IÀs½ektμiw No. 242 Pq¨ 2019 CONTENTS Editorial 3 Prior General’s Message 6 A{_ml-Øns‚, Ck-lm-°ns‚, C{km-tb-ens‚ ssZhw 14 tPmk^v a™fnb®≥ A`bØns‚ Aac°mc≥ 22 Aßv Rßsf ]Tn∏n®Xpt]mse ? 26 _lp. tPm¿Pv Xm©≥ A®s‚ aq∂mw acWhm¿jnI Hm¿ΩbmNcWw 37 Hydroponic farming the organic way 46 The Best Parable in the Bible 48 Letter to the Editor 54 News and Views 56 Book Reviews 120 I¿Ωebnse kuK‘nI߃ 121 I¿sΩektμiw

“Some Christians try to go to heaven alone, in solitude. But believers are not compared to bears or lions or other animals that wander alone. Those who belong to Christ are sheep in this respect, that they love to get together. Sheep go in flocks, and so do God’s people.” Charles Spurgeon

The image of sheep is all pervasive in the Bible. On the one hand, it symbolizes innocence, docility, simplicity, obedience, lovability and so many endearing qualities at the first instance. In other words, it is another word for discipleship and in following Christ. It is the reigning theme and meaning of this image. On the other hand, it also has a very complex and intriguing meaning and implication when we realize that it is a choice, a powerful option willingly adopted by the lamb or the sheep. When a sheep becomes an offering, a scapegoat,

June 2019; No. 242 3 I¿sΩektμiw it portrays an image of sacrifice and self-immolation. Jesus who asserts, “I am the good shepherd” (Jn. 10:14) becomes the ‘Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world’ (Jn. 1:29). Occasionally we come across people objecting the use of the word sheep applied to them. For us religious, while at times we may have to play the role of a shepherd, to be a lamb would be the most appropriate role to live by choice and deliberate option. Rev. Fr. General, in his message probes us in this issue of Carmelasandesam, to ponder on “For whom am I?” In the month of June, Rev. Fr. Antony Elamthottam and me, were travelling far and wide in North America, for canonical visits to our centers, and to participate in the Zonal Meetings of the CMIs doing pastoral work in various dioceses. It definitely opened our eyes to the need of good pastors, world over, pointing to our strong step to augment our global mission participation. In many places our migrant Syro-malabarians expressed apprehension and shock at the recent scandalous divisions and acrimony in the Church in Kerala. American church has been going through a bad patch with scandals and litigations and undue media coverage isolating Catholic Church. Despite all these, we could find a robust, vigorous and vibrant people following Christ in all earnestness. It reminded us the words of Jesus, “Do not be afraid, little flock…”Luke 12:32. Despite the human weaknesses and individual differences leading to stubbornness and egotism, the deliberate choice and voluntary decision to embrace the flock, inspired by the strong foundation laid out by St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and the cofounders of the CMI, our members continue to be cohesive and focused to a large extent. Since our foundations are strong, no matter what the power of the world is, the Petrine foundation of a rock cannot melt and the Church will be there to fulfill the divine mission. “And behold, I am with you always, till the end of the world” (Mt 28:20). And in the case of our congregation, St. Chavara writes: “Beloved brethren, this

4 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw congregation of ours is not man-made. You are witness to this truth that God has nurtured it with genuine care and helped it to grow.” Hence, it is my hope and wish that our unique presence will get rooted not only in North America, but also in places, wherever God wants us to be fostering local vocations and with added strength of the people who are street-smart enough to guide our destiny .

Fr. Sebastian Thekkedathu CMI General Councillor for Education and Media

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“Who am I?” Vs “For whom am I?

“Young friends, don’t wait until tomorrow to contribute your energy, your audacity and your creativity to changing the world. Your youth is not an ‘in between time’. You are the now of God, and he wants you to bear fruit. The best way to prepare a bright future is to experience the present as best as we can, with commitment and generosity.” Pope Francis stated in Christus Vivit (Christ is Alive), the Post Synodal Apostolic Exhortation. (CV 178)

Pope reiterated his appeal to the young to be saints and to lead others on the saintly path. God “wants us to be saints and not to settle for a dull and mediocre existence” (Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate, 1) (165). “We must be saints so that we can invite the young to be saints.” St. Kuriakose Elias, our beloved founder, discerned the need for saints in the 19th century in Kerala Church after having seen its status quo of saintly barrenness. Now after 150 years after his death, his prophetic vision has come true. In the

6 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw changed context Pope Francis too speaks in the same line. We NEED saints. “The young need saints who can form other saints, thus showing that “holiness is the most attractive face of the Church” (Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate, 9). There is a language that all men and women of every age, place and culture can understand: it is the language of holiness. At the same time everything is not so happy and bright with the Church. The young are crying out for an authentic, radiant, transparent, joyful Church: only a Church of saints can measure up to such requests! Many of the young have left the Church because they have not found in it holiness, but rather mediocrity, arrogance, division and corruption. Unfortunately the world is outraged by the abuses of some people in the Church rather than being energized by the holiness of her members: hence the Church and religious communities must embrace a decisive, immediate and radical change of perspective! (ChristusVivit) “When the wind of change blows, some run for shelter, others build windmills.” This is the grace filled time for self-criticism, conversion and marching forward with a course correction. It is the apt time to admit the mistakes and asking pardon of God for our mistakes and shortcoming as Pope John Paul II did in the Jubilee Year 2000 as a witnessing example. The Lord asks of us a conversion from a negative or mediocre state toward one of a more authentic living of the Gospel. Let us not be afraid of our weakness. Even Peter was weak. There is no saint without a past, there is no sinner without a future. It is truly the awareness of our fragility that keeps us Authentic Disciples of Christ and brings about an ongoing renewal in our personal lives, community, congregation and in the Church.

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The Lord himself asks of us to give an account of our life and action. ”And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship.” (Luke 16:2) It is expected out of any individual, community, church and institution. In the Book of Revelations (chapters 2&3), there is a report of the assessment and discernment exercise and an accreditation rating of different Churches. Seven churches of Asia Minor have been evaluated for their faithfulness to Christ and His Gospel and they were given their Performance Report Card and consecutive action plan. Of the seven Churches five were criticized and reproved for their lack of faithfulness. They were characterized as: 1. The Church that has lost its first love (2:1-7) 2. The Church that tolerates idolatry(2:12-17) 3. The Church that has given in to compromise (2: 18-28). 4. The Church that sleeps (3:1-6) 5. The lukewarm Church or the Church that is neither hot nor cold (3:14-22) It is good that we make an introspection on our life as an individual and community with reference to the assessment given to the five churches. In religious and priestly life when we encounter temptations for those tendencies, what have been our responses? St. Kuriakose Elias has mentioned in his Dhyansallapangal, the possible pitfalls a religious can make: They are the vain attempts to serve two masters, neglect of our vocation and its obligations, becoming lukewarm and losing the first love. Carmelites of Mary Immaculate are a community of love in the Church. Have we lost the first love and faith vision of our founding fathers? Have we lost the first love we had when we started our journey from home or when we made

8 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw the first profession or final vows and when we were ordained? Secondly have we set wrong priorities and given in for tempting preferences of idols of addictions, money, clericalism, selfishness, ego, vested interests, careerism than letting God and His Gospel be the supreme of our life? Thirdly, have we become a compromising persons or a community in the context of temptations of convenience, Marthaism of excessive activity without prayer and the so called “be practical syndrome”? Fourthly am I really alive, awake and active or am I a sleepy person of intellectual and spiritual laziness and lethargy? Do I know and speak the language of my status of life? Am I truly a learned person and do I update myself after the model of our founding fathers? Am I ready always to give an answer to every man that asks me a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear (1 Peter 3:15). Finally have I become lukewarm, disinterested, mediocre, withdrawn and indifferent in my life losing zeal and zest for life? How do I enhance my CMI quotient, my life based on the Constitution, the Gospel interpreted for CMIs for daily life? Do I have the same zeal of the founding fathers to integrate my prayer life and apostolate originated out of intense God experience? The religious are called not to administer or to exercise power, but to inspire the entire society to deeper holiness, and that they should do more by their lives than anything else.(VC) The role of the religious is to continue the role and place of Mother Mary had in the early Christian community. Like Mother Mary, we shall accompany the people for a Pentecostal experience to be powered by the Spirit and to wake up the Church and the world as we are the heart of the Church that pumps blood to every part of the Church for its survival and growth.

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At the same time the Lord appreciates and praises two churches for their faithfulness. One was Church in Smyrna, a church persecuted and poor (2:8-11). The Lord praises the community for being faithful despite its poverty, suffering and other temptations by the devil. Such a Church deserves crown of glory. The other was the Church in Philadelphia, a church small but faithful (3:7-13) The Lord has a special word of encouragement; “I have set before you an open door, which no one can close. “ It is small church. But beloved of God; I know that your power is not great, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. I will protect you in the time of trial.) In the Report Card, the Lord appreciates the good things worthy of praise and at the same tells: I have this against you. The Lord has given corrections and prescriptions for renewal based on the right knowledge. It is evident from the elements of the messages: “I know your works; I know where you live. I know your tribulations. The Lord knows each of us. He penetrates our life with this gaze that is like a flame of fire, and he calls us to reexamine our relationship with him. Genuine discernment is the process to know ourselves through the eyes of the Lord. It is a another Johari window, to understand oneself with respect to factors known to oneself, not known to oneself, known to others and not known to others and everything known to the Lord. The Lord gives due correction to the Churches that are not genuinely faithful and calls them for true conversion. The Church that has lost its first love shall be aware of where it has fallen from and repent and do the works they did before. The Church that tolerates idolatry shall repent and return to the original faithfulness. The Church

10 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw that has given in to compromise although very hard working and active, shall repent and return to integrity of life. Performance without principles and integrity shall not be tolerated. The Church that sleeps is almost dead though it is considered alive. They just rely on the glories of the past. The Lord challenges them to wake up in order to live in the present. The lukewarm church receives stronger warning from the Lord. Because you are neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of my mouth.” The Lord rejects mediocrity. The saints say that this is the most dangerous state in spiritual life. Jesus wants to pull us out of our mediocrity, and he does this with the invitation to listen to him in order to repent and be zealous. Finally each message concludes with the words: “let anyone who has an ear listen to what the spirit is saying to the churches.” Our journey of conversion finds its summit and completion in this listening to the Spirit. Let us Listen, Discern and Go forth to be a Community faithful to love, faithful to the word of the Gospel, faithful to the law of brotherly love! Let us foster 5 virtues proper to the state of our religious life given by our founder, St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara: humility, obedience, charity, genuine devotion/piety and religious modesty. In the process of discernment St. Ignatius Loyola used to ask three questions: What have I done for Christ? What am I doing for Christ? What ought I do for Christ? Recently Jesuit Superior General Father Arturo Sosa, announced four new “Universal Apostolic Preferences” (UAPs) that will guide its mission for the next 10 years. The UAPs are: promoting discernment and the Spiritual Exercises; walking with the excluded; caring for our common home; and journeying with youth. The worldwide discernment process

June 2019; No. 242 11 I¿sΩektμiw leading to the update focused on three main questions: “Where do we hear the call of Jesus today as He carries His cross in the world?” “What is the Church asking of us?” and “Where are we most needed?” While they submitted the document to the Holy Father, Pope Francis asked a single question: “Is this what you need the Society of Jesus to be doing at this point in its history?” Pope Francis returned the UAPs to Father General — not just as a document, but as a mission to the Jesuits from the Holy Father himself. Let the question of the Holy Father be echoed in our conscience and make us restless for a discernment. Is this what I need to be doing at this point in history? Is this what CMI congregation needs to be doing at this point in history? We need to ask questions individually and collectively. How can I serve people better and prove most helpful to our world and to the Church. What is the place of CMI Congregation in the Church and in the world? What can we offer individually and collectively to society? Do we have the abilities needed to offer this kind of service? Do we develop those abilities? This is the acceptable time for a resolution to make a renewal. Otherwise the Lord will lament on us as He did with the priests of the Old Testament times.”My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. “Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests. The more priests there were, the more they sinned against me; they exchanged their glorious God for something disgraceful. (Hosea 4:6-7) Hence our questions should be centred less on ourselves and our own inclinations, but on others, so that our discernment leads us to see our life in relation to their lives. That is why Pope Francis reminds us. “So often in life, we waste time asking ourselves: “Who

12 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw am I?”. You can keep asking, “Who am I?” for the rest of your lives. But the real question is: “For whom am I? Of course, we are for God. But he has decided that we should also be for others, and he has given us many qualities, inclinations, gifts and charisms that are not for us, but to share with those around us. While CMI family is in a constitution retreat in preparation for the 200th Year of our foundation and 150th death anniversary of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and General Synaxis, 2010, let us be reminded of the verse of Joshua. ”Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” (Joshua 1:8)

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14 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw sshInbmsW¶nepw FØns∏Sm≥ sshInbXnep≠mb PmfyX ]pdØp ImWn°msX, R߃ {]_‘mhXcWw tI´ncp∂p. 'kmKvZoX≥am¿ ememlpkmIv' F∂mcw`n°p∂ tIcfk`bpsS ]pcmX\ \nim{]m¿∞\bnse hcnIfmbncp∂p AhXcn°s∏´ {]_‘Øns‚ ImX¬. kuIcy{]Zamb HcnS \nanjw In´nbt∏mƒ A®≥ ]d™p, ‘sshZnI PohnXØn¬ Fs∂ ]n® \SØnb sdŒd®\pw h∂p Fs‚ Cu hn\oX kwcw`Øn¬ kw_‘n°pI aqew Rm≥ D]cn [\y\mbn'. ]mebv°e®≥ Fs∂ kZ n\p ]cnNbs]SpØn. s\‰n∏´w sI´nb B\bpsS Hm¿a Fs‚ a\ n¬ A¶pcn°mXncp∂n√. sse{_dn Hm^v tIm¨{Kkns‚ D¤hw, AXns‚ kvYm]I≥, AXns‚ {]h¿Ø\ e£yw, AhnsS Hcp {]_‘mhcWØn\p £Wn°p∂Xp hgn Hcph\v Atacn°≥ P\XbpsS Nn¥Ifntem PohnXØnsem h√ kzm[n\hpw sNepØm\mhptam XpSßnb Imcy߃ Rm≥ ]ns∂∏ns∂ ]T\ hnjbam°n. At∂camWv a\ nembXv _. ]mebv°e®\pw, Nn¥m_‘pcamb At±lØns‚ {]_‘hcWhpw am{Xa√, \ΩpsS kn.Fw.sF kaqlhpw tIcf k` Xs∂bpw AXphgn Atacn°≥ P\XbpsS kmwkvImcnI ]Zbm{Xbn¬ i–ambpw shfn®ambpw kzm[n\w sNepØp∂p≠v F∂ hkvXpX. 1735 ¬ P\n® 1826 ¬ acWw {]m]n® tPm¨ BUwkv BWv sse{_dnbpsS kvYm]I≥. \ΩpsS Km‘nPnsbt]mse, Atacn°bpsS kvYm]I]nXmhmWt±lw. {KŸI¿Ømhv, \bX{¥ {]Xn\n[n, BZchv t\Snb `cWm[nImcn, \nba⁄≥ XpSßnb \neIfnse√mw {]tim`n®ncp∂ At±lw Atacn°bpsS c≠masØ {]knU‚mbncp∂p(1789˛1801). At±lw {]knU‚p ]Zhnbnencn°ptºmƒ 1800 G{]n¬ 24 \v Bbncp∂p sse{_dnbpsS kvYm]\w. {KŸßƒ, sdt°m¿UpIƒ, t^mt´mIƒ, ]{XamknIIƒ, `q]S߃, IsøgpØpIƒ XpSßn ]Xn\mdptImSnbne[nIw C\߃

June 2019; No. 242 15 I¿sΩektμiw sse{_dnbnep≠v. t]cv Xs∂ kqNn∏n°p∂Xpt]mse, Atacn°bpsS \nba\n¿amW k`bmb tIm¨{Kknse AwK߃°v clkykz`mhap≈Xpw hkvXp\njvThpw B[nImcnIhpamb At\zjW]T\ßfpw hniIe\ hymJym\ßfpw hgn klmblkvXw \o´pI F∂XmWv sse{_dnbpsS {]Ytamt±iyw. AtXmsSm∏hpw AXphgnbmbpw temI Ncn{X kw_‘nbmb Ne\ßfpsS tcJIƒ kq£n°pI, Atacn°≥ P\XbpsS {InbmflIXsb t{]m’mln∏n°pIbpw XzcnXs∏SpØpIbpw sNøpI F∂Xpw sse{_dnbpsS e£yamWv. kmºØnI cwKØv temIØnse ta¬ssI AhImis∏Smhp∂ cmPyamWv Atacn°. AXpt]mse kmwkvImcnI XeØnepw temIP\Xbv°p am¿KZ¿iI i‡nbmbncn°m≥ B{Klhpw ]cn{iahpw Atacn°bpsS `mKØp≠v. Aßs\ Dbc߃ Xm≠m\m{Kln°p∂ Atacn°bpsS `cWkncmtI{μamWv tIm¨{Kkv. ‘Rm\mIp∂ Cu sIm®p Rm¶W°pgeneqsS \nXy \qX\amb ImhyØns‚ CucSnIƒ AhnSp∂pcphn´p; AßbpsS P\w AXv ImXv Ipfn¿s° tI´ncp∂p’ F∂v KoXmRvPenbn¬ SmtKm¿ ]mSnbXv t]mse, Atacn°≥ P\Xbv°pth≠n k\mX\i‡nbpsS ssIIfn¬ D]ImcWambncn°m\mWv tIm¨{Kkns‚ e£yw. AXv km[n°m≥ tIm¨{Kkv kzbw k÷amIWw. AXn\p≈ ]cn{iaØn¬, AXn\mhiyamb Ncn{X hkvXpXIfpw AhbpsS hnizmkyXbpw kwe-`y-am-°pI Nn¥b{Xbpw B hnimeho£nIƒ ]uck©bØn\`nKayam°pIbpw AXphgn t{ibknte°p≈ AhcpsS I¿tam¬kpIamb ]ZNe\w BthiIcam°pIbpw sse{_dnbpsS e£yamWv. CsXms° a\kvknep≈ sset{_dnbm\mWv \ΩpsS ]mebv°e®s\ {]_‘hXcWØn\p £Wn°p∂Xv. tPmk^®≥ kckambn´v hnjbw AhXcn∏n®p kZky¿ {it≤bw tI´ncp∂p. kz¥w ap´Ifnt∑eSbncp∂p hncnbn®nd°nb

