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India’s inequality to dangerous level pg. 5 - Voice of the People By Don Aguiar pg. 7 - Fleeing to 'Nowhereland' pg. 8 - You the citizens decide his government is deliberately forcing millions of Indians into financial pg. 9 - Goa tourism, getting a bad ruin, cruelly depriving them of food and other basic protections while lavishing vast riches on the super-wealthy. name T pg. 11 - Views on News The government is steering the country towards a “dramatic change of direc- pg. 12 - Media emperor of Kanara tion” that is rewarding the rich and punishing the poor by blocking access even to the most meager necessities. - Walter Nandalike pg. 14 - Purposeful living This is a systematic attack on India’s welfare program that is undermining the social safety net for those who can’t cope on their own. Once you start remov- pg. 15 - Come out of your ... ing any sense of government commitment, you quickly move into cruelty. pg. 16 - Book review pg. 17 - Inspiration! Millions of Indians already struggling to make ends meet faced “ruination” If access to Medicaid are removed, and housing subsidies cut, then the effect pg. 18 - Holy Mass celebrates the on people living on the margins will be drastic. eucharistic adoration To define “ruination”, it is: “Severe deprivation of food and almost no access pg 19 - Matrimonials to healthcare.” This assessment of Prime Minister Modi’s leadership in his almost 4 years in government is likely to spark debate across the political aisle as well as Subscriptions Rate: globally about the Indian Prime minister’s rapid drive towards heightened in- One year (anywhere in India) Rs. 500 equality. 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Can you Cover : Fleeing to 'Nowhereland': believe a country where the life expectancy is already in decline, particularly among those whose income is limited, giving tax breaks to billionaires and (Article on pg.7) (Contd.. on p. 4) Jun. 25 - Jul.1 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 3 (Contd.. from p. 3) grams. the poverty line or below it. corporations while leaving millions of To combat poverty, policymakers It is contended that what amounts to Indians without basic protection for should take bold action, such as a Modis punishment of low-income In- the poorest?. jobs guarantee, healthcare for all and dians is based on an unfounded as- help for farmers to sell their produce sumption that such people are lazy, The Indian people similarly excoriate at a decent price. People who dis- work-shy and dedicated to be content Modi and his government for passing agree on politics can agree that no with their way of living. a tax bill that “overwhelmingly benefit- child in India should go to bed hun- ed the wealthy and worsened inequal- gry, no home should lack access to The scrutiny now falling on Modi is ity”. Also the policies pursued over a working sewer system, no illness significant in that India stands increas- the past four years seem deliberately should drive a family to bankruptcy. ingly as an outlier in the world com- designed to remove basic protec- munity. There is also a mounting body tions from the poorest, punish those As one of the world’s largest demo- of criticism emanating from global or- who are not in employment and make cratic society, India is a “land of stark ganizations warning India that unless even basic health care into a privilege. contrasts”. It is home to one in forty of it pulls back from its current course it the world’s 2,208 billionaires. will end up isolated from all other in- Middle-class Indians should take dustrialized, developed and develop- caution from thinking they were im- At the other end of the spectrum, mil- ing countries. mune from the lash of such policies, lions of Indians live in poverty. More as Modi’s assault bodes ill for society than half eke out an existence amid The statistics speak for themselves. In as a whole. The proposed slashing the kind of absolute deprivation nor- 1980, in terms of inequality, the rich- of interest rates will affect the middle mally associated with the under de- est one percent earned about 10% of classes and the retired investor every veloped world. national income. Fast forward to 2017 bit as much as the poor. and the same elite now gobbles up The symptoms of such glaring in- 40%. The annual economic survey under- equality include: lines the large pool of people who are Last year the IMF, a world body not vulnerable to any further erosion of l Indians now live shorter and sicker renowned for being hyper-critical of the safety net. It found that six out of lives than citizens of other democra- countries that fail the poor, said: “The 10 Indians are so hard up they could cies; Indian economy is delivering bet- not cover an emergency expense of ter living standards for only the few. Rs 10,000/- without borrowing money l Tropical diseases that flourish in Household incomes are stagnating, or selling possessions. conditions of poverty are on the rise; job opportunities are deteriorating, prospects for upward mobility are We live in a land where great wealth l India’s incarceration rate remains waning and economic gains are in- lives alongside unconscionable pov- the highest in the world; creasingly accruing to those that are erty, and the Modi tax bill makes this already wealthy.” dire situation worse by showering the l Voter registration levels are among wealthiest with huge tax breaks while the lowest – 40% of the voting-age It’s clear that this administration is his government seeks to make drastic population, compared with other totally out of step with the rest of the cuts to the government funded pro- democracies of 91% in Canada world that is looking at India more and Germany and 99% in Japan. askance on so many levels. For In- dians who are fighting against this l Many middle class, especially abnormality the government is using high caste Hindus are trapped in instruments of law as tools of intimida- RSS’s ‘social work’ façade. All tion. All this while one though Indian over the world radical organiza- Democracy would keep them safe & tions use this trick. keep their rights as a private citizen intact. Today the private citizens are Against that backdrop, one iden- aware that sections of the Establish- tifies a slew of “aggressively re- ment have decided to use any tool gressive” policies coming out of available to attain their goal. But it is the Modi administration that are heartening and reinforcing to know sending the country “full steam that the rest of the world is becoming ahead” towards greater inequal- more resolved in how it deals with the ity. This is an across the board post-Modi India. attack on those who are living on

4 THE SECULAR CITIZEN Jun.25 - Jul.1 2018 graphical and atmospheric conditions of the country. Due to the absence of trees in many localities, the atmo- sphere contains dust particles, which cause breathing problems, lung dis- eases and allergies such as bronchi- tis, etc. The solution to this problem is to plant more trees and make the they purchase liquor from shops and city’s atmosphere clean and healthy Goa Tourism, Get- consume the same on beaches and instead of cutting them. I request the ting A Bad Name even on the roads. They throw emp- authorities to take actions against the ty liquor bottles on the beach which culprits behind this crime for the safe- ty of humans. Shocking cases of rapes in the last make it dangerous to walk on. In an inebriated state they are a nuisance few weeks are giving Goa tourism — Jubel D’Cruz, Mumbai a bad name. Already hit by a ban on to other tourists. These tourists come mining, Goa cannot afford a setback in their own vehicles with stoves and to tourism, which is now the biggest cook their meals on the wayside. Hik- source of revenue for the state and ing the price of alcohol and banning Thanksgiving livelihood of its people. consumption of alcohol and cooking We have to admit that at the root in public places will compel tourists to of this sorry state of affairs is the avail- consume alcohol in hotels and eater- ability of cheap alcohol, which attracts ies and gradually discourage them tourists in droves from all corners of from entering Goa. The state must re- the country. If Goa is to be saved the cruit more police to enforce the ban govt must increase the cost of alcohol on public drinking. Rapes, prostitu- substantially. For the needs of local tion, consumption of drugs will all de- Goans, the price of Feni, (which has crease once unwanted tourists stop few takers among foreign or domestic coming to Goa. tourists) , may remain untouched or even lessened . —Prof Robert Castellino Realisation has set in, that Goa Orlem. needs 'quality Indian tourists'. One minister stirred a hornet's nest by Save the environ- calling unwanted boisterous domestic tourists 'scum of the earth'. Among ment; Stop cutting the quality tourists GOA wants are Indian families, couples, conference trees groups etc. These tourists come for Trees are as much important to our relaxation, sight seeing and enter- life as food and water. Life becomes tainment and not to get drunk. These very difficult without trees or we can tourist visit Goa for an average of 3-4 say that life would be finished be- days. They won't mind paying more cause trees are the most important as- for their drinks which they usually buy pect of giving us healthy and wealthy and consume in their hotels or in the life. Saving trees from being cut down many eateries in Goa dotting the is the important social awareness coastal tourist hubs. They also spend now-a-days and have been included large amounts on their food. in the student’s life through studies. Goa doesn't need the hordes Students are generally assigned this of fly-by-night tourists who come in topic to discuss or write essays in SUVs from neighbouring states or their exams or any quiz competition in Thanks to Divine Mercy, 'unruly male only' groups from all their schools. We all are aware that corners of the country whose only Our Lady of Vailankani, trees have been cut down in the major intention is to consume as much alco- cities of the country and even though Our Lady of perpectual hol as possible in the least possible a lot of trees that are marked by the time. They do not consume liquor in government are cut down illegally to Succor and St. Anthony hotels and eateries, which are largely sell the wood that are acquired from —J. Thomas, empty. Hence they do not contrib- trees. This has affected both the geo- Bangalore ute to the economy of Goa. Instead,

