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EMMAUS REVISITED! *The term for EMHC is 1 year, renew- able every year. by Ladislaus Louis D’Souza *Execution of only one ministry at Borivli & Bhayandar (English any given Mass, is permitted, be it “Did not our hearts burn within us speaking): Saturday 02 December as EMHC, Lector, Chorister/Cantor as he talked to us on the road, ex- 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, St Anne High or Usher. plaining the Scriptures to us?” (Lk School Hall, Orlem *Holy Water [HW] provided in the HW 24:32) Something similar happened South Bombay & North Bombay: fonts at the entrance to the church, when the Deanery-wise Formation Saturday 09 December 10.00 am - 12 is a reminder of our Baptism and a Programme for Extraordinary Minis- noon, O L of Salvation Church Hall, sign of self-cleansing, and so must ters of Holy Communion in the Arch- Dadar be dipped into in order to sign our- diocese of Bombay was set in motion For working members and those selves with the Cross at the time by Bishop Barthol Barretto from 18 who could not attend at any of the of entering the church. Doing the November to 17 December. The Re- earlier venues: Sunday 17 Decem- same after Mass is of no relevance. source Persons were Fathers Savio ber 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, O L of Salva- *The Presidential Chair from where de Sales (English) of Saint Antho- tion Church Hall, Dadar. the Celebrant presides over the Eu- ny’s, Vakola [who has done a special charist is of prime importance. two-year study on the Liturgy in Ban- Bishop Barthol, Bombay’s newest *The Altar, also referred to as the ‘Ta- galore] and Leslie Malya (Marathi), Auxiliary Bishop, thanked the EMHCs ble of the Bread’ is sacred in that it Director of Muktisagar Probhodhan on behalf of the Archbishop and the both represents the place of Sacri- Kendra, Utan]. Bishops’ Team for their services and fice and the sacrificial victim, Christ Following a uniform pattern, par- reminded them of the importance of himself and nothing as such can be ticipants were taken back by the remaining committed to their ministry. placed on it, be it a hymnal, a glass ebullient Bishop to the first ever The Resource Persons took the par- of water or whatever. EMHC Rally held in the diocese, on ticipants lucidly through the different *The Ambo or Lectern is correctly the the grounds of Saint Paul’s Church, parts of the Mass, gently breaking ‘Table of the Word’ where the Word Parel, some three years ago as part down walls of ignorance and faulty is broken for the congregation. The of the Diocesan Eucharistic Con- understanding, astutely building up a Homily is thus preached from here gress celebrations marking the Gold- correct perception of the Eucharistic and NOT from the Altar. en Jubilee of the 38th International Sacrifice of the Mass which comes *The Introduction to the Mass is not Eucharistic Congress held in Bom- from a clear understanding of the the place for a reflection on any bay in 1964. Delighted at the sight of term Emmaus as ‘warm spring’. In- of the day’s Readings by the Cel- the huge gathering of lay people who deed, from the warm spring of the ebrant for the simple reason that assist the Ordained in an important Mass flows life for the believer! the Word, not having been yet pro- function at Mass, His Eminence, Car- Dwelling on the ‘privilege’ aspect claimed, cannot yet be broken. dinal Oswald Gracias, the Archbish- of our ministry, it was pointed out *The Gloria is sung on all Sundays of op of Bombay, asked Bishop Barthol, that the Mass was Emmaus repeated the year except during the Seasons then Parish Priest of IC, Borivili, to in our churches, and that the ‘Aha’ of Advent and Lent, and on feast organize a follow-up programme. Ac- moment experienced by the two dis- days even during Advent and Lent. cordingly, a series of seven ‘forma- ciples on the way to Emmaus can be *The Alleluia is generally sung but is tion programmes’ was organized as ours at every Mass precisely with the omitted during the Season of Lent. follows: active participation on the part of ev- *The Penitential Rite of the Mass is Bhayandar (Marathi speaking): ery Mass-goer, more so in the case omitted on Ash Wednesday with Saturday 18 November 10.00 am of an EMHC. The motivational factor the Imposition of ashes after the - 12 noon, Muktisagar Prabodhan was well brought out by the example Gospel fulfilling the purpose. Kendra Hall, Uttan of the mirror-bottomed coffin in which *Silence is intrinsic to the sanctity of Bandra, Central Suburbs & And- one sees one’s reflection. the Mass and must be observed heri: Saturday 18 November 10.00 diligently at the appropriate times am - 12 noon, O L of Mount Carmel Answers to queries fielded by the – before the Confiteor, after the Church, Bandra Bishop and the Resource Person/s Readings, and after Communion. Kurla & Thane: Saturday 25 Novem- highlighted the following very perti- *Combining the Prayer of the Faithful ber 10.00 am - 12 noon, St John the nent points: [POF] with the Offertory Procession Baptist High School Hall, Thane *The vestment introduced at the Parel [OP] goes against the very struc- Navi Mumbai & Raigad: Saturday Rally was now the official garb for ture of the Mass on two counts: on 02 December 10.00 am - 12 noon, all EMHCs in all parishes across the the one hand, the two are distinctly Sacred Heart Church, Vashi diocese and the same is available separate in that the POF is part of on order at Prarthanalaya, Bandra (Contd.. on p. 4)