16 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw Ip™ptImgnIƒ Ip™nImev sIm≠v NnI™p NnXepIsf tXSn∏nSn®p cpNntbmsS Blcn°p∂Xv t\m°n\n¬°p∂ ]nSt°mgnsbt]mse Rm\pw km`nam\w kZ nencp∂p. Atacn°≥ ssienbmWt√m {]_‘mhXcWw Ign™p, kab_‘nXambn´p Xs∂. BfpIƒ ASpØ ]cn]mSnbnte°v IS∂v XpSßn. kZkycnsemcmƒ Ft∂mSv tNmZn®p "At∏mƒ tXmamivfolmbpsS \√{]mbw XpSßn, Cutim bYm¿∞ a\pjy\pw bYm¿Y ssZhhpambn Adnbm\pw hnizkn°m\pw `mKyw kn≤n® Hcp P\XbmWv \n߃ As√?’ "tPmk^®s‚ {]_‘w Nn¥I\mb Hcp a\pjy\n¬ kr„n® Ne\ßfpsS Hcp sIm®p Im‰mWt√m CX,v Rm-≥- Hm-¿-Øp-. a- e-\m-Sn-s‚ an-j-\-dn-bm-bn-cp-∂- \-ΩpsS i-u-cym-c-®-\pw-, A-dn-bs∏´n- cp-∂- hm-‹n-bm-bn-cp-∂- -sP-s\kn-bq-k®-\pw- B-Z-c-Wo-b-\m-b- - sPd-an-bm-k®-\pw- B-kv]n-c-≥-kv l-u-kn-¬- R-ß-fpsS kp-dn-bm- \n- A-[ym-]-I-\m-b- B-¿-tk\n-bq-k®-\psam-s° At∂cw- F- s‚ a-\- n-s‚ -sh≈n-Øn-c-bn-¬- -sXfn-™p-. km-am-\yw- \o-≠- C- S-\m-gn-bn-eqsS `-£-W-im-e-bnte°v \-S-°p-I-bm-bn-cp-∂p- F-√m- h-cpw-, IqsS Rm-\pw-. C-S-bn-¬- H-cp- klr-Z-b-≥- Ft∂mSv ]-d-™p- . "A-\p-{K-lo-X- Km-b-I-\m-b- ]m-e-bv°-e-®s\-t∏m-se, kp-dn-bm- \n- ]m-´p-Im-cm-b- A-®-∑m-cpw- kp-dn-bm-\n- ]m-´p-I-fpw- \n-ß-fpsS k`m-N-cn-{X-Øn-s‚ Xn-f-°-ap-≈- -t]Pp-I-fm-Wt√m!’ Cutim ]- et∏mgm-bn- ]-d-bm-dp-≠m-bn-cp-∂- hm-°p-I-fpsS B-g-a-dn-bm-≥- \t∂ -t¢in-®n-cp-∂- ]m-hw- ]t{Xmkv ivfn-l-bpsS A-Sp-°-f-Im-cn- - s]¨sIm®p- kw-km-cn-®- cw-K-hpw- (ep-°m- 22:56) A-h-fpsS hm- °v -tI´v A-∏-kv-tXme-\n-ep-≠m-b- \n- lm-b-X-bpw- Rm-≥- `m-h- \-bn-¬- A-\p-`-hn-®p- ]p-dtaIm-Wn-®ns√∂p-am-{Xw-. R߃ ho´n¬ aSßnsbØn, At∂camWdnbp∂Xv. DSs\ ]≈nbnte°p t]mWw. ]nt‰ Znhkw cmhnse Ip¿_m\ kabØmWv Fs‚ _‘phns‚ Ip™ns‚ amtΩmZnkm. AXmbncp∂p F\n°v sh¿Po\nb bm{X°pw sse{_dnbnse {]_‘{ihWØn\pw Ahkcsamcp°nbXv . ]≈nbn¬

June 2019; No. 242 17 I¿sΩektμiw amtΩmZnkmbpsSbpw a‰pw dntlgvk¬ \SØn. AXn\nSbn¬ hnImcnb®≥ ]d™p hnbm\nb—≥ kpdnbm\n Ip¿_m\sNm√nbn´p≠t√m; \msf \ΩpsS Ip¿_m\bn¬ D∞m\ KoXw A®≥ kpdnbm\nbn¬ ]mSWw. Rm≥ ]mSn, AXn\pØcw ]mSnb Ip´nIfpsS ]m´v, Fs‚ Km\tØ°mƒ ]Ønc´n ImXn\nºw Xcp∂Xmbncp∂p. bqtdm]y≥ anj\dnam¿ tIcfk`bnse ssZhmcm[\bn¬ XncpØepIƒ hcpØm≥ \SØnb ]cn{iaßfpsS IYbpw a‰pw {]_‘mhXcWØn¬ {]Xn^en®ptI´n´mWv Rm≥ h∂Xv. At∂camWv kpdnbm\nbn¬ ]mSm\p≈ hnImcnb®s‚ \n¿tZiw. AXv tI´t∏mƒ F\n°ptXm∂n, ]nSn®Xnt\°mƒ hepXv Afbnencn∏mWt√m F∂v. Ip¿_m\bpw amtΩmZnkbpsa√mw Ign™p ]mebv°e®\pambn´v ho≠pw kwkmcn®p. Hcp hniZoIcWw In´m\mbncp∂p Fs‚ a\ nencp∏v ]s£ At∂ca®≥ ]d™p, Cw•≠nse HmIvkvt^m¿Uv bqWnthgvkn‰nbn¬\n∂pw Hcp £Ww In´nbn´p≠v, AhnsSbpw t]mIWw {]_‘w AhXcn∏n°Ww F∂v. Bbncw sI´n´v B‰n¬ NmSn F∂v ISw IY ]dbp∂ ]mIØnembn Rm≥ ]ns∂bpw. Pqsse 18 \mbncp∂p At±lw HmIvkvt^m¿Un¬ {]_‘w AhXcn∏n®Xv. {]_‘hXcWØn¬ ]mebv°e®≥ FSpØp ]d™ Hcp Imcyw kpdnbm\n`mjbnse ]Zy ssienbpw AXns‚ Imhy `wKnbpambncp∂p. "Zo¿LImew \ΩpsS ssZhmcm[\ `mj kpdnbm\nbmbncp∂p. AXv ]ns∂ F√mh¿°pw {KmlyamIm≥ th≠n tZinb `mjbm°n. C\n \Ωƒ kpdnbm\n]Zßtfm ]m´pItfm \ne\n¿tØ≠ Bhiyapt≠m? "Rm≥, hniZoIcWm¿Yw kwibw D∂bn®p. AXn\p ]mebv°e®s‚ adp]Sn Nn¥mabambncp∂p. ]pd∏mSns‚ ]pkvXIØn¬ (12: 26,27) s]klm BNcWsØ kw_‘n®p ssZhw \¬Inb \n¿tZiw t\m°pI. s]klmbpsS IY apgph≥ Bh¿Øn°Wsa∂√, s]klm A∏w `£n®pw AXns‚ IY

18 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw Ip´nIsf ]Tn∏n®pw ssZhw a\pjyt\mSv Im´nb kvt\lØns‚ A\p`hw \ne\n¿ØWsa∂pw. ssZhw t\mltbmSv D≠m°nb DSºSn \mw D¬∏Øn{KŸØn¬ hmbn°p∂p≠t√m (D¬ 9:8,17). am\Øp hncnbp∂ Ggp \ndap≈ aghn√mWv Xs‚ DSºSnbpsS kvacW°mbn ssZhw a\pjy\v \¬InbXv. BImi]dhIsfbpw hbepIfnse tims»-∂-I-sfbpw {i≤n°phn≥ (aØm 6:26,31) F∂pw Cutim \tΩmSv ]d™ncn°p∂p. F∂nt´m? hm Iodnb Xºpcm≥ Ccbpw tXSpw Fs∂mscmgp°≥ Nn¥bnepw X÷-\y-amb GXm\w `‡nhnImcßfnepw AhnSpsØ hm°pIƒ HXpßn t]mIp∂p F∂XmWt√m \Ωn¬ an°hcpsSbpw PohnXØn¬ kw`hn°pI. BI¿jIamb \ndap≈ Zfßfpw hiyamb kpK‘hpw, a[pcn°p∂ ]qt¥≥ AItabpw Nm¿Øn tX\o®Isf BI¿jn®p hnfn®p hcpØn ]cmK hnXcWw km[n®mWt√m BtcmKyap≈ ]pØ≥ Xeapdbv°v cq]w sImSp°phm≥ ssZhw sNSnIsf klmbn°p∂Xv. am\sØ aghn√pw tX\o®bpsS Zn\Ncybpw \nco£n®m¬, "ssZhkvt\lw h¿Wn®nSm≥ hm°pIƒ t]mcm" F∂pcphn´ Imhy`mh\ \Ωsf A¤pX]cX{¥cm°pat√m. ]m´ns\°pdn®pw Hcp hm°v ]dbs´. Ipbn¬\mZw tI´p\n∂ Hcp sIm®pIp´n, B ]dhtbmsSmcp tNmZyw tNmZn®p IhnbpsS k¶¬]Øn¬: " Ipbnte ]q¶pbnte , `panbnseßs\ h∂p\o, ]m´pIƒ ]mSnSphm≥, Bco sXm≠ \n\t°In? " Ip™ns‚ kzcw Xncn®dn™n´mIWw Ipbnep ]d™p : " Ipt™, KmbI\mb Fs∂ Xo¿ØXv ssZhw Xm≥, hm\n¬ hmgvØp, ssZhw \sΩ t]m‰p∂p ."

June 2019; No. 242 19 I¿sΩektμiw AgIp ap‰nb hm°pIƒ ]m´n\v \¬Is∏Sp∂ CuWØn¬ \mw tIƒ°ptºmƒ, B tNmtZymØc߃ \ΩpsS Bflmhn¬ AhmNyamb Ne\߃ D≠m°p∂p. t\mltbmSv ssZhw sNbvX DSºSnsb Hm¿Ωn°m≥ th≠n AhnSp∂v cq]I¬]\ sNbvX aghn√pw, C{ktb¬ P\tØmSp ssZhw Bhiys∏´ s]klm BNcWØns‚ Bh¿Ø\hpw, Ihn `mh\bn¬ sXfn™ Ip™ns‚bpw Ipbnens‚bpw kw`mjWhpw t]mse \ΩpsS ssZhmcm[\bpw \ΩpsS lrZbØnepw PohnXØnepw Ne\߃ krjvSn°Ww. AXv hgn tXmamivfolmbpsS Imew apX¬ XeapdIfmbn \Ωƒ ImØp t]mcp∂ \ΩpsS hnemkw \mSv tXmdpw XfncnSWw, AXn\p]pXnb imJIƒ hncnbWw. AXmWv \ΩpsS ssZhmcm[\m `mjbmbncp∂ kpdnbm\nbpsS ]mZßfpw Km\ßfpw \Ωƒ ssIhn´v IfbcpXv F∂v ]dbp∂Xns‚ s]mcpƒ. kpdnbm\n ]Zßtfm ]m´pItfm \Ωƒ \ne\n¿ØWw. AXv arXamb Hcp `mj°pth≠n \Ωƒ sNøp∂ ]tcXkvacWb√. {]XypX A{_mlØns‚ \mƒ XpSßn ssZhw Xs∂ Xs∂ \Ωp°v shfns∏SpØn Xcp∂ kvt\lØns‚ Bflobhpw ImhymflIhpw Ncn{X]chpamb A\p`hw ^e{]Zambn ImØpkq£n°m\p≈ Blzm\amWv. A{_mlØns‚bpw Cklm°ns‚bpw C{ktb ens‚bpw ssZhw F∂ ssienbpw s]klmbpsS BNcWhpw Pe{]fbØns‚ \mƒ apX¬ am\hNcn{XØn¬ ssZhw a\pjyt\mSv ImWn®p t]m∂ kvt\lØns‚ Ipfn¿Ωbp≈ IYIƒ a\ nepW¿ØWw F∂XmWt√m Ah sIm≠v Dt±in°p∂Xv. AXpt]mse, ‘Aiot¶kv ZIvbm-bokv’ XpSßnb Km\ßtfm ‘lm\m-hp-tK¿N-K¿’ F∂ IpZmihN\ßfpw D]tbmKn°s∏Sptºmƒ, tIcf ItØmen°mk`bn¬ \ΩpsS ImcWh∑m¿, tXmamivfolmbpsS \mfpapX¬ CutimaninlmbpsS ssZhnIXbnepw am\pjnIXbnepw ]pe¿Ønt]m∂ncp∂

20 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw hnizmkØns‚ AtX Xo{hX C∂v \ap°pw A\p`hs∏SWw F∂XmWv sF—nIw. \n߃ F\n°v Xn∑ hcm≥ th≠n πm≥ sNbvXp; ]s£ ssZhw AXv Ir]bpsS hgnbmbn ]cnh¿Ø\s∏SpØn F∂v bmt°m_ns‚ aI≥ tPmk^v ktlmZc≥amtcmSv ]d™Xv t]mse \Ωƒ \ΩpsS ]gb `cWm[nImcnItfmSv A`nam\]q¿hw ]dbp∂ sX‰n√mØ sIm≈nhm°pwIqSnbmWXv.

June 2019; No. 242 21 I¿sΩektμiw tPmk^v a™fnb®≥ A`bØns‚ Aac°mc≥

tKmZmhcn\Zn°p apIfneqsS s{Sbn≥ IS∂p t]mIptºmƒ Rms\∂pw P\eneqsS t\m°pw. Zqsc Xebpb¿Øn\n¬°p∂ Hcp sI´nSw ImWmw. 'A`bw' A\mYIp´nIƒ°mbp≈ Hcp A`btI{μw. _lpam\s∏´ tPmk^v a™fnb®s‚ {]h¿Ø\^eambmWv 2008¬ Cßs\sbmcp kvYm]\w sXe¶m\bnse a©cnbmen¬ cq]wsIm≈p∂Xv. AZnem_mZv cq]XbpsS _nj∏vlukzn ChnsS\n∂pw 5 Intemao‰¿am{XwZqcØn¬kvYnXnsNøp∂p. kn.Fw.sF k`bpsS sslZcm_mZv tacnamXm {]hniybnse AwKamb _lpam\s∏´ tPmk^v a™fnb®≥ P\n®p. sshZnI]cnioe\Øn\mbn kn.Fw.sF k`bn¬ tN¿∂ At±lw 1953¬ BZy{hXhmKvZm\w \SØn k\ymkPohnXØn¬ t{]thin®p. 1960¬ Xncp∏´ kzoIcWw. Hcph¿jtØmfw sIm®®\mbn tIcfØn¬ tkh\a\pjvTn® tijw 1962 Pqsse 18\p At±lw kntdmae_m¿ k`bpsS BZyanj≥ ZuXyamb Nmμm anj\n¬ FØn. ImKkv\K¿ CShIbpsS Iognep≈ s_√w]≈nbn¬ Bbncp∂p At±lØns‚ BZy NpaXe. ]n∂oStßm´v C∂sØ AZnem_mZv cq]XbpsS ]e`mKßfnepambn At±lw Xs‚ t]£nX{]h¿Ø\w XpS¿∂p. aμamcnbnepw AZnem_mZnepw kvIqfpIƒ kvYm]n°p∂Xn\pw Cμnch≈nbn¬ kvYew hmßn°p∂Xn\pambn At±lw A£oWw {]bXv\n®p. s_√w]≈n, ImasdUvVn, \n¿a¬, XpSßnb B{iaßfpsS hf¿®bn¬ At±lw kvXpXy¿lamb ]¶phln®p. kn.Fw.sF k`bpsS taP¿ skan\mcnbmb [¿Ωmcmanepw almcm{„bnse hm¿≤bnep≈ Z¿i\bnepw

