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Cover : Palm Sunday Liturgy to “But that’s impossible” she said. “They’ll have all blown away.” Passion Week: (Article on p. 15) (Contd.. on p. 4) 10 April 2017 3 (Contd.. from p. 3) joy. The Lord has promised: aware of it, and if you are aware you will be “Exactly” said her grandfather, “it’s easy to surprised; you are in for a surprise – maybe drop them, but it’s impossible to get them “Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the greatest surprise of your life — that as back. It’s the same with gossip. It doesn’t the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remem- you become aware, anger disappears. An- take much to spread a rumour, but once you ber them no more” (D&C 58:42). ger is transformed. Anger becomes pure do, you can never undo the hurt. But per- energy; anger becomes compassion, anger haps you can ask forgiveness.” Remember man is frail and weak and to err becomes forgiveness, anger becomes love. is human. And people who invented this FORGIVENESS is one of the most funda- proverb, “To err is human” have also in- And you need not repress, so you are not mental things to understand. People ordinar- vented the proverb “To forgive is divine” to burdened by some poison. And you are not ily think that forgiveness is for those who are forgive oneself is one of the greatest virtues being angry, so you are not hurting anybody. worthy of it, who deserve it. But if somebody because if you cannot forgive yourself you Both are saved: the other, the object of your deserves, is worthy of forgiveness, it is not cannot forgive anybody else in the world – it anger, is saved, and you are saved. In the much of a forgiveness. You are not doing is impossible. You are so full of wounds, of past, either the object was to suffer, or you anything on your part; he deserves it. You guilt – how can you forgive anybody? Your were to suffer. are not really being love and compassion. so called saints going on saying that you will Your forgiveness will be authentic only when be thrown into hell. The reality is, they are What I am saying is that there is no need for even those who don’t deserve it receive it. living in hell. They cannot even allow God anybody to suffer. Just be aware, let aware- forgive you. ness be there. Anger will arise and will be It is not a question of whether a person is consumed by awareness. One cannot be worthy or not. The question is whether your A lot has been written about forgiveness, angry with awareness and one cannot be heart is ready or not. its power to heal, ‘put the past in its right- greedy with awareness and one cannot be ful place’, and ‘shine love in even the most jealous with awareness. Awareness is the To forgive is a divine attribute. It is to pardon painful of places’. 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As I was watching the news this morning on TV, a wave of patriotism swept across my heart at the sight of people protesting against the des- ecration of our National Flag. The Making Goa Who says they own my thought incident : In the Oppo phone man- for Goans plane. I have never let a hypnotist fath- ufacturer (Chinese Mobile Phone) om my mind and my emotional quo- plant at Noida, in U.P., one of the ‘Goem, Goemkar and Goemkar- tient is as elusive to the commands senior colleagues (from China) al- ponn’ is now the new mantra and of any external deployment of fury or legedly tore the Indian National Flag popular catchphrase of the newly solace that comes bitten by words or and threw it in the dust-bin. Outra- elected BJP govt and alliance part- the snap of fingers that let to obey the geous, certainly ! Yes, that is cause ners in Goa. In principle, it simply vagus nerve. for concern, for feeling agitated. Af- means seeking the welfare of Goans ter all, Insulting a national Flag, be and protection of their identity and My thoughts are meant for my bet- it of any country, cannot be toler- culture. We have a similar slogan in terment and forward momentum into ated, and the wrong doers must also which says” Aamchi the labyrinth of oneness with the in- be brought to book. Mathi , Aamchi Manoos”. Excellent in- finite intelligence. I am meant to suc- deed. But the question is how do we ceed and failure should feel bad to my Having said that, my thoughts go go about achieving this ideal state of being and the vibrations around me. towards our two national celebra- utopia in Goa. Now that special status tions, viz., Independence Day & Re- for Goa is ruled out by the centre and “I am meant to succeed, and fail- public Day, when a large number of state govt, we need another alterna- ure should feel bad to me, always.. our Flags are strewn all across the tive, keeping in mind that the prime Life is supposed to go well for you— streets, and are trampled upon or requirement is to safeguard our land and when it does not— there is some- driven over by our very own coun- and curb the large scale influx of mi- thing wrong. But what is wrong is not trymen. And they finally end in gar- grants , if we cherish any hopes of something that is outside of you over bage dumps. Does it pain anybody’s Goemkarponn. Unless the Goa govt which you have no control. What is heart to see such desecration of our enacts laws like those in Uttarakhand wrong is within you, and you do have National Flag at the hands of our and Himachal Pradesh to prevent the control. And taking control is not dif- own countrymen ? Can we ask sale of land to outsiders and foreign- ficult to do once you understand the ourselves, where is our patriotism ers and agricultural land to non- ag- basis of who-you-are and the basics at that time ? Misplaced patriotism ? riculturist, Goemkarponn will only re- of the Law of Attraction. ” EH saying it Needless to say, we need to put our main a pipe dream and meaningless aloud and clear. house in order first. slogan. Goans will never be able to own a decent home and jobs will be —Calwyn D'Abreo going to migrants , leaving Goans, a —Melville X. D’Souza pitiful minority in their own land. - Orlem, Malad West

