellino and wealth, has not benefited every- We pray for disease prevention, Surgery: St. Luke the Evangelist body, but has created an increase for physical healing, and for peace Throat Ailments: St. Blaise in inequality! States make all sorts of soul while enduring physical suf- Toothache, Dental Problems: St. of interventions in the economy fering. Apollonia through choices about energy, labor Fortunately, there seems to be a Wounds: St. Rita policies, banking, taxes, social wel- special Saint for just about every ill- fare and education. 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Egypt vironment, made in the image of the mus of Formiae (St. Elmo) Q. How do insects breathe? Divine” (cf. Genesis 1:26-27). Diabetes: St. Josemaria Escriva A. By the tiny holes in their bodies Epilepsy and Seizures: St. Vitus Q. Which animal is considered as —Dr. Trevor Colaso, Eye Disorders: St. Lucy man’s best friend? ( Memphis, TN. USA). Head Injuries: Blessed John Licci A. The dog

18 13 November 2017 start challenging your mind with men- tally stimulating activities – puzzles, games, word problems, problem solv- ing, learning a new hobby, and so on. Inspiration! Some studies have even shown that Live your healthiest life, without medication We live in a world that believes your stimulating your mind via challenging life’s obstacles can be cured with the activities can possibly help prevent right medication. Want to lose weight? dementia. So ask yourself: What are Take a pill to boost your metabolism. you doing to challenge yourself men- Stressed? Take a pill to calm your tally today? nerves. Not sure what’s wrong with you? Pop a pill anyway. Do you know Surround Yourself With Positive that lyou can live a healthy life with People: ever touching medication? We have You are the sum total of the people to stop relying on medication to 'fix' us you surround yourself with on a daily and instead, start working towards liv- basis. Are those people helping or ing our best lives hindering you? Are they a positive or negative influence on your life? Prescription drug use is on the rise. ally involve doing efficient exercises Are you even hanging around other For many people, medication is often that are not too burdensome, such people? Being around others who: the best shortcut to escape from ill- as walking, jogging and other aero- a) are positive and uplifting, b) share ness and to recover much more quick- bic exercises. Using stairs instead of the same interests as yourself, and ly and painlessly; however, a short- lift and standing more frequently than c) don’t bring you down can have a cut is not always the best resort and sitting when using computer are other profound positive effect both on your many health conditions can actually examples of activities that are good mental and emotional health. So, if disappear without taking drug. While for your health. Proper sleeping basi- you don’t have a positive social circle prescription drugs can be helpful and cally involves maintaining appropriate (both offline and online), get one. And life-saving, with the overuse of antibi- sleep schedule and sleeping for ap- if you’re in a painful relationship, get otics and risks of side effects, severe proximately 7 to 9 hours every day. help. allergies, and drug interactions, there are good reasons to limit prescrip- Love Yourself : Reduce Your Stress: tions when it’s safe to do so. But what Did you know that depression affects Stress is rarely good. And being ex- if you want to live a medication-free 1 in 10 Americans (and that the num- posed to too much stress for too life? Is it possible to be healthy and ber of patients diagnosed with depres- long can have negative effects on live a long life without the aid of pre- sion increases 20% each year)? How your physical, mental, and emotional scription drugs? — if you start young, do you beat this disease without rely- health. Without managing it, stress make healthy lifestyle choices and fo- ing so much on your meds? Answer: can single-handedly ruin your life. Do cus on prevention. It may be—if you You LOVE YOURSELF! Starting today, any combination of the following to start young, make healthy lifestyle make it a point to be in love with your- help lower your stress (without hav- choices and focus on prevention. self. Not in a creepy, conceited sort of ing to result to potentially harmful pre- way. But in a “love the miracle of your scription medications): Stay healthy with healthy