22 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw At±lw hnin„tkh\w ImgvNsh®p . 2003¬ BtZlw Xs‚ k\ykvX PohnXØns‚ kph¿ÆPq_nen BtLmjn®p. 2004¬ At±lw ss_]mkv ikv{X{Inbbv°pw hnt[b\mbn. ]s£ XpS¿∂pw h¿[n® D’mltØmSpw Xo£WXtbmSpw IqsS At±lw Xs‚ t{]jnXZuXyw XpS¿∂p. 2005¬ at©cnbm¬ A\p[mh\ \hk∂ymk`h\Øn¬ tbmKm¿YnIfpsS Bflob \nbXmhmbn NpaXetb‰p. ]n∂oSv 2008emW v At±lw Xs‚ kz]v\km£mXv°camb ‘A`bØns‚' {]h¿Ø\߃ Bcw`n°p∂Xv. \o≠ 10 h¿jtØmfw ChnsS Ip´nItfmsSm∏w AhcpsS k¿thm∑pJamb D∂a\Øn\p th≠n A£oWw {]bXv\n®p. sXep¶m\bnse hnhn[Pn√Ifn¬ \n∂pap≈ A\mYcm°s∏´ B¨Ip´nIƒ°v B{ibamWv A`bw C∂v. A\mYcmb Ip´nIƒ°v `£Ww, hkv{Xw, anI®hnZym`ymkw, hnhckmt¶XnIhnZy, Xø¬, XpSßnb sXmgn¬taJeIbn¬ ]cnioe\w Hs° \¬In Ahsc \msfbpsS anI®]uc∑mcmbn hm¿sØSp°phm≥ A`bw C∂v {]Xn⁄m_≤amWv. A`bw F∂m¬ A\mY¿°v B{ibw F∂Xnep]cn Bt«jw F∂mW¿∞w. ]cnip≤amXmhns‚ \maØn¬ ÿm]n°s∏´ncn°p∂ Cu A\mYmebØn¬ ]ckv]c kvt\lØnepw A®S°Ønepap≈ PohnXØneqsS \„s∏´pt]mb amXr ]nXrkvt\lhpw hm’eyhpw Ah¿°v A\p`hthZyamIp∂p. _lpam\s∏´ a™fn A®≥ Xs‚ hnimeamb kulrZhebØneqsSbpw IpSpw_kplrØ°ƒ hgnbpw kvYm]\Øns‚ \SØn∏n\v Bhiyamb [\w kamlcn®pt]m∂p. At±lØns‚ kvt\lnXcpw a‰v A`ypZbImw£nIfpw Ip´nIsfImWm≥ FØpIbpw Ah¿°pth≠ sNdnb sNdnb klmb߃ \¬IpIbpw sNbvXp t]m∂p. sXep¶m\ t]meokv Un∏m¿Svsa‚nsebpw tI{μKh¨sa‚n\v Iognep≈ knwtK¿Wn I¬°cn J\\

June 2019; No. 242 23 I¿sΩektμiw Iº\nbnepw D≈ DtZymKkvY¿ ]e Ahkcßfnepw A`bØn¬ FØpIbpw Ip´nItfmsSm∏w AhcpsS kt¥mjw ]¶psh°pIbpw sNøp∂p. hb v 80 ]n∂n´n´pw Ip´nItfmsSm∏w thmfnt_mƒ Ifn®pw AhcpsS Krl]mT߃ sNøm≥ klmbn®pw AhtcmsSm∏w kabw Nnehgn°ptºmƒ A®\v 18s‚ sNdp∏w. Znhkhpw cm{Xn AØmgØn\p tijw Ip´nIƒ A®s‚ Np‰pwIqSpw. AhcpsS kvIqfn¬ A∂v \S∂ Imcyßsfms° A—\pambn ]¶phbv°pw. A®≥ h¿j߃ ]ndtIm´v k©cn°pIbpw Xs‚ _meyImekvacWIfpw Xs‚ PohnX]mTßfpw Ahcpambn ]¶phbv°p∂p. XeapdIfpsS Hcp A]q¿hkwKaw. F√mhn[tPmenIfpw H‰bv°vsNøm≥ Xm¬]cys∏Sp∂ a™fnb®s‚ Znhkw XpSßp∂Xv hnip≤Ip¿_m\ A¿∏WtØmsSbmWv. Ip¿_m\bn¬ Xs‚ Ip´nIsfsb√mw ka¿∏n®v {]m¿Yn°p∂ At±lw ]cnip≤ amXmhns‚ kwc£WØnte°v Ahsc ka¿∏n°p∂p. {]mXen\p tijw ]{XØns‚ {][m\Xe s°´p IfneqsS ItÆmSn®p sIm≠v At±lw ]pdØp h∂ncn°pw. Ip´nIfpsS ssk°nfpIsfms° \∂m°n sImSpØv Ahsc kvIqfnte°v Abbv°pw. ]n∂oSv Xs‚ Hm^okn¬ hnhn[ {]h¿Ø\ßfn¬ apgpIp∂p. AtXmsSm∏w ⁄m\hmb\bv°pw XncphN\w [ym\n°p∂Xn\pw kabwIs≠Øp∂p. hnip≤Ip¿_m\, sIm¥, Imt\m\\akvImcw XpSßnb {]m¿∞\Iƒ°v At±lw Hcn°epw apS°w hcpØmdn√. {]m¿∞\bpsS kabØv GsX ¶nepw ]≈nbn¬ Xncp\mfnt\m at‰m t]mhpIbmsW¶n¬ D®t\cØv At±lw ]≈nbn¬ D≠mIpw. At±lw Pohn°p∂XmWv {]kwKn°p∂Xv. FfnabpsS apJambn efnXPohnXssienbpw {]m¿∞\bn¬ ASnbpd® PohnXhpamWv At±lØns‚ ssIapX¬.

24 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw F√mhtcmSpw kvt\ltØmSpw kulrZtØmSpw klnjvWpXtbmSpw IqsS s]cpamdp∂ a™fnb®≥ F√mh¿°pw Hcp amXrIbmWv. hnip≤ Ip¿∫m\ A¿∏WØn\pw A\pc⁄\IqZmibpsS ]cnI¿ΩØn\pw At±lw kZm kwe`y\mWv. Hcp amXrIm]ptcmlnX≥, Xm]k\mbk∂ymkhcy≥, Xo£WaXobmb t{]£nX≥, D¿÷kze\mb kmaqlnI {]h¿ØI≥ F∂o \neIfnse√mw At±lw Xm\mbncp∂ kvYeßfnse√mw Xt‚Xmb hy‡nap{Z]Xn∏n®p hnizmkw {]Ncn∏n°p∂Xn\pw ssZhhN\w{]tLmjn°p∂Xn\pambn Atlmcm{Xw {]bXv\n® a™fnb®≥ [mcmfwt]¿°v amtΩmZok \¬IpIbpw Ahsc hnizmkPohnXØn¬ ]cnioen∏n°pIbpw sNbvXp. k` Xs∂ G¬∏n® tPmenIsf√mw AXns‚ ]q¿ÆXbn¬ \ndth‰n 2017 sabv 18\p At±lw _√w]≈n s{]mhn≥jy¬ lukn¬ FØn. Ct∏mƒ hn{iaPohnXw \bn°p∂p.

June 2019; No. 242 25 I¿sΩektμiw Aßv Rßsf ]Tn∏n®Xpt]mse ?

Adnthmtc, tNmZn°bmWp Rm≥ tamlap≠dnbphm≥:

BcmWv Cu Aßv? FhnsSbmWv Cu ]T\w? F¥mWv Cu ]T\w? kqNnXw kotdm ae_m¿ Ip¿_m\{IaØnse \memw {]WmaP]w (Kvlm¥m{]m¿∞\) {]kvXpXØnse I¿Ømhmb ssZhw BcmWv? ]nXmhmb ssZhtam? ]p{X\mb ssZhtam? AYhm ]cnip≤mflmhmb ssZhtam? As√¶n¬ {XnssXzIssZhtam? AXpas√¶n¬ I¿Ømhmb tbip{InkvXp? ]›mØew Fs‚ Pn⁄mkbv°v NndIp apf®n´v Imeßtfsdbmbn. Cu Imebfhn¬ ]etcbpw Rm≥ kao]n®p, As©¶nepw taP¿ skan\mcnIfn¬ \n∂p≈-h¿. AhcpsS {]XnIcW߃ hnNn{Xsa∂p ]dbmsX hø. "Adn™n´pw Adn-hn-s√∂v’ \Sn°p-∂-Xm-sW∂v IcpXn Nne¿ Hgn™p amdn. Nne¿°Xv _meniambn tXm∂n: Bcmbmse¥m? ]nXmhmbmepw ]p{X\mbmepw ]cnip≤mflhmbmepw ssZhw Xs∂bt√?. ssZhsØ CjvSwt]mse kwt_m[\ sNømw, {]m¿∞n°mw. C{Xbt√ D≈p Imcyw!. Npcp°w Nne¿ kwhmZØn\pw Xømdmbn. Kuchambn ]Tn®v DØcn®hcpap≠v.

26 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw

F√mh-tcmSpw Rm≥ ISs∏´n-cn-°p∂p HØncn \μn. ]t£, h©n At∏mgpw Xncp∂°c Xs∂! {]XnIcWkw{Klw \ncq]I¿ Cu \memw {]WmaP]sØ aq∂mbn Xncn°p∂p, Im¬Unb≥ Ip¿_m\{IaØnse∂t]mse. JfinI H∂v: I¿Ømhmb ssZhta... Ir]bm¬ kwPmXam°Wsa. JfinI c≠v: PohnXImew apgph≥... F√m a\pjycpw Adnbs´ JfinI aq∂v: I¿Ømth Ffnbhcpw... A\pjvTn°pIbpw sNøp∂p. Is≠ØepIƒ 1. H∂pw c≠pw JfinIIƒ aq∂mw JfinIbnse A\pkvacW{]m¿∞\bpsS (Anemnesis) BapJ{]m¿∞\Iƒ AYhm a≤yÿ{]m¿∞\IfmWt{X. 2. H∂mw JfinIbn¬ ]nXmhns\bpw ]p{Xs\bpw A`nkwt_m[\ sNbvXv. c≠mw JfinI ]nXmhns\bpw, aq∂mw JfinI ]p{Xs\bpamWv kwt_m[\ sNøp∂Xs{X. 3. H∂pw aq∂pw JfinIIƒ A\pkvacW{]m¿∞\Ifpw (Me- morials) c≠mw JfinI A¿∞\m {]m¿∞\bpamWs{X. 4. ImemImeßfn¬ \SØnbn´p≈ kaoIcW{]{Inbbn¬ kw`hn®Xmbncn°mw Cu s]mcpØt°SpIƒ F∂mWv NnecpsS aXw; {]m{Kq]w ]p{Xs\ kwt_m[\ sNbvXpsIm≠mbncp∂ncn°Was{X. 5. {]m¿∞\bn¬ A\zbØn\pw bp‡n°pw F¥p {]k‡n F∂v kam[m\n°p∂p a‰p Nne¿. shfp°m≥ tX®Xv ]m≠mtbm? ChnsS, ]Tn∏n®Xv ]nXmhmb ssZhamsW∂ ImcyØn¬ kwibw tXm∂nbncp∂n√. ss__nfnse ]e

June 2019; No. 242 27 I¿sΩektμiw ]T\flfn¨ GXv ]T\w AYhm kμ¿`w BWv hnh£nXw F∂p kq£aambn Adnbm\mbncp∂p At\zjvWw. C{Xtbsd k¶o¿ÆXbp≠v CXns\∂v kz]v\Øn¬ t]mepw hnNmcn®X√. F¥n\v Cu ssh¢_yw F∂v Ct∏mgpw a\ nemIp∂n√. Nncßv \p≈n ]pÆm°ntbm F∂v `bs∏SpØp∂p. _en]oThpw icoc‡ßfpw

t\mlbpsS Imew apX¬ _en]oThpw _enka¿∏Whpw \ap°p kp]cnNnXamWv. ""t\ml I¿Ømhn\v Hcp _en]oTw \n¿Ωn®p. ip≤nbp≈ F√m arKßfnepw ]£nIfnepw \n∂v Ah¿ AhnStØ°v Hcp Zl\_en A¿∏n®p.'' ImeN{I{`aWØn¬ \mw I≠pap´p∂p, A{_mlans\. ""ssZhw ]d™-- ÿesØØn-b-t∏mƒ A{_mlw AhnsS Hcp _en-]oTw ]Wn-Xp. hndpIv ASp°n Ck-lm-°ns\ _‘n®v hnd-In\p aosX InS-Øn. aIs\ _en Ign-°m≥ A{_mlw IØn Iøn-se-SpØp.'' ]nXmhv ]Tn-∏n-°m≥ XpS-ßp∂p _en-]oTw k÷-am-°epw ico-c-c‡--߃ A¿∏n-°epw Fßs\ thW-sa∂v ]nXm-hmb ssZhw hy‡-am-°p∂ Gsd kμ¿`-߃ ss__n-fn-ep-≠t√m. ]pd-∏m-Sns‚ ]pkvX-I-Øn¬ \mw hmbn-°p∂p: ""\n߃ F\n°v aÆp-sIm≠v Hcp _en-]oTw ]Wn-b-Ww. AXn- t∑¬ BSp-Isfbpw Imf-I-sfbpw Zl-\-_-en-Ifpw kam-[m-\-_- en-I-fp-ambn A¿∏n-°Ww.'' _en-]oT \n¿Ωm-W-Øn\p ]nXmhv \n¿t±iw sImSp°p∂Xp ho≠pw \mw ImWp-∂p. ""Icp-the acw-sIm≠v Hcp _en-]oTw ]Wn-b-Ww...-a-e-bn¬ sh®v ImWn-®p-X-∂-Xp-t]m- se-bmWv ]Wn-tb-≠-Xv.'' hy‡amb \n¿t±-i-amWv I¿Ømhv KnsZ-tbm\pw \¬Ip-

28 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw ∂-Xv. ""Cu Zp¿§-Øns‚ apI-fn¬ I√p-Iƒ bYm-{Iaw ASp°n \ns‚ ssZh-amb I¿Øm-hn\p Hcp _en-]oTw ]Wn-bp-I. sh´n- ho-gvØnb Atj-c-{]-Xn-jvT-bpsS XSn IØn®v B c≠m-asØ Imfsb Zl-\-_-en-bmbn A¿∏n-°p-I.'' ]T\w ]c-ºcm-KXw ""C{km-tb-en\p I¿Ømhp \¬In-bXpw \nb-a-{K-ŸW- fn¬ Fgp-Xn-bn-cp-∂-Xp-amb Iev]-\-Iƒ A-\p-k-cn®v {]`m-X- Ønepw {]tZm-j-Ønepw apS-ßmsX _en-]o-T-Øn-¬ Ah¿ I¿Ømhn\p Zl-\-_-en-b¿∏n®p'' tZhm-e-bhpw _en-]o-T-ßfpw ""I¿Øm-hns‚ hmKvZm-\-t]-SIw ÿm]n-°p-∂-Xn\v B- e-b-Øns‚ D≈n¬ {iotIm-hn¬ k÷am-°n. AXn\v Ccp-]Xv apgw hoXw \ofhpw hoXnbpw Db-c-hp-ap-≠m-bn-cp-∂p. Ah¿ AXv X¶w-sIm≠p s]mXn-™p. tZh-Zm-cp-sIm≠v _en-]o-Thpw \n¿Ωn- ®p. tZhm-e-b-Øns‚ Dƒhiw X¶w-sIm≠p s]mXn™v {iotIm- hn-ens‚ ap≥h-iØv IpdpsI kz¿ÆN-ß-e-Iƒ _‘n-®p. Ahn- Shpw kz¿Æw-sIm≠p s]mXn™p.- tZ-hm-ebw apgp-h≥ kz¿Æw- sIm≠p s]mXn-™p. {iotIm-hn-ense _en-]o-Thpw Ah¿ kz¿Æw-sIm≠p s]mXn-™p.'' ""At∏mƒ ]ptcm-ln-X∑-m¿ Imlfw DuXn. P\w Fgp- t∂‰-p-\n-∂p. tkmf-a≥ tZhm-e-b-Øn-\p-apº-nep≈ A¶-W-Øns‚ a[y-`mKw hnip-≤o-I-cn®v AhnsS Zl-\-_-enbpw kam-[m-\-_- en-bpw taZ pw A¿∏n-®p. ImcWw tkmf-a≥ HmSp-sIm≠p \n¿an® _en-]o-T-Øn\v Cu Zl-\-_-enbpw [m\y-_-enbpw taZ pw A¿∏n-°m≥ am{Xw hen-∏-ap-≠m-bn-cp-∂n√-.'' _en-]o-Thpw c‡i-co-c-ßfpw ""tami _en-bpsS c‡-Øn¬ ]IpXn ]m{X-ßfn-em-°p- Ibpw ]IpXn _en-]o-T-Øn-t∑¬ Xfn-°p-Ibpw sNbvXp. A\- ¥cw DS-ºSn-{KŸ--sa-SpØv P\-߃ tIƒs° hmbn-®p...

