Goa Archbishop Elected as President of CCBI

Chennai:Most Rev. Dr. Filipe Neri Fer- various responsibilities of the Catholic ies (ARMS). A one day recollection rão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman Church in the past, viz. Pope’s Am- for the member Bishops, directed by was elected as the new President bassador to Gambia, and Sier- the well-known theologian, Rev. Dr. of the CCBI by the 31st Plenary As- ra Leone; charged’Affaires of the Vati- Anil Dev, IMS from Varanasi was also sembly of the National Episcopal can Embassy in . In 2012 he conducted. Conference of , at Joe Anima- was appointed the sixth Archbishop of -Mylapore Archdiocese. The 31st Plenary Assembly of the CCBI will conclude on Monday, 14 The re-elected Secretary General of January. 143 Bishops from 132 Dio- the CCBI Archbishop Anil Couto(64) ceses are attending the meeting. held thisoffice: he was the Auxiliary Bishop of Delhi, and Bishop of Jullun- The Conference of Catholic Bishops dur. At present he is the Archbishop of of India (CCBI) is canonically the Na- Delhi since 2012. tional Episcopal Conference for the Latin rite Catholics. It is the largest The Assembly deliberated the theme “The Joy of the Gospel”and it will chalk out detailed programmes and

Archbishop Filipe Neri tion Centre, Mahabalipurm, Chennai, Tamilnadu. He will replace His Emi- nence Oswald Cardinal Gracias, the Archbishop of Bombay who served the Conference as its President for three terms of two years each from Archbishop Anil Joseph 2013 to 2019. Thomas Couto, Archbishop George Most Rev. Dr. George Antonysamy Antonysamy Archbishop of Chennai- Mylapore Bishops Conference in Asia and the and Most Rev. Dr. Anil Joseph Thom- action plans to revitalize the minis- fourth largest in the world. It consists as Couto, the Archbishop of Delhi try of love and compassion for the of 132 dioceses with 189 bishops. were re-elected CCBI Vice president Church at the diocesan and parish and Secretary General respectively. levels. —Rev. Dr. Stephen Alathara Deputy Secretary General, CCBI Archbishop Filipe Neri (65) was the The Secretaries of the fourteen Com- former Vice President of the CCBI missions and the three Departments from 2011 to 2017. He was appointed of the CCBI presented their biennial Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of reports of the activities for the year News item, Articles, Stories, Opin- Goa and Daman at the age of 40, on 2017 and 2018. The Bishops evalu- ion, interview, Poems, etc. can be 20 December, 1993. He was installed ated the programmes of the CCBI sent by as the Archbishop on 21 March, Commissions of Bible, Catechet- WhatsApp: +91 9820485389 2004. He also served the CBCI as its ics, Canon Law and Other Legisla- Email: Vice President. He is presently the tive Texts, Ecumenism, Family, La- [email protected] Chairman of the Federation of Asian ity, Liturgy, Migration, Proclamation, [email protected] Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) Office Theology and Doctrine, Vocations, [email protected] of Education and Faith Formation Women and Youth and the Depart- (OEFF). ments of Pontifical Mission Organisa- by Post tions (PMO), Conference of Diocesan The Secular Citizen Archbishop Antonysamy (66),held Priests of India (CDPI) and the Asso- 99, Perin Nariman Street, 1st Floor, ciation of Rectors of Major Seminar- Fort, Mumbai 400001

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I thought of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the world, much like the glimpses of hope lotus of his poems, politics and per- offered by advocates and activists of Central banks can declare victory on formance will bloom forever. Rahul’s Climate change action, MeToo, Black- the 10th anniversary of the global fi- Congress made progress in India’s Lives Matter etc. These heroes are nancial crisis. Make no mistake, the heartland. Modi unveiled the world’s “Avengers” of real life. global economy has more leverage tallest statue, the height of his popu- than ever. A flattening US yield curve larity will be measured next year. Col- Thai cave Rescuers are my person of is less worrisome than the fatten- legium, 377 rainbows, Aadhar or Sa- the year 2018. They emanate hope ing US federal debt. Powell’s Fed is brimala, the supreme newsmaker this that the most convoluted challeng- well advised to think beyond Trump’s year was the Supreme Court. es facing us can also be solved by tweets and Wall Street’s twists. De- the power of human cooperation. A spite central banks shrinking their “Crazy Rich Asians” missed the big standing ovation. 4 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 21-27 January 2019 of Rs. 32/ per day. Rs. 8 lakh per year translates to a whopping Rs 66,000/ plus per month, which is far above the national average and is what a qualified and experienced person usually earns per month. Surely such persons or family are not in need of jobs or reservations as they are not The Catholic and protestant economically backward. Therefore, Bishops' Confer- churches have been described as a it goes without saying that the bill ence of Germany powerful corporation because of its is flawed and there is much more wealth and workforce. Germans pay intended in the quota bill than what to discus Priestly a religious tax amounting to 8-9% of meets the eye. their salary. Catholics who renounce —A. F. Nazareth, Celibacy their church membership are barred Alto Porvorim, Goa. from confession and communion, In the run up to the German Bish- and from the anointing of the sick, un- ops' Conference, Cardinal Reinhard less they are on the point of death. Pandya and Rahul Marx of Munich has called for change in long-standing church traditions . must be given ex pun- The German Bishops’ Conference, in This tax collected is passed on to ishment a workshop, will review the issue of the church after deducting collection celibacy for priests . In his homily at charges. The tax is used for the dio- Cricket is virtually a religion in In- New Year’s Mass Cardinal Marx said cese, salaries to clergy, and for char- dia and cricketers are seen as demi- the Church must, in the light of the fail- itable and social works like running gods by their adoring fans. A two- ure surrounding the clergy sex abuse schools day-care centres, old age match suspension for Hardik Pandya crisis, modify tradition in response to homes etc. A substantial amount is and KL Rahul for their crass sexist changing modern times. also sent to the Vatican. The scale of comments on a popular TV show, charitable work can be gauged from would be like a pat on their backs! The cardinal, who is president of the fact that Caritas ,the charitable These cricketers earn huge sums of the German Bishops Conference, wing of the , employs money for endorsements of prod- said that current measures of ad- over 5 lakh persons in Germany. Af- ucts. Youngsters copy their hair- dressing sex abuse are not enough ter the state, the church is the larg- styles, clothes, shoes , what they .Pressure to end mandatory priestly est employer in Germany, employing eat drink and use. Hence these two celibacy has risen in Germany follow- more than one million people. Hence cricketers should be meted out se- ing the renewal of the sex abuse scan- the German church cannot be taken vere and exemplary punishment as dal last year. The issue of priestly celi- lightly. they are role models for our youth, bacy is now being hotly and openly who may otherwise think of aping discussed and is no longer a taboo. —Prof Robert Castellino their heroes. Mumbai Incidentally, for the first thousand years after Christ, priestly celibacy —Prof Robert Castellino was not mandatory. The Church was Reservation quota for Mumbai a thousand years old before it defini- tively took a stand in favor of celibacy poor or middle class? in the twelfth century at the Second Lateran Council held in 1139, when a The 10% reservation quota for Our Branch Office rule was approved forbidding priests the economically backward class at Mangaluru : to marry. can hardly be said to be a quota for the poor, going by the eligibility crite- The Secular Citizen, The German cardinal's statement ria of household income below Rs 8 DIVO Konkani Weekly and assumes significance as he is the lakh per year , house less than 1000 Royal Christian Family sq. ft, and agricultural land less than president of the German Bishops' Netravathi Building, 2nd Floor, Conference --- a powerful body that 5 acres. 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21-27 January 2019 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 5 and in the year 1904 Government of Mangalore Catholic Co-op Bank India Cooperative Societies Act was passed. (MCC Bank Ltd) Opens NRI Cell. —Ivan Saldanha-Shet.