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Troubling times for the Church in Rus- sion. Example: If one travelling on sia as the State tries to seal loopholes a train shares his faith without writ- for anyone to meet Christ. ten permission, the offender will be taken into police custody for the A new law has been signed this week duration of the journey and will be by President Putin stating that: fined 50,000 rubles ($1,000). Offenders from the age of 14-years- 1) Foreign guests are not permitted old will be subject to prosecution to speak in churches unless they have a "work permit" from Russian 5) Religious activity is no longer permit- authorities ted in private homes. Most church- es in Russia meet in homes. 2) If a friend or relative from outside Russia wishes to share his/her 6) Every citizen is obligated to report faith in your home the guest will be religious activity of neighbors to fined and expelled from Russia. the authorities. Failure to be an in- formant is punishable by law. 3) Any discussion of God with non- believers is considered missionary 7) One may pray and read the Bible activity and will be punishable. at home but not in the presence of a non-believing person. You will 4) Missionary activity will be permitted be breaking the law and be pun- Thanks to Divine Mercy, by special government permis- ished. Our Lady of Vailankani, 8) If the church has purchased prop- Our Lady of perpectual erty it cannot be converted into a Succor and St. Anthony place of worship. for the favours. Praying 9) In church buildings, it is not permit- for more favours. ted to invite people to turn to God. Worship services are permitted but — Fernandes family, making a non-believer a follower of Santacurz East Christ is against the law. Let us pray against such evil statutes. Thanksgiving Readymade Wedding Gowns, Christening Sets, First Holy May the sacred heart of Jesus be Communion Dresses & All adored glorified loved and pre- served in this world now forever. other Wedding Accessories Sacred Heart of Jesus let thy king- and Thermocole Decoration, dom come. Sacred heart of jesus also Available at have mercy on us. Saint Jude the worker of miracles pray for us. Saint White Rose Jude the helper of hopeless pray for Sharaf Manzil, 1st Floor, 650, J.S.S. us. Say this prayer for nine times for Rd, 2nd Dhobitalao Lane, Mumbai nine days. Your wish will be fulfilled. 400002 Announcement in the daily to be as- Tel.: 2207 4223 sured. Emails:[email protected] / Thank you Jesus. www.davidcompany.com —Veronica Fernandes Byculla

6 10 April 2017 by Ladislaus L D’Souza The Good That ood Friday marks no ordinary event. To understand its sig- Gnificance and its relevance for Came From That today’s times one must needs take cognizance of the reaction of the cen- turion in the gospel narrative. The gos- Fateful Friday! pel of Mark says: “Then Jesus uttered a loud cry and gave up his spirit. And immediately the veil of the Temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion who was standing in front of him saw how Jesus, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God”” [Mark 15:37-40]. This is no figment of anybody’s imagination but a hard core reality that forever changed the way human beings look at God.

Jesus Christ was the Son of God who came down to earth in human form over two millennia ago precisely in order to experience what it is to be a human being like us and to enable us to rise above our human frailties and ultimately share in his resurrec- tion on the last day, the date and time for which are only in the mind of the Creator. Having shared fully in our hu- man nature he took upon himself the sins and failings, the weaknesses and shortcomings of entire humanity to free us once and for all from the effects of the sin of our First Parents. Little did Adam and Eve know what they had set in motion the day they disobeyed their Maker by eating of the fruit of the forbidden tree, in the process jeopar- dizing their very existence in Paradise. It would be eons before the redemp- tion promised by God would finally be man’s, with His very own Son coming tified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by to earth as a baby born of a human him from the wrath of God" [Romans 5:8-9]. Paul's mother, the most chaste Virgin Mary. explanation of Jesus’ death was in terms of a blood sacrifice to atone for sins. The significance of this wonder-filled day lies in the fact that the bonds of While the world may speak and write tomes on the slavery to sin having been broken by implications of belief in Jesus and his death by cruci- the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, fixion, Good Friday, whether it be a holiday or a nor- ALL human beings are called to a new mal working day for the vast populace of the coun- life, both on earth and in heaven. That try, challenges us to eschew violence and promote Jesus did not die for any one particu- peace the Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, lar community or race of people. Says in imitation of Christ did. Indeed, we might safely con- he: "God shows His love for us in that clude that Christ loves India! And India needs Christ! while we were yet sinners Christ died To experience the goodness of Good Friday, all one for us. Since therefore we are now jus- needs to do is understand Jesus Christ.