Jun. 25 - Jul.1 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 5 “You Are Destined For The Skies” Pope Francis on In Assamese! Journalism and AKASEI SEEMA, Assamese transla- Social Media! tion of the English Best Seller YOU Ahead of the presentation of the ARE DESTINED FOR THE SKIES by Bagio Agnes International Journal- the popular motivational author Fr Al- ism Award,Pope Francis on 04 June fonso Elengikal, was released in Gu- 2018, advised journalists - (some wahati by Most Rev. John Moolachira, highlights): Archbishop of Guwahati, at a special function, on Saturday, June 9, 2018. “In your work consider all walks of Padmasree Dr Laksmi Nandan life; pursue truth and always intro- Bora, renowned Assamese author duce hope. Often the nerve centers and editor of GARIOSHI, Assam Tri- of news productions are found in bune Group of publications, received large cities; but stories worth re- the first copy of the book from the porting exist beyond these hubs of Archbishop. Rev. Fr. Januarius S. human activity. Many of these quite Sangma, sdb, Salesian Provincial, existences are part of great suffering Guwahati Province, was the Guest of and degradation; yet they are sagas Honour. of great solidarity, helping to look at The original English edition was reality in a renewed way.” translated into Assamese by Prof. (Dr) Makhan Lal Das, formerly Professor “Practicing self-discipline is also of Assam Engineering College, Gu- the key; so as not to fall into the wahati, known for his erudition and si (2017). In addition to the above title, trap of opposing interests or ideolo- proficiency in Assamese, and who Fr Elengikal has to his credit, two oth- gies. Thus, journalists should not be has to his credit a number of books er best sellers: You Can Make A Differ- afraid to reveal even the most diffi- in Assamese. ence! and Let the Real You Stand Up. cult of truths… But also of remaining First published in English in 2014, Together these books have sold over silent, rather than harming a person YOU ARE DESTINED FOR THE 1,80,000 copies in English alone. His or a group of people, or delegitimiz- SKIES, in addition to the present As- fourth book Discover the Hero Within ing an event.” samese edition, is available also in You is scheduled to be released in Au- Telugu (2015), Hindi (2015) Malay- gust, this year. “Journalists should also be coura- alam (2015), Gujarati (2016) and Kha- — Sr Teresa Joseph, FMA geous and prophetic. They should adopt evolving technologies, so as Prayer & Thanksgiving to be educators of the new genera- tions …” Prayer to the Sacred Heart Pope Francis in his 05 June 2018 Oh Lord Jesus Christ, to Your most Sacred Heart ‘Prayer Video’exhorted: “Digital I confide this intention (your request). Only look upon Communication and Social Media me, then do what your love inspires. Let your Sacred Platforms, should be places of in- Heart decide ... I count on You ... I trust in You ...I clusion and encounter, rather than throw myself on your mercy. Lord Jesus, You will not isolation and alienation. May they be fail me. places rich in solidarity!” Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in you. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I believe in your love for me. “Internet is a great gift from God, but Sacred Heart of Jesus, Your kingdom come. also a great responsibility! Informa- Sacred Heart of Jesus, I have asked you for many tion Technology has brought with favors, but I earnestly implore this one. Take it, place it a lengthening of horizons, and a it in your open Heart. When the Eternal Father looks widening and an embracing of so upon it, he will see it covered with your Precious Blood. It will be no longer my prayer, but yours, Jesus. many peoples and cultures, through Sacred Heart of Jesus. I place all my trust in You, Let the ‘peace’ of Christ” (cf. Ephesians me not be disappointed. Amen. 2:14ff).

—R. D. Fernandes —Dr. Trevor Colaso, Memphis, TN. USA.

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n the early hours of Sunday 17 into the Mediterranean from smug- steady in charity, in the good example, June, six hundred and thirty refu- glers’ boats; and there were still oth- in the light and the good taste of char- gees finally disembarked in the ers suffering burns caused by boat ity and works of charity. The pope is Iport of Valencia Spain after an fuel mixed with seawater or from hy- with you, with the diocese of Valencia” ordeal in the high seas, which lasted pothermia. for more than a week. They arrived The terrible plight of these refugees in three different ships but the ship “People are in distress, are run- who have just landed in Valencia is that has been the focus of world at- ning out of provisions and need help just an example of what those flee- tention is MV Aquarius. The ‘Aquarius’ quickly,” the UN refugee agency UN- ing war and persecution have to be is a refugee rescue ship jointly oper- HCR said, urging governments to set going through. Theirs is an escape ated by ‘Doctors beyond Borders’ aside political considerations; adding to ‘nowhereland!’ Thousands of refu- (known by the French acronym MSF) that, “broader issues such as who has gees meet with horrendous deaths as and ‘SOS Mediterranean’. responsibility and how they journey by sea or land for a safer Their teams have constant- these responsibilities can and more secure country. In January, ly been picking up people best be shared between more than a dozen Syrian refugees from the high seas mak- states should be looked were found frozen to death in the ing the perilous journey to- at later.” The Catholic mountains of Lebanon in an attempt wards the European coast Church in Italy was also to cross illegally into the country. On 3 from sub-Saharan Africa very critical of the rather June, more than 50 migrants drowned and the Middle East. A few new right-wing populist, in the Mediterranean on Sunday, the days ago the ‘Aquarius’ by fr. cedric Prakash anti-migrant Government; majority off the coasts of Tunisia and had rescued 630 refugees sj Cardinal Francesco Mon- Turkey. According to rough estimates, (including 123 unaccom- tenegro, president of Ital- more than seven hundred refugees panied minors, 11 children and seven ian Caritas and head of the Italian have already lost their lives just in the pregnant women). They come from 26 Bishops’ Conference’s immigration first five months of the year trying to countries; the largest groups (about committee bluntly stated, “beating cross the Mediterranean Sea. Human 150 each) are apparently from Sudan your fists on the table is absurd before smugglers and traffickers continue to and Nigeria, with dozens more from endangered lives and the international have a field day profiteering from the Eritrea, South Sudan and Algeria; ma- law that imposes the rescue of peo- plight of the helpless refugees. jority of the rest are from other African ple at sea. Politics must be the ability countries; but a handful are from Af- to dialogue and search for the com- In 2016, just before the United Na- ghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh. mon good, safeguarding human rights tions General Assembly (UNGA) in above all else.” New York, the UNHCR launched a Early last week, the ship was denied massive global campaign and peti- the right to dock in the two closest The group finally made it to Valencia tion #WithRefugees, The primary countries, Italy and Malta. There was on Sunday morning. A huge banner aim of this initiative was to show world a natural outrage on this inhuman “WELCOME HOME” (in English, leaders that the global public stands stance by several other EU countries Spanish, French and Arabic) was #WithRefugees and that concrete so- and from the global community. For- prominently displayed in the port. The lutions need to be found to address tunately, the newly elected Prime Min- Archdiocese of Valencia, several In- the global refugee crisis. At the heart ister of Spain volunteered to accept ternational Agencies and NGO’s are of this campaign is a commitment to them, ordering authorities to allow the currently doing all they can to ensure ensure that every refugee child gets rescue ship carrying the refugees to that these hapless victims are pro- an education; that every refugee fam- dock in the eastern port of Valencia vided the necessary medicare, food ily has somewhere safe to live; that “It is our obligation to help to avoid a shelter and other humanitarian neces- every refugee can work or learn new humanitarian catastrophe and to offer sities In a message sent to the entire skills to support their families. a safe port to these people,” the Prime archdiocese of Valencia, Pope Francis Minister’s office said in a statement. said, “You have moved me, your be- This campaign continues until a glob- havior [has moved me]. I congratulate al compact for refugees is adopted at It meant several extra days at sea for you and thank the diocese of Valencia the next UNGA in September 2018. the refugees. Medical workers aboard for the speediness and generosity with On 19 September 2016, at the con- the Aquarius said the food and water which you’ve reacted, [for] the exam- clusion of a ‘United Nations Summit supply on the boat would not last the ple you’re giving of charity with these on Refugees and Migrants’, in New journey ; that some of the passengers poor people.” This is the path, do not York, world leaders finally produced had water in their lungs after falling ever abandon it: that of charity; remain (Contd.. on p. 10) Jun. 25 - Jul.1 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 7 WHETHER WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, NEED TO MAKE THE REQUIRED CHANGES IN THE WAY THE NATION SELECTS OUR PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNORS ETC ?