June 2019; No. 242 29 I¿sΩektμiw At∏mƒ tami c‡sa-SpØv P\-ß-fpsS ta¬ Xfn-®p-sIm≠v ]d™p: Cu hN-\--ßsf√mw B[m-c-am°n I¿Ømhv \nß-tfmSv sNbvX DS-º-Sn-bpsS c‡-am-Ip∂p CXv'' ""]ns∂ Ah≥ A∏-sa-SpØv IrX-⁄-Xm-kvtXm{Xw sNbvXv apdn®v Ah¿°p-sIm-Sp-Øp-sIm≠v Acp-fn-sNbvXp: CXp \n߃°p-th≠n \¬I-ps∏-Sp∂ Fs‚ ico-c-am-Wv. Fs‚ Hm¿Ω-bv°mbn CXp sNøp-hn≥'' ""A\-¥cw ]m\-]m-{X-sa-SpØv IrX-⁄-Xm-kvtXm{Xw sNbvXv Ah¿°p-sIm-Sp-Øp-sIm≠p ]d-™p. \nß-sf-√m-hcpw CXn¬ \n∂p ]m\w sNøp-hn≥. CXp ]m]-tam-N-\-Øn-\mbn At\-I¿°p-th≠n Nn¥s∏-Sp-∂Xpw DS-º-Sn-bp-tS-Xp-amb Fs‚ c‡-am-Wv'' ""I¿Øm-hn¬ \n∂pw kzoI-cn® AtX Imcy-߃X-s∂- bmWv \nß-sfbpw `c-ta¬]n®-Xv..... Cu A∏w `£n-°p-Ibpw Cu -]m-{X-Øn¬ \n∂pw ]m\w sNøp-Ibpw sNøp-tºm-sg√mw I¿Øm-hns‚ acW-sØ-bmWv Ahn-SpsØ BK-a-\w-hsc \n߃vvvvvv {]Jym-]n-°p-∂Xv'' ""ktlm-Z-c-tc, Cutim-bpsS c‡w aqew hnip≤ ÿ- etØ°p {]th-in-°p-hm-\p≈ Bfl-ss[cyw \ap-°p-≠vvv. ImcWw Xs‚ ico-c-am-Ip∂ Xnc-»o-e-bn-eqsS \ho-\hpw kPo-h-hp-amb Hcp ]mX \ap°mbn Ahn-Sp∂p Xpd-∂p-X-∂n-cn-°p∂p'' ]c-ºcm-KX ]T-\-Øn\ Hcp IÆmSn kpdn-bm\n `mjm ]fin-X-{]-`h-\mb Ip\n-b-tØm-SØv epZ-hn-tIm-k-®-s‚bpw ae-bm-fn-bpsS Bcm-[-\m-cm-a-Ønse A\pKrlo-X- hm\-ºm-Sn-bmb Bt_-e-®s‚bpw Iq´p-Ir-jn-bn¬ hnf™ Aaq-ey-ap-Øp-I-fmWt√m kpdn-bm\n ]mc-º-cy-Øn¬ \n∂pw kotdm-a-e-_m¿ k`bv°v e`n-®- acn-®-h¿°p- th-≠n-bp≈ Xncp-I¿Ω-߃, Imt\m\ \a-kv°mcw BZn-bmbh. Imt\m-\-\- a-kv°m-c-Øn¬ ]≈n-°q-Zm-im-°mew sh≈n-bm-gvNbnse \nim- Ko-X-Ønse Hcp ]Zw ChnsS {]k-‡-amWv:

30 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw ""ssZhw [c-bn-en-d-ßp∂ {]N-\amw X≥Zn-hy-hcw aqi-bv°en-thmSp \¬Ip∂p Ime-a-W™p aqi-bn¬ \n-˛ ∂l-tdm-t\-‰Xp hmßp∂p NnX-am-b-ßs\ tbml-∂m≥ hsc-bm-°-Æn-Iƒ \ofp∂p tbml-∂m-\Xp tbm¿±m-\n¬ ssZh-Ip-am-c\p ]I-cp∂p ssZh-Ip-am-c≥ «ol¿°pw ]cn-]m-e-\-bpsSb¤p-Xsa!'' ]nXm-hns‚ ]c-º-cm-KX ]T-\-Øns‚ Hcp-\mƒ hgn! ]nXm-°-∑m-cn-eqsS ssIh∂ ]cn-I¿Ω- a{¥w ]nXm-hns‚ ]c-º-cm-K-X-]-T\ ]›m-Ø-e-Øn¬ P\n®v, B Pohn-X-ssi-en-bn¬ thcp-d-®v, ]nXm-hns‚ {]nb-]p-{X-s\m∏w hf¿∂v, kXy-hpw bmYm¿∞yhpw thdn-´-dn-bp∂ hnPn-Kn-jp-hmbn amdnb am¿tXmΩm-«o-lm-bpsS t{]jvT injyXzw ssIamdn In´n- b-h-cmWv am¿ A±m-bnbpw am¿ amdn-bpw. Ah-cpsS Ip¿∫m-\m- \p-jvTm-\-Øn-se \memw ]qPm-a-{¥-amWv \ΩpsS ]cm-a¿i-hn-j- bw F∂Xv {it≤-b-am-Wv. Ah-cpsS at\m-hym-]m-c-ß-fn-eqsS k©-cn-°p-tºm-gmWv Cu ]qPm-a-{¥-Øns‚ Kcn-abpw s]cp-abpw {Kmly-am-Ip-I. Ip¿∫m-\m¿∏-W-Øn¬ Ah¿°nXp AXnam{Xw hnIm-c-`-cn-X-amb alq¿Øw. IqZm-im-h-N\ ]cn-I¿Ωw Ign-™n-cn-°p∂p. ]ptcm-ln- Xs‚ ap≥ºn¬ hnip≤ _en-]oTw AXn¬ anin-lm-bpsS ico- chpw c‡hpw ]c-º-cm-KX ]T-\-Øn-eqsS Xncp-ln-X-a-dn-bp∂ ]ptcm-ln-Xs‚, ]nXm-hns‚ Ah¿Æ-\o-bhpw kar-≤-hp-amb Ir]- bn¬ B{i-bn-®p-sIm≠v "AßbpsS A`n-jn- ‡s‚ icoc‡ßƒ' ]nXm-hn\p ss\th-Z\w sNøp-∂p, {]mb- ›n-Ø-_en AYhm A\p-\-b\ _en-bmbpw- ˛ ssZth-jvS-_-en- bm-bpw- ˛ -aw-K-f-_-en-bmbpw ˛ ip-No-I-c-W-_-en-bm-bpw- ˛ -]-cn-lm-

June 2019; No. 242 31 I¿sΩektμiw c-_-en-bmbpw ]nXm-hns‚ c£-Woba\ v apgp-h≥ Pzen-®p- \n¬°p∂ kp`-K-\n-anjw XpS¿∂v, ]ptcm-ln-Xs‚ a≤yh¿Øn -{]m¿Y-\bpw Cutim-bpsS c£-Wob I¿ΩØ-ns‚ A\p-kva-c- Wm-\p-jvTm-\-hpw. AXn-\-¥y-Øn¬ dqlm Bhm-k-Øn-\mbn ]nXm-hn-t\m-Sp A¿∞-\ {]m¿∞\ ssIs°m≠ ]nXm-hn\p IrX-⁄-Xm-kvtXm{X-tØmsS (Doxology) ]cn-k-am-]vXw. dqlm Bhmk {]m¿∞\ dqlm Bhm-k-{]m¿∞\ (Epiclesis), ]cnip-≤m-flm-hn-t\m- Sp≈ {]m¿∞-\-b-√, ]nXm-hn-t\m-Sp≈ {]m¿∞-\-bm-Wv. skan- \mcn ]T-\-Øn-eqsS Rm≥ a\- n-em-°n-b-Xv- ˛ -sk-an-\m-cn-bn¬ ]Tn-∏n-®Xv F∂p ]d-bp-hm≥ Rm≥ Bf-√˛-dqlm Bhmk {]m¿∞\ ]cn-ip-≤m-∑m-hn-t\m-Sp≈ {]m¿∞\ F∂m-bn-cp-∂p. ssZh-Zm-k-\mb I\o-kn-bq-k-®-\m-Wv, Fs‚ anYym-[m-cW Xncp- Øn, Cu {]m¿∞-\-bpsS s]mcpƒ HmXn X∂-Xv. ]nXmth, kvXpXn. Cu {]m¿∞-\-bpsS s]mcpƒ, ]e-hn-[-Øn¬ sX‰n[cn- °p-∂h¿ Ct∏m-gp-ap≠-v. Beph {] v, Beph 2011¬ Hcp cq]- X-bv°p-th≠n A®Sn® kotdm-a-e-_m¿ k`-bpsS Ip¿_m\bn¬- hnizm-kn-Iƒ°p≈ \n¿t±-i-Øn¬ ]d-bp∂p: ""I¿Øm- hns‚ ]cn-ip-≤m∑mhv Fgp∂ffn h∂v _en-]o-T-Øn¬ ka¿∏n- -°s∏-´n-cn-°p∂ _en hkvXp-°-fn¬ Bh-kn®v AXns\ \ΩpsS I¿Øm-ho-tim-an-in-lm-bpsS Poh≥ ]I-cp∂ Xncp-i-coc‡ß- fm°n hnip-≤o-I-cn°W-ta-sb∂v ]ptcm-ln-X≥ {]m¿∞n-°p-∂p.'' Cu \n¿t±-i-Ønse Akw-_‘w ]dT™v Adn-bn-t°≠Xne- -t√m. A¿∏Wip{iq-j-bpsS lrZ-bhpw ]c-a-Im-jvT-bp-amb IrX- ⁄Xm-kvtXm-{X-{]m¿∞-\bpw {]Xn-jvTm-]-\hpw hgn AƒØmcbn¬ anin-lm-bpsS Xncp--icoc‡ßƒ kwPm-X-am-bn- cn-°p-∂p- F∂v ]ptcm-ln-X-\-dn-bnt√! Xncp-icocc‡ß-fn¬ Bh- kn-°mt\m Xncp-icocc‡ß-fm°n am‰mt\m A√ CØcp-W- Øn¬ ]ptcm-ln-X≥ {]m¿∞n-°p-I. {]Xyp-X, Ip¿∫m-\-bn¬ Bh- kn®p AXns\ Bio¿hZn-°p-Ibpw ]hn-{Xo-I-cn-°p-Ibpw sNø- Wta F∂m-Wv. Ip¿∫m-\-bn¬ A∏hpw ho™pw am{X-a√t√m

32 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw ka¿∏Ww sNøp-∂-Xv. km¿Δ-{Xn-I-k-`bpw apgp-h≥ krjvS-{]- ]-©hpw Ip¿∫m-\-bn¬ ka¿∏n-X-am-Ws√m! ""kqtcym-Zbw apX¬ AkvX-abw hsc Fs‚ \maw P\-X-I-fpsS CS-bn¬ al-Xz- ]q¿Æ-am-Wv. Fv√m-bn-SØpw Fs‚ \ma-Øn\p [q]hpw ip≤amb ImgvNbpw A¿∏n-°-s∏-Sp-∂p. Fs¥-∂m¬, P\-ßfpsS CS-bn¬ Fs‚ \maw D∂-X-am-Wv-˛-ssk-\y-ßfpsS I¿Ømhv Acp-fn- sNøp∂p.'' Aßp ]Tn-∏n-®-Xp-t]m-se-Xs∂ Znhy-_-en-bn¬ ]qPm-{]m¿∞-\-bpsS A¥y-Øn¬ dqlm- £-W-{]m¿∞\ \S-Øp∂ {Iaw Xncp-k`-bn¬ GXm\pw ]uc- kvXy-k-`-I-fpsS {]tXy-I-X-bm-Wv. ]t£, AXp dqlm-\n-th-in- X-am-sW∂Xn\m¬k` AXn¬ B\μw sIm≈p-∂p. Imc-Ww, AXpw ]nXm-hns‚ ]T-\-am-Wv. Ahn-Sp∂p ]d-bp-∂p ""....- Fs‚ \maw A\p-kva-cn-°m≥ Rm≥ CS-h-cp-Øp-∂n-S-sØ√mw Rm≥ \nßfpsS ASp-°-tebv°p h∂v \nßsf A\p-{K-ln-°pw.'' I¿Øm-hns‚ lnXw ]qhWnbp-∂n-SØv Ahn-SpsØ Bflmhv IpSn-sIm≈p∂p. DZm-l-cWw IqSm-c-{]-Xn-jvT. ""Aßs\ tami tPmen sNbvXp-Xo¿Øp. At∏mƒ Hcp taLw kam-Ka IqSm- csØ Bh-cWw sNbvXp. I¿Øm-hns‚ alXzw IqSm-c-Øn¬ \nd-™p-\n∂p \ymbm-[n-]-∑m-cpsS ]pkvX-I-Øn¬ \mw ImWp- ∂p. ""At∏mƒ I¿Øm-hns‚ ZqX≥ Iøn-en-cp∂ hSn-bpsS A{Kw- sIm≠v Cd-®nbpw ]pfn-∏n-v√mØ A∏hpw sXm´p. ]md-bn¬ \n∂v Xo Db¿∂v amwkhpw A∏hpw Zln-∏n®p'' Gen-bm-{]-hm-N- Is‚ _en-bn¬ ssZhw {]km-Zn®p: ""DSs\ I¿Øm-hn¬ \n∂pw A·n Cdßn _en-h-kvXphpw hndIpw I√pw a‰pw Zln-∏n-°p- Ibpw Nmense sh≈w h‰n-°p-Ibpw sNbvXp. CXp- I≠v P\w kmjvSmwKw hoWv hnfn®p]d™p: I¿Øm-hp-Xs∂ ssZhw I¿Øm-hp-Xs∂ ssZhw'' BZy-tZ-hm-e-b-{]-Xn-jvT-bpsS Ah-k-c-Ønepw ssZhm-flm- hns‚ Cu Bhm-k-{]-Xn-`mkw A\p-`-h-thZyw. ""tkmf-a≥ {]m¿∞n®p Ign-™-t∏mƒ, kz¿§-Øn¬ \n∂v A·n-bn-dßn Zl-

June 2019; No. 242 33 I¿sΩektμiw \-_en hkvXphpw a‰p hkvXp-°fpw Zln-∏n-®p. I¿Øm- hns‚ alXzw tZhm-e-b-Øn¬ \nd-™p. I¿Øm-hns‚ tXP v tZhm-e-b-Øn¬ \nd-™p-\n-∂-Xn-\m¬ ]ptcm-ln-X-∑m¿°v AhnsS {]th-in-°m≥ Ign-™n√-. A·n Xmtg°p hcp-∂Xpw Be-b-Øn¬ I¿Øm-hns‚ alXzw \nd-bp-∂Xpw I≠v C{km- tb¬P\w kmjvSmwKw {]W-an-®v, Ahn-Sp∂v \√-h-\m-Wv, Ahn- SpsØ kvt\lw imiz-X-amWv F∂v ]d™v I¿Ø-hns\ kvXpXn®p-. Cu ]T-\-]›-m-Ø-e-Øn¬ »ol-∑m-cpsS A\m-s^m- d-bn¬ dqlm-£-W-{]m¿∞-\-bpsS kμ¿`w F{Xtbm »mL-\obw ]nXm-hn\p kvXpXn. kwi-bm-Xo-X-at√ kw]q-Py-cmb Bcm-[-\m-im-kv{X-]-fin-X¿ ]d-b-s´, ]Tn- ∏n-°s´: \memw {]Wm-a-P-]-Ønse "I¿Øm-hmb ssZhw', _en- ]oTw \n¿Ωn-°m\pw _en-h-kvXp-°ƒ A¿∏n-°m\pw ]Tn-∏n® ]nXm-hmb ssZhw Xs∂-bm-Wv. am¿ A±mbn amdn-am-cpsS Bg- Øn-te°v he-sb-dn-bp-∂-h¿°v ]nXmthm ]p{Xt\m F∂v kwi- b-Øn\v ÿm\-an√-. ]nXm-hp-X-s∂. B ]nXm-hns\ am{X-amWv Cu {]Wm-a-P-]-Øn¬ AZn-kw-t_m-[\ sNøp-∂-Xv F∂Xpw hy‡w. ]m{Xn-bm¿°o-kn-\mtam! A_≤ßfpw Nne-t∏mƒ BNm-c-ß-fm-Im-dp-≠t√m: hc-sam-gn-bm-bn-´√, hmsam-gn-bm-bn-´mWv IqZm-i-h-N-\-߃ ssIamdn In´n-b-n´p-≈-sX∂Xv ]fin-X-a-Xw. Cu ÿm]\-c- lkyw kotdm ae-_m¿ k`-bn¬ C∂pw ]cn-I¿Ωw sNøp-∂Xv aq∂mw kvtXm{X{]m¿∞-\-bv°n-S-bn-em-W-t√m. F∂m¬ AXv B {]m¿∞-\-bpsS Ah-km-\-Øn¬ \memw kvtXm{X {]m¿∞\bv°v apsº¶-n¬ IqSp-X¬ A`n-Im-ay-sa∂v Nn¥n-°p- ∂-h-cp-≠v, kIm-cWw. H∂n®p IqSptºmƒ sNøp-hm-\mWv I¬]- \-sb-¶n¬ sNbvX-Xn-\p-tijw "Hcp-an®p IqSn-bn-cn-°p∂p' F∂p