10 April 2017 7 Christian Corporators Felicitated By The Bombay Catholic Sabha their support. It was important to have a banner behind them as in the pres- ent scenario the chances of an inde- pendent canditate making it was near to impossible. They assured their full support for all the issues affecting the community and said they would co- operate in any way needed. The Guest of Honour, Fr. Gilbert D’Lima, Parish Priest of O L of Lourdes Orlem and Dean of Borivli Deanery, placed the importance of this event in the light of the gospel of the day, stressing on the point that Jesus needs the cooperation of all of us in the work of transforming society and respond- ing to the present political scenario. He also stirred all to be vigilant about the threats to our constitution and the values of secularism and democracy and to be ready to ask questions and stand up for our rights. The Chief Guest, Bishop Barthol Barretto, conveyed the felicitations of n a first of its kind event, the BCS dent BEIA and Mr. Dolphy D’Souza, the Archdiocese to the elected cor- along with Bombay East Indian Spokesperson SOUL briefly outlined porators and wished them a fruitful Association, Watchdog Founda- the need for greater involvement of tenure of service. He offered them the tion and Save Our Land, felici- our Christian youth in issues of gov- I values of Integrity, Benevolence and tated the newly Elected BMC Corpo- ernance and to overcome the pessi- Unity urging them to be transparent rators, Ms. Winnie D’Souza, Ms. Tulip mism and apathy that prevails in the and open in all that they do, pleading Miranda and Ms. Steffi Kinny at a well community. of them to reach out to the poor, mar- attend programme at St. Anne’s High In a brief interesting talk show con- ginalised, exploited and vulnerable School Hall, Orlem on Sunday 2 April ducted by Mr. Dolphy D’Souza, the and requesting them to be united in 2017 evening. The gathering also fe- Corporators shared what motivated prayer with Jesus, who could do all licitated and prayed for Ms. Jayshree them, their experience and acknowl- things for them. David who was elected to Thane Mu- edged the support of the community The event was ably compered by nicipal Corportation but could not be in their election. They also gave tips Mr. Anthony Dias, Jt Secretary BCS present as her child was unwell. At for the future to the candidates who and was well appreciated by all. this event, all the Christian candidates contested and lost as well as other as- —Anand Castelino who contested were appreciated and piring candidates and offered them all honoured. Secretary General BCS Ms. Rita D’Sa, the BCS President, shared the vision Jack of All Stall of the Sabha to be more ac- tively involved in the civic Reliable House for and political fields, the - ur Religious Goods gent need of getting greater representation in local gov- Gloria Church Bldg., erning bodies and encour- 263, Dr. Ambedkar Rd., aging the Christian youth Byculla, Mumbai - 400027 to consider Civil Services and Political involvement Tel.: 23725963, 23749358 as a viable career options. Adv. Vivian D’Souza, Presi- Estd: 1951 Prop. B. D'Souza 8 10 April 2017 Figures from the Catholic Church show the number of women taking their holy vows has trebled in the past five years from 15 in 2009 to 45 in 2015 Pakistani Church From a low of just seven women join- The reports stated that the paper trail ing the sisterhood in 2004, that figure decries pressure to machine linked to one EVM dispensed has been steadily rising for the past convert to Islam slips showing only the BJP symbol. decade. The mock-test was conducted in the Lahore : Religious leaders and Chris- presence of several local journalists. ‘Christha Purana’ tian activists are calling for action After the discrepancy was detected, it against a prosecutor who confessed and ‘Goenchem was alleged that the Chief Electoral Of- to pushing Christian prisoners to give ficer threatened to get them detained Savasarikikan’ up their faith to embrace Islam. by the police if they reported it. released This comes after Pakistani media re- Educationist and writer Suresh The development comes days after ported that Deputy District Public Amonkar’s two Konkani books-- several political parties had alleged Prosecutor Syed Anees Shah told ‘Christha Purana’ and ‘Goenchem that the EVMs were tampered with in 42 Christian prisoners before an anti- Savasarikikan’ -- were recently re- Uttar Pradesh Assembly election and terrorism court in Lahore, Punjab, that leased by art and culture secretary, also in Punjab. he could “guarantee their acquittal” if Daulat Hawaldar along with Goa Uni- they converted to Islam. versity vice-chancellor Varun Sahni, Fr A petition in this regard has also been Francis de Britto of Shirlai (Vasai) moved in the Supreme Court. How- Contacted by a British newspaper, ever, the Election Commission has Shah first denied the allegation then Church, writer and environmentalist, defended use of EVMs asserting that conceded that he had offered them a director of Art and Culture Department it is impossible to hack the machines choice. Prasad Lolayekar and Kiran Budkule, given the technology used and ad- former HoD of English department, ministrative procedures ensuring their The Christians involved in the case Goa University at Institute Menezes secure handling. are all from Youhanabad, Lahore. Braganza, Panaji. They were arrested in connection with The public demonstration of Voter-Ver- the lynching of two suspected Mus- Director of Art and Culture, Prasad Lo- ifiable Paper Audit Trail machines was lim terrorists shortly after the Taliban layekar in his welcome address stated being done in view of the impending attacked two churches on 15 March that these books are a perfect repre- Assembly bypoll in Bhind. 2015. sentation of merger of Marathi and Konkani (Devnagri and Romi script) The BJP has ruled Madhya Pradesh “It is really bad to lead people astray,” language. The book Christha Purana since December 8, 2003. said Rev Arshad Ashknaz of Christ was originally written by Fr Thomas Church, from one of the churches Stephen S J around 400 years ago attacked in Youhanabad, speaking Nuns stage a surprise in Romi Marathi and it has now been to AsiaNews. “This,” he added, “will translated in Devnagri Konkani by give a bad image to the court and the comeback in UK Amonkar. This is the seventh edition whole legal fraternity. Forty-five women became nuns in of Fr Stephen’s Christha Purana as Britain in 2015, 14 of them under 30 the original was written in 1616 in Ra- years old. That’s the highest number chol. Report sought on who have taken orders in 25 years. “malfunctioning” Amonkar in his address stated that he Not many 29-year-old women would is paying homage to Fr Thomas Ste- electronic machine abandon a career in academia and phen who was known as Apostle of New Delhi: The Election Commission get themselves to a nunnery. Salcete. He added: “But now Goa has has sought a report from the district forgotten him [Fr Thomas Stephen] electoral officer on media reports al- But that’s exactly what Theodora and I don’t know why. He deserves a leging an Electronic Voting Machine Hawksley did – and it’s what more feast which we need to celebrate ev- (EVM) malfunction during a trial at women in Britain are doing than at ery year.”s. Bhind in Madhya Pradesh, central In- any point in the last 25 years. dia. 10 April 2017 9 rape; death by beheading.

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China: China almost beats Saudi Arabia with the number of its executions. With al- most 500 people executed in China after the year 2000, one will really be- lieve that China is serious about pun- ishing drug offenders. They also use Here are some coun- With that in mind, we chronicle 12 na- penalties such as life imprisonment or tions where even minor offences can death penalty for drug-related issues tries with some shock- end with a long stretch inside. such as production and smuggling. ingly sever laws which You surely do not want to mess with North Korea: China’s government when it comes are too harsh Many foreign nationals, such as the to laws and offenses. China almost American Otto Warmbier were sen- beats Saudi Arabia with the number of nation’s penal system may not tenced to many years in such camps its executions. With almost 500 peo- be the first thing that comes to for crimes as trivial as stealing a po- ple executed in China after the year A mind when travelling abroad, litical poster. But with a country ruled 2000, one will really believe that China but many are unaware that the pet- by a nihilistic leader who forces his is serious about punishing drug of- tiest of offences can sometimes be citizens to get their haircut once every fenders. They also use penalties such deemed highly criminal in other parts two weeks, North Korea is quite clear- as life imprisonment or death penalty of the world. As such, the punish- ly the most limiting place on Earth to for drug-related issues such as pro- ments can widely differ, and whether be a citizen- let alone a prisoner. duction and smuggling. You surely do it’s being found in possession of illegal not want to mess with China’s govern- firearms or any other offence, many Iran: ment when it comes to laws and of- countries aren’t playing around when Iran has long been a country on the fenses. they warn you that offenders will be list of human rights groups for their dealt with to the full extent of the law. laws involving the death of anyone found guilty of same-sex relations and over 10,000 prisoners have been ex- JIM Caterers ecuted in the last decade alone. Even For Wedding Parties, Christening, First Holy those caught with just a few ounces Communion, Birthday and all other occa- of marijuana are dealt with by public sions we undertaking catering order. Veg. flogging. & Non. Veg., Chinese Food Specialist. We make your occasion memorable. Contact: Saudi Arabia: Valerian Castelino : 9273870785 The Law is strictly adhered to more so than any other place on Earth Danita Castelino : 7798600018 meaning that illegal medications like Res.: 201, Janki Regency, Bhabola-Chulne Road, Vasai (W), alcohol are considered illegal. As for Office:Shop 1,2,3, Kalpesh Apt., Bhabola-Chulne illegal medical dealers, Their punish- Road, Stella, Vasai (W) Off. Tel.:0250-2384976 ment is treated with the same severity Emai: [email protected] as those found guilty of murder and