routines: existence” sort of way. Know what you Your routines generally comprise eat- stand for, what your values are, and l Practice yoga. Where you have to ing, doing activities, and taking some what you are willing to do and give to practice deep, conscious breathing rest every day. If you do them cor- others, and then start living your life (which can help lower stress levels) rectly, you can stay away from illness, by those standards. Genuine love for l Keep a gratitude journal. Where so by maintaining healthy diet, proper your self is the key to true happiness you write down all of the positive physical activities and exercises, and and emotional health. things in your life. proper sleeping, you will have bigger l Help others in need. Where you chance to live a medication-free life. Challenge Your Mind: help a friend or stranger with one The question is how to do those rou- Just like with exercise and physical of their problems (which will make tines correctly? Proper diet basically fitness, if you never work out your your problems seem less important involves reducing potentially risky mind, it’s going to get out of shape. and smaller.) foods, including processed foods, re- And when that happens, we tend to l Drink green tea. 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Mumbai : Mangalorean RC 9223219634 6786 MUMBAI : Goan Roman Catho- bachelor, (Born in Auguat 1972), Ht. 6669 MUMBAI : Goan R.C. Bach- lic Bachelor, (Born in May 1981), Ht. 5’ 5’9”, Wt. 77 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. elor, M.Sc., in Telecom, MBA, (Born 11”, Wt. 65 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. F.Y. B.Com., + IATA, working as a in February 1978) Ht. 5’ 5”, Fair, BA working as a Sales Associate. Con- C.S. Associate in MNC., Contact email good natured. Working as a Financial tact email : [email protected] : [email protected] OR Phone Analyst in New York. Contact email : 6781 MANGALORE : Mangalorean : 25441116 / 9619742315 / [email protected] OR Roman Catholic Bachaelor, (Born in 9619032564 8698375997. January 1989), Ht. 5’ 11”, Wt. 60 kgs, 6693. Mumbai : Mangalorean RC 6667 MUMBAI : Goan R.C. Bach- Fair Complexion, Edn. MBA (Finance) bachelor, (Born in September 1988), elor, B.Com., (Born in January 1983) working as a Corporate Officer. Contact Ht. 6’, Wt. 85 kgs, Edn. Graduate De- Ht. 5’ 7”, Wt. 65 kgs, Fair, smart and email : sudeshmascarenhas@gmail. gree, Merchant Navy Captain in U.K., good natured. Non alcolholic and com working as a Merchant Navy Officer. non smoker. Seeks a fair, good look- 6771 CANADA : Bombay born, Contact email : kennethlazrado@ya- ing, good natured slim Goan RC girl. broughtup and educated Kerlaite Ro- hoo.com. Contact Mob: 9930466725 man Catholic Bachelor, (Born in Oc- 6684. Mumbai : Goan RC bach- 6666 MUMBAI : Mangalorean R.C. tober 1987), Ht. 180 cms, Wt. 75 kgs, elor, (Born in January 1969), Ht. 5’ 5”, Bachelor (Born in February 1988) Ht. Fair Complexion, Handsome, Edn. B. Wt. 60 kgs, Edn. High School, working 6’, Wt. 72 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. Tech Computer Engineering, working as at Airport as Counter Staff. Contact BMS/PGDM, working as a Customer as a Software E n g i n e e r . email : [email protected]. Executive. Contact email: lilydsou- Permanent Resident Canada. Seeks a 6677. Bangalore : R.C. Parents [email protected] OR 9869158197 well educated girl from Canada, U.S. Or invite alliance : son Engineer B.E., 6664 MUMBAI : Mangalorean R.C. Mumbai. Good looking, ready to settle (Mechanical), Divorcee working in the Bachelor (Born in December 1982) in Canada. Keralite / Mangalorean / Gulf, having good job, well off, (Born Ht. 5’ 3”, Wt. 68 kgs, Fair Complexion, South Indian. Contact email : antho- in June 1967), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 63 kgs. Edn. B.Com., A.C.A., LLB., C.A. by [email protected]. Girl should be educated, good family Profession. Contact email: saldanha_ 6768 MANGALORE : Mangalorean background, kind, loving & caring : [email protected] OR 9820670158. RC Divorce, (Born in August 1975), Ht. caste denomination no bar! Contact 6663 MUMBAI : Goan R.C. Bach- 174 cms, Wt. 70 kgs, Wheatish Com- Mob.: 07795101265 elor (Born in January 1979) Ht. 5’ 5”, plexion, Edn. HSC + 2 years Mechani- 6675. MUMBAI : Roman Catholic Wt. 65 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, cal, working on Cruise Line. Contact Bachelor born and brought up in Mum- Edn. B.Com, Working as a Manager