by Eric D'Sa be divided into a large number of dif- years undermined and curtailed by ferent federal states, the President the legislative wing at the centre, by ur Constitution opted to would be represented in each state only nominating one of their own se- have the Parliamentary by a Governor. These persons would nior MPs and MLAs to become Presi- form of government, very be recommended to the President by dent, Vice President and also ensur- similar to the one that has the council of ministers,central gov- ing mainly the the ageing party MPs O ernment. The President would then and MLAs being appointed as Gov- functioned successfully for centuries in the United kingdom. The British- appoint the person as the Governor of ernors and Lt. Governors of states. ers are mostly proud of a sovereign the state. The President would head This has ensured that these heads of head who is above politics and would the executive branch of GOI and the executive branches at the centre and after an election invite the head of Governors the executive branches the states have slowly become only the successful political party or the of each state. The only constitution- stooges of the legislative wings. They leader of a stable coalition of political al stipulation was that these posts have started acting just like puppets party’s, as per conventional wisdom should not be filled by elected MPs or of the ruling party. The people have and common law practices, to form MLAs. witnessed what happened in the past his or her majesty’s government. at the centre and is happening now, Our founding fathers decided to YOU THE CITIZENS where a weak President is signing duplicate this scenario by having even laws brought in as ordinances, an elected President who would DECIDE: promptly without questioning. In for all practical purposes duplicate case of Governors we have seen the role of the British sovereign what has happened in Tamil Nadu head. However, he would not be des- a few months ago and again a few At the same time the Constitution of ignated a King or Queen ( thank God weeks ago in Karnataka and now in the country required that the three for that considering the type of Ra- Delhi. The less said about the impar- wings of the government, - the Leg- jas and Rani’s we had in the past) or tiality of the Governors concerned, the islative, Executive and Judiciary to be would be elected directly by the pub- better. separate and independent of each lic. He or she would be elected by all other. However in the Parliamentary So how can this situation rectified? the elected MPs, MLAs and members form of government adopted, the As a first step to rescue the Execu- of the upper houses and have limited government formed would consist tive branch from the clutches of the tenure of 5 years and like the sover- mainly an elected MP, the leader of Legislative branch, starting with the eign head in UK have limited execu- the majority party acting as the Prime positions of the President, Vice Presi- tive power. Minister, assisted by a number of min- dent and the Governors, we need an Being a large nation it was decided isters mostly chosen from the MPs amendment to the Constitution of In- that the President would be assisted from the ruling party. As the ministers dia, which will prohibit any persons by a Vice President elected only by head each of the different ministries to be named for these executive po- the MPs. Besides as the nation would of the government, it causes the first sitions, who in their life have been anomaly of governance, as the legis- part of the Legislative branch or the lative wing could slowly take over the Judicial branch. There are enough functions of the executive. Unfortu- prominent personalities who have for nately over the years this is what has years put in exemplary service in the happened. The Legislative wing has executive branch of the government gradually encroached on the pow- itself, as bureaucrats such as senior ers of executive wing and distorted secretaries, police officers, armed the smooth functioning of the gov- force officers etc. There are also intel- ernments both at the centre and the ligent academicians from universities, states. top class scientists and technolo- gists, and very successful business- Even the limited powers that the men, who will be willing to serve the President, Vice President as execu- nation in an executive role. They are tive heads have been provided by the constitution, have been over the (Contd.. on p. 9) 8 THE SECULAR CITIZEN Jun.25 - Jul.1 2018 (Contd.. from p. 8) Goa Tourism, sufficiently educated to be capable of reading the constitution and carry- ing out their executive duties without Getting A Bad Name being politically partial. Though they Shocking cases of rapes in the last few could be leaning towards a political weeks are giving Goa tourism a bad philosophy, they will be less inclined Goa doesn't need the hordes of fly- name. Already hit by a ban on mining, not to full fill their constitutional obli- by-night tourists who come in SUVs Goa cannot afford a setback to tour- gations, to be neutral once elected to from neighbouring states or 'unruly ism, which is now the biggest source the high executive positions. male only' groups from all corners of of revenue for the state and livelihood the country whose only intention is of its people. The selection of the Governors also to consume as much alcohol as pos- requires a change. While the person sible in the least pos- could be nominated by the Central sible time. They do not Government, a panel consisting of consume liquor in hotels the President, Vice President, the con- and eateries, which are cerned Chief Minister of state and the largely empty. Hence leader of the opposition in the state, they do not contribute will have to approve the name. Again to the economy of Goa. once the Governor is nominated by Instead, they purchase the President his tenure should be liquor from shops and a full 5 year term in the state itself, consume the same on whether the Central Government or beaches and even on the the concerned State Government roads. They throw emp- changes. The Governor could be ty liquor bottles on the dismissed by the President only if im- beach which make it dan- peached by a joint session of Parlia- gerous to walk on. In an We have to admit that at the root of ment for the dereliction of his duties inebriated state they are a nuisance this sorry state of affairs is the avail- as a Governor. The Presidents, Vice to other tourists. These tourists come ability of cheap alcohol, which attracts President añd Governors will have to in their own vehicles with stoves and tourists in droves from all corners of give an official undertaking, that they cook their meals on the wayside. Hik- the country. If Goa is to be saved the after retiring from the office would not ing the price of alcohol and banning govt must increase the cost of alcohol to enter politics. consumption of alcohol and cooking substantially. For the needs of local in public places will compel tourists to Goans, the price of Feni, (which has The above is the first step that is re- consume alcohol in hotels and eater- few takers among foreign or domestic quired to distance the Executive ies and gradually discourage them tourists) , may remain untouched or branch from that of the Legislative from entering Goa. The state must re- even lessened . branch. All politicians will be most re- luctant to loose the grip they have on Realisation has set in, that Goa the Executive branch and as such you needs 'quality Indian tourists'. the citizens will have decide, whether One minister stirred a hor- we the people can demand and bring net's nest by calling unwanted about the above essential constitu- boisterous domestic tourists tional change? 'scum of the earth'. Among the quality tourists GOA wants Our Branch Office are Indian families, couples, at Mangaluru : conference groups etc. These tourists come for relaxation, The Secular Citizen, sight seeing and entertain- DIVO Konkani Weekly and ment and not to get drunk. These cruit more police to enforce the ban Royal Christian Family tourist visit Goa for an average of 3-4 on public drinking. Rapes, prostitu- Netravathi Building, 2nd Floor, days. They won't mind paying more tion, consumption of drugs will all de- for their drinks which they usually buy Balmata Road, Mangaluru 575001 crease once unwanted tourists stop and consume in their hotels or in the coming to Goa. Tel.: +91 8139958222 many eateries in Goa dotting the Subscriptions, Advertisements, coastal tourist hubs. They also spend —Prof Robert Castellino Registrations are accepted here large amounts on their food. Mumbai