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The only problem is that it doesn't come with a Matrimonial Classifieds: map. We have to search our own routes to reach our destina-  Rs. 500 per insertion (for 35 words) (includes box no.) tion.  Rs. 3000 for 12 insertions. (1 year The Secular Citizen FREE) Contents Should We Offer Arati To Bharat Mata? pg. 2 - Emmaus Revisited! pg. 3 - Should we off Arati to Bharat An Open Letter To Bishops, Church Heads and Christians By Father Dr. Anand Muttungal Mata? pg. 5 - Voice of the People write this open letter regarding the standoff with Hindu Organizations in the ques- pg. 6 - The wisdom of Maharash- tion of offering “Arati to Bharat Mata” in the institutions run by the Christian orga- trian politicians nizations. First and foremost I must appreciate the clear stand taken by Bishop of Sagar (Catholic Diocese) and all those who faced the onslaught very courageous- pg. 8 - You the citizens decide Ily and my special prayers to those persons who work over time to diffuse the crisis. pg. 10 - Let us be proud of mother's job Since late 19th century with the play named ‘Bharat Mata’ by K C Bannerjee, the pg. 11 - Connect with family at picturised form of Bharat Mata became the symbol Indian Nationalism. It is a matter of fact to be agreed with the well known writer K D Menon that "the vision of India as dinner Bharat Mata has profound implications for the politics of Hindu nationalism" and that pg. 13 - Be professional at work the depiction of India as a Hindu goddess implies that it is not just the patriotic but pg. 14 - Historic CSI Cathedral ... also the religious duty of all Hindus to participate in the nationalist struggle to defend pg. 15 - Thanks Ambrose! the nation.” And it is a clear fact that the Hindu fundamental ideologists believe that all those who do not subscribe to the practices enemies and anti-nationalist. pg. 16 - Book Review pg. 17 - Inspiration! The real concept of Mother Earth is originated from Greek Culture which dates back to pg 19 - Matrimonials 13 century B C but Greek Philosopher Aristotle created it into a clear concept above petty ideologies. The notion of mother earth encompasses and pervades all political and cultural ideologies which motivate people to work to save the earth from global warming and climate change and its killing effects. So we must not undermine the im- Subscriptions Rate: portance of Mother Earth Concept. Here the Bharat- India is personified as the Mother One year (anywhere in India) Rs. 500 or Soul of India as part of the Spirit of God to be honoured, cared and seen as an icon Three years (anywhere in India) Rs.1200 of Indian unity. Five years (anywhere in India) Rs. 2000 Among the many important insights that arose from the Second Vatican Council, one One year (outside India) Rs. 3500 of the most important one is the recognition that the church has not simply been a E-paper Edition self-contained and distinct civilization or institution from the “rest of the world,” but has always been a part of the world. 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We must resist any effort by the funda- Eric D'Sa's article on "Religious mentalist organizations to insist that we In the similar way iust after the Vatican during election time" in your must worship the picture presented by Council II in 1966 the East Asia Christian Dec.11 issue, is well balanced them as a God. It is an aggression on Conference (Ecumenical Conference) and rationally argued, recognising ones personal and the right of community held in Hong Kong came up with docu- Tippu Sultan's heroic contribution to believe in ONE GOD. All monotheistic ments named Confessing the Faith in Asia in the solitary resistance to British religious believers will have same prob- Today which draws five points in relation dominance in South India, while lem. But in its original terms if 'Bharat' is to the responsibility of Churches. It said appreciating the hardships suf- treated as a religion-less entity, symboliz- that Churches have responsibility to learn fered by the Christians of South ing the Soul of Unified India regardless of cultures , to interpret cultures, to mediate Canara particularly Mangalore. class or caste, it must be a wonderful idea with cultures , to create cultural values to save the mother earth. It is an open fact and thus belong to cultures My maternal grandfather, late Mi- that over the years Christianity has assimi- chael Noronha, mentioned in his lated many cultural practices that helped It will be worth quoting Pope Francis who memoirs that his ancestors in to get well immersed into the people. The while addressing the farmers (31/1/2015), Karkal escaped to the forests to Vatican II and the Ecumenical documents said ‘in the spirit of St Francis, love the evade Tippu's troops,where they published by various Churches also pro- land as Mother earth, and proposed that suffered severe hardships, coping mote the enculturation in the multicultural they make an alliance with it, so that it can with wild terrain and wilder ani- and political situation of Asia and India in continue to be, the source of life for the mals. particular. entire human family. His Holiness calls the “Earth our mother”, it is a common, po- Eric rightly points out that we It is the need of the time that we are a etic sentiment, not meant to convey any should shed the colonial mentality community that has prayers for every oc- kind of theological or cosmological truth. of looking to the priests to bail us casion. We have introduced various cul- The Bible teaches that God created the out of difficulty. We are now inde- tural values in our building of Churches, universe including the earth before all its pendent and should stand up for prayers, religious tunics and all areas pos- living being were made and God used our rights and join lay organisa- sible because they are not our core faith the creative power of the earth to create tions to protest any transgression. but externals. It is probably right time that the living beings. So it is the mother of all I recall a mention in the Gazeteer our liturgists, theologians and missiolo- beings. Bharat Mata is part of that Mother of India printed during the British gists put their heads together to develop a Earth that has God’s power to create living Raj, where the Collector of Madras special prayer which prays for the Mother beings. Honouring that power of God and undertook an extensive tour of the Earth and the “Bharat Mata”. It will help Province to settle land disputes. (Contd.. from p. 2) the Church to further establish itself in the The only place he admitted fail- the Liturgy of the Word, whereas midst of misunderstood troubles. ure was in Mangalore (then part the OP is part of the Liturgy of the of Madras Presidency), where the Eucharist; on the other, a gift is Fr. (Dr.) Anand Muttungal people were intransigent and ada- never announced, it is just given [email protected] mant! So why can't they stand up and once given, never taken back for their rights today? by the giver. *One’s participation in a given Mass His criticism of the use of the term "nationalists" by the Gujarat Bish- begins with the right ATTITUDE Please renew your whereby a willingness and a desire op was well merited. "Pseudo-na- to attend is what counts even as a subscription if expired. tionalists" would have been a more feeling of obligation nullifies the Mention your subscription appropriate term. The Bishop significance of one’s participation. no. while sending the could have achieved his point with renewal amount finesse and more tactfully, while The sessions [preceded by Tea avoiding antagonising the vast and a snack] each opened with a rational majority, since only fringe brief Prayer Service comprising of a The Secular Citizen elements are on the rampage. Reading from 1 Corinthians 11:23- Mail your articles, news, and 25, a Reflection, Concluding Prayer other creations to: —Clifford P. Pais and a Solemn Blessing by the Bish- [email protected] Malad (W) op and closed with a Vote of Thanks & by a participant from the host parish. [email protected]

4 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 15-21 January 2018 Lord for us. All this is quite in keep- ing with the ‘incarnational economy of salvation’ revealed in Jesus Christ, who is pleased to associate Our Lady and his people in his redemptive work. Besides, the saints are not mere intercessors but also role-models who help us to know and understand A change in the like Peter, to recall the day's readings either fully , partly or anything at all. Jesus Christ better. In practicing de- Lord's Prayer? votions to the saints, we are expected Personally I feel that homilies to imitate their heroic virtues, espe- Pope Francis has called for a should focus more on the day's read- cially their love for the Lord Jesus change in the 'translation' of the ings. Explaining the two readings and above all things. Therefore, all devo- Lord's Prayer. Over the course of Gospel on Sundays will lead to 'easy tions, including the devotion to Our centuries, the prayer given to us by recall' and 'better appreciation' of the Lady, must be Christ-centred, so that the Lord Himself , has been trans- Bible. Over a period of time it will lead those who practice them draw closer lated from the original Aramaic into to a more profound knowledge of the to Jesus Himself, since they all point hundreds of languages and umpteen Bible which most of us lack. to him. Our Lady and the Saints are number of times in each language. only intercessors, who do not have any power of their own, but obtain Hence ove —Prof Robert Castellino all the graces and favours we beg of —A. F. Nazareth Orlem them from Jesus, the One Lord of all. Alto Porvorim Devotion to the Saints Why do we believe that different saints specialize in obtaining different "WENT FOR MASS? " Does devotion to the saints dimin- favours? St. Paul gives us the answer ish love for Jesus Christ – the one when he tells us, in 1 Cor 12,4, that On Sundays the usual greeting mediator between God and man – in in the Church “there are varieties of among friends is : "Went for mass?" the minds of Catholics? Do these de- gifts, but the same Spirit; and there The question is not intended to elicit votions, including the devotion to Our are varieties of service, but the same a reply, but is simply an alternative Lady, tend to marginalize the Lord Lord…….who inspires them all in ev- to "Hi, how are you? " which gets a Jesus in the hearts and minds of our ery one”. Each of the saints has his "Good, good" reply, even if one isn't people? Observing how these devo- or her own gift or charism, as can be feeling so good . Similarly "Went for tions are practiced and celebrated, seen from their lives, and which must mass ?" usually receives a "Yes" re- one does get the impression that this surely continue in heaven. Our Lord ply whether or not one has been for is quite true of many of the faithful, as is pleased to give certain graces and mass. often pointed out by our separated blessings through certain saints, in brethren. However, this need not be accordance with the charism he has And so, on a fine Sunday morn- the case, if these devotions are prop- given them. Hence, the faithful too go ing Peter greeted his friend Paul with erly explained and understood. to these particular saints for specific the Sunday special : "Went for mass? blessings and healings; and testify to " little expecting what was to follow. What is the basis of devotion to receiving them through the interces- "No" replied Paul, "Did you?" "Yes" the saints? Basically, it comes from sion of their chosen saint with the muttered Peter, a little taken aback. the doctrine of the ‘communion of Lord Jesus, who alone is “the giver "And what was the first reading saints’, viz., that all the faithful – in of all good gifts.” Though Jesus says, about?" asked Paul. "Well I can't recall heaven (church triumphant), in pur- “Come to me, all who labour and are the first reading" admitted Peter rather gatory (church suffering) and on earth heavy laden” (Mt 11, 28); he also sheepishly. " No problem. What was (church militant) – form one mystical says, “These signs will accompany the second reading about ?" persist- body of Christ. Therefore, they can those who believe: in my name they ed Paul, to which Peter again offered relate to each other and are closely will cast out demons…..they will lay the same reply . "At least you can united to each other in Jesus Christ. their hands on the sick, and they will tell me something about the Gospel The souls in purgatory can benefit recover.” (Mk 16, 17-18) The saints reading" said Paul. "Honestly, I can't from our prayers, and so we pray for can surely be counted among those remember" admitted Peter. "Then why them. We pray to Our Lady and the who excelled in belief in the Lord did you go for mass?" asked Paul. Pe- saints, and they can intercede to the Jesus. Therefore, we would not be ter had no answer. Lord for us. We ask for the blessings wrong in approaching them for what- and prayers of our priests and elders, ever help we need. To be honest many of us, includ- believing that they too can pray to the —Joseph M. Dias,S.J. ing this writer, would find it difficult, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 093. 15-21 January 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 5 The Wisdom of Maharashtrian Politicians