email : [email protected] bai (Born in October 1984), Ht. 6’, slim in MNC. Contact email: francis_fer- 6746 MUMBAI : Mangalorean RC athletic build, fair complexion, only [email protected] Bachelor, (Born in April 1987), Ht. 5’ child. Education BE Electronics, having 10”, Wt. 78 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. family business (Electronic Component MBA / BE, Working as a Asst. Manager. Manufacturing) from decent family hav- Contact email : nestortauro@rediffmail. Address your replies to : com. Check your email at least once a week for proposals from Royal Regd. No. Important Notice Christian Family and other mem- Royal Christian Family, Telephone no. of candidate will 99, Perin Nariman Street, 1st be printed only with the consent bers Floor, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. of members. Members are requested to For Tel. Nos. Please contact on inform us when they are settled, To Place Your Matrimonial 022-22693578 / 9820485389 so that publication of their Advertisement Call: or Email : 2269 3578 or 2265 4924 [email protected] details can be discontinued. 20 13 November 2017 tant. Contact email : jocelyn_rod15@ Important Notice yahoo.in 6785 MUMBAI : Alliance invited for Telephone no. of candidate will 6736. BANGALORE : Goan RC 1985 born RC East Indian Spinster, 5’ be printed only with the consent spinster, (Born in February 1987), Ht. 6”, B.Com., LLB., LLM., Manager in an of members. 5’ 4”, Wt. 55 kgs, Wheatish Complex- MNC, from Mumbai, Maharashtra for For Tel. Nos. Please contact on ion, Edn. Masters in Library & Informa- suitably educated RC bachelor, 32-35 022-22693578 / 9820485389 tion Science, working as a Librarian, years from Mumbai/abroad prefer- seeks a suitable match. Contact email ably Engineers/Doctors/Lawyers/CA/ or Email : : [email protected] MBA. Kindly reply with details to : [email protected] 6733. MUMBAI : East Indian RC [email protected] Spinster, (Born in October 1989), Ht. 6772. MUMBAI : Goan RC spinster, 5’ 4”, Wt. 60 kgs, Wheatish Complex- 6753. MUMBAI : Mangalorean RC (Born in August 1984), Ht. 5’ 6”, Wt. 59 ion, Edn. B.A. (Hons), & CS (Company Parents seeks alliance for spinster kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. B.Com., Secretary) working as a Company daughter aged 26, Ht. 5’ 1”, CA (Char- working as a Accountant. Contact Secretary in Financial Company. Con- tered Account), presently working email : josephpiedadepereira@yahoo. tact email : [email protected] in Mumbai in an MNC. Looking for a in 6732. MUMBAI : Tamilian RC Spin- professionally qualified well settled 6770. MANGALORE : Mangalorean ster, (Born in June 1990), Ht. 5’ 1”, Wt. Mangalorean RC boy with good family RC spinster, (Born in October 1987), 52 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. background age upto 29 years, BE/CA Ht. 5’ 2”, Wt. 52 kgs, Wheatish Com- M.Com., B.Ed., Teacher by profession. working in India or abroad (Not from plexion, Edn. MBBS, Senior Residental Contact email : [email protected] middle East). Contact email : stan- Doctor. Contact email: myname2487@ 6721. MUMBAI : Mangalorean RC [email protected] gmail.com Spinster, (Born in December 1993), 6749. AUSTRALIA : Goan RC spin- 6769. MUMBAI : East Indian RC 5’, Wt. 45 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, ster, (Born in October 1985), Ht. 5’ 2”, spinster, (Born in December 1986), Edn. B.Sc., IT., working for Engi- Wt. 57 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. Ht. 5’ 1”, Wt. 70 kgs, Wheatish Com- neering Company. Contact email : Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) work- plexion, Edn. MBA in Finance, Deputy [email protected] ing as a Psychologist. Contact email : Manager in Bank. Contact email: di- 6720. MUMBAI : Goan RC Spinster, [email protected] [email protected] (Born in November 1989), 5’ 5”, Wt. 6741. MANGALORE : Mangalorean 6758. MANGALORE : Mangalorean 62 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. RC spinster, (Born in March 1993), Be- RC spinster, (Born in December 1987), MBA working as a HR. Contcat email longing to a very affluent business fam- Ht. 5’ 2”, Wt. 48 kgs, Fair Complexion, : [email protected] ily. Edn. MBBS, intends to pursue M.D. Edn. MBA in Finance, working for 6716. MUMBAI : Anglo Indian RC Very fair, very beautiful seeks suitable Bank in Bangalore. Contact email : Annulled (Divorcee) (Born in Novem- groom Contact email : sona68500@ [email protected] ber 1983), 5’ 2”, Wt. 56 kgs, Fair