Jun. 25 - Jul.1 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 9 (Contd.. from p. 7) serious violations”. Strong words in- 18.There are also 10 million state- deed but the plain truth. Several other less people who have been denied a a significant declaration to deal with prominent human rights organizations nationality and access to basic rights the refugee crisis. To implement the have also criticized India’s stand. On 5 such as education, healthcare, em- lofty ideals encompassed in the Dec- June, a Memorandum of Understand- ployment and freedom of movement; laration, they committed themselves ing was signed by the Myanmar Gov- nearly 20 people are forcibly dis- to drafting and approving, by the end ernment, the UNHCR and the UNDP placed every minute as a result of of 2018, two Global Compacts: one to ensure the voluntary, safe, dignified conflict or persecution” regarding refugees and the second, and sustainable return of the Rohing- for safe, orderly, regular and respon- ya refugees from Bangladesh and Pope Francis has been consistent in sible migration. Both these compacts for reintegration in the country. One his stand for the refugees, migrants are meant to comprehensively pro- needs to wait and see what happens and other forcibly displaced. He has tect, promote the rights and integrate on this front. championed their cause and shown migrants and refugees into the main- through substantial acts how one stream. In several countries today, xenopho- needs to respond to the cries of the ref- bia, racism, discrimination and exclu- ugees. He has been emphasising that With less than six months to go, some siveness is on the rise as never before. we all must do our part to welcome, work has been put in, with ‘zero’ draft Right-wing, anti- immigrant ‘popu- protect, promote and integrate them. documents on both the compacts al- list’ leaders are winning elections in On 14 June in a message to the 2nd ready in place. However, the recent some key western countries. New Conference on International Migration past has not been easy for refugees and tougher anti-immigration policies; hosted by the Holy See and Mexico, and other displaced all over the world. the shrill voices for refugees to return he said, “we must move from consid- Last December, the United States an- home does not help in easing the cri- ering others as threats to our comfort nounced that it was withdrawing from sis. The military-industrial complex is to valuing them as persons whose life the two Global Compacts. There is definitely not keen that the wars end; experience and values can contribute an ‘official’ atmosphere of hostility to- they rake in huge profits from the sale greatly to the enrichment of our soci- wards refugees and other migrants in of arms and ammunition to all the ety,”. The Holy Father further added the US today, despite visible and vo- warring factions. Key members of the there is need to ground responsibility Church and civil cal protests from the UN Security council thrive on the pro- for the shared global management of society there. duction and sale of deadly weapons. international migration in the values of Multi-nationals and other big business justice, solidarity, and compassion; India on the other hand has literally houses and even Governments with we are called to encounter the other, shut its doors on the Rohingya refu- lop-sided anti-people projects, do not to welcome, to know, and to acknowl- gees fleeing persecution in Myanmar. bat an eye-lid in displacing the poor edge him or her. These persons, our On 11 September 2017 in his opening and the marginalised. brothers and sisters, who need ongo- statement to the 36th Session of the ing protection independently of what- Human Rights Council Zeid Ra'ad Al The way migrants and refuges are ever migrant status they may have”. Hussein, United Nations High Com- today treated by the US Government He said their fundamental rights and missioner for Human Rights said, “I today is also a major global concern. dignity must be protected, especially deplore current measures in India to The celebrated American Jesuit Fr those of migrant children. “All of them deport Rohingyas at a time of such James Martin, in a response to the hope that we will have the courage to violence against them in their country. policies and utterances of the US ad- tear down the wall of ‘comfortable and Some 40,000 Rohingyas have settled ministration on 14 June tweeted, “It is silent complicity’ that worsens their in India, and 16,000 of them have re- not biblical to treat migrants and refu- helplessness; they are waiting for us ceived refugee documentation. The gees like animals. It is not biblical to to show them concern, compassion, Minister of State for Home Affairs has take children away from their parents. and devotion.” reportedly said that because India is It is not biblical to ignore the needs of not a signatory to the Refugee Con- the stranger. It is not biblical to enforce Pope Francis has also reminded vention the country can dispense unjust laws. Do not use the Bible to world leaders as they prepare for with international law on the matter, justify sin”. the September UNGA, “Dear broth- together with basic human compas- ers and sisters, in light of these pro- sion. However, by virtue of customary UNHCR states, “We are now witness- cesses currently underway, the com- law, its ratification of the International ing the highest levels of displacement ing months offer a unique opportunity Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, on record. An unprecedented 65.6 to advocate and support the concrete the obligations of due process and million people around the world have actions, which I have described with the universal principle of non-refoule- been forced from home. Among them four verbs. I invite you, therefore, to ment, India cannot carry out collec- are nearly 22.5 million refugees, over use every occasion to share this mes- tive expulsions, or return people to a half of whom are under the age of place where they risk torture or other (Contd.. on p. 15)

10 THE SECULAR CITIZEN Jun.25 - Jul.1 2018 UP takes BJP DOWN The keenly awaited results of the VIEWS on NEWS by polls in the country showed the cess started with Gorakpur [Yogiji’s BJP in such a poor light that the top constituency] and Phulpur [Dy CM’s leaders forgot to react. With every stronghold] going decisively against small victory, the PM used to tweet the ruling BJP. Yogiji’s arrogance and and thank the people for their sup- neglect of dying children without oxy- port. With two [or 1] out of four Par- gen and medication [with health cen- by Marshall Sequeira liamentary seats and one out of ten tres not functioning] coupled with the spoken in inimical terms many times, assembly seats, the results were fringe elements creating havoc and is rather perplexing not only for the worst that the party ever saw since interfering in the day to day lives of general public but also the pundits. 2014. The final nail in the coffin, if the people especially the minorities, Each one has put forth his or her one likes to put it that way, came in is creating havoc. If reports are to be view point which is diametrically op- UP with the loss of Kairana – third in believed, there is no love lost between posite of what the other is propound- quick succession. For the God-man the CM and his MLAs. He is more ing. Only the man at the centre of this CM Yogiji, this loss is a message that concerned with pleasing his bosses. huge controversy knows the truth he is a wrong man in the right place. Other results which merit mention is and he has chosen to keep it close to 2017 victory was an anti-incumbency that of Bihar where BJP’ ally JD[U] his chest. He kept his silence till the factor coupled with the brand image loss to RJD whose supremo is cool- last and delivered a speech which of the Prime Minister - now depreci- ing his heels in a jail. Nitish Kumar both sides seem to say it favours ating. Pushing Yogiji down the throat has betrayed his people after distanc- them. That is Pranab Da for you – a of the elected BJP MLAs was a di- ing himself from the BJP in the past. man of courage. saster and his clear intentions of go- It was seen as a selfish move to re- ing after everything that was close to main in power. He may have second The Congress was furious but the Muslim community was too obvi- thoughts in 2019, if he smells danger. tried to taper down and even put his ous. You can do things subtly but to daughter in front to plead with her The BJP is more concerned with do it crudely, is a sign of fascism. father to have second thoughts but Rahul Gandhi. They know for sure only he did not budge. Rahul Gandhi was As somebody rightly said, Yogiji he can stand up to Modi. It does not upset no end. Shiv Sena theory that mistook assembly election success have any other issue to show or talk RSS has a plan B ready in case BJP as a vote for temple politics as well about. Its aim is to see a Congress- does not do well and the allies refuse as anti-minoritism. The worst part of Mukt Bharat. Their association with to accept Modi as PM. Pranab Da it is that he continues to think that the JD[S] in Karnataka was dubbed was supposed to be a standby for way with undue stress on saffroni- as anti-people who had voted for BJP. the post of PM [something that was zation of everything. This disgusting I would consider the R.R. Nagar by denied to him by the Congress and politics, at the cost of development, poll as a referendum on the stand tak- preferred Manmohanji]. This jolted angered the people to such as ex- en by the BJP. Congress won hands Rahul. tent that if the BJP does not take down and proved that their decision corrective steps, bigger electoral to join hands with the JD[S] was right. Actually Pranab Da is a man disaster awaits them. The party is in Jayanagar poll simply sealed it. If the of huge resources. He could have a dilemma – if they remove him the BJP does not put its act together, it played a decisive role in this murky opposition will pounce on the party may be an interesting battle in 2019. situation the country is facing today. and dub it as an admission of failure. It won’t be Congress-mukt Bharat for He could still be a rallying force in Also the fringe elements and possi- sure. The NDA of 2019, if they win, 2019 and Rahul Gandhi has reluc- bly the RSS will be most upset as it could be a weak combination and tantly accepted this fact. Rahul’s will signal BJP distancing itself from Modi is no Atalji. That’s a big differ- sudden love for the elder Statesman the temple issue. ence. at the Iftaar party, giving him a place of pride, shows how important it is The invincibility of the Prime ***** Minister and his Man Friday – Amit for the Congressmen to keep the Shah has come to question. Most of RSS and the ex-Presi- grand old man on their side. Being the successes, beginning from the dent. highly respected by all sections of 2014 elections, can be attributed to Pranab Mukerjee, the ex-president the political spectrum, he could use anti incumbency throwing out non of India, by accepting the request of his good offices to bring the opposi- BJP governments at the centre and the RSS to be the Chief Guest at its tion parties together and also help in states. Now that the BJP is ruling in function, put the entire political sys- choosing the right man to lead the almost all the states [either singly or tem in turmoil. The precise reason nation, should such an opportunity jointly] it will face a massive anti in- why he agreed to grace the occasion arise, if at all. cumbency syndrome. In fact the pro- of an organization of which he has