by Don Aguiar

n Monday, as the New Year began, lakhs of Dalits gath- ered near Pune to mark the 200th anniversary of the BattleO of Koregaon in which Mahar troops who were considered untouch- able worked with the British to defeat the upper caste Peshwas who were Brahmins.

Every year, members of the Dalit com- munity from all over Maharashtra gathered in Koregaon Bhima to cel- British victory against Peshwas should because the British ruled India and ebrate what they call their victory over be celebrated and accuse Jignesh this became an effective and success- Peshwas. This year was the 200th an- Mewani, Dalit leader from Gujarat who ful method against the British to drive niversary and that attracted a much was just elected to public office, and them out. Regretfully we see even to- larger crowd on January 1, on the out- Umar Khalid of Delhi's Jawaharlal Ne- day the Indian leaders and politicians skirts of Pune. hru University or JNU, of inciting caste as well as those in governance use tension. the same method resulting in playing Right wing' groups which are part of a section of the Indians versus an- our present government and from the In Mumbai Maharashtra, 22 people other section and so on only. Who do upper caste Peshwas opposed the died in Elephiston bridge incident, they want to drive out? What is their Dalit celebrations saying they cannot all forgotten in 2 days. ONE person agenda? Are they interested in only observe a 'British' victory. This resulted died in this conflict, was given a politi- wanting the chair and not at the devel- in a clash between 'right-wing' groups cal angle and caste biased twist by a opment of the country which is of far and Dalits who had congregated there prominent leader on Twitter and whole more importance than creating caste which turned violent with stone pelt- Maharashtra bandh. Will Indians ever and political tensions among the peo- ing and arson between two groups. come out of these idiotic stupid ways? ple in order to garner votes? One person, died in the violence and Dear terrorists, we don’t need you…. several were injured. Protesters also We will destroy our country ourselves Apparently a present government ally blocked traffic on the Pune express- as well as their blue eyed boy is cur- way and rail tracks resulting in caste This caste tension reached Mumbai rently facing flack due to the Kamla tension. which was tense all of the next day mills fiasco. Obviously hundreds of with mobs, allegedly comprising of crores of bribes were given to obtain Right-wing groups question why a Dalit supporters, attacking buses and the bar permissions there. Obviously blocking train tracks. Nearly 160 pub- the money has reached the highest lic buses were vandalized, reported mid-day.com. Our Branch Office BHOIR GARDENS A massive bandh or shutdown was at Mangaluru : called the following day by Dalit lead- * Open air garden for Ceremonies ers and supporters. At least 10 buses The Secular Citizen, * Theme Decor * Accommodation 300 - 1500 were damaged by noon, and some DIVO Konkani Weekly and guests * Open Catering * Parking space for trains were running late. A crucial Royal Christian Family above 100 cars * 2 AC Changing Rooms eastern freeway was also blocked Netravathi Building, 2nd Floor, Bhoir Comound, Off Western Express Highway, sporadically. Balmata Road, Mangaluru 575001 Suhasini Pawaskar Road, Ghartanpada No.1, Tel.: +91 8139958222 Dahisar (E), Mumbai 400068 Mahatma Gandhi resorted to bandhs, For enquiry call Godwin Mendes: +91 9920387618 or agitations and the like that were non- Subscriptions, Advertisements, Patrick Master +91 9820325889 violent at that time against the British Registrations are accepted here

6 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 15-21 January 2018 authorities and politicians. Now be- The Congress alleged that "anti-Dalit the Mysterious Maharashtrain society: cause of the fire people are demand- violence is increasing" and said Prime on 1st January they send millions of ing answers. But the truth must re- Minister Narendra Modi's silence on happy, peaceful and prosperous New main hidden. The only way to make the caste clashes in Maharashtra is Year messages. And on 2nd January people forget this incident is to create astounding. "He can't stay mum! He same Maharashtrians throw stones, bigger crises. Hence this crisis has is a 'mauni baba' (mute spectator) on set fire, damage vehicles. On 3rd been artificially created out of a non- such issues," January life is disrupted and by 14th issue and is blown out of proportion January same Maharashtrians will say by the police, authorities and politi- The BJP then retaliated accusing the Tilgul ghya goad goad bola. On 26th cians. Well played by the present gov- Congress of inflaming caste tension January all will sing Saare Jahaan se ernment!!!!!. "Instead of praying for peace in Maha- accha. What they think and what they rashtra, the Congress is applying the do??????? Gives leverage to politi- The Chief Minister ordered a probe divide and rule policy. They have re- cians to create such situations to gar- and warned that there is no place placed the British in using the policy," ner votes as the elections are soon for casteist violence in Maharashtra approaching next year. which is a progressive state. PM Modi, who is a member of the Lok Sabha, was not present and op- By fighting election on a communal As Maharashtra struggled to remain position MPs shouted slogans of "Ask and caste basis is only dividing the calm during a third consecutive day him to come to the House." The Rajya nation and tearing the democratic and of caste tension, the government and Sabha was adjourned twice as the op- secular fabric of our nation. The need the Congress exchanged angry accu- position protested over the Maharash- of the hour is the requirement of sane sations in parliament over the alleged tra clashes. trusting politicians who are capable targeting of Dalits. of restoring the secular fabric of our When in Maharashtra you will notice great nation.

God's Call Answered 25 Years Ago With Grateful Hearts Thanking him for It on 16.1.18

Twenty five years ago he heard his voice say 'Follow Me' and Fr. Michael C. Pinto (now at our Lady of Lourdes Church, Orlem, Malad) answered back, 'Yes Lord' and kept his promise. His was a life of tearful childhood, filled with poverty misery, in- justice and pain. To-day it crowns him Principal with glory and fame. After being tested in the fire of countless years of suffering and surmounting them all. Fr. Michael has emerged victorious with countless talents and rewards, especially of love, all trophies from the Lord. He has been richly blessed to belong to a family of living saints, who set the example of patience and tolerance in family life, to the entire world. For laying down his life to bring healing to a suffering world, God Reward Him. For your prayers for him God Bless you.

From All who love him.