Com- gmail.com 6755. MUMBAI : Mangalorean RC plexion, Edn. Master’s Management, 6739. MUMBAI : Anglo Indian Ker- spinster, (Born in July 1991), Ht. 5’ working in DUBAI as a Marketing/ alite Spinter (Born in February 1995), 8”, Wt. 62 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Sales. Contcat email : diana-marriot@ Ht. 5’ 1”, Wt. 62 kgs, Fair, goodlooking, Edn. B.Sc., Nurse, working as a Nurse rediffmail.com OR maskelld795@ Edn. 5th Std., slow learner, handicap, in U.K. Contact email : alm716349@ gmail.com gmail.com able to do house work, very much in- 6754. MUMBAI : Mangalorean RC terested in handicraft. Seeks a suitable match. Contact email : mercyserroa@ spinster, (Born in July 1991), Ht. 5’ Address your replies to : 4”, Wt. 48 kgs, Wheatish Complex- gmail.com 6738. MANGALORE : Mangalorean ion, Edn. B.E. Mechanical, working Regd. No. RC spinster, (Born in November 1986), as a Officer in PSU. Contact email : Royal Christian Family, Ht. 5’ 5”, Wt. 58 kgs, Fair Complex- [email protected] 99, Perin Nariman Street, 1st ion, Edn. MBA, PGDM., working as Floor, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. Royal Christian Family a Finance Executive. Contact email : Helps In Choosing [email protected] 6737. MUMBAI : Goan RC spinster, Please renew your membership The Right Life-Partner (Born in November 1988), Ht. 5’ 3”, at lease a month in advance Wt. 75 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, before its expiration date. Serving Since 35 Years Edn. M.Com., Working as an Accoun- 13 November 2017 21 GROOMs (Divorcee)- Royal Christian Family BRIDEs (Divorcee)- Royal Christian Family For Profiles and contacts Call: +91 - 9820485389 / 9820473103 For Profiles and contacts Call: +91 - 9820485389 / 9820473103 6768 MANGALORE : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Divorce, (Born in [ RF102044] AUSTRALIA: Australian citizens of Indian Christian ori- August 1975), Ht. 174 cms, Wt. 70 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. gin residing in Sydney seek matrimonial alliance for their daughter: HSC + 2 years Mechanical, working on Cruise Line. Age: 43yrs Ht.: 5'4", Wheatish complexion, Beautitul with black hair 6677. BANGALORE : R.C. Parents invite alliance : son Engineer B.E., Understanding, trust worthy, physically active, having a pleasant & (Mechanical), Divorcee working in the Gulf, having good job, well off, affable disposition with strong family values and social networking (Born in June 1967), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 63 kgs. Girl should be educated, skills. Marital Status: Divorce (has no children) Annulment in prog- good family background, kind, loving & caring : caste denomination ress. Well educated employed in the Australian Financial Sector in a no bar! responsible position. 6654 MUMBAI : Mangalorean R.C. Divorcee (Born in October 1980) 6714. MUMBAI : Goan Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born in May 1978), Ht. 5’ 11”, Wt. 95 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. Hotel Management, 5’ 5”, Wt. 54 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. HSC., working as a Com- working asa Asst. Manager in CANADA, seeks an educated, homely, pany Secretary. UK bases girl. 6701. MYSORE : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born in May 6198 MUMBAI : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Divocee, (Born in octo- 1983), 5’ 2”, Wt. 70 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. MBA, Ph.D., As- ber 1969), Ht. 6’, Fair Complexion, Edn. Undergraduate, working as sistant Prof., by profession. a Security oficer in Ship. 6642. MUMBAI : Goan/Mangalorean Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born 6612 MUMBAI : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born in in September 1979), Ht. 5’ 3”, Wt. 60 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, October 1970), Ht. 5’ 7”, Wt. 66 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. HSC., Edn. B.Com., working as a Customer Service, Seeks a suitable Service. match. 6586. Bangalore : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born in 6716. MUMBAI : Anglo Indian Roman Catholic Annulled (Divorcee) January 1985), Ht. 5’ 7”, Wt. 65 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. B.Com., (Born in November 1983), 5’ 2”, Wt. 56 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. LL.B., M.S.W., Advocate by profession. Master’s Management, working in DUBAI as a Marketing/Sales. 