Jun. 25 - Jul.1 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 11 Media Emperor of Kanara - Walter Nandalike

by Ivan Saldanha-Shet. M'lore. computers on his own, and spent months mastering skill that was to or a wide cross section of shortly herald a revolution in the field people with roots in Kanara, of journalism in Kanara. On January be they speakers of Konkani, 14, 2001 his hard work paid off, when FTulu, Kannada, Beary, Eng- daijiworld.com (then daijidubai.com) lish.....the zenith of entertainment is was officially launched. It was initially the house hold name "Daijiworld". meant to cater to the Konkani speak- Whether, Cell, Print, Web, TV or ing community, but over the years, more, 24X7, all swear by 'Daiji' - it's the website has connected the entire master mind is Walter Nandalike. As Mangalorean diaspora spread across the sun rises in different time zones the world, irrespective of language, of the globe...... at any given minute, caste and gender. many a news and information buff, connected even remotely to Manga- The website reaches nearly 5,00,000 Walter Nandalike lore and/or Mumbai, is logged on to readers in over 140 countries, bring- Daijiworld, in one spot or another of for him as for many others at that ing the latest happenings from the the wide wide world. For them 'Daiji' point in time, though it was fast gain- coastal cities and towns of Karnataka is the 'World'. Their lives would never ing ground to bring a revolution in as well as Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore be the same without 'Daijiworld'. Re- media. and also national and international flecting, it dawned on me that the hot breaking news day in and day Konkani (others too) word 'Daiji' is it April fools often are no fools, April 1, out. Walter D'Souza Nandalike (born self pointing to net working of trea- Y2K, expecting the world to end soon, January, 1973) is today the Founder sures of generations past, the roots he sent a message to his friends say- and Managing Director of Daijiworld of nostalgia, culture and much more. ing that he had started a website 'dai- Media Pvt Ltd, a media company Then, what is it all based in Mangalore, Karnata- about? who where ka, India. He is now works out when why ...... lets of mainly Dubai UAE, but often take a brief look. in Mangalore and Mumbai. His wife is Wilma, and Children are Self motivated Cema and Samantha. Emperor :

For Walter D'Souza Daijiworld Media Con- a young man, hail- glomerate : ing from a small town -Nanda- After the success of Daijiworld. like, journalism com, Walter mustered forward became a dream, looking like minded friends writing stories and launched a new company. He analytical articles never looked back after that : for Konkani and Kannada peri- * In the year 2007 Walter Nan- odicals here. After dalike was the first person to in- earning a degree in commerce from troduce the concept of internet TV St Mary's College, Shirva, he left for jidubai.com'. It was meant to be an in Mangalore. He launched Man- Dubai in search of his dreams. But, April Fool prank, but his friends took galore's first-ever internet television first of all his childhood desire was to him seriously and responded that they 'Tv Daijiworld' which is a huge suc- be a star in the management of me- could not open the website. Amazed cess with wide viewership world dia and create a media in a range of by the response, Walter decided to over. Several major community and forms. Computers was only a word actually start a website. Initiative was social events have been webcast forced on Walter, he began to learn 12 THE SECULAR CITIZEN Jun.25 - Jul.1 2018 live from Mangalore, Dubai, Doha, Mumbai, Bangalore and other parts of the world.

* Daijiworld Weekly, a print magazine is another milestone in Walter's career, which was started under Daijiworld Publications Pvt Ltd in Feb 2009. The weekly magazine, with Hemacharya (Stephen Mas- carenhas) as its editor has created it's own identity in print journalism. The weekly is the only English lan- guage weeky published from Kar- nataka State.

* Daijiworld 24X7 tv channel launched in May 2014, the TV channel con- lore, Udupi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Walter has been featured in several sidered as one of the leading lo- Dubai. dailies as well periodicals, TV chan- cal channels in Coastal Karnataka. nels, and radio channels in India as This is considered as first multilin- Social Contributions : well as abroad. gual channel of Karnataka serving Kannada, Tulu, Beary and Konkani Daijiworld.com has also created a Walter Nandalike has received over laguages. bridge between people spread across 85 national, international and regional different parts of the world. Hundreds awards for his achievements. Some * Daijiworld Audio Visual Pvt Lt, first of people who had lost links with their of the more prominent awards are state of art audio recording studio roots were reunited and reconnected Pingara Rajyotsava Award-2007, IPP in the region with advanced record- through daijiworld. More than 750 Star of Year - 2009 from Toastmasters ing facilities for music and movie families have received financial as- Club, Houston, USA, Rachana Entre- dubbings. sistance for their medical, education preneur of the Year-2010, Sandesha or other needs, through frequent ap- Media Education Award-2010, Edi- * Now, Daijiworld Technologies Pvt peals to readers who have been more tors' Award 2011, Young Entrepenuer Ltd, a IT solution company has than generous in lending a helping award from CCC Mumbai, Entre- started up in Chennai hand to make lives better. The cumu- penuer of the year award from FKCA lative financial assistance generated Bengaluru, Mayura Award 2012 and * Radio Daijiworld, app based Konk- through daijiworld today stands at many more. ani - Tulu music radio station near an estimated Rs 17 crore. opened in May 2017. He has written about 100 short sto- Awards & Recognition : ries, several articles on current af- Currently Daijiworld has its own of- fairs and two novelites "Saithanachya fices or franchisee office in Manga- By innovation in Mangalore's e-media, Savlenth" and "Devcharachi Deswat". His stories have been broadcast on All India Radio. He is an actor Help us promote as well as compere, having hosted more than 100 major cultural events in India as well as in Gulf countries. Without doubt, Walter D'Souza Nan- dalike, has brought a well oriented wide angle honour world wide to Kanara/Mangalore and people con- l Make New Subscribers nected with it as of now. Yet, it is a fact that it is hard to come by such a l Find Advertisers down to earth matter-of-fact person- l ality, among a culture that is intrinsi- Distribute issues/copies in your area cally prone to glitter; And Walter is one personality that you should know and watch for the future. Contact: 9820485389

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14 THE SECULAR CITIZEN Jun.25 - Jul.1 2018 (Contd.. from p. 10) Come out of your caves, sage with all political and so- cial actors involved (or who Let us go out and evangelize seek to be involved) in the When asked in an interview some years too busy with our materialistic world, or process which will lead to the back what specific mission he has for do we say let someone else do it we have approval of the two Global the laity, Pope Francis responded with no time. We fail to understand that we are Compacts”. a frequent appeal: to go outside of one- Christians today only because someone self and take risks in evangelizing, rather sacrificed their time to spread the mes- World Refugee Day (20 than staying stuffed up at home while sage of the gospel to us. June) is a reminder to the the moths move in. global family, that refugee; We will always have people who will find the displaced, have no choice The interviewer had questioned the fault, tittle-tattle, discourage and try to of their own. It is important to pope about a comment he had made to pull us down, some may even use us only commemorate the strength, him on a previous occasion to “tell the when they need us. We should be persis- courage, and perseverance laity to come out of the caves.” tent and never get discouraged with all of millions of families forced of this as long as we are sincerely doing When asked about the comment and what is right. There are some whom you to flee their homes. -Never what mission he would give to the la- theless, we also need to chal- would see everywhere and are a part of ity with that image in mind, Pope Fran- multiple cells and associations, some like lenge unjust systems and po- cis said that many times Christians “are litical leaders, the rich and the to be in the limelight every time, let them locked up and they are going to get eat- be, let’s us not judge them. powerful who are responsible en by moths.” for displacing people, for the There will be some who would like to dis- refugees and the migrants “They have to go out, they have to go cern about your desire to serve let them of this world. World leaders and bring the message of Jesus” to oth- take their time in discerning. There are and every single citizen must ers, he said, explaining that the Good some who speak about love and respect demonstrate the political will, News is meant to be shared, not stored for one another in their preaching’s but the courage and compassion away. “The message of Jesus is to give their actions are contrary to what they to reach out to refugees, to lis- it; so just as I receive it from him through say, let it be and as the word says “let us ten to them and to address the a brother or sister, the grace comes to not resist the one who is evil” but rather endemic issues, which has re- me and I give it,” he said, stressing that overcome evil with good. There will be sulted in the greatest humani- Christians shouldn’t “can” the message, some who will always complain and do tarian crisis after World War II. trying to conserve it in a jar, because very little to bring about a change. They are a nowhere people “it’s not to save, it’s to give.” By taking desperately fleeing violence the Good News and then delivering it But there are some who will see the good and persecution to a no- to others, “in this way I leave the cave,” in you, encourage and support you, be whereland. We need to make he said, and stressed the importance of around these people, we should always room for these- our less fortu- practicing the works of mercy, which are try to see the best in one another, this nate sisters and brothers- in “the backbone of the Gospel” and what is what true service is all about and this our hearts and lives. We must we will eventually be judged on. will only help us spread the good news do all we can to welcome, of love through prayer. Let our actions protect, promote and inte- The pope said there is a need for greater speak for ourselves. grate them! ‘Aquarius’ and “courage, since we are comfortable and We the Laity are a very important part of ‘Valencia’ have become new comfort betrays us.” Pointing to the “ap- the church, without us the church cannot symbols of hope in our world ostolic zeal” of St. Paul, the pope said exist, function or survive if the only work- which is becoming more and he had the “courage to go out,” which ers are the clergy. Let us say yes to this more fragmented! is something Christians ought to grow in calling and experience the joy of giving of if they want “to bring what we have re- ceived” to others. our time, talents and resources in serving our church and others. Apart from courage, the pope said that in his own personal view, something that On this Laity Sunday let us come out of is often missing is prayer: “prayer is lack- our caves and get associated with some ing…because without prayer there is no cell or association in our parish and if *(Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ, is based in courage, there is a lack of intercession.” not at least be part of our small Christian Beirut, Lebanon with the Jesuit Refu- communities where we belong, thus help gee Service (MENA) as the Regional What is our participation in our parish Advocacy and Communications Advi- in contributing towards building, spread- sor. Contact: cedricprakash@gmail. where we belong? Do we have the cour- ing and living our faith. com) age to take up responsibility? Or are we just Sunday going catholic, or are we —Marcelino D’souza, Dadar