MCC Bank Ltd, Mangalore inaugu- rated the NRI Cell at Hampankatta Branch on Sunday, 6th January, 2019. Mr James Mendonca, NRI Entrepre- neur & Community Leader, Dubai, and Mr Joseph Mathias, MD, Merit Freight Systems Co jointly inaugu- rated the NRI cell. Rt. Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore, blessed the occasion. Mr Walter Nan- dalike, Managing Director, Daijiworld Private Ltd, and Mr Francis Cutinho, Former Chairman of the Bank, jointly inaugurated the ATM.

Mr Anil Kumar Lobo, Chairman of the bank, in his introductory speech, wel- Rt. Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, re- comed the new venture and present- ferred the Parable of Talents from the In 1912 Indian Cooperative Societ- ed the future plans for the bank. He Bible and called upon the staff to be ies Act was amended and the Reg- urged NRI's and customers to sup- more customer friendly and to create istrars of the Cooperative Societies port the bank which offers modern a good identity of the Bank. were asked to spread the principles services. of cooperative financing. This brought Mr James Mendonca, presented his Dewan Bahadhur Swamikunnu Pillai, Addressing the gathering, Bishop, valuable suggestions for the better- the Third Registrar of the Cooperative The Temptation Caterers ment of the NRI cell. He also request- Societies of the Province of Madras to ed the Bank to be more proactive Mangalore. He addressed the Man- Perfect Wedding Receptions and to have a better risk manage- galorean Catholic Gentlemen at then AT Unbeatable & Uncomparable Prices ment System. Mr Joseph Mathias, Catholic Union Club (presently Catho- Lawns Available for Weddings, Anni- MD, Merit Freight Systems Co and lic Centre, Hampankatta). Generous versaries all kinds of parties at Andheri LLC, praised the leadership of Mr Anil leaders of the Mangalorean Catholics (West) Joined together and started working Capacity 50-100 , 500-1000+ Lobo, and wished all the very best for the NRI cell. He also pointed out the for the society. On May 8, 1912, Man- TRESSA D’MELLO social responsibility of the bank to- galorean Catholic Cooperative Soci- 9967374315 / 7900039842 wards the society. ety was established. The members [email protected] elected Hon'ble P F X Saldanha as its Head Office: Shop No.1&2, Charlie Pereira Mr. Walter Nandalike, highlighted that first President, Simon Alvares as Vice Compound, Near Raj Laxmi Building, Veera President and Shri J M Castelino as Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400 058. MCC Bank has vast history and rich identity. He reminded of the chal- Secretary and Treasurer. lenges to attract NRI customers and wished all the very best to the Bank. 106 years ago, the visionary, philan- Some of the former Chairmen present, thropic founders were motivated by Mr Valentine D'Silva, Mr M.P.Noronha the need of the Catholic Community and Mr Francis Cutinho, compliment- of their times. Agriculture was the ma- ed the Bank for the achievements and jor occupation then. The bank went wished all good in the future. The NRI on growing with the growth of its Customers present were felicitated customers. The Mangalore Catholic Cooperative Bank even today plays a Looking Back : major role in the economic prosperity India homeland of the concept of Uni- of the Canara Catholic community. It versal Brotherhood received the con- is hoped that members of the com- cept of Modern Cooperative Move- munity now spread world wide will ment in the early Twentieth Century positively support the venture starting now. 6 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 21-27 January 2019 THE CHILD IS

# chhotebhai First the eye con- he child is father of the man” tact. Jesus himself is the seventh of the nine said, “The lamp of “Tlines of the poem “My Heart the body is the eye. Leaps Up” by William Wordsworth, It follows that if your written in 1802, when the poet was 32 eye is clear, your Teaching her Grandfather years old. It is a line that has intrigued whole body will be poets, philosophers and psycholo- filled with light” (Mat because we have already been jilted gists. I had never bothered about it, till 6:22). Most of us adults are afraid of or jolted in various ways on the path a recent visit to Goa, where I spent a eye contact. We have become shifty, of life. But the child was a living testi- glorious week with my granddaughter so we cover our eyes with the veil of mony to one of my favourite texts from Myra, who is all of 20 months of age. deceit or the wall of fear. Not so the John, “In love there is no fear, but per- innocent child. fect love drives out fear, because fear It was a learning experience for me, implies punishment, and whoever is not for her; after which I cannot but This brings me to the leap of trust. afraid has not come to perfection in endorse the words of the poet that are Several times I found the child jump- love” (1Jn 4:18). worth more than their weight in gold. ing into my arms even though I was As a marriage counsellor I have long not yet ready for her. She was com- Many years ago I had heard a story at- taught that the grandchildren are the pletely trusting, assured that my arms tributed to a Jewish businessman (I do joy and fulfilment of the not wish to be anti-Semitic). He grandparents. Though exhorted his young son to jump Myra spent two months from the roof and he would catch with us when she was him as he fell. Trusting his father, born, and my wife and I the child jumped, but the father had gone to celebrate her did not catch him. The fall hurt first birthday 8 months the child. His father then said to ago, it was only now that him, “Son this is your first lesson I really experienced the in life – don’t trust anyone”! How joy of my grandchild. Per- horrible life would be if we were haps she is now at that to follow that father’s advice and age when she is begin- child’s experience. The Newborn ning to understand things and recognize people. The third quality that I had no- would be outstretched to catch her, ticed in Myra was her gregarious na- Myra has three favourite expressions lest she fall or get hurt. We adults ture. She would go to anybody and – Oh wow, Oh God and Nice. What would call that a leap of faith, or a make friends. She was not afraid, so a wonderful combination; to express leap in the dark. It doesn’t come easy, she could interact with others. Seeing the wonder of one’s being, to turn to her trusting and open behaviour I am God in time of need, and to appreciate Wedding Invitation, Christening, led to agree with Wordsworth, that in- life and people. Wouldn’t the world be First Holy Communion, Mortu- deed the child is the father of the man; a better place if we could look at life ary Cards & Religious Goods for there is so much that we can learn with the eyes of a child? There were Contact: from little children. three other qualities that I observed in her – prolonged eye contact, the David & Company A discerning reader may have noticed leap of trust, and a gregarious nature. Rivendell House, 1st Floor, 650, that the title of this piece ends with a I would not take for granted that these J. S. S. Road, 2nd Dhobitalao full stop, and not a line of dots that in- are normal child like traits, because Lane, Mumbai 400002 dicate continuity of the sentence. The parenting has become a burden for Tel.: 22019010 / 2205 7394 full stop conveys a sense of finality. That’s it. Were I to say – A Child Is … many, and children, at an early age, 2206 0344 / 22079592 are exposed to traumatic experienc- good, innocent, trusting, or use other es that rob them of the innocence of Email:[email protected] adjectives, I would be diluting the to- childhood. www.davidcompany.com (Contd.. on p. 15)

21-27 January 2019 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 7 WHETHER THE MAJORITY OF INDIANS IN THE COMING YEAR, WILL OPT FOR INCLUSIVE GANDHIAN HINDUISM OR FOR EXCLUSIVE SAVARKAR HINDUTVA NATIONALISM?