6526. DOHA QATAR : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born 6577. MUMBAI : Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born in April 1989), Ht. 4’ in September 1982), Ht. 5’ 10”, Wt. 75 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, 10”, Fair Complexion, Beautiful, Edn. Dip. in HM & Bakery, working Edn. MBA, PGDM, having decent job. as a Cashier / Ordertaker. 6493 MUMBAI : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born in April 6556. BANGALORE : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born 1982), Ht. 5’ 8”, Wt. 162 lbs, Brownish Complexion, Edn. M.Sc., in July 1988), Ht. 5’ 5”, Wt. 55 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. M.C.A., Computer Science, working as a Software Engineer in USA., working as a Software Engineer with Reputed IT firm. 6555. MUMBAI : Goan Roman Catholic innocent Divorcee, 1st mar- 6498. MUMBAI : Mangalorean RC Divorcee, 1st marriage annulled by riage annuled by the church, handsome, fair (Born in June 1983), Ht. the church, (Born in October 1984), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 65 kgs, Wheatish 5’ 11” Wt. 75 kgs, Edn. Nautical-Science, working as a Marine Officer Complexion, Edn. B.Com, working as a S&Q Officer in Shipping in Merchant Navy, Seeks a goodlooking, graduate, homely girl. company. 6571. USA : Goan Roman Catholic Divorcee (Marriage Annuled), (Born 6468. MUMBAI : Parents of R.C. Goan innocent divorcee, 1st marriage in December 1969), Ht. 6’ 1”, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. M.Eng., annuled by the church, (Born in September 1980)/5’, looks much Engineer by profession. Seeks a girl preferably working in USA. younger to her age, Only daughter, working in Muscat as a teacher, 6510. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born in seeks preferably working and living abroad. February 1981), Ht. 5’ 10”, Wt. 80 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. Masters 6314. MUMBAI : Keralite Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born in December in Computer, working as a Sr. Tech. Anyl in Bank. . 1987), Ht. 5’ 6”, Wt. 55 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. M.Sc. Somputer 6472. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born in Sep- Science, working as a Software Engineer. tember 1981), Ht. 5’ 10”, Wt. 99 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. 6364. MUMBAI : Goan Roman Catholic, 1st marriage annulled by the B.Sc., Hospitality and Hotel Administration, working as a Duty Man- church, (Born in August 1975), Ht. 5’ 2”, Wt. 60 kgs, Fair Complexion, ager, Edn. B.Sc.( MBA Pursing) working as a Quality analyst. 6558. KUWAIT : Goan Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born in January 6001 : MUMBAI : Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born in September 1983), 1982), Ht. 5' 7”, Wt. 80 kgs, Tan Complexion, Edn. Masters - Comput- Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 56 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. M.Com/MBA, Sr. ers in USA, working as a Manager in USA. Seeks a educated homely Executive with a reputed firm, seeks a suitable match. Goan or Mangalorean girl working in USA or India. Prayer to St. Jude 6369 Mumbai: Mumbai based to Save Marriage MATRIMONIAL MUMBAI : Mangalorean Roman Respected, affluent Manga- St. Jude, I call upon you to intercede with God for me and to help me in my Catholic spinster (Born in April 1973), lorean catholic parents invite relationship. Help us come together 5’ 5” tall, looks much younger to her alliance for their handsome so we can reconnect and reignite our age, good looking, fair complexion love and understanding for each other. with qualifications, B.Com. (Mumbai), son 37 years, fair, tall, well Help us listen and speak from the heart M.B.A. Finance (Canada), M.B.A., built, well placed & highly so we can communicate with compas- (H.R.) and Diplomas in I.T. (NIIT), sion. Teach us how to love ourselves qualified 1st marriage annuled Comp. (Aptec), and Cert.Ind Acct. so we can easily love one another. You (I.C.A.), working in good position. by the church. Girl should be know exactly what we need to deepen our love for each other and I welcome Graduate / Post Graduate unmar- slim, fair, well educated, God the miracles you will manifest for me. ried R.C. Bachelors upto 47 years, Thank you St. Jude, I will honor God in employed in good position and well fearing having good values your name, and cause you to be loved settled in Mumbai or abroad. Contact and of a good family back- and invoked for your incredible power email.: [email protected] OR ground and status. to mend hopeless cases. Mob.: 9892700617 22 13 November 2017 Ups and downs of Things you should have in marriage