Jun. 25 - Jul.1 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 15 Dear Parents… Catholic Schools vexing questions and yet is forever are One Up! By Navniit Gandhi willing to listen and learn along the way, this book will help you relish ev- recent study by the Thomas Reviewed by ery moment of the living-on-the-edge Fordham Institute, reported Ladislaus Louis D’Souza experience that parenting actually is! A on 10 June 2018 by EWTN- Eternal Word Television Network, “Our daughter secretly chats with a One may hasten to point out that Nav- examined two surveys on the ‘be- boy” - “My daughter wants to learn niit Gandhi makes no claim to having havior’ of thousands of elementary Bollywood style dancing. From the found a perfect formula for success- school students. According to the time I have said ’No’, ful parenting by way ‘teachers’ who cooperated in this she has become of all-perfect solutions survey, there were seven pertinent haughty” - “We have for issues that parents observations regarding ‘Catho- but one son and he sits face or the all-correct lic Elementary Schools Students’ quietly in his room all answers to questions (CESS): the time, lonely, friend- from children that 1.CESS regardless of race, sex or less” – Sounds familiar? overwhelm parents. socio-economic status, exhibited Well that’s merely the Rather, her book offers more ‘self-control and self-disci- tip of the iceberg par- a very balanced view pline’ than their peers in either pub- ents commonly find the that helps lighten the lic schools or non-Catholic private ship of their family up burden of parenting. schools. against! And yet, every 2.These were attributed as ‘examples’ child, every situation, Building on the prem- set by older students, as well as every circumstance is ise that parenting as a teachers; which had a trickle-down so different that parent- task involves learning effect on other students. ing per se is often seen as much as guiding 3.CESS were engaged in fewer ex- as akin to a first-time and teaching, Dear ternalizing behaviors – They did roller-coaster ride expe- Parents... ably drives not fight, get angry, act impulsively, rience. No one knows home the point that or disturb ongoing activities. They when the next nerve- a willingness to learn respected others, accepted ideas, racking twist or turn could occur and from whom else but our children is and better handled peer pressures. where and how it will suddenly end definitely the need of the hour. Con- 4.CESS had a competitive advantage and at what chilling speed! And, be- scious that children are our most dif- at shaping character skills; because fore we’ve regained our balance to ficult teachers, leaving us as they do they felt not just acceptable to their gauge the impact so to say, the ride with little or no choice and insisting teachers, but also to God! is over, the kids have grown, leaving that we learn and grow along with 5.The organizers of CESS promote you a bit confused and wondering as them, the reader begins to see how, educational excellence for every to the growing years that have appar- with them around, learning itself never child via quality research, analysis, ently slipped by! That is the kind of ceases for a moment. Indeed! They and a close-knit surroundings. experience Dear Parents… attempts will neither let us sleep idly nor wan- 6.CESS were more likely to feel en- to replace with a sense of satisfaction der carefree, daydreaming, while they gaged and interested through the at the appropriate time. are trying to teach us something! basis of a ‘strong school culture’ – as in the Cristo-Ray Network; which This book is an apt guide to extract- There neither is nor can ever be any exclusively cater to underprivileged ing maximum mileage out of every single individual who knows it all, nor students, the majority being non- moment of parenting, making for an is there even a course for parenting, white. experience that alternates between no readymade solutions and no cor- 7.Their ‘Corporate Work Study Pro- excitement and dejection, happiness rect answers either. Dear Parents…. grams’ expose CESS towards an and desperation. And if you are a par- [BETTER YOURSELF BOOKS - ISBN office environment, which also pays ent who though loving it all, also faces 978-81-7108-899-7 / pp 182 / Rs 200] for their tuitions. is a dialogue that the author attempts And if I may add a spice of the Good The Secular Citizen with parents on the issue, using real Word! “Train children in the proper Mail your articles, news, and life cases at the opening of each ways of life; so that they remember other creations to: chapter, her comments and advice it even in their old age” (Proverbs [email protected] that follow, very wholesome and en- 22:6). & couraging. —Dr. Hazel Colaso, [email protected] Memphis, TN. USA.

16 THE SECULAR CITIZEN Jun.25 - Jul.1 2018 you no matter what. This amaz- ing feeling makes your bond Inspiration! relationship last longer. Increases empathy: A passionate hug allows for the Why hugging matters exchange of feelings across the bioenergetics field gener- ated by the heart, causing us to in relationship? empathise with the other per- son. This builds trust between DO YOU KNOW what is the better and stronger. As hugs people in a way that words best thing which enhances have a psychological con- simply cannot. Hug someone every relationship? It is, ‘Hug- nection, it boosts your mental when you want to open your ging’. A simple hug in a day health which works wonders for heart to them! from your partner can help your relationship. your relationship in many Stress buster: ways. Take a look at some It creates that positive energy valid reasons how a between the couple. It allows hug helps in a rela- the body to be freed from all tionship tension and stress. If you are under a lot of stress, go hug ore than a your partner today. This form kiss, a hug of affection helps in building is important up your relationship and your in a relation- M health too. ship than anything else. Not many are aware of Draws in smiles: the benefits of a hug in a See the beautiful smile on relationship. This simple her or his face when you touch can bind the heart open your arms and allow them like no other. If you ask a Hugs pro- in. The reason why hugging is couple who has been to- mote caring: important in a relationship is gether for a long time, they will When you love someone, you because it allows the two of simply tell you how a hug helps feel the urge to hug as a ges- you to smile and be happy. them in a relationship. ture of caring and love. This If you are new to relation- promotes more emotional at- HUG YOUR SPOUSE ship and want to build a strong tachment in your relationship connection with your loved and enhances the bond of EVERYDAY one, start with a hug. Have a care. You can let your partner Hugging is very beneficial to look at the following and know realise that how much you care the health of a person and a the amazing reasons: for them and you love having couple. Hugs have been prov- them around. en to release those warm and Provides strength: fuzzy feelings, meaning when There are many times you need Makes bond stronger: you and your spouse share a your relationship to stay stron- When you both hug each other hug, you are not only taking a ger and healthier. Hugging in every time, it makes you both moment in time to say that they such circumstance can make feel more loved. It assures you are important to you, you are your relationship much more that your love is always with also helping them physically.