34 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw ]d-bp-∂-X-√t√m DNnXw. am{X-hp-a√ aq∂mw kvtXm{X {]m¿∞- \-bpsS ka-{K-Xbpw kºq¿Æ-Xbpw \jvS-s∏-Sp-I-bp-an√. A_≤w ]‰n-bsX-¶n¬ BNm-c-am-sW∂p IcpXn ]m{Xn- bm¿°okv kΩXw aqf-cp-X-t√m. am≤yÿy {]m∞-\tbm {]mXn-\n[y {]m¿∞-\tbm? Nne aX-t_m-[\ tI{μ-߬ {]kn-≤o-I-cn-®n-cn-°p∂ Ip¿∫m\ ]pkvX-I-Øn¬ sImSp-Øn-cn-°p∂ \n¿t±iw Cßs\: "" ssIIƒ hncn®p ]nSn®psIm≠v Im¿Ωn-I≥ F√m-h¿°pw th≠n am≤yÿw- {]m¿∞n-°p∂p.'' aq∂mw kvtXm{X{]m¿∞- \-bpsS Ah-km-\-Øn-epff {]m¿∞-\-bmWv kμ¿`w. Cu {]kvXmh\ Cu {]m¿∞-\-bpsS A¥xkØ tNm¿Øn-°-f-bp- ∂n-t√? Bcm[\mk-aqlw Im¿Ωn-Is‚ t\Xr-Xz-Øn¬ Bsc- sbms° {]Xn-\n-[o-I-cn-®p-sIm-≠mWv? Btcm-sSms° HØp- tN¿∂psIm≠mWv ]nXm-hn\v Cu _en-b¿∏n-°p-∂-sX∂v {]Jym- ]n-°p∂ al-\ob aplq¿Øat√ CXv? sX‰n-[-cn-°-cp-X-t√m. ae- bmf `mj-bnse ]Z-Zm-cn-{Zy-sa∂v IcpXn kam-iz-kn-t®m-fq. "am¿]m- ∏m-bv°p-th≠n F∂p ]d-™m¬ am¿]m-∏-bpsS KpW-Øn-\p-th- ≠n-bp≈ _en-bmbn (in behalf of the pope) F∂√, adn®v am¿]m-∏-bpsS Xs∂ (on behalf of the pope) _en-bmbn kzoI- cn-°-W-sa-∂mWv {]m¿∞n-°p-∂Xv. Aßns\ Xs∂ F√m {]m¿∞-\Ifpw. amem-Jm-hr-μ-ß-tfmSv H∂p tN¿∂v k¿Δ-Ime (`qX-h¿Ø-am\ `mhn) hnPb kl-\ k-ac k` A¿∏n-°p∂ ]p{Xs‚ Cu Ip¿∫m\ ]nXmth, kzoI-cn-®mepw Fs¥mcp kp`K kpμc\nanjw. {]m¿∞\sb hnI-e-am-°p∂ Cu `mjm- \yq-\X ]cn-l-cn-t°-≠-Xnt√? A¿∞-sa-gp-Ø√ hnh¿Ø\w Bcm-[\m {Ia-߃ amXr-`m-j-bn-em-°m-\p≈ ]cn-{ia- ߃ sImSpº-n-cn-sIm≈-p∂Xv 1960 Ifnem-W-t√m. A∂sØ Hc- \p-`hw. ^mZ¿ koemkv kn.-Fw.-sF. en‰¿Pn IΩo-j-\n¬ HcwKw. Imcn-°m-apdn sImth-¥-bnse Hcp At¥-hmkn. sImth-¥-bpsS

June 2019; No. 242 35 I¿sΩektμiw apºn¬ CSXpw he-Xp-amWv alm-Ihn Pn.-i-¶-c-Ip-dp∏n-t‚bpw koem-k-®-t‚bpw hoSp-Iƒ. Ah¿ DØ-a-kp-lr-Øp-°-fp-am-bn-cp- ∂p. 1962˛63 h¿jw. Ip¿∫m\ `mKoI-ambn ae-bm-f-Øn-em-°m- \p≈ {iaw \S-∂p-sIm-≠n-cn-°p-∂p. koemk®≥ amk-ß-tfmfw Hcp ^bepw ]pkvX-I-ß-fp-ambn Zn\w {]Xn Pn.-bpsS ho´n¬ t]mIp-am-bn-cp-∂p. Hcn-°¬ Hcmƒ koemk®-t\mSv Hcp Ipkr- Xn-tNmZyw : ""Fgp-∂-≈Øv XpS-ßn-bn´v C»n-\m-fm-b-t√m. F¥n- \m-Wmthm ]pd-∏mSv? adp-]Sn : ""kpdn-bm\n {]m¿∞-\-I-fpsS ae- bmf X¿PPa ae-bm-f-am-°m≥!'' CXns‚ A¿∞w a\ -n-em-bXv ]n¬°m-e-ß-fn¬ ]pd-Øn-d-°n-b Ip¿∫m-\-]p-kvX-I-߃ I≠- t∏m-gmWv. hn´p-t]mb hm°p-Iƒ I≠n-s√∂p \Sn-°p-∂Xpw IjvS- at√?...... kwkvIm-c-Øns‚ kzXz-am-Wt√m `mj. `mj-Iƒs°√mw hm°p-I-fp-≠v. hm°p-Iƒ°v [z\n-I-fp-≠v. Hmtcm `mjbv°pw X\- Xmb ssien-bp-≠v. ssien-bn-emWv `mj-bpsS Bfl-kw-kvIr- Xn. kwkvImcw kay-°mbn kzmwio-I-cn-∞msX \nL≠p t\m°n A¿∞w Ipdn-®m¬ AXv hnh¿Ø-\-am-In√-t√m. Cu ZptcymKw ae-bmfw Ip¿_m\ ]pkvX-I-ß-fn¬ Npcp-°am-bn-s´¶- nepw IS-∂p-Iq-Sn-bn-´p-≠v. kØbv°pw,-k-μ¿`-Øn\pw A\p-tbm- Py-ambn, Ipdn-°p-sIm≈-p∂ ]Z-hn-\ymkw \S-Øp∂ Imcy-Øn¬ DØ-c-hm-Z-s∏´--h¿ hnP-bn-®n-√-. k¶p-NnX {]mtZ-io-I-Xtbm k`m- s]m-fn-‰nIvtkm C√m-ØXpw a[p-c-a-t\m-lc ae-bmf ssien-bn¬ Pzen®p \n¬°p-∂-Xp-amb Hcp Ip¿∫m\ ]pkvX-I-amWv k`m-a- °-fpsS kz]v\w. A\-Xn-hn-Zqc-`m-hn-bn¬ ]m{Xn-bm¿°okv hcp- tºmƒ kz]v\w km£m-Xv°-cn-°m≥ ]m{X-bm¿°o-kn-\mtam!

^m. tPmk^v Gen-bmkv kn.-Fw.-sF.

36 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw

_lp. tPm¿Pv Xm©≥ A®s‚ aq∂mw acWhm¿jnI Hm¿ΩbmNcWw ^m. -kmPp N°m-e-°¬ kn.-Fw-.F.

2016 Pqsse 4-˛mw XnbXn, ]pe¿s® 6:45\v, Xs∂ Adnbp ∂hscbpw kvt\ln®hscbpw _lpam\n®ncp∂hscbpsa√mw ZpJØnemgvØnsIm≠v ssZhk∂n[nbnte°v bm{Xbmb _lp tPm¿Pv Xm©\®≥ 1957 Pq¨ 6-mw XnbXn sImt´°mSv ]cnip≤ ssZhamXmhns‚ \mat[bØnep≈ CShImwKßfmb tacn˛Nmt°m ZºXnIfpsS 5˛masØ Ip™mbn `qPmX\mbn. At±lØn\v 3 ktlmZc∑mcpw 2 ktlmZcnamcpw D≠v. Xs‚ sslkvIqƒ hnZym`ymkw ]q¿Ønbm°nbXn\p tijw 1973¬ _lp. Xm©\®≥ Xriq¿ tZhamXm {]hniybn¬ Hcp tbmKm¿∞nbmbn tN¿∂p. {]mcw` ]cnioe\Øn\pw \h{hXØn\psamSphn¬ 1978 Pq¨ 5˛mw XnbXn BZyhrXhpw. 1984 P\phcn 3˛mw XnbXn \nXy{hXhpw kzoIcn®p. XXzimkv{X-ssZhimkv{X ]T\߃ _mw•q¿ [¿Ωmcmw tImtfPv, ]qs\ Im¿a¬ luknepambn ]q¿Ønbm°n, 1986 sabv 6˛mw XnbXn Hcp k\ymksshZnI\mbn A`nj‡\mbn. Xncp∏´ kzoIcWØn\v ap≥]v Xs∂ _lp. tPm¿Pv A®≥ Xs‚ I¿Ω aWvUeambn a[y{]tZinep≈ kmK¿ anj\pth≠nbmWv Hcp°s∏´Xv. AXpsIm≠v Xs∂ Xncp∏´ kzoIcWØn\v tijw G‰hpw BZyambn A`nhμy s¢a≥kv tXm´p¶¬ ]nXmhn\m¬ Ab°s∏´Xv aWvUnZzo]v anj\nte°mWv. AhnsS priest-in-charge Bbn {]h¿Øn®psIm≠ncn°th, At±lw _nj∏v luknte°v \nbp‡\mbn. 1987 apX¬ 1991 hsc cq]XbpsS s{]mIyqtd‰¿ Bbpw At±lw kvXpXy¿lambn tkh\w sNbvXp. G¬∏n°s∏´ ZuXy߃ AhbpsS ]q¿ÆXbn¬,

June 2019; No. 242 37 I¿sΩektμiw ka¿∏W _p≤ym sNøp∂Xn¬ _≤{i≤\mbncp∂ tPm¿Pv Xm©\®s\ kmK¿ anj\p th≠n IqSpX¬ \∑ sNøphm≥ {]m]vX\m°p∂Xn\mbn 1991¬ Im\≥ \nbaØn¬ D]cn]T\Øn\mbn tdmante°b®p. ]uckvXy Im\≥ \nbaØn¬ Xs‚ Licentiate hnPbIcambn ]q¿Ønbm°nb tijw, XpS¿∂p≈ Xs‚ tUmŒd¬ dnk¿®n\p th≠n Xncs™SpØ hnjbw The Juridical Institution of Major Arch- bishop in Oriental Canon Law, with Special Reference to Syro- Malabar Archiepiscopal Church: A Historical Judicial Study F∂ hnjbsØIpdn®mWv. hfsc X∑bXztØmSpw {InbmflI XtbmSpw IqSn Xs‚ PhD in Oriental Canon Law tdmanse kp{]kn≤amb Pontifical Oriental Institute ¬ \n∂v ]q¿Ønbm°nb Xm©\®≥ kmK¿ cq]XbpsS tae[y£s‚ {]tXyI Xm¬∏cyØnemWv D]cn]T\Øn\mbn t]mb sX¶nepw, C¥ybn¬ XncnsIsbØp∂Xn\pap≥]vXs∂ At±lsØ tXSnsbØnbXv [¿Ωmcmw hnZymt£{XØns‚ XpSßm\ncn°p∂ ]uckvXyIm\≥ \nba]T\Øn\p th≠nbp≈ Institute of Oriental Canon Law bpsS `mhn `mKt[bambncp∂p. _lp. tXmakv sF°-c-b-®-s‚bpw Xs‚ IqsS ko\nb¿ Bbn dnk¿®v ]q¿Ønbm°nb _lp. h¿Kokv tImfpØdb®s‚bpw kvt\tlmjvafamb \n¿_‘ Øn\pap≥]n¬ Xs‚ ]≤XnIƒ am‰nsh®v tPm¿Pv A®≥ Xs‚ k\ymk kaqlw X\n°pap≥]n¬ h®v \o´nb ]pXnb ta®n¬∏pdw G‰w ka¿∏WtØmsS Gs‰Sp°pIbmbncp∂p. 2001¬ At±lw [¿Ωmcm-an¬ XpS-ßnb Imt\m≥ \nb-a-Øn- ep≈ A[ym-]\w Xs‚ PohnXmhkm\w hsc XpScpI bmbncp∂p. \ew XnI™ Hcp Im\≥ \nba A≤ym]I\mbpw, Gh¿°pw Ddt∏mSp IqsS B{ibn°mhp∂ B[nImcnXbp≈ Hcp D]tZ„mhmbpw Xm©\®≥ k`bnepw ]pdØpw Adnbs∏´p. Xs‚ hy‡n]camb hf¿®bv°v DXIp∂ hn[Ønep≈ dnk¿®v B≥Uv ]ªnt°j≥kv XyPn®p t]mepw

38 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw At±lw Xs∂ kao]n®h¿°pth≠n, Im\≥ \nbaØn¬ Xs‚ kabw GXm≠v apgph\pw hybw sNbvXp. Cu Imebfhn¬ kn.Fw.sF. k\ymkkaqlØns‚ s]mXp]T\ Krlamb [¿Ωmcmanse siΩmi∑mcpsS ]cnioe\Øn¬ ASpØnSs]Sp∂Xn\p≈ Ahkcw Xs∂ tXSnsbØnbt∏mƒ, DZmca\t msS B DØchmZnXzhpw At±lw Gs‰SpØp. Aßs\ 2001 apX¬ 2005 hsc ssZhimkv{X ]T\w \SØp∂ Hcp _m®ns‚ amkv‰¿ Bbn At±lw tkh\w sNbvXp. Xs‚ t\cn´p≈ in£WØn\mbn G¬∏n°s∏´ncp∂ Hmtcm siΩmi∑mcpsSbpw IgnhpIfpw IpdhpIfpw a\ nem°p∂Xn\p≈ {]tXyI kn≤n _lp. tPm¿Pv A®\p≠mbncp∂p. XpS¿∂v 2005¬ a[y{]tZinep≈ sk‚ v t]mƒ kn.Fw.sF. s{]mhn≥kns‚ s{]mhn≥jmƒ Bbn Xncs™ Sp°s∏´ _lp. Xm©\®≥ klIcWat\m`mhØns‚bpw, DZmcamb kwe`yXbpsSbpw ]cymbambn aq∂v h¿j°mew {]hniysb \bn®p. Xm©\®s‚ dnenPnbkv eoU¿jn∏v ssiensb°pdn®v, At±lØns‚ Iu¨kn¬ Soan¬ D≠mbncp∂ tP°_v ]oWn°m∏dºne®≥ Xs‚ A`n{]mbw Cßs\ tcJs∏SpØnbncn°p∂p: “His style of functioning was participatory and transperent. All issues related to the Province, in- cluding the issues concerning individuals on which he was eligible to take decision, were discussed in the Provincial Council meetings and decisions were taken on the basis of consensus. He never rushed to take decision. Before taking decisions, issues were discussed thread- bare, and the members of the Provincial Council were encouraged to express their views. Since he had no personal agenda, issues were discussed openly and decisions were taken collectively.” Xo¿®bmbpw \apt°h¿°pw a\ nem°p∂Xn\pw {]hrØn ]YØn¬ sIm≠phcp∂Xn\p≈ ]mTßfmWnh. 2008¬ Xs‚ {]hniym[n]≥ F∂ DØchmZnXzw ]q¿Ønbm°nbtijw, 2008˛2014 Imebfhnte°p≈ P\d¬

June 2019; No. 242 39 I¿sΩektμiw Iu¨knente°v At±lw Xncs™Sp°s∏´p. kphnti jh¬°cWhpw BP]me\hpambncp∂p tPm¿P®s\ tXSnsbØnb Un∏m¿´vsa‚ v. Cu DØchmZnXzØn\p ]pdsa kn.Fw.sF. kaqlØns‚ hnI¿ P\d¬ kvYm\tØ°pIqSn At±lw Xncs™Sp°s∏´p. Xs‚ anj≥ A\p`hßfpw Im\≥ \nbaØnep≈ AhKmlhpw [¿Ωmcmw kaqlØn¬ \n∂p≈ hnimeamb A\p`hkºØpw ssIapXem°n _lp. Xm©\®≥ Gh¿°pw kzoImcy\mb, kwe`y\mb Hcp k`m[nImcnbmbnØo¿∂p. F‰w k¶o¿Æamb {]iv\ßfn¬ t]mepw, A¬∏w t]mepw ]XdmsX, F∂m¬ {InkvXobamb ASnkvYm\ßfn¬ Du∂n\n∂psIm≠pw, Im\≥ \nbaØns‚ A¥kØ a\ nem°nsIm≠pw, F∂m¬ AsX kabw \nbaØns‚ A\mhiyamb Ipcp°pIƒ AhKWn®psIm≠pw Imcyam{X{]k‡amb Hcp k\ymkt\XrXzssien Xm©\®\v kz¥am°m≥ Ign™p. B A\\yamb ssien sIm≠v Xs∂ At±lØns‚ {]h¿Ø\ hntijW sØ°pdn®p≈ JymXn k`bv°IØpw ]pdØpw Hcpt]mse Adnbs∏Sphm\pw kzoImcyamIphm\panSbmbn. 2014¬ At±lw H∂pIqSn kphntijh¬°cWØns‚bpw AP]me\ hIp∏ns‚bpw P\d¬ Iu¨kne¿ Bbn Xncs™Sp°s∏´p. kn.Fw.sF. s]mXpkwLØns‚ kp{][m\ Xocpam\amb BtKmfkphntijh¬°cWØn\p th≠nbp≈ {]tXyI B°w G‰hpw hntijambn \ndth‰phm\p≈ {]tXyI Xm¬∏cyhpw, AXn\pXIp∂ Hcp {Im¥Z¿inXzhpw At±lØn\v kz¥ambncp∂p. kn.Fw.sF. kaqlw Gs‰SpØn´p≠mbncp∂ BtKmfanj\pIsf IqSpX¬ im‡oIcn°p∂Xnepw, km[n°p∂coXnbn¬ {_ko¬ t]mep≈ ]pXnb anj≥ kvYm]n°p∂Xnepw _lp. Xm©\®≥ {]tXyIw {i≤sh®p; HØncntbsd t\´ßfpw kn.Fw.sF. k`bv°v Cu \nebn¬ t\SnsbSp°m≥ Ign™p. _lp. P\dmf®≥ t]mƒ B®m≠nb®s‚ hm°pIƒ ISsaSpØm¬ "unassuming and unimposing" Bb kz`mhØm¬