10 10 April 2017 Maharaja slippered Ravindra Gaikwad [who became VIEWS on NEWS a celebrity for all the wrong reasons [though not many of them attend]. He overnight] by hitting the elderly Air could do it by staying put in Delhi in- India man, who stood there repre- stead of rushing to his home town to senting the Maharaja, insulted the na- garner support through coercion. Why tional carrier and the nation. Gaikwad is he not approaching the court which may have been elected as an MP to can tear the airline apart for throwing by Marshall Sequeira represent his constituency in Maha- the MP out? The party knows well what rashtra but the Maharaja represents the court will say. ly rewarded – one at a time, for their all the constituencies. It is just as well The man is unrepentant and he has contribution. Hardliners, put in places that the Air India management stood the solid support of his party not know- of authority, work overtime to push firmly by its employee and did not ing what harm it can do. Who cares! the agenda which is no longer hid- buckle under pressure. It went ahead The BMC elections are over and the den. This is done discreetly lest it be with filing the FIRs and got all the assembly elections are not near. So seen as a confrontation. Naturally, all other airlines on board to declare the why do they have to bother. Will the minorities [despite all assurances] are errant MP - persona non-grata. That party have behaved likewise if this epi- concerned – not knowing what will hit surely needs guts and the airline has sode had to unfold say a week before next. Attacks on Christian Churches / shown it has. The nation stands firmly the BMC elections? The MP would Pastors at regular intervals are seen behind the airline. have been suspended [only to be as a part of the overall agenda. Mus- Too much has been written on taken back after the elections] and a lims too are more apprehensive be- what exactly happened and what lot of remorse would have been shown cause of the traditional Hindu-Muslim enraged the MP that he indulged in to cool public outrage. Shiv Sena had enmity. slippering the old man and proudly mellowed down from its earlier trade Now we have a Chief Minister in boasting about it repeatedly to every mark politics and people had seen a UP who had been a Temple Priest with News Channel as if he achieved a feat change in the attitude of its leader. This very explosive history of utterances worthy of National recognition. Once episode will make people review their which do not fall in the category of he was ‘grounded’ by the Maharaja, position. Trying to ‘fly’ with assumed civilized discourse. The agenda in UP the erring MP realized that he would names or aliases on four occasions appears to be clear – go all out and have to be content with the comforts shows his desperation. Kudos to all appease the majority – not overtly but of a Train and he meekly boarded one airlines! Hope the matter is finally de- covertly. Immediately on assuming without any ruckus [lest the Railways cided in the Court of law. the reins of power the new CM went too follow the airlines] but ruckus he ***** hammer and tongs after the so called tried to create by using his clout in his illegal slaughter houses knowing well home constituency by forcing shops Glimpses of [New] India that they all belonged to one commu- to down shutters in what was sup- Not many of us understood what nity. Why was no time given to regu- posed to be a show of solidarity with exactly Narendra Modi meant when he larize them? Are these the only illegal their beloved leader. He came there spoke of a New India but as things un- things in UP? It means that there are for this purpose only. fold we are getting an idea [glimpse] no other illegalities in UP. Elected representative, who is sup- of what he could have possibly had Other States have followed suit. posed to represent the constituency, in mind. We all know that since 2014 Rajasthan priests want ban on abat- suddenly feels that he/she belongs to all the fringe elements who were low toirs. VHP activists want all slaugh- a class that entitles him/her to virtually suddenly found their bearings. In a ter houses in Maharashtra to close. rule the world. There are many Gaik- well strategized approach, each seg- Jharkhand also is not lagging be- wads in this country and they belong ment began to comment on sensitive hind. In Gujarat the BJP government to every single party. No wonder all of issues. We were told not to pay much has been ruling for years. It has now them [BJP had to back the airline – no attention or give credence to such ut- passed a law with life sentence for option] ganged up to berate the airline terances. ‘It is not our Party line – we cow slaughter. Only a fraction of the while half heartedly condemning the are for Vikas’ BJP said. But who is this total abattoirs there are licensed. All behaviour. The Parliament could have Vikas? We have only heard of Yogis, others are illegal for years and they shown that it abhors it by referring the Swamys, Sakshis, Sharmas, Soms never found anything wrong in it. How matter to the Ethics committee for ac- etc. People in BJP, in Government [not come suddenly they woke up. To cap tion. If they did so, they could have to speak of the Parivar] became more it all Chhatisgarh CM wants people created a precedent- something that and more vocal bordering on open hanged for cow slaughter which is not would work against the interests of provocation. This signaled the shape even normally given for man slaugh- those parties in the days to come. So of [New India] to come. ter except in rarest of rare cases. Is the cozy club wanted to divert public No disciplinary action for even ask- all this not a fall out of the UP initia- attention citing reasons like the MP ing the minorities to leave the country. tive? The PM is only watching. The needs to fly to attend the Parliament Such elements are being systematical- days ahead are far from Áchhe! 10 April 2017 11 Soon, skyscraper to hang from asteroid

t you’ve ever wondered what cit- ies of the future might look like, Ithis new concept art from new York design firm, clouds Architecture Office has some beautifully outland- ish ideas on the subject. The firm Technology has proposed a tower that, instead of being supported by the ground and reaching up into the sky, would instead hang suspended from an as- teroid. Named Analemma, the pro- posed skyscraper would be the tall- est building ever created and would travel thousands of miles each day between the northern and southern hemispheres in a figure-of-eight loop light each day due to the curvature of which would be constantly exposed - including a daily pass over New the earth. By placing a large asteroid to sunlight. For water needs, it would York City. The lower end of the tower, into orbit over earth, a high strength have a ‘semi-closed loop system’, closest to the planet surface, would cable can be lowered towards the sur- filtering and recycling supplies while be given over to offices, and above face of earth from which a super tall replenishing them with ‘condensate that would be an agricultural area, tower can be suspended. Since this captured from clouds and rainwater’. with sleeping quarters approximately new tower typology is suspended in Harnessing the power of planetary two-thirds of the way up. the world and transported to its final lo- design thinking, it taps into the de- The Designers note that the top of the cation. The skyscraper would be pow- sire for extreme height, privacy and tower would get 40 minutes extra day- ered using space based solar panels, constant mobility.