Jun. 25 - Jul.1 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 17 Holy Mass Celebrates The Eucharistic Adoration

ucharistic adoration is simply the Mass reaches the center of the cel- that what we teach is true, has received the natural consequence of the ebration and we give thanks to the Holy baptism for the forgiveness of sins and “EEucharistic celebration, which Trinity for the redemption, sanctification new birth, and lives in keeping with what is itself the church’s supreme act of adora- and creation. With the coming of the Holy Christ taught.” (CCC. 1355/180) tion. Receiving the Eucharist means ador- Spirit, the presence of the third person, ing him whom we receive.” Emeritus Pope common bread and wine turns into the To please God w, along with the priest, of- Benedict XVI. body and blood of Christ. fer the sacrifice as it is the body of Christ, source of the mystical body. When a per- Holy Mother the Church has urged Catho- The memorial of Christ’s Passover is the son has fellowship in Christ, he eats the lics to rediscover the truth of the Presence Eucharist. The Eucharist, in brief is a sacramental bread. Continual progress of Christ in the Blessed Eucharist, to re- thanksgiving and praise to God the Fa- and continual conversion is possible ceive piety and courage in response to the ther. We consider it as the sacrificial me- through the Sacrament of the Eucharist. challenges of these cruel times. morial and by his spirit the presence of Jesus Christ. The fear of God and the awareness of the The Blessed Eucharist is the living proof sanctity of the Creator helps a Catholic to that God is with us. And the celebration The church does this to relive the histori- gain Eucharistic piety. When the prophet of Holy Mass restores our faith in the Eu- cal moments of the Last Supper, and to Isaiah saw God’s holiness he cried out, “I charist. follow the command of the Lord when am a lost man…. I must die because I saw Christ said, “Do this in remem- the God of the universe, I being a man Holy Mass reflects on the glory brance of me”. (Lk.22:19). The with impure lips and living among the sin- of Jesus, Messiah and Lord of ritual to preserve the Eucharist ners”. (Is. 6:1-5). Isaiah was then purified the new covenant. The Eucha- is also to honor saints who had with the fire from the Most High altar. We rist is the central Christian sac- devotion to the Blessed Eu- can also have Eucharistic piety and expe- rament. It is one of the Seven charist, and to the Virgin Mary, rience the conversion which comes from Sacraments instituted by Christ, often called Mother of the Holy God’s mercy, love and forgiveness in the and they reach out to man in his Eucharist. Eucharistic. times of Christian life. The Sac- By Melvyn Brown raments touch our ‘natural life’ “You have shown yourself to To gain Eucharistic piety a Catholic needs and the ‘spiritual life’. me, Christ, face to face. I met you in the to feel the fire of love from the altar, from sacraments.” St. Ambrose. the presence of the crucified Christ. At I was taught from young to say a short Holy Mass, a Catholic should reach out to prayer and if possible make the Sign of “The Eucharist is not simply a most per- a continual conversion in the acceptance the Cross whenever we pass a church fect way of coming face to face with Christ of the Sacrament of Penance. Confession where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved. in the Church; it is the keystone of the is the sign of every conversion. temple of the Spirit which is being built in At Holy Mass when preceded by the the world… and all that is in the Church is “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is Lord’s Prayer offers the faithful “the bread directed towards the Eucharist.” Fr. Col- the kingdom of heaven.” (Mt.5:3). of heaven” and “the cup of salvation”, the man E. O’Neill. He is a Professor of Dog- body and blood of Christ who offered him- matic Theology, Switzerland. To have life in Christ we should receive self “for the life of the world.” (CCC. 1355). Holy Communion. The celebrant at the The awesome celebration of the Eucha- altar says, “Go in Peace, the Mass has When the Mass celebrates the Blessed ristic Mass when almost done, the faithful ended”. The celebration of the Mass helps Eucharist it follows a ritual in thirteen con- follow the priest at the altar and together the congregation with different gifts and stant divisions forming a pattern for pious in prayer they remember the passion of roles received by “the Holy Spirit to ex- ecstasy and moments of agony: 1. The Christ and his resurrection. Communion is plore avenues and to sometimes advice Entrance Antiphon. 2. Penitential Rite. 3. fully prepared for the congregation to re- the church – as the lay faithful are made Collect. 4. First Reading. 5. Psalm. 6. Sec- ceive. “We call this food Eucharist, and no to feel welcome and accepted, not kept in ond Reading. 7. Acclamation. 8. Gospel. one may take part in it unless he believes the margins of Church actions. 9. Prayer of the Faithful. 10. Prayer over the offerings. 11. Preface. 12. Communion Please renew your The preservation of the faith and all its Antiphon and 13. Prayer after Commu- fruits put together are entrusted to the nion…. subscription if expired. Blessed Eucharist as a gift of the Spirit of Mention your subscription Christ, especially enriched in the rituals of The Eucharistic Prayer at Mass is a prayer no. while sending the Holy Mass. of thanksgiving. After the Gospel reading renewal amount