40 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw A\p{Kln°s∏´ Xm©\®≥ kn.Fw.sF. k\ymkkaqlØn\v ssZh]cn]me\bn¬ Hcp°s∏´ Hcp {]tXyI \n[nbmbncp∂p s]mXpkwLØnepw CXc ao‰nwKpIfnepw im¥Kw`ocambn F√m N¿®Ifnepw ]s¶Sp°ptºmgpw, A\mhiyambn Hcp hm°v t]mepw D®cn°msX aWn°qdpIƒ Ccn°m≥ At±lØn\v Ignbpambncp∂p. \o≠ N¿®Iƒs°mSphn¬, Bhiys∏´m¬ am{Xw Xs‚ A`n{]mbw hy‡ambn Xpd∂p ]dbp∂ {]IrXambncp∂p tPm¿Pv A®t‚Xv. G‰hpw hy‡ambn, hfsc Npcpßnb hm°pIfn¬ HXpßpambncp∂p At±lØns‚ A`n{]mb{]IS\w. an°hmdpw Ahkcßfn¬ At±lØns‚ Im®n°pdp°nb kq{XhmIycq]Ønep≈ A`n{]mb {]IS\tØmsS N¿®Iƒ an°hmdpw Ahkm\n°pambncp∂p. kn.Fw.sF. k\ymkkaqlØns‚ ImcnksØIpdn®pw ss\ømanI hißsf°pdn®pw \ew XnI™ Adnhpw hy‡Xbpw D≠mbncp∂XpsIm≠v kwibteiat\y Hmtcm hnjbßfnepw, {]iv\ßfnepw hy‡amb Znimt_m[w \¬Im≥ Xm©\®\v Ignbpambncp∂p. P\d¬ Iu¨knedmbn c≠maqgw, c≠mw h¿jw I¿Ω\ncX\mbncns°, 2016 Pqsse 3˛mw XnbXn Xncph\¥]pcØp Xmakn°ptºmƒ, Xs‚ kplrØp°sf kμ¿in°p∂Xn\mbn MCBS sshZoIkaqlØn¬ Bbncn°ptºmgmWv s\©pthZ\ A\p`hn°s∏´Xns\{]Xn sshIpt∂cw Xncph\¥]pcØp≈ SUT Bip]{Xnbn¬ At±lw {]thin°s∏Sp∂Xv. _mw•qcnembncn°ptºmƒ lrZvtcmKØn\p NnIn’ FSpØn´ps≠¶nepw \m´n¬ FØnb tijw Xs‚ AkpJ hnhcw AImcWambn At±lw N¿®bv°v FSp°mdn√. AXpsIm≠pXs∂ At±lw Hcp lrZvtcmKn bmsW∂v kl{]h¿ØIcn¬ ]e¿°pw Adnbn√mbncp∂p. Pqsse 3˛mw XnbXn sshIpt∂cw Bip]{Xnbn¬ FØnb tPm¿Pv A®\v. ]nt‰Znhkw 4˛mw XnbXn ]pe¿s® 6 aWn°v tijw Xo{hamb Hcp lrZbmLmXw t\cn´p. NnIn’m

June 2019; No. 242 41 I¿sΩektμiw kuIcy߃ kzoIcn°m\pXIp∂ coXnbn¬ Bip]{Xnbn¬ Bbncps∂¶nepw At±lØns‚ lrZbmLmXsØ sNdpØp\nevIm\mbn√. ]pe¿s® 06:45 \v Xo¿Øpw A{]Xo£nXambn _lp. tPm¿Pv Xm©\®≥ Xs‚ imcocnI Poh≥ shSn™v, Xs‚ kz¿§]nXmhns‚ \nXy`h\Ønte°v bm{Xbmbn. XnI®pw BIkvanIamb _lp. Xm©\®s‚ \ncymWw kn.Fw.sF. kaqlsØbmIam\hpw At±lhpambn CSs]´psIm≠ncp∂ kIescbpw ZpxJØnemgvØn. k`bpsS dn\yqh¬ t{]m{KmapIfpambn P\dmf®\pw a‰p Iu¨kne¿amcpw bm{Xbn¬ Bbncp∂XpsIm≠v, P\d¬ lukn¬ D≠mbncp∂ P\d¬ HmUn‰¿ _lp. tPmWn CS∏pfh\®≥ acWØns‚ BLmXØn¬ Bbncps∂¶nepw P\dmf®t\mSpw kaqltØmSpw BtemNn®v AXymhiyamb {IaoIcW߃ sNbvXp. Pqsse 7˛mw XnbXnbmbncp∂p arXkwkvImc ip{ipjIƒ \SØnbXv. Nmh-d-ln¬knse kn.- Fw.sF P\-d¬ lukv Nm∏en¬ \SØnb s]mXpZ¿»\Øn\pw {]m¿∞\Iƒ°pw tijw arXkwkvImcip{ipjIƒ°mbn At±-l-Øns‚ arX-i-cocw Xr»qcnep≈ sPdpktew [ym\tI{μØnte°v sIm≠pt]mhpIbpw, XncpI¿Ω ߃°ptijw t`m∏m¬ sk‚ v. t]mƒ s{]mhn≥kns‚ Xr»qcnep≈ kmK¿ `h\n¬ kwkvIcn°pIbpw sNbvXp. kntdmae_m¿ k`bpsS taP¿ B¿®_nj∏v am¿ tPm¿Pv Im¿Un\m¬ Bet©cn ]nXmhpw kntdmae¶c k`bpsS taP¿ B¿®_nj∏v ItØment°mkv _tkenbkv Im¿Un\m¬ Ivfoaokv Xncpta\nbpaS°w 17 ]nXm°∑m¿ _lp. tPm¿Pv A®s‚ acWm\¥c {]m¿∞\mNSßpIfn¬ ]s¶SpØp F∂XpXs∂ At±lw Xncpk`bv°pw kaqlØn\pw \¬Inbn´p≈ \nkvXpeßfmb kw`mh\Isf tZymXn∏n °p∂XmWv. IqSmsX 400¬ A[nIw sshZnIcpw, HØncntbsd k\ykvXcpw, hnhn[ k\ymkkaqlßfpsS kp∏ocnb¿ P\d¬kv, s{]mhn≥jy¬kv XpSßnbhcpw henb Hcp A¬amb

42 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw kaqlhpw sPdpktew [ym\tI{μØn¬ \SØnb arXkwkvImcip{ipjIfn¬ ]s¶SpØv, _lp. Xm©\®\p th≠n {]m¿∞n®p. im¥kpμcambn Xm≥ \bn® ka¿∏nX]utcmlnXy PohnXØn¬ DS\ofw Xt‚Xmb kuIcy߃ am‰nsh®v, a‰p≈h¿°pth≠n kzbw XyPn®v ip{ipjIƒsNbvXv IS∂v t]mb Hcp alXvPohnXØn\v DSabmbncp∂ _lp. tPm¿Pv A®\pap≥]n¬ Hcn°¬ IqSn \ap°v inc v \an°mw. Hcp XnI™ Im\≥ \nba A[ym]I\mbpw, injysc IcpXtemsS A\p[mh\w sNbvX sshZnIhnZym¿∞nIfpsS ]cnioe I\mbpw, Bhiyambh¿s°√mw {]iv\]cnlmcØn\v B{ibn°m\mhp∂ Hcp Imt\m\nI \nba D]tZ„mhmbpw, kn.Fw.sF. k\ymkkaqlØns‚ ImcnksØbpw Bflmhns\bpw Xncn®dn™v 21˛mw \q‰m≠n¬ k`mwK߃°v Znimt_m[w \¬Ip∂Xn¬ hnPbn® Hcp k\ymknbmbpw A[nImcnbmbpw, AXntesd Xm≥ Xs‚ PohnX \nbaambn kzoIcn® kphntijØnse Cutimsb Bflm¿Yambn ]n≥sN∂ Hcp {InkvXpinjy\mbpw \ΩpsS CSbn¬ Pohn®p IS∂pt]mb _lp. tPm¿Pv Xm©\®≥ F∂pw F√mcoXnbnepw A\\y\mbncp∂p; AsX, Xm©\®\v ]Icw Xm©\®≥ am{Xw. kn.Fw.sF. Iq´mbvabpsS BtKmfanj≥ {]h¿Ø \߃°v Hcp \qX\apJw kw`h\sNøm≥ tPm¿Pv A®\mbn. hn. Nmhd Ipcymt°mkv Genbmk®s‚ \maIcW ]cn]mSnIƒ°v {]tXyIn®v tdman¬ \S∂ ]cn]mSnIƒ°v Aac°mc\mbncp∂psIm≠pw, AXnt\mSv tN¿∂v Nmhd]nXmhnt\mSp≈ Popular Devotion h¿≤n∏n°m\pXIpamdv HØncntbsd kwcw`߃ {IaoIcn°m\pw Xm©\®≥ {i≤ h®p. am∂m\Øp≈ Nmhd Xo¿∞mS\tI{μØns‚bpw ssI\Icnbnep≈ P∑KrlØns‚bpw hf¿®bn¬ At±lw KWyamb ]¶p hln®p. Hcp Im\≥ \nba]WvUnX≥ F∂ \nebn¬ Xs‚ kl{]h¿ØItcmSv tN¿∂v [¿Ωmcmw

June 2019; No. 242 43 I¿sΩektμiw hnZymt£{XØnep≈ C≥kv‰n‰yq´v Hm^v Im\≥ tembpsS kvYm]\Ønepw hf¿®bnepw Imcyam{X{]k‡amb kw`mh\Iƒ sNøphm≥ At±lØn\mbn. F{XI≠v k¶n¿Æamb {]iv\߃°pw Gh¿°pw kzoImcyamb DØcw Is≠Øp∂Xn\v Ignhp≈ Hcp k`m∑I\nba hnN£ W\mbncp∂p _lp. tPm¿Pv Xm©\®≥. At±lØns‚ \nbaØnep≈ sshZKysØbpw Imgv®∏mSns\bpw shfns∏SpØp∂ Hcp sNdnb D≤cWn ]oWn°m∏dºn¬ A®\n¬ \n∂pw: “There were a few occa- sions on which I found Fr. Thanchan interpreting the provisions on canon law from the perspective of Jesus teaching. He knew the pur- pose of the law thoroughly and, therefore, could interpret various versions of the canon law from a human prespective.” "IÆn¬ I≠ \∑Isf’ tXSnb√, adn®v "IÆn¬ Im´s∏´ \∑Isf’ tXSnbndßnb hn. Nmhd]nXmhns‚ ]mXsb ]n¥pS¿∂v kn.Fw.sF. k\ymkkaqlØn\pw a‰p CXc k\ymkn˛k\ymkn\nkaql߃°pw ]IzambXpw Dƒ sIm≈m≥ DXIp∂Xpamb kw`mh\Iƒ sNøpIbpw, kntdmae_m¿ k`bpsS ]ctam∂X A[nImcamb taP¿ B¿Nv_nj∏ns‚ ]Zhnsb°pdn®pw A[nImci‡nsbbpw ssiensbbpw Ipdn®pw `mcXØn¬ \n∂pw CZw{]Yaambn D]cn]T\w \SØn alØmb kw`mh\ sNbvXh\pamb tPm¿Pv Xm©\®≥ Xs‚ X\Xmb PohnXssiensIm≠pw {]h¿Ø\anIhpsIm≠pw, DjvafXbm¿∂ hy‡n_‘߃ sIm≠pw, AXntesd k`bpsS \∑ am{Xw ap∂n¬ I≠v kzbw a‰p≈h¿°mbn ]¶psh®psImSpØXns‚ Hm¿ΩIƒ sIm≠pw C∂pw F∂pw \ΩpsS CSbn¬ hkn°p∂p. Hcp Hm¿abmbn tXP p‰ Poh\mbn. "IÆn¬ Im´s∏´ \∑Iƒ’ ssZhcmPykvYm]\Øn\p th≠n t\SnsbSp°phm\p≈ \ΩpsS Xo¿∞mS\Øn¬ _lp. Xm©\®≥ \ap°paptº IS∂p t]mbncn°p∂p. At±lØns‚

44 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw Pohn°p∂ Hm¿ΩIƒ \ap°v ssZhk∂n[nbn¬ ka¿∏n°mw; tPm¿Pv Xm©\®≥ F∂pw ssZhk∂n[nbn¬ Bbncn °s´sb∂v \ap°v B{Kln°mw, XpS¿∂pw {]m¿∞n°mw.

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Hydroponic farming the organic way Fr T Jaiswam

Hydroponic farming” may be a rather familiar theme for many people. But its innovative aspect is conspicuous as it is combined with the "organic way." Still let me dwell on some basics about Hy- droponic farming before getting into its latest innovative aspect. More than three decades ago, I had been to Florida USA. I was lucky to know and study “Hydroponic farming” from Florida where this particular system was practiced in a big way. It is a sys- tem of growing plants, mainly vegetables like tomato, cucumber, etc., in a big way without soil, but with chemicals only, in big green houses. The plants have no contacts with soil but their roots absorb nutrients from chemical solution which is incessantly coming to the roots of the plants which are in long plastic beds without any contact with soil. No amount of soil is required for this type of farming. I managed to get the same chemical ingredients called "nutrisol" for launching the same scheme. But I thought it would not be viable and I wanted a feasible and viable system based on locally available ingredients. Instead of chemicals I started experiments with totally organic nutrients without any amount of soil. I came to know that almost all nutrients needed for plants are available from biogas slurry, if it is applied in absorbent stage without any amount of soil. The biogas slurry was filled in used plastic pots, empty plastic bags like empty cement bags, etc. The outcome was amazing with to- mato, brinjal, strawberry, pineapple, ginger, etc. It was really satis- factory and beyond my expectation. I prepared some slides and photographs of the scheme to

46 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw present the program to the Dean of Indira Gandhi Agricultural Uni- versity Kumrawand, Chattisgad. After studying the program he re- sponded that he appreciated it but he could not promote it because it was not scientifically proven. Now I can scientifically prove the theme as such. It is very simple. As plants are growing in the soil they absorb nutrients and minerals from the soil if those ingredients are in absorbent stage. Plants do not absorb soil as such but those ingredients from the soil. Therefore, if those nutrients and minerals are available for the plants in absorbent stage, no amount of soil is required for the plants whichare having direct accessibility to those needful ingredients. Based on this theory I am having very good crops of varieties of vegetables and fruits like pineapple, watermelon strawberry, etc. Practically it doesn't cost anything other than so called waste. Even small water bottles, old plastic pots and bags, empty cement bags, etc., could be used for this scheme. Its special advantages are as follows: Even those who have no land for vegetable garden can easily follow the system. There is land saving, labour saving, water saving as well. As we grow plants in the ground the major part of the water which we apply is ab- sorbed by soil. But in this practice no amount of water would be absorbed by soil. But the water requirement is just enough to keep the ingredients in absorbent stage. Above all, it is totally chemical free and organic farming. Most of the inmates of the family can have this scheme as an income generating, enriching and thrilling hobby. Most of the inmates of a family naturally get interested and involved in it if they are introduced to this simple scheme. In case no biogas slurry is readily available, substitutes like vermin compost, fermented cow dung like animal waste, could be used.

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Now I am having varieties of crops like beans, cowpeas, potherbs, watermelon and tuber crops like elephant foot yam which is yielding above average size. All these plants except creeper vari- eties of crops could be shifted to other convenient places at any time. The scheme is totally based on the theory depicted above which is different from terrace farming which is getting rather popular in India. But "Hyroponic farming the organic way" is totally innovative. Malnutrition of poor families could be addressed by launch- ing this scheme for each household without any costly input pro- vided the basic guidance is imparted to them. Hope some well wish- ers would come forward to promote this emulating project which has got unlimited scope for replication.