12 10 April 2017 The ‘TAIZE’ Style of Prayer

by Noyonika Baptista

he Taize form of praise and worship started in Saone-et-Loire, Burgundy prov- Tince in France by Brother Roger Schutz in 1940. The Taize community is composed of more than hundred brothers from the Catholic and protestant traditions who originate from thirty countries across the world. The prayer service is conducted through chants and mu- sic, and is also considered as a type of inner meditation. Here, in St. Francis Xavier parish in Vile parle the youth have been conducting the Taize prayer service since the last 3 years. Here’s what they have to save about it: tation. It helps you calm all mental vice was stress relieving” say Rhynell “Our parish has been conduct- processes and feel peace within. The another member of the choir. ing the Taize prayer for the last three Taize prayer has helped me improve years. At first we weren’t aware what my relationship which God. This ser- Taize prayer method was Taize or how was it conducted. vice has been possible with the help Below is the typical prayer of Taize We first started researching about of Ms. Charmaine Moraes our mentor style prayer time the Taize prayer. As the youth choir and guide.” Says Zeanna a member 1. Start with a song of the parish it was our job to cre- of the youth choir. 2. Read a passage of Scripture ate a prayerful atmosphere and so “It was peaceful… prayful…pure 3. Song we decorated the church pews with meditation through chants in different 4. Time of silence to listen to God candles and we made the Taize cross voices …. The atmosphere was lit with 5. Song (a cross shaped like a dove). We red and orange lights which focused 6. Pray intercessory prayers learned that Taize is a prayer which is on the Taize cross… The entire ser- 7. Close with Lord's prayer done through mere chants and medi- Good Proposals, wide choices Catholics and Christians of all Denominations have Registered Hundres have found their suitable match from world over Royal Christian Family for registration Logon to: 99, Perin Nariman Street, 1st Floor, Fort, Mumbai 400001 Tel.: +9122 - 22693578, 22654924 www.royalchristianfamily.com Email: [email protected] Serving for over 36 years

10 April 2017 13 JOURNEYING in HOPE and RESILIENCE

Director of JRS in Aleppo, Syria, has translated Fr. Laspsley’s memoirs into Arabic. For Fr. Sami, because of the situation in Aleppo (bombs fall- ing everywhere) “I wanted to finish this translation as soon as possible. The Arabic version will hopefully help many of us in a very positive way”.

‘Redeeming the Past’, is the title of Fr Lapsley’s memoirs; it has a sub- title ‘My journey from Freedom Fight- er to Healer.’ It was first published in English in 2012. It has already been Fr. Michael Lapsley and Fr. Cedric Prakash sj translated into some other languages but the Arabic version will surely be a source of learning and healing- be- by Fr. Cedric Prakash sj the Syrian displaced and refugees. cause of the sheer grit and determi- At a very meaningful interaction this nation , the hope and resilience of ather Michael Lapsley epito- morning, Father Michael shared with one man, who has had the courage mizes the very best in human the JRS team (from Syria, Lebanon to show the world that ‘another way nature. His entire life has been and the Regional Office) the need and is possible’ a journey: of pain and suffer- importance of the healing of memories F In the words of the legendary Nelson ing; of healing and forgiveness. The and the challenges of forgiveness. journey has not certainly not been Mandela, “Michael’s life represents a an easy one. Leaving his native New Some of those present had come compelling metaphor….a foreigner Zealand in 1973, as a young Angli- from Aleppo, Homs and Damascus. who came to our country and was can priest, he arrived in South Africa, The past week has seen a fresh spate transformed. His life is part of the tap- which had mainstreamed apartheid. “I of violence in all these cities. “How estry of the many long journeys and was not treated as a human being, but does one begin the process of heal- struggles of our people”. Words of as a ‘white’ man”, he painfully says. ing, when there is so much of violence inspiration indeed, for many Syrian He was clear about his mission: he and suffering all around us?” Another people who are refugees and dis- identified himself totally with the anti- JRS staffer put it more bluntly, “how placed, but who are convinced, that apartheid struggle. are you able to forgive, when they their journey of hope and resilience have done so much to you?” will lead to a better tomorrow. Those on the other camp did not take Fr. Cedric Prakash sj this lightly. A letter bomb in 1990 al- Fr. Michael nonchalantly says, “we Regional Advocacy and Communications most killed him. Though he survived, have to begin somewhere and at Officer the blast took both of his hands, one some time; to heal the wounds, even Jesuit Refugee Service (MENA Region) of his eyes and impaired his hearing. if the scars may remain permanently. “But my spirit was not broken”, he We have to get rid of the poison within For placing Ads. in says. He was able to go through the us”. “I term it”, he continues with a suffering, transcend it in some ways smile, “as positive vomiting!” He is The Secular Citizen and embark on the journey of healing. convinced that listening to others, His vocation now is to promote the sharing ones stories – has to take The Examiner healing of others- which he does with place a collective; where confidential- DIVO Konkani Weekly much compassion and total commit- ity is respected. “Only then, we will be ment. able to give strength to each other: to RAKNNO enable hope and resilience.” and other community His presence in Beirut today could not have come at a more significant time All were inspired and touched by this publications for the Jesuit Refugee Service (MENA interaction with Father Lapsley. Some Region). Just a week ago, a special of those present felt, that they them- campaign was launched by JRS to selves had just embarked on a special Contact : highlight the hope and resilience of journey. Fr. Sami Hallak sj, the Project Ad-Master 9820473103 14 10 April 2017 Palm Sunday Liturgy To Passion Week