15-21 January 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 7 Whether The State And Religion Should Remain Separated In India?

by Eric D'Sa the CO2 in the atmosphere. fruit bearing trees. As there would be a large area around the tree kept few days ago I went to the A few months ago when I was in Ben- vacant, the place could become the cremation of an old class- galuru, as per my yearly ritual, I went family reserved burial ground. mate and a very good friend with a large bunch of roses to the Ho- of mine, whom I knew since sur cemetery, to pray for myself and At least in the cases of Christians, it 1959.A It was at the Shivaji Park electric the family dead. In a chaotic traffic will eliminate the high expense of us- crematorium, where many of his fam- clogged city, it is a green, quite and ing an expensive wooden casket for ily and friends had gathered. After the a peaceful area full of trees. For some the burial. As the bodies will be bur- rituals were completed, the body was reason I realised for the first time, that ied with some lime and bacteria, it will fed into the electric furnace. One of besides the large Catholic cemetery, disintegrate very quickly and become my other friends said to me, you can there were other cemeteries , one for a nurturing input for the tree. As the see the body disappear as smoke the Protestant Christians, another for trees start yielding fruits, they could from the crematorium chimney into Muslims and surprisingly one even for be sold to the public. The income the atmospheric air. He went on Hindus. A thought came to my mind generated would help to maintain to say, we pollute the air when the cemetery in a good condition. we live and do so even when we The problem of big fires in these die. I am told after a hour or two YOU THE CITIZENS garbage dumps will be minimised. of the body remaining in the oven, Donation could be expected from only bones weighing between 2 to DECIDE: the families of those buried in the 4 kg are left behind in the tray as cemetery, to look after the tree añd ash. Part of it if required is put into an there, why when all these people be- its surroundings urn and handed over to the family, to fore death had lived in a very plural- carry out any religious rite or just to istic society in harmony, they had be The place could also be provided with be disposed off as per the wishes of segregated when dead and buried in the latest type of electric crematorium the deceased. different cemeteries. My father was with efficient chimney scrubbers to buried in that cemetery between two ensure the smoke is scrubbed clean That brought me back to the earlier Helen's. We used tease my mother before it is let out into the atmosphere. two other articles that I had written. about it and she would say; not to There would be also magnetic sepa- One was how to convert the Dharavi worry, within a few years I will there rators and bone crushers to quickly municipal garbage dumping grounds, with your dad protecting him from the get ashes of the cremated back into which from time to time went up in Helen's. She has kept to her promise! the urns to be handed over to the smoke causing severe air pollution in family. The family could then decide the city of Mumbai, especially in the All the above facts colluded in my to bury the bones in the burial ground eastern suburbs, into a large public mind after my friends recent crema- over which a tree sampling could be park. The other one was about the tion at Mumbai. I thought we could for planted. Though these days solar en- need to obtain sufficient barren land the first time in the world, have a eco ergy can be effectively converted into outside the city limits, where an eco friendly secular citizens burial ground, electricity with the help of solar cell friendly Catholic cemetery could be where dead bodies of any religion or panel, a living tree does something built, to overcome the present acute caste, just wrapped in white shroud, which no other equipment can do. land shortage within the city limit for could be buried. A sampling of a fruit With the help of chlorophyll in their the burial of the dead Catholics. It was tree would be planted above the grave green leaves, the trees covert sun en- suggested in the article that the dead as per the choice of the family, though ergy into matter. Hence if your dead bodies be buried just In simple white for a start we could nudge the family to body or at least part of it goes towards shroud as Jesus Christ was buried, select an alphanso mango tree sam- nurturing this tree. It will also soak up over which a fruit tree sampling as pling. Where else would this be built the CO2 in the atmosphere. per the choice of the family would be then at the Dharavi municipal garbage planted. Just a small marble plaque dumping ground, which is now been May be it is a dream. But we can with the name of the person buried filled up and become a small hillock work towards converting a desolate would be placed next to the sampling. next to the Thane creek. Over a period piece of of a large garbage dumping This would keep with the national pol- of time this large enclosed area could ground into a green tree filled pub- icy of growing more trees to reduce be turned into a public park filled with (Contd.. on p. 9)

8 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 15-21 January 2018 Forgetting our baptism is to forget India’s Mental our identity, Pope Francis says Epidemic!

On Sunday 31 December 2017, Times News Network reported that our President Ram Nath Kovind spoke at the 22nd convocation of the National Institute of Mental Health And Neurosciences (NIMHANs), Bangalore: “India is facing a ‘mental health epidemic’, and needs to ensure that patients have access to proper and timely treatment. There is a short- age of mental health professionals, as there are only about 5,000 psy- chiatrists and less than 2,000 clinical psychologists; which are very small even for the mental illnesses which Vatican City: On Sunday Pope Fran- cis spoke of the importance of re- are affecting 10% of our youth.” membering the day of our baptism, EWTN News on 29 December (Contd.. from p. 8) which he said is more than just a date 2017, also released depressing sta- lic park, where each living tree will on the calendar, but is the moment we tistics: “People with severe mental represent a dead person. It will be receive our Christian identity and are disorders are much more likely to be where the dead bodies of Buddhists, immersed in the grace and forgive- incarcerated than to be treated for Christians, Moslems, Sikhs, Jains, ness of God. their mental diseases … Changes Hindus, Dalits and Tribals, Agnostics need to be made in order to break and Atheists will be all buried next “The feast of the Baptism of Jesus the vicious cycle of prison and home- to each other. Hopefully the trees invites every Christian to remember lessness. Almost 400,000 inmates selected by the families will be ones their own baptism,” the Pope said in the U.S. prison system are men- that will produce fruits to eat. It will Jan. 7, explaining that to forget one’s tally ill! For many with severe men- be a symbol of us to be aware of baptism “means exposing oneself to tal problems like bipolar disorder or that we live in a pluralistic world. We the risk of losing the memory of what schizophrenia, their untreated illness have been constantly advised that the Lord has done for us.” might have played a prominent role from Ashes and Dust we come and in landing them in jail.” to Ashes and Dust we will go back In the end, we consider the day “only In fact, as recent as 14 June to. Most of us do not believe this as a fact that happened in the past,” 2017, the Holy See’s representative statement, as we firmly believe we rather than recognizing as the day on to the United Nations at Geneva, have a soul. But even the dead body which “we became new creatures and Archbishop Jurkovic, appealed to from which the soul has escaped, are also capable of forgiving and lov- its Human Rights Council, to couple can morph into a living fruit bearing ing whoever offends us and does us psychological treatment with ‘spiri- tree, irrespective what the religion or harm.” tual care’! Quoting St. John Paul 11: caste it belonged to before death. “Whoever suffers from mental illness Even the growing number of agnos- More than just the day that “sociologi- ‘always’ bears God’s image and like- tics and atheists may like to see their cally marks the parish register,” the ness! In addition, they ‘always’ have dead bodies turn into a living fruit day that we were baptized is the day the inalienable right to be treated.” bearing trees instead of polluting the that “constitutes the demanding iden- Quoting Scripture he revealed: air and remaining just as ashes or tity card of the believer,” he said. “They have put on a new image, dust. which is constantly being renewed Pope Francis spoke to pilgrims gath- in the knowledge of its Creator’s im- You the Citizens will have to decide ered in St. Peter’s Square for his age” (Colossians 3:10). if our municipal authorities are better Sunday Angelus address, which this off converting the Dharavi garbage week falls on the Feast of the Baptism dumping grounds gradually into a of Jesus. —Dr. Trevor Colaso, secular electric crematorium and a Bandra (W), Mumbai. eco friendly cemetery. (Contd.. on p. 18)