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M.Com., 6198. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Fair Complexion, Edn. HSC + Dip. Position : Financial Consultant. Seeks Roman Catholic (Born in October in Catering, working on cruis line in a alliance from RC graduate/pst grad- 1969), Ht. 5’ 10”, Edn. B.Com., good store department. Handsome, sober, uate spinster. Contact e m a i l : personality, hailing from God fearing, having own house, seeks a simple, [email protected] cultured family, issueless, divorcee by godfearing, working Mangalorean girl. 6508. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- mutual consent, working for Cruise Currently in Mumbai contact immedi- man Catholic Bachelor (Born in Octo- Liner in U.S.A., as Security Supervisor, ately. Contact email : lewisroyston@ ber 1986), Ht. 5’ 10”, Wt. 80 kgs, Fair well settled in Mumbai, Seeks suitable yahoo.com OR 7208759704 Complexion, Edn. B.E.. working as a match. Contact email : dsou- Asst. Manager in German Company. [email protected]/ 6489 MUMBAI : Roman Catholic Seeks a tall, well educated homely SMS 09480157258. bachelor, (Born in June 1988), Ht. Mangalorean girl. Contact email : 5996. MUMBAI : RC Bachelor (Born 5’ 5”, Wt. 65 kgs, Fair Complexion, [email protected] in November 1974) / 5’8”, B.E., work- Edn. Graduate,working as a Front ing in Senior position reputed IT firm. Office Clerk in DUBAI. Contact email 6434. MUMBAI : East Indian Seeks alliance from R.C. spinster : [email protected] Roman Catholic Bachelor, (Born in educated good family background Pl. 6507. MUMBAI : Mangalorean November 1978), Ht. 5’ 5”, Wt. 50 reply with photograph and details to Roman Catholic Bachelor (Hearing kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn.MD, MS., [email protected] OR Impaired) (Born in September 1989), Doctor by profession. Contact email 9820338755 Ht. 5’ 9”, Wt. 62 kgs, Fair Complexion, : [email protected] 6040. MUMBAI : Mangaloren Ro- Edn. HSC., Dip. in Computer Hard- 6573. 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Jun. 25 - Jul.1 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 19 Royal Christian Family MATRIMONIALS - GROOMS 6904. MUMBAI : Converted Roman from QUT, Australia, Currently work- ster, widow or Divorcee) Mangalorean Catholic issueless Divorcee, (Born ing with reputed company in Quality or Keralite christian for a Bachelor in April 1975), Ht. 5’ 8”, Wt. 76 kgs, Assurance dept.,Seeking a qualified Mangalorean R.C., Ht. 5’ 9”, Age 49 Wheatish Complexion, Edn.B.Sc., and God fearing Mangalorean RC girl. years (Born in April 1968), Own Busi- MBA, working as a Manager. Contact Contact email : [email protected] ness, own house in Mumbai & Man- email : sudeeptalukdar2003@gmail. 6832. MUMBAI : Goan Roman galore. Girl should be min. HSC, Ht. com Catholic Bachelor, (Born in August above 5’ 5”. Contact email : patberin@ 6899. MUMBAI : Roman Catholic 1970), Ht. 5’ 7”, Wt. 59 kgs, Wheatish yahoo.com OR Mob: 09322156322 Bachelor, (Born in June 1968), Ht. 5’ Complexion, Edn. B.Com., working 7”, Wt. 77 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, as a Captain in Hotel. Contact email : 6773 MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- Edn. Diploma, Mechanical Engineer- [email protected] man Catholic Bachaelor, (Born in April ing Graduation, MBA, working as 1989), Ht. 5’ 10”, Wt. 76 kgs, Wheatish an Engineer. Contact email : teresa. 6830. BAHRAIN : Goan Roman Complexion, Edn. B.Sc. (I.T.), work- [email protected] Catholic Bachelor, (Born in February ing as a Information Security Analyst, 6898. MUMBAI : Goan Roman 1988), Ht. 5’ 11”, Wt. 97 kgs, Wheatish Contact email : conyderic.andrade@ Catholic Bachelor, (Born in September Complexion, Edn. MBA, Marketing gmail.com 1988), Ht. 5’ 5”, Wt. 68 kgs, Wheatish Professional in Public Sector. Contact Complexion, Edn. Post Graduate in email : [email protected] 6771 CANADA : Bombay born, Hotel Management, working as a Su- broughtup and educated Kerlaite pervisor -Food and Beverage in Royal 6829. AUSTRALIA : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Bachelor, (Born in Cruisline. Contact email Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born in October 1987), Ht. 180 cms, Wt. 75 : rohanfernandes61@yahoo. March 1978), Ht. 5’ 11”, Wt. 80 kgs, kgs, Fair Complexion, Handsome, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. B.Com., Edn. B. Tech Computer Engineering, 6896. MUMBAI : Goan Roman working as a Customer Support. Con- working as a Software Engineer. Per- Catholic Bachelor, (Born in March tact email : [email protected] manent Resident Canada. Seeks a 1982), Ht. 5’ 11”, Wt. 75 kgs, Wheatish 6828. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- well educated girl from Canada, U.S. Complexion, Edn. B.E. Electronics, man Catholic Bachelor, (Born in June Or Mumbai. Good looking, ready to Master in Information Management, 1983), Ht. 5’ 7”, Wt. 81 kgs, Wheatish settle in Canada. Keralite / Manga- working as a Finance Professional. Complexion, Edn. Diploma in Electri- lorean / South Indian. Contact email Contact email : [email protected] cal / Tele., working as a Site Engineer : [email protected]. 6893. MANGALORE : Mangalorean in Airport. Contact email : a n - Roman Catholic Widower, (Born in [email protected] 6768 MANGALORE : Mangalorean January 1967), Ht. 5’ 5”, Wt. 70 kgs, 6803 MUMBAI : Goan Roman Roman Catholic Divorce, (Born in Au- Wheatish Complexion, Edn. Graduate, Catholic Bachelor, (Born in November gust 1975), Ht. 174 cms, Wt. 70 kgs, working in Automotive Sector. Contact 1980), Ht. 5’ 6“, Wt. 82 kgs, Wheatish Wheatish Complexion, Edn. HSC + email : [email protected] Complexion Edn. B.Com., Advertising 2 years Mechanical, working on Cruise 6885. USA : Mangalorean Roman Professional. Contact email : barretto. Line. Contact email : roshanpilar@ Catholic Bachelor, (Born in No- [email protected] gmail.com vember 1986), Ht. 5’ 7”, Wt. 65 kgs, 6766 MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- Wheatish Complexion, Edn. B.E. 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20 THE SECULAR CITIZEN Jun.25 - Jul.1 2018 Royal Christian Family MATRIMONIALS - BRIDES 6880. MUMBAI : Mangalorean December 1983), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 68 kgs, managing Father’s Business. Contact Roman Catholic Spinster, (Born in Wheatish Complexion, Edn. B.Com., email : [email protected] September 1988), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 66 MBA, working. Contact email : fion- 6871. MUMBAI : Goan Roman kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. B.A. [email protected] Catholic Spinster, (Born in January Contact email : [email protected] 6882. MANGALORE : Mangalorean 1989), Ht. 5’ 2”, Wt. 56 kgs, Wheatish 6903. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- Roman Catholic Spinster, (Born in April Complexion, Edn. MA., Teacher by man Catholic spinster, (Born in June 1988), Ht. 5’ 3”, Wt. 60 kgs, Wheatish profession. Contact email : andreaan- 1987), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 78 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. M.V. Sc. Assistant [email protected] Complexion, Edn. B.E., M.S. Market- Professor by profession. Contact email 6870. MUMBAI : Goan Roman ing, working as a Consulting Manager. : [email protected] Catholic Spinster, (Born in July 1974), Contact email : mendonca_luke@ 6881. MUMBAI : Goan Roman Ht. 5’ 2”, Wt. 65 kgs, Wheatish Com- yahoo.co.in Catholic Spinster, (Born in Septem- plexion, Edn. B.Ed., Self employed. 6902. DUBAI : Goan Roman Catholic ber 1990), Ht. 5’ 5”, Wt. 64 kgs, Fair Contact email : caand.reb@gmail. spinster, (Born in April 1975), Ht. 5’ Complexion, Edn. MDS in Endodon- com 7”, Wt. 70 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, tics, working, Seek alliance from well Edn. B.Com., working as a Secretary. settled RC Bachelor upto 30 yrs. Kindly 6869. MANGALORE : Manga- Contact email : pepem25@rediffmail. reply with full details & Photograph to lorean Roman Catholic Spinster, com email : [email protected] (Born in December 1985), Ht. 5’ 2”, 6901. dubai : Mangalorean Roman Wt. 52 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. Catholic spinster, (Born in October 6878. MUMBAI : Mangalorean B. Com.,pursuing MBA, working as 1993), Ht. 5’ 7”, Wt. 63 kgs, Fair Com- Roman Catholic Spinster, (Born in an Executive Asst. in Bangalore. plexion, Edn. B.Com + IATA, Working October 1986), Ht. 5’ 3”, Wt. 75 kgs, Contact email : weddingvow85@ as a Asst. Office Administor, Contact Wheatish Complexion, Edn. Edn. B.A., gmail.com email : rishalalbuquerque@yahoo. PGDID, Service. Contact email : ter- com [email protected] 6877. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- 6868. CANADA : Goan Roman 6900. MUMBAI : Mangalorean man Catholic Spinster, (Born in Octo- Catholic Spinster, (Born in January Roman Catholic spinster, (Born in ber 1991), Ht. 5’, Medium Weight, Fair 1992), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. Medium, Wheatish May 1989), Ht. 4’ 10”, Wt. 51 kgs, Complexion, Edn. B.Com., working Complexion, Edn. M.A., HR Toronto Wheatish Complexion, Edn. BMS., for Bank in Investment Department, and International Business Manage- Marketing specialization, working as Contact email : ashwinilewis18@gmail. ment Toronto. Only U.S. and Candian a Customer Support. Contact email : com Citizens from good family background [email protected] 6876. DUBAI : Mangalorean Roman apply. Contact email : sugarlog2009@ 6897. UAE : Mangalorean Roman Catholic Spinster, (Born in May 1985), hotmail.com Catholic spinster, (Born in October Ht. 5’ 3”, Average built, Wheatish Com- 1989), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 55 kgs, Fair Com- plexion, Edn. MBA - (Finance), working plexion, Edn. MBA, working as a HR in MNC in DUBAI. Seeks educated, 6866. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- Executive. Contact email : edward- well settled bachelor from decent & man Catholic Spinster, (Born in May [email protected] respectable family between the age 1991), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 50 kgs, Wheatish 34-38 yrs. preferably working in U.A.E. Complexion, Edn. Graduate, Service. 6894. Mangalore : Mangalorean Contact with photo & details to email : Contact email : bidisharocking@ Roman Catholic spinster, (Born in [email protected] gmail.com February 1989), Ht. 5’ 3”, Wt. 50 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. M.Sc., Medical 6873. MUMBAI : Affluent family R.C. Pharmacy, working as a Research Sci- Mangalorean Spinster, (Born in August entist. Contact email : menezesman- 1980), Ht. 5’ 3”, very beautiful and [email protected] pretty. B.A., E.A. (Secretarial Course), 6883. MANGALORE : Mangalorean worked for foreign MNC’s, currently Roman Catholic Divorcee, (Born in To Place Your Matrimonial Royal Christian Family Important Notice Advertisement Call: Telephone no. of candidate will be printed +91 - 9820485389 or 9820473103 Helps In Choosing only with the consent of members. * Check your email at least once a week. The Right Life-Partner For Tel. Nos. Please contact: * Members are requested to inform us when +91- 9820473103 / 9820485389 or they are settled, so that publication of Serving Since 36 Years Email : [email protected] their details can be discontinued.

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Pharmaceutical Sciences - USA, working com 5’ 4”, Wt. 55 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, as a Formulation Sccientist in Laborato- 6824. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Edn. B.M.M. (Mass Media), working for ries in USA. Contact email : jgonsalves@ Roman Catholic Spinster, (Born in IT in MNC. Contact email : lgp1891@ wockhardt.com September 1988), Ht. 5’ 7”, Fair Com- gmail.com 6839. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- plexion, Edn. BMS, working as a Mer- 6859. KUWAIT : Mangalorean Ro- man Catholic Issueless Divorcee, good- chandiser. Contact email : prislobo10@ man Catholic Spinster, (Born in August looking, (Born in May 1980), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. gmail.com 1986), Ht. 5’ 4“, Wt. 55 kgs, Wheatish 70 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. M.Com., 6821. UAE : Mangalorean Roman Complexion, Edn. M.Sc., in Physiothera- MBA., working as a HR in TCS., Contact Catholic Spinster, (Born in May 1992), phy (Orthopedics), U.K. working in Ku- email : [email protected] Ht. 5’ 5”, Wt. 70 kgs, Wheatish Com- wait. 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