by Eric D'Sa president Rahul Gandhi’s demonstra- tion of his religious faith and his charac- Three decades later Veer Savarkar, who The starting point for anti-Hindutva poli- terisation of the Congress as a “party of invented Hindutva, did not merely seek tics must be the clear distinction made Hinduism”. His approach unlike that of to unify Hindus, but tried to achieve it between the inclusive Gandhian Hin- his great grand father has been widely by imagining the others as those who duism and the exclusive Savarkar Hin- termed “soft Hindutva”, an attempt to do not consider India their sacred land. dutva Nationalism. Else, it’s doomed. compete with the Bharatiya Janata Par- While Nehruvian secular nationalism’s There is no doubt a third option of ty (BJP) in its game. Those who deride adversarial image was foreign imperi- Nehruvian Liberal Secularism. How- Hindutva and those who swear by it, alism, the edge in Savarkar’s Hindutva ever, it may me too early for this new both consider Mr. Rahul Gandhi a poor was against Muslims and Christians. Vi- born country to accept this in toto. To imitator of it. Centrist politics by defini- vekananda’s Hinduism had no enemy make a distinction where the govern- tion is vulnerable to criticism from radi- figure. The political rise of Hindutva ment is secular, a God less entity, while cal perspectives of different hues — for has been directly proportionate to the the people it governs are basically not instance, Marxist M.N. Roy, Dalit leader success of its proponents’ attempts to atheists or agnostics, but religious peo- B.R. Ambedkar and Hindutva propo- equate itself with Hinduism. ple who are sufficiently liberal to re- spect the others religions, appears YOU THE CITIZENS The vertical rise and the horizontal as things stand today very difficult spread of Hindutva, challenge its op- to the majority of Indians to accept. ponents to devise new political idi- DECIDE: oms. A puritan view is that Hindutva We as people, have been until we can be challenged only with an un- got political independence just about nent, Veer Savarkar, were all critical of yielding liberal secular paradigm, de- 70 years ago, ruled by Maharajas and Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas of inclusive void of Hindu symbols. Those leaders Emperors with a perceived divine right Hinduism. What is worth a closer analy- and parties that are directly involved in to rule. It will take time with growth in sis in the current political context, is the electoral politics are more conflicted on higher education and exposure to lib- suggestion that the invocation of Hindu these questions than those who have eral western societies, for the new gen- symbols for electoral gains is not Hin- the convenience of a quarantined ap- eration of Indians born after indepen- dutva but inclusive Hinduism. proach. In the early 2000s, when critics dence, to change and move towards began to use the neologism saffroni- the Nehruvian liberal Secularism, based Mainstream Indian nationalism and sation to describe the A.B. Vajpayee on universal democracy and a Godless Hindu nationalism shared a range of government’s policies that advanced government. The liberals in this coun- symbols and personalities during their Hindutva, within the Congress, there try at the same time will have to try and formative decades, and distinguishing was a debate on the wisdom of it. A.K. push their own agenda in the public do- one from the other can appear often Antony and Digvijay Singh vehemently main all the time, to further their secular a challenging task. Consolidation of opposed the expression, arguing that it cause. The only way they can do so, is the highly diversified and fragmented amounted to legitimising the Hindutva to repeatedly point out to the young In- Hindu society was a preoccupation of agenda, given the cultural association dians, to the present day Islamic world, several reformists and leaders of the of the colour saffron with sacrifice and where strong religious beliefs have got struggle for independence, who were renunciation. The Congress discontin- totally entangled with governance of not linked to Hindutva. The evolution ued use of the word. the state, where the Mullahas and the of Hindu nationalism has two distinct Ayatollas make the rules of governance phases: first from the use of the word Other parties too have used Hindu to create total chaos and mayhem. One Hindu as a geographical marker to ‘Hin- symbolism and terminology. Rashtriya Yogi and his holy cows are creating in duism’, an attempt to codify the differ- Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad, whose the farms and roads of our biggest ent cultural and religious practices, and mastery of electoral politics broke the state, a case of similar chaos. then to Hindutva. Swami Vivekananda Hindutva momentum in Bihar, connects was the seer of the first shift. He was his community to Lord Krishna. Groups Meanwhile any rigid secular approach the one who took the religious ideas of associated with the Communists Party at this stage, unrestrained by consid- the Hindu way of living and created a of India (Marxist) in Kerala recently erations of electoral politics, could structured Hinduism akin to a religion organised events around Ramayana only lead to disapproval of Congress in the west. (Contd.. on p. 9)

8 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 21-27 January 2019 (Contd.. from p. 8) month. “The Sangh has created a par- American Church demands ticulate image of Ram, that a majority of the faithful do not relate to,” said V. Siv- of living quota for adasan, CPI(M) State committee mem- Peter Castellino's article in Christian Dalits ber, who was closely associated with The Secular Citizen of 26Novem- the programme. “Given this context, it ber It is difficult to understand why the is the duty of the secularists to come ------Catholic Bishops Conference of in support of the believers who under- Wherever dredgery and waste India(CBCI) even after more than six stand Ram different from the way the of time are involved , we may like decades, is still demanding reserva- RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) introduction of better and suitable tions for Dalits who have converted tries to make him. All secular people methods to reduce them. The cul- to Christianity , knowing very well have this responsibility to help protect ture of volunteers to help people that in Christianity there is no caste the plurality of faith that exists among in various necessary situations is system ---hence no discrimination religious people.” really good. Garage sales to dis- on the basis of one’s caste, as all pose of old furniture , books, paint- Christians are one large family in Whether or not these attempts add up ing etc is good. We can introduce the mystical body of Christ, which to a robust and credible challenge to such helpful measures , if people is the church. This is one of the fun- Hindutva is an open question. However, are interested. American way of life damental teachings of the church. the notion of ‘soft Hindutva’ is detrimen- or style of living as such may not The church should instead be hap- tal to anti-Hindutva polemics and mo- be much appreciated by Indians in py that converted Dalits whose eco- bilisation. For one, it ignores the tactical general. nomic condition has not changed components of electoral politics, which after conversion can now apply for the moralist might dismiss as opportun- —K. C. Thomas govt jobs and seats in education ism, for good reasons. What is more Navi Mumbai- 400614 under the new 10% reservation for critical is that the notion of expressive the economically backward classes faith as ‘soft Hindutva’ is an inadver- in the general category, irrespec- tent endorsement of the Hindutva claim first to the second easier. It could even tive of one’s religion. It may surprise that it is equivalent to Hinduism. The encourage believers to consider Hin- many to know that many converted proponents of Hindutva also acknowl- dutva their natural political abode, if Christians from the Schedule caste edge the existence of ‘hard’ and ‘fringe’ they sense hostility in the anti-Hindutva community, do not like to be re- elements within its fold. Categories of camp. If non-Hindutva platforms expect ferred to as Christian Dalits, with soft and hard, being relative terms, trick temple-goers to explain their conduct, some even accusing the church for moderates and offer an alibi to oppor- that is not an enticing recruitment pitch. perpetuating the stigma which was tunists to side with the softer versions The fact is that there are numerous peo- cast off after conversion to Chris- — Vajpayee against L.K. Advani, Mr. ple who visit temples and even believe tianity. It is time for the church to Advani against Narendra Modi, and in vastu, astrology, tantra, etc. while still change. who knows, perhaps Narendra Modi being secular in a political and public against Yogi Adityanath in the future? context. —A. F. Nazareth, Any equivalence between Hinduism The only politics that benefits from as- Alto Porvorim. and Hindutva, conversely, is taken to sociating Hinduism to Hindutva is Hin- mean that any criticism of Hindutva is dutva. The practice of Hinduism, even an attack on Hinduism. That one could when it is exhibitionist and for political be accused of being anti-Hinduism for ends, is not Hindutva — soft or hard. questioning the logic of building a tem- Hindutva stands out for its conceptual ple on the site of a destroyed mosque at clarity, leaving little scope for a spec- Ayodhya, draws from the logical prem- trum within it. A manifesto for any du- ise of likening Hinduism to Hindutva. To rable anti-Hindutva politics is still a long take another example, the Hindu Ameri- way away, but its singular starting point can Foundation claimed recently that is an assertion of the distinction be- even the questioning of ‘Brahminical tween inclusive Hinduism and exclusive patriarchy’ is a an act of Hindu-phobia. Hindutva. Anything else is doomed. As such it is for you the Citizens who claim To Hindutva’s advantage? And most to be the advocates to Nehruvian Lib- consequentially, any polemical nega- eral Secularism to decide, how you will tion of the wall between Hinduism and this year deal with Hindutva? Hindutva makes the transition from the