The Best Parable in the Bible

More than two decades back I was asked to conduct a monthly retreat for a batch of minor seminarians. As an introduction to my talk I asked them which was the best parable in the Bible. To my surprise, immediately, one minor seminarian stood up and responded:” I am the true vine and you are its branches.” It is my most favourite subject. On the basis of this particular parable, I wanted to impart to them the inherent messages and its various aspects from my own experience in viticulture.. Our batch had a special privilege to get ordained before the fourth year theology due to our founder’s jubilee year 3rd January 1971. From the very first year of our Philosophy, I wanted to bring up grapes in our Dharmaram garden, but the concerned officials were not so much interested in my suggestion. After our ordination, before leaving Dharmaram, I wanted to bring up a small unit of grapes garden

48 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw in our Dharmaram . The Dharmaram garden in charge, Rev Fr. Christopher Thyil was kind enough to extend his consent to launch the small scheme on condition that no fund would be allotted for bringing up the grapes garden. Since all members of my batch were very cooperative, I thought it would work, on both sides of Dharmaram garden road (which is no more) grapes could be brought up and the garden road would be covered with grapes. This idea was appealing to the members of my batch. Staff of Lalbagh viticulture farm, Bangalore, was kind enough to us to provide grape cuttings and impart technical support as well. l with the cooperation of the members of our batch, we started the grapes garden work. We managed to get stone pillars of required size from a private party. Dharmaram dairy farm in charge was kind enough to allot enough cow dung manure. Due to our special care vine garden came up from both sides of the garden road and it was covered with a good look. As the plants were six months old, we went to see the National Grapes Research Center, Bangalore, and with their staff we went to see their plants which were rather smaller than our plants. We asked them how old were those plants but one of the staff told us that they were only of ten moths. We told them that our six months old plants were bigger than them. They got surprised and asked us: “ How are you bringing them up? “ After getting most of the technical know how our work with commitment was the extra major input for the scheme. After seeing the small scheme many were getting excited .The same year itself we managed to harvest the first crop and presented it to all the members of Dharmaram College. Till more than two decades back, this parable of grapes was a part of Sunday reading and our minor seminary rector read this

June 2019; No. 242 49 I¿sΩektμiw parable and as a part of the homily he said that this parable was not in compatible with our cultural back ground and skipped it and said something else. It seemed many were having the same opinion and the concerned officials of the liturgical committee had the same the attitude and this parable was removed from Sunday reading. Even previously also I went through all available Bible commentaries, but I did not get satisfactory explanation from them. Since Jesus and his disciples were from vine growing region inherent message of this best parable was not so much explained. I had attended so many retreats of even scripture scholars but as I expected none of them had brought out the inherent messages of this best parable. During a national workshop I presented my humble views based on this parable. It was highly appreciated and I was asked to highlight my views for wider publicity. Still I thought there were so many highly competent members to do that and I backed out. Now I am of eighty and my most cherished idea is not yet highlighted, hence with all humility I present the following theme. The Biblical, Ttheological and Viticultural aspect of the theme: “I am the true vine and you are the branches. Those who abide in me, and I in them, bear much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. (Jn 15,5) There are so many varieties of creepers but none of them could be compared to vine which is not allowed to grow wildly, but from its very sprouting. only one branch is allowed to come up. Just like many other creepers, it has got tendrils to catch hold on its support. But the vine grower comes and nips it and the vine is tied to its support so that it could be brought up straight to its pandal. .As it reaches the pandal, the vine grower comes and nip the tender head of the vine so that primaries should come up on both sides of the main stem. Those two primaries develop and grow to opposite sides

50 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw of the stem. From both sides of primaries, secondaries start to develop. Naturally, almost from every bud secondaries appear but the vine grower comes to limit the number of secondaries and keeps the required space. Tendrils of both primaries and secondaries are nipped off and the branches are tied to the pandal on which the secondaries and terciaries are allowed to grow on both sides at the required space without overlapping. As the vine grows with primaries, secondaries and terciaries in a very charming look, provided it is getting enough manure, water and timely weeding as well. But after removing those branches which are not going to bear fruits and pruning those branches which are going to bear fruits, the vine which was brought up with so much care has to undergo a very unkind treatment of the vine grower. For fruiting, the healthy and good looking branches and leaves are totally pruned and removed. For about four or five days as if it is crying due to pain, tears-like live sap fall from the ends of spared branches. If any green looking parts or leaves are left with the vine insects or their eggs will cause damage to the new fruiting branches. Hence in a way merciless pruning is a must for the safety and healthy growth and fruiting of the branches. The vine grower after pruning very carefully ties the pruned branches of the vine to the pandal and manuring and watering etc., are done timely. Within two weeks the branches which are pruned start to develop fresh shoots with buds and fruits. And day by day It is getting more exciting and thrilling. And its climax is in ripe fruits which are hanging down for harvesting. Now it looks very pleasant and exciting. In this background various stages and aspects of the parable should be understood. “Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself it aides in the vine, neither can you

June 2019; No. 242 51 I¿sΩektμiw unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing” (Jn,15; 4,5 ). Incessant flow of live sap from the vine keeps the branches alive growing and yielding. What happens to the branch which is cut off from the vine? The whole nature curses it, in the Sun it gets dried and by rain it gets decomposed . The nature is a negative force on it. But for those branches which remain in the vine the same nature is a blessing, a positive force for the branches for their growth and fruiting. Jesus is not satisfied with intimacy. I can have intimacy with any number of saints but none of them can live in me, nor I can live in them. Only Jesus can live in me and I can have continual communion with Jesus as the branch remains in the vine and bear fruits, I have to live in Jesus, manifest Jesus and give Jesus to all in the form of love and service as fruits from the branches. If those branches, which are not going to bear fruits, not removed and not pruned, what happens to those branches which are going to yield? The branches would grow wildly without bearing fruits. Hence, removing the branches which are not going to bear fruits and pruning the branches which are supposed to bear fruits are a must for fruiting. Even after the harvest the same process of pruning is a must for the next crop. The pruning has to be understood as a part of Christian formation, not only for religious and priestly life, but for all who are part of the mystical body of Jesus Christ. As we are branches of the vine, Jesus, we all are part of the mystical body of Jesus Christ. In Jesus Christ we have to be always be prepared to be pruned. Our selfishness, unhealthy likes, urges and dislikes are to be pruned in Jesus Christ so that we may bear fruits of love and service pleasing to all.

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Hope it is relevant to cite a real story which appeared in Hindi news paper, Navabharath. A real story of two young doctors who were wife and husband working in a hospital in Bilaspur. Both of them came from their hospital in the evening after their duty. Husband asked his wife to prepare supper by the time he would come after bath. But his wife failed to do it. The husband Doctor asked her, why she did not cooperate? She got displeased and drank mixed phenyl kept in the toilet room, within no time her condition got worse and she was taken to the hospital where she died. Almost all of us might have heard similar stories. All due to lack of pruning of unhealthy attitudes. As members of the mystical body of Jesus Christ, let us bear fruits in Jesus for others in the form of love and service by which our Christian mission is getting more meaningful, acceptable, and thereby we get fulfilment in our life.

Praise the Lord!

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Letter to the Editor Cutimsb kvt\ln°pI F∂ Ie F¥mWv ?

am¿®v amkw I¿sΩektμiØn¬ _lp. P\dmf®≥ k\ymkØn¬ kvt\lØns‚ {]mamWysØ°pdn® {]kvXmhn®t∏mƒ hn. Nmhdb®≥ Xs‚ k`mwK߃°p \¬Inb kp{][m\amb Hcp D]tZiØnse `mKw D]tbmKn®p: " above all learn the art of loving Jesus Christ’ (se‰¿ 1870). CXv hmbn®t∏mƒ F¥mWv Cu kvt\lØns‚ Ie F∂ tNmZyw a\ nepb¿∂p. Fs‚ At\zjWØn¬ {]kvXpX Ie Rm≥ Is≠Øn. Cutimsb kvt\ln°pI F∂ Ie F¥msW∂v Cu IØn¬ Xs∂ XpS¿∂v At±lw FgpXnbn´p≠v. k\ykvX¿ Fs¥ms° ]Tn®mepw A`ykn®mepw Ahbvs°√mw D]cn {][m\yw \¬tI≠XmWv Cutimsb kvt\ln°pIsb∂ Ie ]Tn°m\pw A`ykn°m\pw F∂v ]d™psIm≠v At±lØns‚ IØv XpScp∂Xv C{]Imcw :

“Above all...... Jesus Christ. Stay constantly in his presence, walk along with him, converse with him continuosly” ( letter 1870).

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CMI General Curia 1. Rev. Fr. Prior General made the canonical visitation at St. Joseph’s Ashram, Karikkamury and Chavara Bhavan, Kainakary from March 7 to 12, 2019 2. Rev. Fr. Louis Kofi Tuffor, the Vicar General of Kumasi diocese, Ghana visited CMI Prior General’s House, Chavara Hills, Kakkand from March 11 – 13, 2019. He visited the pilgrim centres in Mannanam and Kainakary and our institutions, SH College, Thevara, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajagiri Hospital and Dharmaram and its allied institutions. He appreciated the services of CMI members working in Ghana as well as our mission in India.

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3. A discussion was held on the further developmental plans of Chavara Pilgrim Centre, Kainakary in the presence of Rev. Fr. Prior General, Rev. Fr. Antony Elamthottam and Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal and CMI Kainakary community and select experts from outside on March 12, 2019. 4. General Council team visited Dharmaram College and held a discussion with Dharmaram Formation Council, DVK Syndicate, Christ University CMI Members, Christ School Committee, Dharmaram Farm Council and the Land Compensation Project committee on March 20-21, 2019. 5. Rev. Fr. Prior General met with staff and students of Darsana Wardha, Carmel Vidya Bhavan, Pune and Samanvaya Bhopal from March 16 – April 3, 2019. The evaluation of the program in each centre was held and relevant decisions were made in the meeting of the staff members. 6. The Academic year at DVK was closed on March 21, 2019 with special thanksgiving prayers and benediction led by the President, DVK. 7. The official declaration of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Region, Dhule – Maharashtra was held on March 17, 2019. Rev. Fr. Prior General presided over the Holy Mass and gave the homily and officially declared the erection of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Region, Dhule – Maharashtra. Rev. Fr. Walter Thelappilly, the Provincial released the Regional

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Statutes and Rev. Fr. Davis Panackal, the Vicar Provincial felicitated the members of the region. Members of the region and representatives of the religious communities and the parish were present during the occasion. Congratulations and best wishes to Rev. Fr. Sheejan Pullokaran (Regional Superior), Fr. Joy Vattoly (Sr) (Councillor for Social Apostolate), Fr. Tenny Parakka (Councillor for Education), Fr. Sebi Parakkal (Councillor for Finance), Fr. Biju Kottackal (Councillor for Evangelization) and Fr. Thomas Kannanaickal (Auditor). 8. Feat of St. Joseph was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Monastery, Karikkamury on 24 March 2019. Mar Antony Kariyil, Bishop of Mandya celebrated the solemn Sung mass and Rev. Fr. Prior General led the Eucharistic Procession and blessed the OOttunercha. 9. Constitution Retreat was held at Jerusalem Retreat Centre, Thalore led by Rev. Fr. Thomas Kochumuttam, and is going on at Anugraha Renewal Centre Vazhoor led by Rev. Fr. Thomas Vattakatt and at CMI Provincial House, Chavara Mount, Thiruvallom led by Rev. Fr. Sony Palathra. 10. The minor orders of Karoya and Heupadiakona were conferred on 35 of our scholastics in Dharmaram on 25 March 2019 by Mar Sebastian Vaniyapurackal, the Curia Bishop of the Syro Malabar Church and 11 of our scholastics on 17 March 2019 at Samanvaya Vidya Dham, Rishikesh by Mar John Vadakkel.

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11. The order of diaconate was conferred on CMI scholastics studying in Dharmaram and 2 from Poonamallee and one from Vadavathoor on 26 March 2019 by Mar Sebastian Vaniyapurackal, the Curia Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Church. Congratulations to the newly ordained deacons! 12. The order of diaconate was conferred on 9 CMI members studying in Samanvaya on March 31, 2019, by Mar Joseph Kollamparambil, the bishop of Jagadalpur diocese. Congratulations and God’s blessings to the new deacons for an effective diaconate ministry. 13. The first year philosophy students of Dharmram College reached Kainakary on 28 March, 2019 for the village and social exposure programme. They are engaged in the reconstruction work after the flood and other related assignments in and around Kainakary. 14. National Conference on Theological Trends, “Expanding Theological Horizons and Expendable Conventional Visions” was held at Samanvaya on April 1 and 2, 2019 in connection with its Silver Jubilee. Mar Joseph Kollamparambil gave the inaugural address and Mar Gratian gave the key note address and Rev. Fr. Prior General presided over the function. Faculty members and scholars connected with Samanvaya Theological College presented the papers on varied themes. Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal presented the position paper with a futuristic outlook on Samnvaya. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Rector, Rev. Fr.

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Benny Thettayil and the entire staff and students of Samanvaya for organizing the Conference very effectively. 15. Ministry of Human Resource Development has granted permission to Christ deemed to be University to start off campuses in Ghaziabad (Delhi) and Lavasa (Pune). Congratulations to Christ University family, especially to Rev. Fr. Jossy P George CMI for the hard work to get it approved from the Central Government. From the Academic Year 2019 University approved courses will commence in both the campuses. 16. The 21 CMI Philosophy Scholastics from Dharmaram College went for rehabilitation work at Kainakary from April 3-13. The Second batch of 21 scholastics will have their service at Kainakary from April 22 to May 6. They are also engaged in different ministries in the parishes around. 4. The 27 Junior CMI Philosophy Scholastics form Darsana, Wardha will have four –weeks of long Mission Exposure Programme in some of our North Indian missions. In the first batch, brothers from Bhavnagar will go to Bhavnagar, brothers from Thiruvananthapuram to Kolkatta, brothers from Kozhikode to Jammu and brothers from Bijnor and Muvattupuzha to Bijnor for the programme from April 4 to 30. In the second batch, brothers from Chanda will go to Chanda, brothers from Hyderabad to Adilabad, brothers from Jagdalpur, Kottayam and Mysore to Jagdalpur, brothers from Bhopal to Bhopal and brothers

60 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw from Thrissur to Dhule for the Exposure from May 4 to 30. 17. Rev. Fr. Rijo Pulichamackal CMI has been appointed the Secretary to the Prior General and he took charge on April 13, 2019. Let us wish him God’s blessings in his new assignment. CMI family sincerely thanks Rev. Fr. Raphy Kadavi CMI for his selfless service in Chavara Hills and for his dedicated outreach to the CMI community across the globe through effective networking. He has rendered a commendable pastoral service in St. Francis Assisi Parish, Kakkand. Rev. Fr. Raphy Kadavi will join Dharmaram community in the month of May, 2019. May the Lord bless him in his future ministry. 18. CMI Constitution Retreat of Deva Matha Province, Thrissur was been effectively organized at Jeruslaem Retreat Centre, Thalore from March 24 to 30, 2019. Rev. Fr. Thomas Kochumuttom was the leading preacher. Rev. Fr. Thomas Aykara, Rev. Fr. Sunny Punneliparambil, Rev. Fr. Davis Panackal, Rev. Fr. Jain Thannickal and Rev. Fr. Rijo Payyapilly were the other preachers of the retreat. 19. CMI Constitution Retreat of St Joseph’s Province, Thiruvanthapuram was held at CMI Provincial House, Chavara Mount, Thiruvallom from March 31 to April 6, 2019. The retreat commenced with due prayer preparation by the retreat team and the members of the province with prayer intercession of the religious sisters and laity. The retreat was animated

June 2019; No. 242 61 I¿sΩektμiw by the retreat team from the province including Rev. Fr. Thomas Mampra, Rev. Rev. Fr. Paul Vadakkummury, Rev. Fr. Sony Palathra, Rev. Fr. Reny Kalathil, Rev. Fr. John Pallithuruthil along with Rev. Fr. Jose Mariadas OIC and Rev. Fr. Kurian Kachappilly. 20. CMI Constitution Retreat of St Joseph’s Province, Kottayam was held at Anugraha Renewal Centre from March 31 to April 6, 2019. Rev. Fr. Thomas Vattakkatt CMI was the leading preacher. Rev. Fr. Thomas Aykara , Rev. Fr. Thomas Kadanlavil , Rev. Fr. Antony Njallanpuzha, Rev. Fr. Bobby Vadayattukunnel and Rev. Fr. Mathew Madayankal were the other resource persons for the retreat. 21. CMI Constitution Retreat of Carmel Province, Muvattupuzha, was organized in NEST Pastoral Centre, Muvattupuzha from April 7 to 13, 2019. Rev. Fr. George Kulangara was the leader of the preachers. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath, Rev. Fr. Davis Panackal, Rev. Fr. Joshy Cheruparambil, Rev. Fr. Biju Koottuplackal, Rev. Fr. Biju Vettukallel, Rev. Fr. Binoy Marippattu and Rev. Fr. Anil Thalakottoor were the other preachers of the constitution retreat. 22. CMI Constitution Retreat of St. Paul’s Province, Mysuru, was organized at CM Fathers’ Retreat House, Mysuru, from April 7 to 13, 2019. Rev. Fr. Thomas Vattakkatt was the leading preacher. Rev. Fr. James Mekkara and Rev. Fr. Benny Tharakkunnel were the other Preachers of the constitution Retreat.