15-21 January 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 9 Let Us be Proud of Mother’s Job

is wide spread. Many families are ruined because of the drinking habit national level seminar for of the bread-winner. But as I see the journalists and writers was mother of Angeli, the psychologist, is held at Pune in March 2016. a loving character worth emulation. The subject of the seminar She is a person who not only upholds wasA “Journalists and Family Values”. the family values but also she follow Speaking in the seminar Psychologist them very faithfully as a respectful by Fr. Varghese Angeli said, “I used to hate my father. wife, an ideal home-maker and as a Paul, SJ He was a drunkard. But I adored my women of fortitude. In the words of the leave further with half pay she joined mother.” Then the young speaker Bible, she is a model women “who will duty. But she felt that with her full time spoke about hell-like situation in her not shout or raise his voice or make office work she cannot do justice to house. My father after his job went loud speeches in the streets. S/he will her responsibilities as a mother and a for his drinking party with his friends not break off a bend reed or put out a housewife. So she talked to me about and came home fully drunk late in the flickering lamp. S/he will bring lasting her intention to resign from her per- night. Then he daily created turmoil in justice to all.” (see Isaiah 42: 2-3). manent job. the house shouting at the top of his A mother’s job is the noblest work She has been very efficient in her voice as well as beating mother and a human being is capable of. If one works in my office. So I told her: Look- me. He used abusive language even has to pay for the job of a mother, then ing at the works in my office which re- for our friends and neighbors. she should be paid more than CEO of quires an experienced and efficient But my mother is a very loving any international company. Mother’s person like you, I would not like to ac- and very quiet person by nature. She job entitled 24 hours’ service. Mother cept your resignation. But I see your served silently her drunken husband has to keep awake when there is a need to take care of your child whom with much kindness and patience. little child at home or someone is sick. you are still breast-feeding. \Then, She showered much love on her hus- A mother’s job calls for much skillful- you have also your bigger child to band. She deals with everyone with ness, much expertise and much alert- prepare and send him to school on much peace and forgiveness. She ness. time. You also have to see that your never quarreled or complained! Daily Motherhood is the crown of cre- husband goes to office ready with she went to church and participated ation. But it is sad that man is not his tiffin, etc. So considering all your in the Mass. She also took me with proud of a mother’s job! She is not responsibilities as a mother, wife her and we came back home before respected for her unique job. Often and home-maker, I have no option my father got up very late. Then, she it is the case that the mothers them- but to accept your resignation. I take dealt with my father as if nothing has selves do not value and take pride in this decision because I appreciate a happened on previous night. She their job. They do not rejoice in their mother’s job more than the need of gave him washed and ironed dress, unique job. A woman may exhaust my office. This may be exception but fed us with hot breakfast. By the time herself as a wife and as a mother and I do know that there are some people father and I finished breakfast, the tif- still her husband may say that his wife in the whole world who do value and fin for father was ready. For my father does not do anything! Her son may appreciate a mother’s job. my mother take care that everything say, mother is at home, does not do There is a small booklet in Guja- is ready on time. anything. rati entitled “Jeneta” meaning mother My father who was a drunkard for Here I would like to speak of a edited by Mita Bhargav. She has col- many years once took part in an Al- mother who is working in a Charitable lected many quotations from eminent coholic Anonymous programme and Trust office. As she is working in my people’s appreciation for mother- he was free from his habit of drinking. own office I know her story well as a hood. Here I give just two quotations. And then our home because like an working mother. Only a mother can “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe Oasis in the desert. Our home be- do the miracle of conceive a child to my angel mother.” - Abraham Lin- came a heavenly shrine with much in womb, cherish and nourish it for coln. love, peace, forgiveness and under- nine months in her own body. She “If the whole world were put into standing for all. has to take care that the child grows one scale, and my mother in the After hearing the psychologist well in her womb through the food other, the whole world would kick the speaking her terrible experiences of she takes, the exercise she does, beam.” - Lord Londale. her teenage years, I decided that I will and love the child all the time. Then, Finally I dedicate this article to all share her experience with my readers. in the fullness time she gives birth to women deprived of the appreciation For, in Gujarat in spite of the prohibi- her darling child. After taking the paid and respect for their job as mother. tion law, the problem of drunkenness delivery leave and then extending the

10 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 15-21 January 2018 Connect with family at dinner

With today's busy schedules, many give your children a sense of belong- families eat separately, Dinner time Begin with good conversation: ing and safety. is a perfect time to spend recon- This is a great time to ask about ev- Though, your rituals do not have to necting with your family members. eryone's day. Discuss world affairs or be complex, they do not have to look Here are a few tips to help your at least your local news. Never force like other people's and they do not family reconnect anyone to participate in the conversa- have to be the ones you had growing tion, when they see how everyone is up. You can take a few small details ost families are starved sharing their day they will eventually and add them to your meal times on for time to spend tode- join in. most days. ther and dinner may be the best time to re- Mconnext, show appreciation and develop a sense of who you are as a family. These are the simple practices you can put in place at dinnertime to help bring your family together around the table.

Set dinner time when every one is home: If this is not pos- sible due to schedule of some members then choose a time when most members can be there and make that your regular dinner time.

Ask children's to decorate table: You can encourage a seasonal theme, ask them to pick flowers or select a piece of their own artwork Encourage your family to help: Eat togtether without distractions: to share with the family and let them When you start cooking dinner, al- Being together happily is an impor- place the candle and appreciate their ways ask at least one of the kids if tant practice and what better time to effort. they want to help chop the vegerables practice this than when you are en- or help with anything else that needs joying a meal together. One rule to Considering everyone before plan- to be done. Besides it'll be fun for kids keep your family from being distract- ning the menu: also because they feel really proud ed at dinner is to turn off all devices Consider taste of everyone before to help contribute to the meal. Often or at very least put them away. This creating your meal plan. Ask for in- when you set the table and start plat- is a great rule to start when your kids put from each member of your fam- ing dinner, you can expect to hear at are young so that by the time they are ily. This guarantees that everyone will least one of the kids say 'I made this all teenagers, they know that it's 'de- have something on the menu that or that." It gives them a sense of ac- vices off' at dinner. they like and even enjoy preparing. complishment. Treat every one after dinner Celebrate your family's unique din- After dinner, ask everyone to take Find a meaningful way to begin nertime rituals: their plates by themselves and help your meal: Everyone wshould have a specific in cleaning the table. For this offer Religious or not, you can help bring chair, you make a family dinner that them a healthy dessert like a bowl gratitude and thoughtfulness to your everyone loves and you have a silly of fresh berries and yogurt or after meal time. You might want to show way to encourage the kids to eat. All dinner you can suggest a movie gratitude towards God, pray or just of these little details when repeated and start popping the popcorn. want to raise your glasses to say become the rituals that make dinners cheers. a meaningful time of connection that

15-21 January 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 11 Syro Malabar church inaugurates Always biggest diocese in India Hyderabad: The Syro- wanted to Malabar Catholic Church on Sunday marked a historic moment with learn the inauguration of the Shamshabad Diocese here with pan-India juris- something diction, excluding the ex- isting 30 dioceses, which the Latin Church had taken over in 1886. The diocese has jurisdiction over all the Syro-Malabar Chris- new - tians in 23 states and two Union territories, excluding those in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and in the jurisdictions of the Kalyan and Farid- abad dioceses, making it the largest in the country, the officials of but the new diocese said. Major Archbishop Cardinal George Alencherry, the head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, formally dedicated the diocese no time ?! to the Vatican with the installation of Raphael Thattil as its first bishop. The enthronement ceremony was attended by two cardinals – including Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, the president of the Catho- Not any more!!! lics Bishops Conference of India – senior Vatican representative Archbishop Cyril Vasil and Hyderabad Archbishop Thumma Bala, along with over a dozen archbishops and more than 40 bishops from across the country. Master a new skill - The Diocese of Shamshabad in Hyderabad is the 31st for the from the comfort of your house Kerala-based church and also the largest in the country with ad- ministrative control across 24 states, including the entire Eastern at your own convenience and Northeastern regions, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, four Union Territories and all those areas which are not governed by the 14 dioceses outside Kerala. This Kerala church, which traces its origins to 52 AD and is Expand your knowledge - believed to be founded directly by St Thomas the Apostle, is also Boost your career the third largest under the Vatican, after the Latin Catholic Church and the Ukrainian Catholic Churches. This church also has four dioceses outside India in Australia, Britain, Canada and the US – and 14 other dioceses in the country. The Vatican, the global headquarters of the Catholic Church Skill development for students, and the seat of Pope Francis, had announced the creation of the Shamshabad diocese on October 9 last year. housewives, professionals, etc. The new bishop Thattil will serve 1,30,000 faithful spread across 100 cities in the country and has 11 functional churches and seven under construction with around 90 priests and a few Wide range of subjects and hundred nuns. The Syro-Malabar Church is one of the oldest churches in the topics to choose from world, in fact, much older than those in the Western Hemisphere, and traces its origins to the Apostle Thomas, one of the disciples only @ of Jesus, who arrived in Kerala in 52 AD at Kodungallur in the central part of the present-day Kerala. The name Syro-Malabar Church is coined from the words `Syriac’, referring to the East Syriac liturgy, and `Malabar’, the historical name of Kerala. Website: www.limrt.com The Syro-Malabar Catholics, also known as St Thomas Chris- tians, lost their administrative powers to the Latin Church after the Portuguese missionaries wrested control over them in 1886 and Email: [email protected] were limited to just two territories –Thrissur and Kottayam — in the present-day Kerala. Call: 9820485389 Till then, Kodungallur was the headquarters of these Chris- tians. In 1955, the Vatican extended the territory of this church to the whole of Kerala and a few districts of neighbouring Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. source: Indian Express -MattersIndia