21-27 January 2019 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 9 ‘She Is In Heaven’: Pope Francis

t the end of his weekly gen- eral audience (31.3.2016) Silently she suffered a knee problem Pope Francis was asked for several years till the pain grew un- Ato say a few words about bearable and surgery was needed. Mother Anjelica, the American nun She prayed to the Lord to help her in who had died on Easter Sunday of her ordeal. Six months after the sur- the same year. The pontiff pointed a gery Mother Anjelica could walk and finger to the sky and said, ‘she is in perform her duties. She was also heaven’. Earlier, (12.2.2016) the Pope cured by a miracle when her stomach- on his way to Cuba, had offered his pain with contractions vanished. After prayers for Mother Anjelica, the Ameri- this event she had a lifelong commit- can Catholic nun who had been a re- ment to God. gious life and inspired the construc- markable woman. tion of Adoration chapels throughout The active years of Mother’s aposto- the nation. It is said that a surge of TIME Magazine described her as “ar- late started from 1970 – 2001. Yet, the religious vocations sprang as a result guably the most influential legacy she left behind is one of her drive, vision and belief. In 1962, Roman Catholic woman of transparent, consistent the Headquarters of EWTN was es- in America.” In 2017, the and disciplined efforts for the tablished in Irondale, Alabama. cause for her canonization Catholic Church. She wrote was put on the fast track. 50 booklets and recorded In 1995 Mother Anjelica experienced over 150 messages on cas- an apparition of the child Jesus. She During the great Depres- sette tapes on the faith, its claimed to have met the child Jesus sion in America a girl child importance and relevance several times. The child had intro- was born 20 April 1923. Rita By Melvyn Brown in our contemporary world. duced himself as ‘Divino Nino Jesus’. Antoinette Rizo grew up in Millions of the faithful, friends This was seen as a blessing for all her a broken home, her father and believers of other religions heard dynamic years in the media ruckus abandoned the family, and her mother her voice, always impressed with her and the faith she had put her trust in. had to battle mental health problems ideas. EWTN was recognized as the inspira- while living in poverty. tion of the Holy Spirit for its success Pope Benedict XVI granted Mother and growth in promoting the Catholic Rita Antoinette joined the Franscian Anjelica the ‘Pro Ecclesia et Ponti- faith. religious order for women at the age fice’ Award. The Award is given for of thirty when vocations were consid- distinguished service to the Catholic Mother Anjalica wore the traditional ered ‘late’. Traces of a great soul was Church. habit of the Poor Clares of Perpetu- seen in the postulant Sister Anjelica. al Adoration (1944) in her ministry, The years of her spiritual formation as Mother Anjelica had started a small which proved to be the essence for an a consecrated Franscian nun were es- Catholic television spot when cable awesome advertisement addressed sentially a powerful period spent with- networks had become a unique pres- to religious life. The construction of in the convent walls. ence in north America. She used the Adoration chapels have become the power of the radio also to spread her hallmark of a great and simple drive As generally happens in the lives of influence with a shortwave set – using in the amazing gift of God’s chosen religious, the ‘desert years’ of dedi- the wider distribution of AM radio sta- instrument for the Good News. cation to prayer, conduct, penance tions. and meditation always makes an im- In the Vatican it was a positive agree- pact on the individual. Most often this Her EWTN (Eternal Word Television ment with the Cardinals in concern, commitment turns vital to inflict seri- Network) became the catalyst in the that the American nun had achieved ous good in a virtual manner. Having field of Catholic radio stations across remarkable success in her mundane voluntarily renounced the temptations the United States. Mother became a efforts through spiritual exercise in of this life, Mother Anjelica stayed “in television personality and took advan- taking the Catholic Church a step fur- prayer” for thirty-six years in a clois- tage of this media to propagate the ther for the Lord’s glory. tered monastery. idea of Pro-life, Vocations to the reli-

10 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 21-27 January 2019 Loan waivers v/s Quota favours VIEWS on NEWS Various State governments are busy waiving farm loans while the Centre has government seems to tell the people that literally pushed through the 124th con- since we can’t give you jobs we are giv- stitutional amendment bill, post haste, ing you the quota - a La Marie Antoinette to pave the way for reservations for solution. Will the courts strike down the economically challenged upper castes. amendment as ultra virus the constitu- by Marshall Sequeira While the motives behind this hast- tion; if it does, it will be a huge setback ily bulldozed exercise are not hard to for Modi close on the heels of the apex comprehend, one wonders if the Par- court’s verdict on the CBI mess. By the demeaned his own bowlers. By mak- liamentarians should have been given way, when you take away 10% from the ing such a statement, he admits that sufficient time to study the provisions general quota of 50%, is it not akin to rob- the current Aussie bowlers are no bet- in depth. It was literally shoved down bing Paul to pay Peter. You can expect ter than the canteen boys in India. He their throats. In doing what it did, the many more such jhumlas in the next few also tried to downplay the performance BJP managed to put all non-NDA po- weeks. That is Modinomics authored by of the star Indian batsman Cheteshwar litical parties in a quandary – a catch 22 Amit Shah may be. Pujara [whom he actually confused with situation and forcing them to grudgingly ***** Jadeja]. Was he ill prepared or was it on adding to the ‘Ayes’. To that extent their A Wonder - Down Under purpose? Is a commentator supposed ‘opposition’ during the debate sounded The Indian cricket team led by Virat to stoop that low? His half-hearted apol- comical. Kohli has created history by winning a ogy lacked sincerity. Even after seven decades, if reserva- Test cricket series Down Under. The Aus- Another star performer was RISHAB tions based on caste and other social sies were lucky since the rain gods saved the wicket-keeper who with his bril- status have to remain on the statute them from the ignominy of 3-1 defeat. liant show with the bat made a state- book, it tells a sorry tale about the suc- The fact remains that the series has been ment while leaving the Aussie bowlers cessive government’s failure to gradu- won - a combined effort by the batsmen PANT[ing]. To bat the way he did and ally phase it out. It was never meant to and bowlers ably supported by a very that too in Australia where even the likes be a permanent feature, leave alone capable keeper and a bunch of vastly im- of Virat Kohli struggled, speaks volumes increasing the quotas. While it is natu- proved fielders. While Cheteswar Pujara, of his temperament. He is calm and col- ral that all economically backward seg- with his three centuries in four tests, has lected. This young lad of 21 is likely to ments be given some job opportunities shown what a tenacious player he can be remain in the news for a long time to the problem is that the ‘economic con- given the fact that the Australian bowling come. If he improves his skills behind dition’ is a relative term and can under- was not depleted and their captain said the stumps [despite 20 odd dismiss- go changes very rapidly and to that ex- Pujara’s wicket was more precious than als] still further, he could be star wick- tent, it is not a homogenous group. This that of Kohli. They had the best of bowl- et-keeper batman on the international floatingsegment will be hard to monitor. ers who have won matches for them; the scene. The Aussies have compared him Jobs are woefully scarce in the country. Indian batsmen were too good for the to their own Adam Gilchrist. Jobs are declining; by end 2017 jobs in present lot. In fact, their tail-enders had a Are the Aussies humble enough to Central PSEs had gone down by over better record in batting against the famed accept that India is a far better team to- 10%. This should have gone up if the Indian attack. The find of this tour should day with or without Smith and Warner claim of the government is right. 90000 undoubtedly be Mayank Agarwal for his duo? They had their years of glory just Railway jobs had 2.80 crores aspirants batting skills. He delivered straightaway as the West Indies had before them. – 311 per vacancy. 62 vacancies in UP without having any opportunity to have a Now it is India’s turn. By the way, should police received 90000 applications with feel of the Aussie wickets. He scored in the Aussie cricket authorities pull up some PhDs as well – 1451 per job. Ri- every outing and that augurs well for the Kerry O’Keeffe the commentator? There diculous! Not enough seats in educa- Indian cricket whose opening pair has is a precedent. Dean Jones was sacked tional institutions either. If 5.33 lacs stu- not been able to click. With this new in- for his comments on Hashim Amla look- dents had to seek admissions in 2017 cumbent at the crease, that shortcoming ing like a terrorist with his flowing beard. in foreign universities, it gives an idea of is likely to be addressed along with Prithvi It is time the Aussies introspect why they the situation back home. Shaw. Sledging is in Aussie DNA. In fact have a problem with every cricketing As Ravi Prasad said in Parliament they have thrived on this mean tactic of country. Is it that their egos are getting the people should brace for more such distracting the batsmen and getting their the better of them? Cricket is a game of sixes [belated acche din] during the wickets. That is not cricket really. Are the gentlemen but unfortunately that narra- death-overs of the tenure of this gov- Aussies bad losers? The behavior of the tive is undergoing a rapid change. All In- ernment. The opposition could have crowds too lacked civility for their booing dians have a reason to celebrate but the embarrassed the government by de- of the Indian captain much to the embar- Pandya-Rahul controversy has soured manding 25% reservation instead of rassment of their cricket authorities and the ‘feel-good’ factor in India following 10%. They would not have agreed and past cricketers alike. Their cricket com- the historic series win. These young therefore seen as anti-middle class ex- mentator Kerry O’keeffe did not lift his lads have learnt a lesson they will never posing their ill-prepared move, since no status with his weird comments on Ma- forget. empirical data on the size of this seg- yank Agarwal saying he has only faced ment, is available. Someone said the canteen boys in India. Actually he has