alm Sunday begins the cel- with her; untie them and bring them to ment thus wasted? For this ointment ebration which opens the me. If any one says anything to you, might have been sold for more than Church’s liturgy for Holy you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of three hundred denari, and given to Week. The Christian faith is them,’ and he will send them Immedi- the poor.” (Mk.14:4). P ately.” (Mat.21:1-3). Jesus was calmly comfortably unchanging and proud of its unique documentation of every preparing his entry into . He On hearing this Jesus turned to them outstanding biblical event. was going to manifest the coming of and said, “… she has done a beautiful the Kingdom “by the Passover of his thing to me…. For you always have the The nature of salvation and the history Death and Resurrection.” (CCC.560). poor with you…but you will not always of Christ’s Passion to his Resurrection have me.” (Mk.14:7). This woman was is the basic tenet of the faith. Jesus is At this point it would be a welcome special to the prelude of Christ’s Pas- the atoning lamb of God. insight to recall the words of the late sion. And Jesus added, “She has Pope Saint John Paul II: “The whole done what she could, she has anoint- We are told that God had exalted His ed my body beforehand for burying.” Son and bestowed on him a name (Mk.14:8). Then Jesus went on to above all names (Phil.2:9) . “At the Sixth Week in Lent say, “And truly, I say to you, whenever name of Jesus every knee should the gospel is preached in the whole bow, in heaven and on earth and un- world, what she has done will be told der the earth.”(Phil.2:10). in memory of her.”(Mk.14:9).

Palm Sunday is a time to prepare for In the meantime the crowds outside a prelude to his Passion, death and waited to witness and join in the tri- Resurrection. It begins when Jesus umphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. arranges his messianic entrance into They brought fresh green palms, and the city of Jerusalem, the city of “his By Melvyn Brown their voices were loud in praise of the father David”. (Lk.1:32). Lord our God.” ….they took branches of Christ’s life was a continual teach- of palm trees and went out to meet The crowd followed the Master through ing: his silences, his miracles, his ges- him, crying, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he the heat and dust of the noon day sun, tures, his prayers, his love for people, who comes in the name of the Lord.” and when they reached Bethphage his special affection for the little and (Jn.13:12-13). close to Mount Olives, the Lord Jesus the poor, his acceptance of the total stopped. “It was two days before the sacrifice on the Cross for the redemp- The feast of Unleavened Bread had Passover and the feast of Unleavened tion of the world, and his Resurrection arrived. The Passover lamb was sac- Bread” (Mk.14:1). On the first day of are the actualization of his word and rificed. “And when the hour came, he Unleavened Bread when the Pass- the fulfillment of Revelation.” (John sat at the table, and the apostles with over lamb was sacrificed the disciples Paul,CT9). him. And he said to them, “ I have ear- of Jesus asked him, “Where will you nestly desired to eat this Passover with have us go and prepare for you to eat Jesus sat in deep thought in the house you before I suffer.” (Lk.22:14-15). the Passover?” (Mk.14: 12). of Simon of Bethany. The Christ of faith, from Jewish prophet to Chris- When the Last Super came to an end, Jesus took aside two of his disciples tian Savior, was now at the peak of his Jesus said: “But behold the hand of and instructed them: “Go into the city, mission to inaugurate the Kingdom him who betrays me is with me on the and a man carrying a jar of water will of God on earth. Jesus of Nazareth table”. (Lk.22:21). A mystical hush of meet you; follow him, and wherever would have to endure all the pain and silence swept across the room. Who he enters, say to the householder, suffering that he was able to bear. could it possibly be. They questioned ‘The Teacher says, where is my guest each other and one another. One of room where I am to eat the Passover A woman stepped into the room the apostles asked Jesus directly: with my disciples” (MK.14:13-15). This where Jesus sat at the table. In her “Lord, who is it?” was done and completed according hand she brought “a jar of ointment of to the wish of the Master. Next: pure nard, very costly, and she broke Jesus replied, “ It is he to whom I shall the jar and poured it over his head.” give this morsel when I have dipped Two other disciples were sent to a (Mk.14:3). Many of those present in it.” So when he had dipped the mor- village opposite the Mount of Olives. the room were not too pleased at the sel, he gave it to Judas, the son of “You will find an ass tied, and a colt woman’s action. “Why was the oint- (Contd.. on p. 18) 10 April 2017 15 Sermon From The Pulpit Of The Cross by Bernie Tellis