12 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 15-21 January 2018 Be professional at work We often hear how important it is to There are, however, quite a behave 'professionally' in the work- place. If you want to get ahead, few common traits when it be taken seriously, and have your comes to being profession- boss think of you as an asset to al. This includes the follow- the team, doing things in a profes- ing: sional way is vital. 1. Competence. You’re good at what ehaving professionally is you do – and you have the skills and very important to have a knowledge that enable you to do successful career. By arriv- your job well. ing to work prepared, hav- Bing good morals, and honing your the corner office projector to a deliv- 2. Reliability. People can depend ery truck, every position comes with skills you can hehave professionally. on you to show up on time, submit various tools and access to other Here's what else you can do to learn your work when it’s supposed to be types of company property that will how to be professional at work. ready, etc. be in your responsibility.Working pros treat this property as their own, while Respect Company Policies: 3. Honesty. You tell the truth and are also knowing how to get the best re- Most companies create an employee upfront about where things stand. handbook or intranet section that sults out of it, for everyone’s benefit. outlines the policies and procedures 4. Integrity. You are known for your you should follow.Carefully review Be confident and know yourself: consistent principles. these policies and procedures to This is a part of displaying confidence, knowing who you are and where make sure you’re getting your job 5. Respect For Others. Treating all you fit in the world and owning your done efficiently, and that you’re up people as if they mattered is part of strengths and weaknesses. If you do to code on everything. A lot of the in- your approach. formation should be common sense, that you can work out the things you don't do as well. but if you’re unclear on anything, ask 6. Self-Upgrading. Rather than let- your employer. ting your skills or knowledge be-

Don’t be over-familiar: come outdated, you seek out ways A professional is not a friend. As a Know how to ldress the part: of staying current. Nothing too tight, too short or too re- professional, you want to be friendly of course. But you don’t want to be vealing is a good general rule to fol- 7. Being Positive. No one likes a encouraging personal confidences or low when dressing as a professional. constant pessimist. Having an up- sharing them. On the other hand, you Buy and wear garments of the best beat attitude and trying to be a prob- don’t want to come off as Mr./Ms. su- quality you can afford. If you want to lem-solver makes a big difference. be taken seriously, dress seriously. per serious all business and nothing but. Especially when you are meeting Save the trendy pieces for 'off-duty' 8. Supporting Others. You share a client/customer for the first time, a times. the spotlight with colleagues, take little general chit chat can go a long time to show others how to do things way towards making you look human Always arrive five minutes early : properly, and lend an ear when nec- and your client comfortable. Don’t be that employee who’s barely essary. making it in the door or the one who Avoid Office Politics and Gossip: regularly comes fifteen minutes late 9. Staying Work-Focused. Not let- It’s an unfortunate truth that office Get up early in the mornings so you ting your private life needlessly politics are a part of life, but if you do can arrive to work early, this will show have an impact on your job, and not your best to avoid office drama and that you are dedicated to your job. spending time at work attending to stay far away from co-worker gos- Don't rush out at 5:00 PM either. Stay personal matters. a few minutes afterwards to check sip, you’re more likely to establish the professional reputation you want. emails or finish up tasks. 10. Listening Carefully. People Just because people talk about you want to be heard, so you give peo- doesn’t mean you need to talk about Treat Company Property with Care ple a chance to explain their ideas them, but you do need to be aware of and Respect: properly. From a company-wide scheduling what they’re saying, especially if their system to a factory floor machine to words can ruin your reputation

15-21 January 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 13 Historic CSI Cathedral of Mangalore - 'Shanthi Mahadevalaya' by Ivan Saldanha-Shet dral was built using red bricks, local Some of the famous works that came latrite and a little later covered with the out of thuis press are still revered and angaluru is famous for many world famous 'Mangalore Tiles' - the are the bench mark ; Kittels Kannada- places of worship of many first Tile Factory, producing "Mission English Dictionary, Zieglers English- Mfaiths; people from all over Roofing Tiles" was established in 1864 Kannada dictionary, and also Malay- the world visit for this reason. A by the Basel Mission that can be still alam, Tulu dictionaries among others. seen. This Cathedral has 28 arches One land mark is the first Kannada inside and 28 outside the building, news paper of M'lore - 'Mangalooru giving it an unmatched symmetry and Samachara' on July 1, 1843. aesthetic look. The construction work was completed within 20 months and Basel Mission : In the early days, the bell fry with a clock was a later ad- Basel Mission used the quaint heri- dition in 1904. The inner gallery of the tage St.Paul’s Church ( Oldest Prot- cathedral was built using local wood, estant Church in the area) now seen it can be entered and exited from three opposite the Police HQ near the Ne- sides - East, North and South. Though hru Maidan in the heart of the city. A the cathedral has been renovated unique English Garrison Church on unique church in the heart of Manga- a few times and cosmetic changes half acre land, built in 1842 (20 years luru is indeed very note worthy. The done, the basic structure and look is earlier), is related to the early British elegant "Shanthi Cathedral" officially still the original. The bell tower of the rule in South India, an article on this called "Shanthi Mahadevalaya" by cathedral has four bells from Switzer- had appered in SC. it's congregation is special. Situated majestically on the tranquil Balmatta Shanthi Cathedral, YMCA, Hebich hill and built by the 'Basel Mission' Training Institute, printing press, sew- in 1862 as it's local base, is without ing training institute, research centre, doubt a land mark for the CSI (Church Library, house for widows still con- of South India) church. Many Catholic tinue to serve in the Balmatta prem- Churches in the vicinity have been ises and Christian families too reside originally established decades earlier, on the land. The centres started like the Rosario Cathedral (1568), Mil- by Basel Missionaries were later on agres church(1680) and many others; merged together and in 1968 the most of these visible edifices / struc- Basel Mission became a part of My- tures have been rebuilt in the early land ....embossed with Bible quota- sore diocese. In 1970, when Mysore 1900s. The Shanthi Cathedral was tions in Kannada, unimaginable about diocese was divided, the Mangalore raised in 1862, the original magnifi- 150 years ago. region was considered as Karnataka cent structure still stands as an attrac- South Diocese and the central Cathe- tive monument in modern Mangaluru. This Cathedral has since 1834 locally dral was named as Shanthi Cathedral On December 9, 2012, the Golden has contributed to 'Naadu' (land), which in Mangalore saw the amalga- Jubilee - 150 years, was a land mark 'Nudi' (letters), 'Dharma' (faith), 'Samsk- mation with CSI -Church of South event that is recorded in the annals of ruthi' (culture) and more. Three Basel India. It's glory continues even to the the history of Mangaluru. missionaies namely, Samuel Hebich, present day. John Lehner, Christian Griener, Moeg- "Shanthi Mahadevalaya" : The first ling and a few other landed in Cali- 'Mission' Cathedral was located at cut (now Kozhikode), Kerala; where a Bundar/Neereshwalya built in 1834 cathedral with beautiful architecture to by the early members of Basel Mis- match this one can be seen, on Au- sion who were the first preachers of gust 21, 1834. They reached their des- this Christian group. The credit for the tination Mangalore on Oct 30, 1834. construction of the magnificent -Ca It is note worthy that their exclusive thedral on Balmatta hill in 1862, goes contribution to printing and the press to German architect and missionary here has been pioneering. In 1851, a Flyderer for preparing the blueprints printer from Basel came with Kannda and raising it gloriously. The Cathe- fonts/types for the press in Mangalore.