21-27 January 2019 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 11 that collectively give rise to the ma- Cancer is found to be the second lignancy. There is an initial damage leading cause of death in most Facts of which after many years, following countries, second only to cardiac an encounter with another damag- diseases. Besides the mortality, ing agent, results in abnormal cell it causes significant physical and multiplication. A clone of cells is emotional agony. The entire world formed and the fittest cells survive. is looking forward to a ‘cure’ for this enigmatic malady. The hope The minute units of all organs and tissues in the body are called ‘cells’. lies in the in-depth understanding an overview. The process in medical These contain genes, which have a of the causes and the mechanisms parlance is called carcinogenesis or code that is translated into a specific involved, especially a deep under- oncogenesis. Cancer is caused by functional protein molecule. There standing at the genetic level. permanent alterations in the genetic are different genes in the body, which code within the cell. What is cancer? control cell multiplication. Some of them act as guardians, or as police- Cancer is not a single disease Carcinogens are substances men, or as gatekeepers, or as care- but many diseases all of which known to cause cancer or takers, implying slightly differing are concerned with disordered produce an increase in the in- roles as the designation suggests. growth, but which are widely cidence of cancer. Almost 90- When damaged, their role reverses. different in natural history or Dr. Prema 95% are environmental ones Some genes when altered stimulate study and response to treat- Saldanha, including chemicals, radia- cell growth. Some others fail to apply ment. In cancer, there is a pro- tion, some viruses and bacte- the necessary brakes. Some others gressive, purposeless, pathological ria, hormonal imbalances, etc. This make the cells immortal (something multiplication of cells because of loss fact is supported by observation of that would otherwise be welcome!). of control over cell growth. geographic varia- Another group may evade the body’s The term swelling is very defence mechanisms or what is general, which includes not called immunity, similar to the one only tumours but also infec- we have for infections. tions and other conditions, which are controllable and re- versible. A mass or tumour or Is treatment possible? neoplasm (Latin, ‘new growth’) The outcome of a particular can- is a more ominous term. There cer depends on a large number of are benign or innocent ones factors and may vary in individual and malignant or cancerous tu- patients even for a similar type of mours. Cancers grow and de- cancer. The treatment for can- stroy adjacent tissues and spread cer may also vary from surgery, radiation, drugs or combinations of to all parts of the body. The word tions in the these. Newer modalities of treatment cancer is from the Latin word for incidence of cancer and as- include drugs, which are specifically ‘crab’ meaning that it adheres in an sociation with diet, lifestyle, occupa- targeted to a particular type of dam- obstinate manner. However, all that tion and other related activities. Al- age, and some newer types of ther- grows in not cancer! though the occurrence of cancer is apy can be tailored to suit individual known to increase with age, many patient needs. Oncology is the study cancers occur in of tumours. The surgi- children and young The only hope of controlling cancer is cal aspects are taken adults. care of by the Onco- to learn more and more about its cau- sation. In the case of certain cancers surgeon, radiation Considering this, there are effective prevention cam- treatment by the Ra- it may appear that paigns where suitable tests called diotherapist and the most cancers are screening tests help in the early de- drug treatment by the potentially prevent- tection and therefore an almost defi- Medical Oncologist. able, but, in reality, nite cure. It would be helpful to avoid it is not so, as the known carcinogens like tobacco, and What causes can- process is a multi- to go for routine health checks as ad- cer? step phenomena re- vised by the family physician. A bal- The process is a com- sulting from multiple plex one, here is just genetic alterations (Contd.. on p. 18) 12 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 21-27 January 2019 MOST PEOPLE HAVE grown out of believing in the sacred union of marriage, because of marital discords and in- compatibility. They are oblivi- ous to a few essential habits that can turn their marriage around

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21-27 January 2019 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 13 SMARTPHONES ARE Car crashes : ing on there that is more impor- A reasonably recent Far too many people do not re- tant than your time. alise the deadly potential they phenomenon and yet hold when behind the wheel. You Dating and love : they are today omni- are constantly confronted with Who hasn’t heard of that classic present in our lives. people texting, tweeting or brows- saying, “Don’t judge a book by its ing Facebook while driving. It is in- cover”? Well, unfortunately, that It’s a realisation that credibly well documented that do- is increasingly the ease when it we shy away from but ing so raises the chances of being comes to our love lives. The or- we’re pretty damn in an accident hugely. Is checking ganic magic of love seems to be controlled by those Instagram worth taking your own ever-diminishing when people feel that their op- little machines tions are limitless. in our palms We’re becoming in- creasingly shallow. ow much time Too often, we caus- do we spend tically swipe away Hon our smart- one person’s entire phones every day? personality in lieu of Does it help us con- another’s manipu- nect or disconnect with lated appearance. If people? And could we we are honest with live without it? Deep ourselves, the idiom down, we feel like ‘Easy come, easy we’re nothing without go,’ is deeply root- smartphones. That is Are we slaves to ed in our psychol- addiction, pure and our phones? ogy, as is that truism simple. Before you fall Good things take too deeply into the en- time and so is love gineered traps of this in the modern era of technology, be aware smartphones. of the harmful effects of this endemic. ARE YOU PRES- ENT IN THE PRES- Retaining information : priceless life or having to live with ENT? It’s a scary one but probably quite the deaths of others on your con- You’ve probably seen those side- of a few of us have experienced science? Short answer: No. walk signs telling you to ‘Look that dropping feeling when we up!’ at a crosswalk near you. This are frantically trying to remem- The connection : wasn’t always necessary! People ber the phone numbers of our So much of the time, we text or have become so engrossed in spouses, children, friends or email each other, even though we their phones that common sense parents. There’s no excuse we know that the other person would goes out the window. Likewise, should know these numbers and be easily reached with a phone think about when you are at a we’re clearly far too reliant on our call or a face-to-face visit. We’re breathtaking spot in nature or a phones die. The same phenome- scared and we’re hiding it. In fact, concert and no one is taking no- na applies to our ability to remem- go to a public space and keep a tice of the experience but rather ber important general knowledge. close eye on whether young peo- taking a snapshot in an attempt to We’re increasingly letting ple can talk for 10 minutes without show off to others. You shouldn’t Google replace our actual mem- checking their phones. We’re so have to define yourself completely ories. It’s pure laziness and self- used to it that we don’t notice the by others opinions, so give your- deception. insulting realisation behind that self a break and feel. action: there’s something happen-