n the course of his 3 year pub- as he exhorted Peter (and us lic ministry, Jesus spoke at vari- ) to do, not 7 but – 70 times 7. ous times in various places : the It is difficult to die even for a ITemple, from the boat on the sea good man yet here was the of Galilee, on the Mount, at Jacob’s Divine Victim dying for and for- well…….. However, the ‘sermon’ from giving the undeserving ,some the pulpit of the Cross at Calvary, was of whom knew only too well his last and unarguably his finest. It what they were doing ! marked the culmination and climax ‘Today you will be with Me of what was until then the jewel in the in paradise’. Forgiveness to crown – the Sermon on the Mount the repentant sinner even at which is the Bible in brief – because death’s door. The same re- here he practised what he had hereto ward for all the labourers in fore preached. the harvest, regardless of the The Saviour carried the pulpit with moment of their conversion, him on that terrible ,blood-soaked Fri- because God’s ways are not face to face ? “ The Samaritan wom- day, as he made the arduous climb to our ways. The good thief, St Dismas, an realises she has met him face to its resting place at Calvary. There was is rewarded with the promise of heav- face and rushes off to the city to give a motley gathering assembled below en he managed to steal in a last min- the Good News to others, becoming him comprising the brutal soldiery, the ute burst of faith and hope, whereas a believer, martyr and saint, St. Pho- jeering mob that had accompanied the disciple Thomas sought proof for tine. “Truly, our souls are restless until him to enjoy the “ tamasha ”, scribes his faith, as so many do today. they rest in Thee.” and Pharisees who were there to note ‘Woman, behold your son. Son, ‘It is finished’ Obedient to the Fa- the execution of the sentence, his behold your Mother.’ Mary and Jesus ther to the very end, even unto death timid disciples lurking on the periph- - at his birth ,at his death; at the crib, on the Cross. “Not my will but Thine ery, ready to flee at the slightest hint of at the cross. At the start of his ministry be done”. Christianity is about taking danger to themselves. And Humanity in Cana ,at the completion of it at Cal- up our personal crosses and follow- down the ages …. vary. The Woman , mentioned in Gen ing the Lord’s example, rising after But there were also the faithful : his 3 : 15, the Woman clothed with the each fall. The cross is a Christian em- blessed Mother Mary, Mary of Magda- sun in Rev.12 is co-Redemptrix in the blem, not a pagan piece of jewellery la, Mary the wife of Clopas , John the on going work of our Salvation. as it has become today. It symbolises Evangelist, Joseph of Arimathea and ‘My God, my God, why have you suffering and salvation. There is no Nicodemus ( both closet Christians ) forsaken Me ?’ Presents Jesus to crown without the cross for the path and the two thieves on either side be- us in all his humanity, a reflection of to Easter Sunday passes via Calvary. tween whom he hung, quite literally, as each of us in the final throes of death And every SACRIFICE of the MASS is a Link between Heaven and Earth, for- which we all face, alone. The loneli- a commemoration of Holy Thursday saken by One, crucified by the other, ness as we hang between life and and Good Friday. hanging there, the Carpenter’s Son, eternity, wrongly believing we have ‘Father, into Your hands I commend on that old rugged Cross. Below, the been abandoned by God. In the case my spirit’. To ensure he is really dead, soldiers cast lots for his only posses- of Jesus, he was abandoned/rejected the centurion pierces his side with a sion –the garments sewn by his Moth- by all, save the few at the foot of the lance and immediately there gushes er- gambling the riches of Eternity for Cross. forth blood and water. The circum- the transient treasures of Time ! ‘I thirst’. Flash back to the reading stances surrounding Jesus` death of the 3rd Sunday in Lent. Jesus asks and the reverberations around, open Then Jesus speaks in his final the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well the eyes of the centurion who says agony : for a drink of water, to her shocked in belief : “ Truly, this was the Son of ‘Father forgive them for they know surprise. Then he explains that he God ! “ He, St. Longinus, is another not what they do’. The God of mercy is the living water that quenches our convert of the Cross at Calvary. and compassion, seeking forgive- spiritual thirst having found which, we It seems as though Jesus had a ness for those who had betrayed him, shall thirst no more .“ My soul is thirst- bad day in the pulpit . All his chosen denied him, condemned him, as he ing for the Lord, when shall I see Him taught us to do in the Lord’s Prayer; (Contd.. on p. 17) 16 10 April 2017 (Contd.. from p. 16) ones, except John, had vanished The Joy of Easter without a trace. Peter who had cor- rectly identified him as “ the Christ, aster is the day when we cel- with pagan symbols of life such as the Son of the Living God “, only a ebrate Jesus Christ rising from eggs, bunnies and chicks. short time earlier, kept protesting to Ethe dead. Jesus is the Son of Easter is another season of the year all who asked that he didn’t know God and heroically gave His life to that presents an opportunity for most the Man! Judas had betrayed him die for our sins. On the third day after of us to once again reflect on the life with the sign of love for 30 pieces of He died -- the day we now celebrate of Christ. The death of Jesus Christ silver. Those who had waved palms as Easter Sunday -- His friends went bought me freedom to be salt and and chanted hosannas a week be- to His grave, and found that He had light. His resurrection is proof enough fore , screamed in the Praetorium “ risen from the dead. They saw an an- that He will return soon once again to crucify him ! crucify him ! “Nathanael gel who told them, "Don't be afraid! I this earth and I will have to account had said : “ what good can come out know you are looking for Jesus, who for how I have lived out His legacy. of Nazareth ? “ Philip tells him to “ was crucified. He isn't here! He has come and see “. Is this what we see been raised from the dead, just as then, the end of the journey, the sum He said it would happen." of the sermon ? The Bible says, "God so loved the On the contrary. Jesus’ death world that He gave His one and only brought life to the world for by Son, that whoever believes in Him the cross we are both crucified with shall not perish, but have eternal Christ and alive in him. Not for noth- life" ing do we say : “ we adore thee The name for Easter comes from oh Christ and we praise thee, be- the Anglo-Saxon goddess, Eostre. cause by thy holy cross thou hast She was the goddess of spring and — Jubel D’Cruz, redeemed the world ! Indeed, Jesus fertility which is why Easter is filled Mumbai is the only Kingfor whom people around the world are ready to die, to this day. Can our pulpits today be as ef- Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony fective ? Yes, if we were better par- ticipants, for while it belongs to the O holy St. Anthony, gentlest priest (in the person of Jesus) to of Saints, your love for God and craft the content, it belongs to us to Charity for his creatures, made affirm the truth as the good thief and you worthy, when on earth, to pos- the centurion did, the Word having sess miraculous powers. Miracles fallen on fertile soil. waited on your word, which you On Calvary, God accepted His were ever ready to speak for those own unbreakable terms. For in the in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged words of Dorothy L. Sayers : “ For by this thought, I implore of you whatever reason, God chose to make to obtain for me (request). The man as he is –limited and suffering answer to my prayer may require and subject to sorrow and death- He a miracle, even so, you are the had the honesty and the courage Saint of Miracles. O gentle and to take His own medicine. He was born in poverty and died in disgrace. loving St. Anthony, whose heart And what’s more, He thought it well was ever full of human sympathy, worthwhile to do so.” whisper my petition into the ears of No, Calvary is not the end. The the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved sermon from the pulpit of the Cross to be folded in your arms; and the is a work in progress, like our own gratitude of my heart will ever be personal salvation. It climaxes in the yours. springtime of Easter, whose promise is written in every budding leaf and —Mrs P. G. F, every believing heart ! Dadar