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Marriage is full of mountain tops. Legend says it happens in 7 years, and instead assume something is Some of the greatest days of our but forget the number. Whether it’s at horribly wrong with them. Keep fight- lives are found in the context of be- year 7 or 10 or 17, every couple will go ing for your marriage. ing in a relationship with the one through a season (and probably mul- we love. tiple seasons) in which the familiarity Endure the Dark Days of one another will create a blandness. While every marriage can expect mo- n a marriage, the good times This doesn’t mean your love is dying ments in the valley, we can’t deal with should be cultivated and appreci- or it’s time for a new marriage. It sim- them passively. We must intentionally ated. We should be overwhelmed ply means you have reached a level confront the tough times so that they Iwith gratitude for the good days. of stagnation and you need to grow are simply seasons of life. We must and learn more about one another. ensure that those seasons don’t be- But not every day will be spent on While these moments frighten some come the defining aspects of our re- the mountain top. Every marriage couples, they are actually moments lationship. can be assured of difficult moments. of great potential. If partners use the There will be times of great grief, sor- blandness as a challenge to recon- Don’t get stuck. While we all must row, frustration, and disillusionment. nect, they will likely develop a deeper endure these moments, we can’t get Following are some valleys that mar- connection with one another. stuck. We must process through the riage faces. emotions and experiences learning The battle of raising teenagers. Hav- and growing as we go. Tough times The weariness of the child-bearing ing kids is difficult, but raising teenag- don’t kill relationships, but getting years. For many couples, the first real ers is often the greatest struggle a stuck in unhealthy patterns during test of their relationship is the child- couple will face. We should never un- those seasons can end any relation- bearing years. While some choose derestimate the emotional toll of rais- ship. not to have children, most husbands ing teenagers. While an exciting time, and wives do desire offspring. These it’s also one full of grief as we mourn Don’t hesitate to get help. Just can be trying years. Few things are the passing of the childbearing years. because tough times are expected as emotionally taxing as trying to get It’s a time of fear for we know they are doesn’t mean we can naturally navi- pregnant and not being able to. Few soon to leave the house. It’s also a gate them by ourselves. Nearly every things are as physically exhausting time of uncertainty because so much couple will experience moments in as bearing a child and enduring the of our identity is wrapped around be- which they need to seek professional sleepless nights of those first few ing parents and our roles are soon counseling. It’s better to call a little years. While these can be rewarding to change. For most marriages, the too quickly than a second too late. times, husbands and wives should late junior high and early high school expect these to also be trying times. years are the toughest times in the re- Even the best of marriages will experi- They may not feel as emotionally lationship. ence many highs and lows. While we close to one another. It takes time should do everything we can to maxi- and effort to learn how to support one Don’t give up. Too often, couples di- mize the mountain tops and minimize another. vorce during very predictable times. the valleys, we cannot bypass every They don’t realize they are experienc- sorrow. Expecting them, in part, can The blandness of the 7-year itch. ing a normal valley in their marriage empower us to endure. 13 November 2017 23 24 Published on every Monday Dt. 13-11-2017 & Posted on Monday / Tuesday of every week 13 November 2017 Posted at Mumbai Patrika Channel Sorting Office, Mumbai - 400001. Licenced to Post without prepayment Licence No. MR/TECH/WPP-70/SOUTH/2017 RNI No. 56987/92 Registered No. MCS/100/2015-17

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