14 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 21-27 January 2019 (Contd.. from p. 7) love. I will comfort you Her cay and would in Jerusalem, as a window share the glorious tality of what I am trying to convey. mother comforts her to the freedom of the child” (Is 66:12). world children of God” I find a similar powerful example in (Rom 8:21). Exodus. When Moses first comes The psalmist says, “It face to face with God in the burning was you who brought Wordsworth bush on Mt Horeb, he asks him his me safely through would have to name. God replies “I am he who is” birth, and when I was amend his poem (Ex 3:14). This definition has been in- a baby, you kept me to read, “The terpreted as Yahweh, which is just the safe” (Ps 22:9). And woman is the Hebrew verb “to be”. God was obvi- again “As a child lies mother of the ously speaking in first person. In third quietly in its mother’s child, and subse- person Moses would simply have had arms, so my heart is quently, the child to say “God is” (full stop). Any further quiet within me” (Ps is the father of the definition that God Is … love, truth, 131:2). For those who man”. I will end omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent do not fulfil this prima- this piece with etc would detract from the totality of ry obligation we hear the poet’s own the term “God Is”. It is for this reason it said “Even a mother wolf will nurse concluding lines: that I chose to restrict the title of this her cubs, but my people are like os- “And I would wish my days to be, piece to “The Child Is” (full stop). triches, cruel to their young. They let Bound each to each by natural piety”. their babies die of hunger and thirst” Yet, we humans are not ethereal be- (Lam 4:3-4). However, for those who If we follow the order of the natural, ings; hence crave deft or daft defini- fulfil their parental duties there is the then we will also understand the spiri- tions of God. How much more then hope that “Creation itself would one tual or supernatural that Jesus so elo- would we need to describe the word day be set free from its slavery to de- quently spoke of. Thank you Myra, for “Child”? Interestingly the word child/ teaching me this important lesson in children occurs 178 times in the New life. If God Is, then so too, the Child Is. Testament. The Child of Bethlehem, Thanksgiving when he came to be known as the * The writer has years of experience in Son of Man, did not forget his own youth and family ministry. childhood experiences and often in- corporated them into his teachings.

The most telling statement is “Jesus Prayer to the called a child, made him stand in front of them and said – I assure you that holy spirit unless you change and become like “Holy Spirit, thou children, you will never enter the King- who makes me see dom of heaven. The greatest in the everything and Kingdom of heaven is the one who shows me the way humbles himself and becomes like this little child” (Mat 18:3-4). He reit- to reach the ideal. erates, “Let the children come to me You who gives me and do not stop them, because the the divine gift to Kingdom of heaven belongs to such forgive and forget the wrong that is as these” (Mat 19:14). done to me and are in all instances Thanks to Fr. Agnel, Sacred Jesus’ listeners would have sensed in my life with me. I, in this short his earthiness, and his filial relation- Heart of Jesus, St. Anthony, dialogue want to thank you and ship with his mother Mary. This is Our Lady of Perpetual Suc- confirm from you once more that why one woman called out to him, cour and St. Jude for the fa- never want to be separated from “Blessed is the womb that bore you, you, no matter how great the ma- and the breasts that suckled you” (Lk vour received. Praying for terial desire may be. I want to be 11:27). The Old Testament also has more favours. Sorry for the some poignant texts that portray this with you and my loved ones in delicate relationship. “You will be like delay in publishing. your perpetual glory. Amen”. a child that is nursed by its mother, —Celine Rodrigues, — Celine Rodrigues, carried in her arms, and treated with Mulund Mulund