10 April 2017 17 (Contd.. from p.15) to the ground. An angel from heaven gether the chief priests, rulers and the appeared, “strengthening him”. Judas people. Then the governor of Judea Simon Iacariot… Jesus said to him, knew of the place. “Procuring a band stood up and addressed them. “You “what you are going to do, do it quick- of soldiers and some officers from the brought this man as one who was per- ly.” (Jn.13:25-27). chief priests and the Pharisees, went verting the people; and after examining there with lanterns and, torches and him before you, behold, I did not find From this point begins the Holy Pas- weapons.” (Jn.18:3). this man guilty of any of the charges sion of Christ. against him; neither did Herod, for he Jesus was bound with ropes and sent him back to us. Behold, nothing I feel the Passion can be divided into dragged to Annas. The apostle Simon deserving death has been done by five parts: 1. The Betrayal by Judas. Peter followed along with another him; I will therefore chastise him and 2. The agony in the garden 3. Christ’s disciple. After questioning Jesus, An- release him.” (Lk.23:16). trial before the Jewish authority. 4. His nas sent him to Caiaphas, the high trial before the Roman authority. 5. priest. From the house of Caiaphas, The people refused to listen and rea- Journey to Calvary. Jesus was taken to the praetorium. Pi- son. Spurred on by the priests and late came out and met them. He, too the authorities they demanded the re- Jesus knew that the words of scripture asked Jesus if he was the king of the lease of another man at the festival – had to be fulfilled. Leaving the house Jews? “And he answered him, “You the criminal and murderer, Barabbas. “he went with his disciples across the have said so.” Pilate turned to the They raised their voices that Jesus Kidron valley, where there was a gar- chief priests and the multitudes, “I find should be crucified. Three times Pi- den” (Jn.18:1). When they arrived at no crime in this man.” (Lk.23:3-4). late pleaded with the people, but they the garden Jesus said to them, “Pray were adamant that Jesus should be that you may not enter in temptation.” Pilate realized that Jesus was a Gali- crucified. Eventually, Pilate granted (Lk.22:40). lean, and belonged to Herod’s juris- the sentence, and delivered Jesus up diction. So, Pilate sent him to Herod. to them. He moved away from them, went on After Jesus was questioned, mocked his knees and prayed to his Father. As and treated with contempt, he was Beaten, whipped, spat upon and he prayed in agony, drops of blood fell sent back to Pilate. Pilate brought to- crowned with thorns, Jesus was given his Cross to carry. At one point, Simon of Cyrene, a passerby was forced to carry the cross with Jesus through the great multitude of people lined up Thanksgiving along the path.

“So they took Jesus, and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called the place of a skull, which is called in Hebrew Golgotha” (jn.19:17).

Along with two thieves he was cruci- fied. On the cross, it was written by Pi- late in Hebrew, Latin and Greek: Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews. The soldiers tore his garments and made four parts, each for a soldier.

They cast lots for the tunic. This was Thanks to to fulfill the scriptures: “They parted my garments among them, and for my Divine Mercy, Our Lady of Vailankani, clothing they cast lots.” (Jn.19:24).

Our Lady of Perpectual Succor and St. “I thirst,” said Jesus.” Anthony. Praying for more favours When Jesus had received the vinegar, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed —Mrs M. G. Rasquinha, Dadar his head and gave up his spirit.” (Jn.19:30).

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10 April 2017 21 Stop use of EVMs for restoring would be very difficult to detect. Suppose the software technology of people’s faith in democracy EVM is manipulated in fashion to work in most perfect way till a certain num- An Open Letter to the ber of votes are cast in the beginning and then to a certain number of votes Chief Election Commissioner of India could be cast in favour of a candidate desired by the one who manipulates and then at the end again return to the perfect position, can anyone Respected Sir, detect such sort of manipulations in the present system of working of It is in reference to the above the commission? Under these cir- mentioned subject that I would cumstances how could one even like to bring to your kind notice rule out the manipulation of pro- that the issue of tampering with posed Voter-verified paper system Electronic Voting Machines by controlling the control unit, used (EVMs), has been raised by by poll workers, (which stores and all political parties ever since accumulates votes), and a ballot it was introduced in 1982 in unit, located in the election booth, some of the polling booths in (which is used by voters)? (https:// the by-election to North Para- indiaevm.org/evm_tr2010.pdf) vur Assembly Constituency in Kerala. Since then settling org/wiki/Electronic_voting_in_India). The election commission has accept- various complaints, the Honourable It will help the highest seat of justice to ed judgment of Supreme Court (2013) High Courts and Supreme Court have openly think of the real facts that lead to introduce Voter-verified paper audit been delivering varied opinions and to lose faith of the people in EVMs. trail that can be used later in case of judgments of which the judgment on any dispute to verify the votes. The 17 January 2012 by the Delhi High We do not question the perennial Constitution of India does not make Court is most important that in its rul- claim of the Election Commission that it mandatory to use the EVM so why ing on Dr. Subramanian Swamy's Writ the EVMs are under the safe custody do we need two types of processes in Petition (Writ Petition (Civil) No. 11879 and it cannot be reached by anybody. casting votes. So it is most demand- of 2009) challenging the use of EVMs The election commission also must ed and feasible to go back to the old in the present form said that EVMs are accept the fact that it does not pro- system of ballot papers for voting like not "tamper-proof". The latest series duce the EVMs but takes the services other countries which rolled back to of protests against the use of EVMs of Bharat Electronics Ltd., Bangalore restore the faith of the people in de- by political parties across the nation and Electronic Corporation of India mocracy. It will be one of the most has become very dangerous to Indian Ltd., Hyderabad. The manufacturers welcome steps from the Election democracy and has shaken the faith and the Election Commission have Commission to abandon the use of of the people in the well established never released a detailed technical EVMs in any election in the country. electoral practices of the country. description of the EVMs’ inner work- ings (EVM Hardware), citing security Therefore in a most humble way we Whenever the use of EVMs became and intellectual property concerns.” would like to request your good self to an issue, the election commission (Election Commission of India in its stop the use of EVMs and start the use strongly defended its use in the judi- reply to ‘Sh. V. V. Rao. Mar. 29, 2010 of ballet voting system in the country. ciary and in other places with the help has accepted this fact’.) It will restore the faith of people in de- of technicians, designers and manu- mocracy and freedom of people to facturing experts. As of now the Hon- The Software is manufactured by choose a candidate of their choice ourable Supreme Court of India has Renesas, a Japanese company and with full faith in democracy. again taken up this matter afresh, so Microchip by an American company. in a larger interest of the Country and The most dangerous fact is that before to restore the faith of the people in CPU Manufacture the EVM firmware is democracy the election commission stored in masked read-only memory Father Dr. Anand Muttugnal must also present before the Court inside the microcontroller chips, and National Coordinator those expert hackers like those soft- there is no provision for extracting it or Rashtriya Isai Maha Sangh ware experts who carried out two at- verifying its integrity. 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