14 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 15-21 January 2018 Thanks Ambrose!

-Fr. Cedric Prakash sj* for a meeting convened by POSA Fr. George Pattery and I was enquiring as arly this morning, when I re- to why you had not come for it. Only ceived a WhatsApp message then, I was told that you were sick. My from my Provincial Fr. Fran- immediate message to you then was cis Parmar saying that you very cryptic saying that I am praying Ewere no more, I was too stunned for for your speedy and completely re- now. For me, you were an exemplary words. I knew you were sick, very sick covery. I never received your reply but Jesuit and Priest fully committed to - but I really did not expect you to go tonight I wonder if you ever had the op- the ‘faith-justice mandate’ and the vi- so soon. There was much more that portunity to read it. sion of Vatican II. It is not easy to live you still had to do here on earth. But against the stream. You have shown then the Lord knows best and calling Strangely enough, your last personal that it should and can be done. You you home so quickly is, I guess, His email to me was in May 2016 after I are in that privileged place now, truly way of saying “Well done good and had come to the Middle East to work a companion of Jesus for all eternity. faithful Ambrose...!” It is also a mes- with the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS); sage to those of us left behind, that we you wrote many nice things in that This evening whilst going through the must carry on with the valuable legacy email but you also mentioned that you emails from you, I found one written you have left us. were contemplating spending some to our AICUF group on 30 May 2012 time with the JRS. I immediately wrote after the demise of our dear com- There are innumerable messages on back asking you to contact Fr Stan panion, friend, mentor and guide Fr. social media and several emails too, Fernandes the Director of JRS South Pierre Ceyrac. You wrote, “I really with rich and emotional tributes to Asia or the JRS International Office in do not know why we are sad at the you: all of them unanimously saying Rome. Not had a personal mail from passing away of Ceyrac. His was a how much you have contributed to you since then. beautiful life. The little Prince says, “It this world and how you will be greatly is only with your heart you can love". missed. Many have written about the These past years we have met and His heart was in the right place and he profound and positive impact you interacted (by email) several times. loved what ought to be loved, those have had on their lives. I have been However, the last time we actually whom society discarded or excluded. reading and re-reading many of these spent value time together, as far as I It was an inspiring life. He has left be- eulogies the whole of today and I can- can remember, was during the ‘Na- hind a legacy as a man of the heart. It not but agree with all of the content. tional Consultation on Education and is an occasion to rejoice at the great Secularism’ organised by Action Aid in life and a moment to be grateful and Tributes to you have come in from Delhi early in March 2014. We shared to make that inspiration our own. "For every walk of life: for your singular the same room and I cannot help but your faithful O Lord, life is not ended contribution to social justice in the recollect the animated discussions we but changed". That was his faith and country; for your unequivocal stand had long hours into the night: on the he is where he belonged and des- for the rights of the poor and the mar- state of the country, Church and even tined. Thanks Ceyrac” ginalized, the Dalits and the Tribals, our own Society. I still remember that the minorities and all excluded. You what you lamented most was the lack You were always prophetic dear Am- spoke and wrote passionately against of visionary and committed leadership brose. The words you wrote about communalism, against nuclearisation, at every sphere of society; of how we Ceyrac more than five years ago ring against the fascism that was perme- all need to work together and be very true for you today too! “Thanks Am- ating several sections of our society. clear about whom we identify with. brose!” Your intellectual acumen was your Important lessons indeed, which, as I forte: factual, analytical and incisive. look back, we are sadly, still far away (A tribute to Fr Ambrose Pinto SJ You never minced your words; but from mainstreaming. (KAR) who left this world on 3 Jan- you were never loud - your quality to uary 2018) be soft-spoken made others want to It is significant that you said “good- hear you and to follow your directions. bye” to us today on the Feast of the *(Fr Cedric Prakash sj is a human rights Holy Name of Jesus, which is also activist. He is currently based in Leba- the titular feast of the Society of Je- non, engaged with the Jesuit Refugee Been also looking into our email cor- Service (JRS) in the Middle East on respondence and the groups we be- sus. You entered the Society in 1968, so you would have celebrated your advocacy &communications. Contact: long too. My last email to you was [email protected] ) in August last year; I was in Delhi Golden Jubilee in a few months from

15-21 January 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 15 the publishers [BETTER YOURSELF SEVEN ONE ACT PLAYS BOOKS, a Division of ST PAULS] in bringing out this book with a view to For Stage Presentation and Value Education - making the world a better place to live By Fr (Dr) Sebastian Kizhakkeyil, MST in rather than a hell of self-seekers, is thus admirable!

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15-21 January 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 17 (Contd.. from p. 9) Spirit descending upon him like a Christians “can increasingly under- dove.” stand the gift of baptism and commit Prior to praying the Angelus, Pope themselves to living it with coherency, Francis celebrated Mass inside the The Holy Spirit, who worked at the be- bearing witness to the love of the Fa- Sistine Chapel, during which he bap- ginning of creation and guided Moses ther and of the Son, and of the Holy tized 34 babies in commemoration of and the people through the desert, Spirit.” the special feast day, which he does “now descends in fullness on Jesus in every year. order to give him the strength to fulfill After leading pilgrims in the traditional his mission in the world.” Angelus prayer, Pope Francis noted In his address, the Pope noted how how earlier that morning he had “the the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus “It is the Holy Spirit who is the author joy” of baptizing several infants, and marks the end of the liturgical Christ- of Jesus’ baptism,” Pope Francis said. prayed that the Mother of God would mas season. “It is the the Holy Spirit who opens the protect them, “so that, helped by the eyes of the heart to the truth, the entire example of their parents and godpar- Turning to the day’s Gospel, he re- truth. It is the Holy Spirit who pushes ents, they may grow as disciples of called how those who came to John our lives on the path of charity.” the Lord.” for baptism recognized their sin and wanted to be cleansed in order to The Holy Spirit, he said, “is the gift He closed telling pilgrims “don’t for- start a new life. Because of this, we that the Father has made to each one get you homework: what is the day of understand “the great humility of Je- of us on the day of our baptism. It is my baptism? On what day was I bap- sus,” who did not have sin, but put the Holy Spirit who transmits to us the tized?” and asked for prayers. himself “in line with the penitents, tenderness of divine forgiveness.” mixed among them to be baptized in (Catholic News Agency) the waters of the river.” Francis noted that it is precisely in the Please renew your moment when the Jesus makes soli- By doing this, Jesus what we cel- darity with sinners that he hears the subscription if expired. ebrated at Christmas: his own avail- voice of his Father, “who confirms his Mention your subscription ability “to immerse himself in the river identity and mission.” no. while sending the of humanity, to take upon himself the renewal amount shortcomings and weaknesses of In off-the-cuff remarks, the Pope then men, to share with them the desire asked the pilgrims present if they they for freedom and of overcoming every- know the date of their baptism, since thing that distances us from God and most of them likely received the sac- makes us strangers to our brothers,” rament when they were children. If Francis said. the answer is no, he told them to “go home and ask your mom or dad, your Again pointing to the day’s Gos- grandmother or grandfather, your pel reading from Matthew, he noted godmother or godfather,” because it how it recounts that Jesus, “when he is the day of grace and forgiveness came up out of the water, immediately that we should all remember. he saw the heavens opened and the He closed his address praying that MATRIMONIAL Mary would intercede so that all MUMBAI : Mangalorean Roman Catholic spinster (Born in April 1973), Allwyn Leo Fernandes 5’ 5” tall, looks much younger to her Mobile no.: 8108781461 age, good looking, fair complexion Cooperative Housing Society Consultant with qualifications, B.Com. (Mumbai), M.B.A. Finance (Canada), M.B.A., All Legal (H.R.) and Diplomas in I.T. (NIIT), Comp. (Aptec), and Cert.Ind Acct. Documentation Services (I.C.A.), working in good position. Conveyance, Deemed Conveyance, Adjudi- Graduate / Post Graduate unmar- cation, Development Agreement, Stamp Duty Refund, E-Challan, E-Stamp Duty, E-Regis- ried R.C. Bachelors upto 47 years, tration, E-Leave & Licence, Court Marriage, employed in good position and well Will, Gift-Deed, Adoption Deed, Sale Deed, settled in Mumbai or abroad. Contact Partnership Deed, Release Deed, ETC... email.: [email protected] OR Even I will provide you Mob.: 9892700617 Advocates and Solicitors