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Pax et Bonum During the last seventy years of Re- World Republic fact files: It is the Magna Carta of Pax Indiana public governance – the nation has If just 100 People Existed in the of Peace and Good Will signed by seen more politicians and than states- World? Statesmen and Stateswomen of the men of high moral calibre. Statesmen The diversity of our human race is Constituent Assembly to celebrate dream of next generation, but the ev- often mind-boggling. We’re roughly the First Republic Day Celebrations ery politician thinks of the next elec- split 50/50 between the sexes, but on 26th January, 1950. After Seventy tion. Republic governance based on what percentage of the world’s popu- years of Republic governance as per caste, creed, class and ideology is lation are children? What percentage the Indian Constitution preamble – it suicidal for a Country like India in the lives in Asia? What’s the breakdown prudent to ask the question: Is our Re- long run. Neither it helps for vibrant In- of college vs. non-college educated? public governance as per accordance dia of yester years nor does it help for Socialist, Secular, Democratic and better India of tomorrow. Preamble of So, what would the world look like de- Republic principle in toto or fractured the Indian Constitution is the best that mographically if 100 people account- somewhere in the passage of time. can offer to Mother India. It is the re- ed for the entire human race? Indian populace is governed during flection of multi-cultural, multi-linguis- the last seventy by different party ide- tic, multi-racial, multi-religious ethos There would be 26 children and 74 ologies: rightist, leftist, centrist and of the whole populace of Asian Sub- adults. Of the 100, 60 would be Asian, caste populist etc. These Ideologies continent. Any loud talk of changing 15 African, 11 European, 9 may have reservation on the the Constitution is a deathknell to South American, and only 5 preamble of the constitution. Indian Parliamentary Republic gover- North American. Some want to change it totally nance. Indian Republic ought to be for new Constitution and oth- governed by all people of the country For example, if the world had ers have amended the articles – and not by the upper caste majority only 100 people, only seven of constitution for 103 times. It tribes of the Society. Ideology some- would have a college degree, is world Record for any coun- times are defined and elucidated as 30 would have Internet access Fr.George try to amend constitution for per sectarian interest and motives for and 25 would not own phones. Olivera OFM hundred times and more. Just limited gains. Any ideology that ques- Cap, Mysore a reference to the amend- tions and threatens the survival of the Preamble of Indian Constitu- ments to the US Constitutions weaker sections of the society is detri- tion for last 200 years is Just 33 in number. mental to the progress of the society. Just on the eve of celebrating yet an- These 33 constitutional amendments other Republic Day festivity it is nice approved by Congress and sent to Republic Governance with Pax et to take a glimpse of the Preamble of the states for ratification since 1789. Bonum Indian Constitution. Celebrating the Republic Day of the Uncodiefied Constitutions: Country is the opportune time to re- WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having Many countries do not have one consider some of the wrong steps solemnly resolved to constitute In- single official written constitution. An taken in recent past that really makes dia into a 1[SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST "uncodified constitution" is a constitu- a few Indians alien to their own cul- SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC] tion made up of rules that are found ture and Indian ethos. One becomes and to secure to all its citizens: JUS- from various documents in the ab- Indian by the indwelling of the Indian TICE, social, economic and political; sence of a single document or written Soul within. Inner Nationalism comes LIBERTY of thought, expression, be- constitution. The documents used as before Outer Nationalism. Without the lief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of references may include commentar- Indian Soul our External Nationalism status and of opportunity; and to pro- ies by judiciary and legal experts. The is hollow and pharisaic in Intent. Re- mote among them all FRATERNITY uncodified constitution is sometimes public day celebration is more mean- assuring the dignity of the individual referred to as “unwritten constitution” ingful when all Indians beyond caste, and the 2[unity and integrity of the although this not not entirely accu- creed, class and ideology can shout Nation]; IN OUR CONSTITUENT AS- rate as its elements are written down aloud: Mera Bharat Mahan. When all SEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of No- in several official documents. Under the have nots of India can rightly claim vember, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, the uncodified constitution, new con- needed Roti, Kapda, Makhan for their ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES ditions and situations of government secure survival then our Republic THIS CONSTITUTION. are resolved by precedent or passing governance would shine all the more legislation. There are five countries in for the World to see. This is Essence Magna Carta of Indian Republic the world and they have uncodified of Republic governance with Pax et bonum. 16 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 21-27 January 2019 levity to the situation with laughter and compassion. Help them clean up the mess with a big smile and verbally af- Inspiration! firm the person’s value and worth. Write a kind note : Small ways you can bring joy I you need a fresh infusion of joy, then bless someone else. Grab a notecard to the world today and start jotting down all the things you appreciate about someone. Feel the gratitude well up in your heart. SINCE YOU GET more joy out of increase our happiness level and Then, pop that notecard in the mail giving joy to others, you should make us more productive but the grin and spread the joy. put a good deal of thought into must be genuine. Start in your own the happiness that you are home, smile at your roommate, your Be kind online : able to give. If you strive to spouse and your kids. Allow your The internet in particular can be an es- live an unselfish lifestyle, you eyes to light up, your smile to show. pecially joyless place. Instead, make should spend a significant por- Look each person in the eyes. Re- an effort to be kind online, and share tion of your time committed to member that you’re beaming the joy joyful, inspiring messages with your the well being of others. There and reflecting the delight of your heart followers. Avoid negative comments are many simple ways to bring to others. and posts and choose to flood friends joy to others and to the world. feeds with positivity in the world. Doing things to make other Spend time with others : people happy is a selfless act. One of the best ways to bring joy to Help someone out : You could choose to do this others spend time with them. This is a Whether it’s your best friend, your for many people in your life, very unselfish thing to do. It requires neighbour or a total stranger bring including your partner, family that you give something else up to ac- others joy by helping them out. Ask members, friends, coworkers complish this. It may or may not feel how you can help improve their day; and neighbours. If you want to like a sacrifice to you. Either way, it is or, look for ways they might need help brighten someone else’s day something they will be grateful for. but don’t feel comfortably support today, try one of these ways to others in need. bring joy to others Bake some goodies : Is there anyone that doesn’t love Donate a gift : o you know that the word home bakes goodies? Nothing says Finally, if you have the means, consid- ‘joy’ appears more than 150 that you care and want to spread er donating a financial gift to a non- times in the Bible. There are some cheer like something home- profit orgnisation that’s important to over two dozen scriptures made. Cookies, cakes, pies and more D you. Financial gifts make a genuine dedicated to the power and impor- all send this message loud and clear. difference for others who need valu- tance it has in our lives, yet when it Any kind of home baked goodie is able services, so you can be confi- comes to truly defining and imple- wonderful but it is even better if you dent that your gift brings joys to those menting joy , we’re left a bit on our know what their favourites are. That around you. own. While happiness is defined sim- makes it extra special. ply as a state of being, joy is some- thing much more. It’s a feeling that Be someone’s encourager : PLACE AN EXCLAMATION stays with us, that emanates from our We all feel discouraged at times. If ON TODAY! being, not dependent on certain cir- someone you care about is going Pause for a moment and consider cumstances or our current moods. through a difficult time, be their en- what simple acts you can do to make But how do we find joy in our life and courager. Be there for them. Encour- today special for you and those whom more importantly, how do we share age them and tell them you believe in you love. Pick wildflowers or gather that joy with others? Whether they’re them. It is very powerful when some- some fresh tree branches and place your closest family or a complete one believes in you, especially if it them in a vase. Light a few candles, stranger, there are lots of simple ways comes at a time you don’t particularly pull out the white decoration lights to bring joy to others every single day. believe in yourself. and hang them around your living Here are few of the easiest and sim- room. Set out the fancy dishes, wear plest tips for arming yourself with joy Radiate grace : your favourite shirt. God has placed and spreading it to those around you. When you see a coworker spouse or the exclamation point of His love on child make a mistake, do something your life. Do something to reflect that Smile at the people you see : clumsy or break something valuable, exclamation point of loving Him back A recent study found that smiling can rather than becoming angry, bring by celebrating this day He has made!

21-27 January 2019 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 17 Why Science Cannot Disprove God

Dear fellow writers: The book is a riposte to titles by twenti- harm done in the name of religion but eth century atheists Richard Dawkins, also seeks to answer those questions: I have now almost completed the Christopher Hitchens and others “Where was God on 9/11” and “Why manuscript of WHY SCIENCE CAN- that have caused a steadily growing does a loving God allow death and NOT DISPROVE GOD and on the ad- “miseducation” of what science has suffering.” It also rivets the ear to the vice of Dr. Michael Lobo, I am glad to so far determined about the origins of destruction and evil wrought by man’s share the synopsis with you and per- the universe and of life. Since the re- abuse of free will and rigorously de- haps even more. I am listing the chap- lease of their books, namely The God fends the moral law. ter titles, as part of this posting, so Delusion and God is Not Great, emi- that if any of you would like to glean nent scientists like Gerald Schroeder The book presents opposing views, through a specific chapter, you may and Francis Collins have made com- citing insights from the last century’s ask that the chapter be sent to your pelling arguments about the myster- eminent scientists, Charles Darwin, Inbox directly. The convergence or in- ies of the universe that science cannot Einstein and Sagan, later Fred Hoyle vestigation of and an enquiry into criti- unravel and the fact that the Big Bang and J. Arthur Thompson, philoso- cal issues, anyway, may have been theory, in fact, cries out for a divine ex- phers including Bertrand Russell, one of Dr. Lobo's objectives when he planation. mystics of the class of Thomas Mer- set up the forum. ton, theologians Billy Graham, John Why Science Cannot Disprove God Cornwell and eminent men of letters I really would be keen to hear from seeks to bring together all of these C. S. Lewis and agnostics like Kurt those to whom this title appeals and conversations to one table, open a Vonnegut. from those who perhaps have contrib- new window and insight into the God uted to research and inquiries on the that eludes scientific investigation and It takes the view that if science cannot subject present His wonder through the mys- disprove God, it’s probably because tical encounter that has mystified bil- it’s looking for God in the wrong place. Why Science Cannot Dis- lions of people from ordinary Joes to CHAPTERS prove God Einstein, from mystics of the calibre of Thomas Merton to cosmologist and 1. If there were gods, how could I bear not to be a god? –F. Nietzsche A Synopsis Templeton prize winner, Martin Rees. 2. What science knows of the origin of (Contd.. from p. 12) It is also a response to arguments the universe ...and of life. from atheists that denigrate religion 3. Darwin’s revolutionary idea of evo- anced diet rich in fresh vegetables as evil – flagging it as the opiate of the lution. and fruit of all types (colours of the people, the poison that has wrecked 4. Science without religion is lame…. ‘rainbow’) may go a long way. With the world, provoked by Biblical proph- Einstein. major advances in cancer research, esy. The book acknowledges the 5. The mysteries of the universe sci- there is great hope of an effective ence cannot unravel. cure in the future. 6. Why science cannot disprove God – the mystery deepens. = E N D = 7. The Moral Law – Can the world be PAMELA WADIA moral without God? The Author : Meet Pamela Wadia for designs fitted 8. Why does a loving God send us Dr. Prema Saldanha is currently Profes- to perfection from simple A-line styles suffering and death? sor Pathology, Yenepoya Medical Col- to fabulous Ball Gowns Excellent bead lege, , Mangaluru. She has been teach- work & Embroidery - Any size or Shape, 9. Why harm was carried out in the ing Undergraduate and Postgraduate as per your budget. name of religion? students for over 20 years. She has BRIDAL GOWN 10. How communist atheism had several Academic Publications to her BRIDES MAIDS DRESSES killed millions in history. credit and is a reviewer of many journals. FLOWER GIRLS DRESSES 11. What religions have done to di- She has been an Undergraduate and COMMUNION DRESSES minish suffering in the World. WESTERN FORMAL WEAR Postgraduate examiner to many Univer- 12. Is God really relevant today? sities in India. Daughter of Mangalore's READY WEDDING GOWNS ALSO pioneer Homeopathic Dr. V T D'Souza. AVAILABLE Her husband is Dr. Julian Saldanha, Mob: 9322277790, —Robin Arthur presently the RMO of Wenlock hospital, www.ready2wed.in Editor, Touch BASE M'lore Halifax, N.S., Canada B3M 1M4

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21-27 January 2019 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 21 Royal Christian Family MATRIMONIALS - BRIDES 6942. MUMBAI : Mangalorean children) Personality traits: Suitor must Complexion, Edn. C.A., working as a Roman Catholic Spinster, (Born in be healthy with a pleasing personality Chartered Accountant. Contact email October 1987), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wheatish & strong family values. Height :mini- : [email protected] Complexion, Edn. M. Com., working mum5’8” Suitors with strong financial 6761. MUMBAI : Mangalorean as a Sr. Associate in Foreign Bank. resources pursuing either a Profes- Roman Catholic spinster, (Born in Contact email : sional/Corporate/ Business career April 1990), Ht. 5’ 1”, Wt. 54 kgs, [email protected] will be highly favoured. Interested Fair Complexion, Edn. B.Com., 6779 MUMBAI : Goan Roman suitors are requested to send profiles Teacher by profession. Contact Mob: Catholic Spinster, (Born in September to the follow9ing email: sme94427@ 9892316638 1988), Ht. 5’ 3”, Wt.50 kgs, Wheatish bigpond.net.au 6760. KUWAIT : Mangalorean Complexion, Edn. M.A. in Literature, 6774. U.S.A. : Mangalorean Roman Roman Catholic spinster, (Born in Teacher by profession. Contact email Catholic spinster, (Born in June 1979), November 1987), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 70 kgs, : [email protected] Ht. 5’ 6”, Wt. 58 kgs, Fair Complexion, Fair Complexion, Edn. B.Com., MBA 6776. MUMBAI : Goan Roman Edn. B.E. (Civil), M.S., working as a Finance, working as a Administration Catholic spinster, (Born in September I.T. Engineer (Team Leadaer) . Contact in IT firm. Contact email : 1992), Ht. 5’ 1”, Wt. 65 kgs, Wheatish email : [email protected] [email protected] Complexion, Edn. MBA, working as 6772. MUMBAI : Goan Roman Cath- 6759. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- an Executive. Contact email : olic spinster, (Born in August 1984), man Catholic spinster, (Born in April [email protected] Ht. 5’ 6”, Wt. 59 kgs, Fair Complexion, 1991), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 45 kgs, Fair Com- 6775 AUSTRALIA: Australian citi- Edn. B.Com., working as a Accountant. plexion, Edn. B.A. (Economics), M. zens of Indian Christian origin re- Contact email : Communication,working as a Account siding in Sydney seek matrimonial [email protected] Manager. Contact email : anlobo21@ alliance for their daughter: Age: 6770. MANGALORE : Mangalorean gmail.com / [email protected]. 43yrs Ht.: 5’4”, Wheatish complexion, Roman Catholic spinster, (Born in 6497. POONA : Tamilian RC Spin- Beautitul with black hair Understand- October 1987), Ht. 5’ 2”, Wt. 52 kgs, ster, (Born in January 1982), Ht. 5’ ing, trust worthy, physically active, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. MBBS, 2”, Wt. 58 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, having a pleasant & affable disposi- Senior Residental Doctor. Contact Edn. M.Com., working as a Sr. Manag- tion with strong family values and so- email: [email protected] er. Contact email : harryanthony.7@ cial networking skills. Marital Status: 6769. MUMBAI : East Indian Roman gmail.com Divorcee/Female living in New South Catholic spinster, (Born in December 6502 MUMBAI : Mangalorean R.C. Wales Australia (has no children) An- 1986), Ht. 5’ 1”, Wt. 70 kgs, Wheatish Spinster, Date of Birth 14-5-1983, Ht. nulment in progress. Well educated Complexion, Edn. MBA in Finance, 5’ 4”, Wt. 65 kgs, Wheatish Complex- employed in the Australian Financial Deputy Manager in Bank. Contact ion, Edn. M.Sc. Nursing, working as a Sector in a responsible position. email: [email protected] ICU Head in Abudhabi - UAE. Military Expressions of interest are solicited 6767. MANGALORE : Mangalorean Hospital, Seeks a well educated hav- from eligible male suitors meeting Roman Catholic spinster, (Born in ing a good job. Contact immediately the following criteria: Must be Chris- August 1991), Ht. 5’ 6”, Wt. 80 kgs, email : [email protected] OR tian settled either in Australia, UAE, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. M.A. Tel.: 0971 557463484 / 9930076741. Kuwait, Bahrain, North America, (English), Teacher by profession. Con- 6528. DUBAI : Mangalorean Roman Canada Age: under 47yrs Marital tact email : [email protected] Catholic Spinster, (Born in April 1985) Status: Bachelor or Divorce (with no 6765. MUMBAI : Goan Roman Ht. 5’ 7”, Beautiful and Fair Complex- Catholic spinster, (Born in March ion, Edn. Masters in Health, Care 1986), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 42 kgs, Wheatish (MHA), Employed as a Manager in Matrimonial MNC Dubai, is looking for a suitable 6679. USA : US Based RC Spinster, alliance between the ages of 32 to 36 28, 5' 3", B. Tech., MBA from pre- Matrimonial with a height 5’ 10” and above. Kindly mier institutions, talented, caring, 6822.U K WAIT : Mangalorean respond directly to the party by email slim, attractive personality, senior Roman Catholic Spinster, (Born : [email protected] with your manager in renowned MNC invites in November 1982), Ht. 5’ 4”, photograph. alliance from well-educated, pro- Wheatish Complexion, Edn. B.Sc. fessionally qualified, well-placed Post Graduate in Mumbai Univer- Address your replies to : RC bachelors with good family sity, Teacher in Kuwait. Contact Regd. No. ______background and strong Christian email : pereiralucy2017@yahoo. Royal Christian Family, values. Kindly e-mail profile with com Tel: 00965-60402765 / 99, Perin Nariman Street, 1st Floor, picture to [email protected] 9867308911 Fort, Mumbai - 400 001.

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