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15-21 January 2018 THE SECULAR CITIZEN 21 intends to pursue M.D. Very fair, very 6767. MANGALORE : Mangalorean man Catholic spinster, (Born in July beautiful seeks suitable groom Con- Roman Catholic spinster, (Born in 1991), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 48 kgs, Wheatish tact email : [email protected] August 1991), Ht. 5’ 6”, Wt. 80 kgs, Complexion, Edn. B.E. Mechanical, 6739. MUMBAI : Anglo Indian Wheatish Complexion, Edn. M.A. working as a Officer in PSU. Contact Keralite Spinter (Born in February (English), Teacher by profession. email : [email protected] 1995), Ht. 5’ 1”, Wt. 62 kgs, Fair, good- Contact email : predita1989@gmail. 6753. MUMBAI : Mangalorean RC looking, Edn. 5th Std., slow learner, com Parents seeks alliance for spinster handicap, able to do house work, 6765. MUMBAI : Goan Roman daughter aged 26, Ht. 5’ 1”, CA (Char- very much interested in handicraft. Catholic spinster, (Born in March tered Account), presently working in Seeks a suitable match. Contact email 1986), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 42 kgs, Wheatish Mumbai in an MNC. Looking for a : [email protected] Complexion, Edn. C.A., working as a professionally qualified well settled 6738. MANGALORE : Mangalorean Chartered Accountant. Contact email Mangalorean RC boy with good family Roman Catholic spinster, (Born in : [email protected] background age upto 29 years, BE/ November 1986), Ht. 5’ 5”, Wt. 58 kgs, 6761. MUMBAI : Mangalorean CA working in India or abroad (Not Fair Complexion, Edn. MBA, PGDM., Roman Catholic spinster, (Born in from middle East). Contact email : working as a Finance Executive. Con- April 1990), Ht. 5’ 1”, Wt. 54 kgs, Fair [email protected] tact email : [email protected] Complexion, Edn. B.Com., Teacher by 6752. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- 6737. MUMBAI : Goan Roman profession. Contact Mob: 9892316638 man Catholic spinster, (Born in Feb- Catholic spinster, (Born in November 6760. KUWAIT : Mangalorean Ro- ruary 1982), Ht. 5’ 8”, Wt. 60 kgs, Fair 1988), Ht. 5’ 3”, Wt. 75 kgs, Wheatish man Catholic spinster, (Born in No- Complexion, Good looking, Edn. MBA Complexion, Edn. M.Com., Working vember 1987), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 70 kgs, (HR), working as a Chief Manager in as an Accountant. Contact email : Fair Complexion, Edn. B.Com., MBA Insurance Company. Contact email : [email protected] Finance, working as a Administration [email protected] 6736. BANGALORE : Goan Roman in IT firm. Contact email : astridmath- 6749. AUSTRALIA : Goan Roman Catholic spinster, (Born in February [email protected] Catholic spinster, (Born in October 1987), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 55 kgs, Wheatish 6759. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- 1985), Ht. 5’ 2”, Wt. 57 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, Edn. Masters in Library man Catholic spinster, (Born in April Complexion, Edn. Bachelor of Arts & Information Science, working as 1991), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 45 kgs, Fair Com- (Psychology) working as a Psycholo- a Librarian, seeks a suitable match. plexion, Edn. B.A. (Economics), M. gist. Contact email : artemiamaria@ Contact email : gracefreitas@redif- Communication,working as a Account yahoo.com fmail.com Manager. Contact email : anlobo21@ 6748. MUMBAI : Goan Roman Cath- 6733. MUMBAI : East Indian RC gmail.com / [email protected]. olic spinster, (Born in March 1987), Spinster, (Born in October 1989), 6758. MANGALORE : Mangalorean Ht. 5’ 3”, Wt. 65 kgs, Fair Complexion, Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 60 kgs, Wheatish Roman Catholic spinster, (Born in Edn. B.Sc., with Dip. in Software Test- Complexion, Edn. B.A. (Hons), & December 1987), Ht. 5’ 2”, Wt. 48 ing, working as a Test Engineering CS (Company Secretary) working kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. MBA in Specialist at a MNC. Contact email : as a Company Secretary in Financial Finance, working for Bank in Banga- [email protected] Company. Contact email : cslibra89@ lore. Contact email : cyrilv27@gmail. 6747. MUMBAI : Goan Roman outlook.com com Catholic spinster, (Born in August 6732. MUMBAI : Tamilian RC Spin- 6757. MANGALORE : Mangalorean 1988), Ht. 5’ 4”, Wt. 53 kgs, Wheatish ster, (Born in June 1990), Ht. 5’ 1”, Roman Catholic spinster, (Born in Complexion, Edn. B.A. B.Ed., Teacher Wt. 52 kgs, Wheatish Complexion, May 1990), Ht. 5’ 3”, Wt. 51 kgs, Fair by profession. Contact email : ida- Edn. M.Com., B.Ed., Teacher by pro- Complexion, Edn. MBA (IS), working [email protected] fession. Contact email : adnadar@ as a HR in Dubai. Contact email : 6742. AUSTRALIA : Goan Roman gmail.com [email protected] Catholic spinster, (Born in December 6730. MUMBAI : Mangalorean RC 6755. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- 1989), Ht. 5’ 2”, Wt. 57 kgs, Wheatish Spinster, (Born in June 1989), Ht. 5’ man Catholic spinster, (Born in July Complexion, Edn. B.A. working as a 2”, Wt. 68 kgs, Fair Complexion, Edn. 1991), Ht. 5’ 8”, Wt. 62 kgs, Wheatish Project Manager. Contact email : mark. M.Com., MBA Finance, doing B.Ed., Complexion, Edn. B.Sc., Nurse, work- [email protected] Teacher by profession. Contact email ing as a Nurse in U.K. Contact email : 6741. MANGALORE : Mangalorean : [email protected] [email protected] Roman Catholic spinster, (Born in 6754. MUMBAI : Mangalorean Ro- March 1993), Belonging to a very af- fluent business family. Edn. MBBS,

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