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23. Blessing of the renovated Church of Harinagar was held on April 13, 2019 by His Grace Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, Archbishop of Faridabad diocese. Rev. Fr. Antony Elamthottam, General Councillor, attended the function. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Anto Kanjirathinkal and Rev. Fr. Jose Elamthuruthy and the parish community for the initiative. 24. CMI Constitution Retreat was held from April 14-20 at Christ University Campus, Kengeri. Rev. Fr. Antony Njallampuzha was the leading preacher. Rev. Fr. Francis Thonippara, Rev. Fr. Kurian Kachappilly, Rev.Fr. Jose Nandhikkara, Rev. Fr. Benny Tharakunnel and Rev. Fr. George Edayadiyil were the other preachers of the retreat. 25. The Holy Week Retreat for laity was conducted at Chvara Hills, Kakkanad from April 17 -20, 2109. Rev. Fr. Rijo Payyappilly CMI was the retreat preacher and all the participants appreciated the retreat so much. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Rijo and thanks to Rev. Fr. Paul Chakkanikunnel, prefect and team for having organized it very well. 26. The newly professed CMIs from our novitiate houses assembled in PG House, Chavara Hills on April 23, 2019. Rev. Fr. Vicar General welcomed them and Rev. Fr. Prior General gave an orientation message. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath, Provincial, enriched them with insights on CMI Charism and legacy. Every newly professed member shared his novitiate experience and

June 2019; No. 242 63 I¿sΩektμiw the great learning received in the novitiate. On April 25, they made a pilgrimage to Mannanam and Kainakary and prayed at the tomb and the birthplace of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, our founder. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Joshy Cheruparambil for having organized it very well and thanks to Chavara Hills, Mannanam and Kainakary communities for the generous support. 27. CMI Constitution Retreat of Bijnor province was held from April 19-25 at Jevdhara Ashram, Jaiharikkal. Rev. Fr. Thomas Kochumuttam and Rev. Fr. Augustine Keemattom were the preachers of the retreat. 28. The immediate preparatory program for the final profession began in Chavara Hills on April 25. After the welcome by Rev. Fr.Vicar General, Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the inaugural message. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath CMI, Provincial of SH Province and Rev. Fr. Thomas Thekkel CMI, Provincial, St. Thomas Province and Rev. Fr. Mathew Illathuparambil, Rector, St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary, Mangalapuzha, guided the sessions. Rev. Fr. Rajesh Kavalackal is guiding the group. The scholastics took part in the retreat in Sehion Attappady from April 28 to May 3, 2019. They will continue with the course and retreat in CSR Pariyram till May 24 and the final profession will be in the provinces on May 25. Let us pray for the brothers earnestly so that they will make the right discernment and preparation for the final profession.

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29. The concluding function of the silver jubilee of Carmel province, Muvattupuzha was held on April 27, 2019. His Beatitude Mar George Alencherry, the Major Archbishop of the Syro Malabar Church, was the main celebrant of the Jubilee Qurbana and the chief guest of the public function. Rev. Fr. Prior General presided over the function. Hon’ble Justice Shri Kurian Joseph gave the keynote address. A Number of social commitment projects were taken up as part of the jubilee celebration. 30. The newly built house and chapel at St. Joseph’s Ashram and Aspirants’ house in Pakulam, Attappady were blessed by Mar Jacob Mananthodath, the bishop of Palakkad diocese. Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the homily and Rev. Fr. Provincial was the president of the formal inaugural function. A large number of CMIs, priests and sisters from nearby places, local people, former students and staff members attended the ceremony. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Provincial, Rev. Fr .Biju Mapranathukaran, Rev. Fr. Linson Thengolaprambil and Rev. Bro. Clement for completing the project in record time and organizing the program well. 31. Jerusalem Retreat center has arranged a retreat for the aspirants of different congregations and dioceses from May 05-08. 250 seminarians from different congregations and dioceses are attending the retreat apart from our own brothers from different provinces. Jerusalem had organized a retreat for the youth till May 5, 2019 and around 200 of them

June 2019; No. 242 65 I¿sΩektμiw participated. Congratulations to the Jerusalem team for the initiatives. 32. Koinonia, get together of our members ordained during 1991-1995 was held at Chavara Hills during 03- 05 May 2019. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath and Rev. Fr. Augustine Pamplany were the resource persons for the Koinonia. 60 fathers from five batches shared their experience and joy of being together in the CMI Congregation 33. The first issue of Besrauma, CMI quarterly magazine, published from Chavara Hills, was released and the magazine intends to introduce and update on CMI congregation and its evangelical works to the General public and families of our members. The copies have been already sent to the families of our members whose addresses as available at Generalate Office in Chavara Hills. Copies will be sent to the lay leaders and other policy makers and other interested members if addresses are sent. Get the soft copy of the magazine from our website.(http://www.cmi.org.in/ Publications.aspx?pubId=35&issueId=70) 34. The department of evangelization and pastoral ministry, under the able guidance Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal had set up a small but attractive as well as inspiring Mission Exhibition booth as part of Fiat Mission Gathering 2019, held during 1-5 May 2019, at Cial Golf Course (near Kochi Airport). Fr. Senjo Naduvilpedika, Bro Don Edattukaran, Bro Bobin

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Kalapurackal and Fr. Rijo Pulicahmackal were instrumental in making a creative and unique piece of art, which was appreciated and acknowledged by many. 35. The final profession of 47 scholastics will be held in respective provinces on 25 May 2019. The members are in intense preparation with prayer, classes, counseling and personal discernment sessions. Let us pray for all the scholastics engaged in immediate preparation for the final profession. 36. CMI Constitution Retreat organized by St Paul’s Province, Mysuru, was held in Christ University Campus, Kengery, from May 5 to 11, 2019. Rev Fr. Antony Njallampuzha and Rev. James Mekkara were the preachers of the retreat. 37. CMI Constitution Retreat of St Joseph’s Province, Thiruvanthapuram was held at CMI Provincial House, Chavara Mount, Thiruvallom from May 19 to 25, 2019. Rev. Fr. Sony Palathara was the main preacher of the retreat. Rev. Fr. Paul Vadakemuriyil, Rev. Fr. Thomas Mampra, Rev. Fr. Renny Kalathil, Rev. Fr. Sony Ullattikunnel, Rev. Fr. Thomas Kallukalam, Rev. Fr. Sony Palathra, Rev. Fr. John Pallithuruthel, Rev. Fr. Cijo Chennad and Rev. Fr. Jose Mariadas are the other Preachers of the retreat. 38. CMI Constitution Retreat organized by St Thomas Province, Kozhikode was held at Shanthidhara retreat centre Wayanad from May 13-

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18, 2019. Rev. Fr. George Kalathil CMI, Rev. Fr. Joseph Vyalil CMI, Rev. Fr. Antony Njallampuzha CMI were the preachers of the retreat. 39. CMI Constitution Retreat organized by St John’s Province, Bijnor was held at Jeevandhara Ashram, Jaiharikal from May 19-25, 2019. Rev Fr. Thomas Kochumuttam CMI and Rev. Fr. Augustine Keemattam CMI are the Preachers of the retreat. 40. CMI Constitution Retreat organized by St. Joseph’s Province, Kottayam is going on at Anugraha Renewal Centre Vazhoor from May 19-25. Rev. Fr. Boby Vadayattukunnel was the main preacher of the retreat. Rev. Fr. Thomas Aykkara, Rev. Fr. Thomas Kadankavil, Rev. Fr. Antony Njallampuzha, Rev. Fr. Mathew Madayakal, Rev. Fr. Geo Kannakulam and Rev. Fr. Cijo Chennad are the other preachers of the retreat. 41. CMI Foundation Day was commemorated in our Mother House, St. Joseph’s Monastery, Mannanam. Rev. Fr. Prior General was the main celebrant for the concelebrated liturgy. Along with CMI Foundation Day, CMI Awards 2019 were presented to: Rev. Fr. Joy Kalaparambath, Rev. Fr. Antony Ferrer Vadakkumchery, Rev. Fr. Joseph Manjaly Rev. Fr. Paul Kannarkat, Rev. Fr. Jacob Martin (Prasaannabhai) Kapiyarmala, Rev. Fr. Varghese Kottoor, Rev. Fr. Antony Urulianickal, Rev. Fr. Joseph Valiyathazhath, Rev. Fr. Thomas Chathamparampil, Rev. Fr. Kurian Puthumana, Rev. Fr. James Muttickal, Rev. Fr. Joseph

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Aippanparambil, Rev. Fr. Antony Payyappilly, Rev. Fr. Joyce Aryasseril, Rev. Fr. Poly Payyappilly Rev. Fr. Joy Peenickaparambil. In the Award ceremony, Rev. Fr Scaria Ethirett, Prior, St. Joseph’s Monastery, Mannanam, welcomed the gathering. Rev. Fr. Prior General presented the awards and greeted the members. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Chamathara, provincial, felicitated the award winners and spoke on their unqiue contributions. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thekkedath CMI, General Councillor presented the award winners and Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal proposed the vote of thanks. The award winners shared their joy and gratitude in their replies. 42. Quinquennial program for the junior priests was held from May 8-10. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath, Provincial, Rev. Augustine Pamplany CST and Rev. Fr. Varghese Puthussery CMI gave input sessions during the program, followed by personal sharing. 43. The formal inauguration of silver jubilee of Chetana, Thrissur was held on May, 19, 2019. Smt Vani Jayaram, world renowned playback singer, inaugurated the program and performed musical concert. Mar Andrews Thazhath, the Archbishop of Thrssur, gave the benedictory address. Rev. Fr. Prior General released the jubilee logo and felicitated Chetana family for their outstanding achievements. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Paul Poovathingal and the entire Chetana team for the great event.

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44. Koinonia for the batches 2001- 2005 and 1996-2000 was held in Chavara Hills from May 12-14, 2019 and May 17-19, 2019 respectively. Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the inaugural message. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath, Provincial and Rev. Augustine Pamplany CST gave input on the theme discernment in discipleship. The participants found the program very useful to reflect on their life and make the right discernment on their way ahead. Congratulations and gratitude to Rev. Fr. Joshy Cheruparambil, General Formation Coordinator, Rev. Fr. Prefect and other members of Chavara Hills for effectively organizing the program. 45. Chavara Cultural Centre, Kochi has been accredited by UN and granted special consultative status. It is indeed a great recognition for CMI congregation and a great opportunity to spread the message of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara through UN platform. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thekkedathu, Chairman, Rev. Fr. Roby Kannanchira, Director, and Rev. Fr. Anil Puthuparambil, the Asst. Director and the entire Chavara Cultural Centre family for the efforts they have taken. 46. Smriti Sangamam, a gathering of the family members of the departed members of Nirmal Provincewas held on 26 May 2019 at Chavara Pilgrim Centre, St. Joseph’s Monastery, Mannanam. Rev. Fr. Josey Thamarassery, the Provincial was the main celebrant. There was a good participation of the dear ones of our departed members. Congratulations to Rev.

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Fr. Provincial and team for organizing Smriti Snagamam. 47. Chavara Kudumba Sangamam, gathering of all the family members of the Fathers of St. Paul’s Province, Bhopal was hled at Jerusalem Retreat Centre, Thalore on May 26, 2019. About 450 members participated. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Provincial and Team for organizing such a get-together. 48. Chavara cultural Centre and KCBC pro-life Ernakulam Zone have organized and celebrated the world family day on 15 May 2019. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Valiyathazhathu inaugurated the function and Rev. Fr. Varghese Vithayathil CMI, the vicar General delivered the presidential address. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Roby Kannanchira and team for organizing the event. 49. The final profession of 47 scholastics was held in respective provinces on May 25, 2019.Congratulations and thanks to Rev. Fr. Rajesh Kavalackal who accompanied the scholastics in their preparation for the final profession. 50. CMI Constitution Retreat of Deva Matha Province, Thrissur was held at Jerusalem Retreat centre, Thalore from May 26 to 1 June, 2019. Rev. Fr. Antony Njallampuzha CMI was the main preacher of the retreat. Rev. Fr. Walter Thelappilly CMI, Rev. Fr. Davis Panackal CMI, Rev. Fr. Jain Thannickal CMI were the other preachers of the retreat.

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51. CMI Constitution Retreat of Dharmaram College was held from May 26 to 1 June, 2019. Rev. Fr. Benny Tharakunnel CMI, Rev. Fr. Peter Kochalumkal CMI, Rev. Fr. Thomas Chathamparampil CMI, Rev. Fr. Kurian Kachapilly CMI, Rev. Fr. Paulson Muthupeedika CMI were the preachers of the retreat. 52. CMI Constitution Retreat of Carmel Vidya Bhavan, Pune was held from June 2-8, 2019. Rev. Fr. Thomas Kochumuttam CMI and Rev. Fr. Arun Chully CMI were the preachers of the retreat. 53. CMI Social apostolate departments in Kerala provinces distributed Educational kits with school bag and books in preparation for the new academic year. 54. Madhuram Ee Jeevitham, a film written and directed by Rev. Fr. Anil Philip Puthuparambil was selected for Dadasheb Phalke International Film Festival, New Delhi and Kala Samruddhi International Film Festival, Mumbai. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Anil. 55. Quinquennial program for the junior priests was held at Chavara Hills from May 22-24, 2019. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath CMI, Provincial Sacred Heart Province Kochi, Rev. Augustine Pamplany CST and Rev. Fr. Varghese Puthussery CMI gave input sessions during the program, followed by personal sharing. 56. Koinonia for the batches 2006-10 was held at Chavara Hills from May 26-28, 2019. Rev. Fr. Prior

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General gave the inaugural message. Rev. Fr. Thomas Thekkel, Provincial, St. Thomas Province, Kozhikode and Rev. Augustine Pamplany CST gave input on the theme, discernment in discipleship. The participants found the program very useful to reflect on their life and make the right discernment on their way ahead. Congratulations and gratitude to Rev. Fr. Joshy Cheruparambil, General Formation Coordinator, Rev. Fr. Prefect and other members of Chavara Hills for effectively organizing the program. 57. The annual get together of Kerala Conference of Major Superiors (KCMS) was held at Aluva from June 3-4, 2019. Rev. Fr. Prior General and Rev. Provincials or Vicar Provincials from all CMI Kerala Provinces attended the meeting. 58. The academic year commenced in DVK on June 3 with the holy mass by His Excellency Mar Antony Kariyil, Bishop of Mandya and the inaugural ceremony. Rev Fr. Jose Kizhakkekuttu CMI, the registrar welcomed the gathering and Rev. Fr. Kurian Kachappilly, President, DVK, gave the inaugural address. 59. DVK Staff Enhancement Program was held in Christ (Deemed to be University) Campus in Kengery from June 9 to 11, 2019. Rev.Fr. Prior General gave the inaugural message. Rev. Fr. Thomas C Mathew, Rev. Fr. President – DVK, Deans and Directors and other office bearers made the presentations followed by discussions and decisions to enhance the

June 2019; No. 242 73 I¿sΩektμiw academic excellence of DVK. Rev. Fr. Rector, Dharmaram College and Rev. Fr. Devasiachan Mukalel led the holy Eucharistic celebration and gave inspiring homilies and Rev. Fr. Anto Amarnad, Rev. Fr. Bijosh and Rev. Fr Raphy Kadavi led the holy hour. Congratulations to the President and DVK family for effectively organizing the program. 60. German Delegation Conference was held from June 2 to 5, 2019 at Katholische Akademie Staplefeld. Rev. Fr. Varghese Vithayathil, Vicar General presided over the meeting. About 112 Fathers from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Netherland participated in the conference. His Grace Aux, Bp. Dr. Stefan Zekorn from Münster diocese was the chief guest and addressed the community on challenges of German church today and the way to live the Faith alive. Rev. Fr. Joseph Vellappanat was elected as the delegate councilor from the central region to the German Delegation Council in the place of Rev. Fr. Sebastian Elavathingal who returned to India after pastoral service. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Geogekutty Kuttiani, delegate superior and delegate council for having organized the gathering effectively. 61. Zonal Gatherings of North American delegation will be held in Brooklyn, Manroe, Sacramento, Nashville, Jacksonville, Chicago and Canada for the 7 zones in US and Canada. from 10 June- 8 July 2019. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thekkedathu and Rev. Fr.

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Antony Elamthottam, the general councilors will attend all the sessions along with the Delegate Superior. 62. The new Academic year of Darsana, Wardha took off with the arrival of 26 first year students on June 10. Prior to their coming to Darsana, they had a 5 weeks long Intensive Language Course in Hindi and English at Poornodaya, Bhopal. Disregarding the intense summer heat of up to 47 celsius, the newcomers are wholeheartedly into the week-long orientation programme. The formal opening of the academic year is scheduled for 17 June. The total strength of Darsana this year will be 61, with 53 brothers and 8 Fathers. Fr. Blessen Pettickal of Devamatha Province has joined Darsana. Darsana will also have 34 Claretian brothers as day scholars for philosophy and around 30 Atmadarsan students for the spirituality programme. The newly built staff block in Darsana was blessed on June 11. 63. The orientation programme and the staff live- together at Samanvaya leading up to the inauguration of the academic year will be held at Jagdalpur between 10-15 June 2019. The week-long programme was taken by the 7 first year theology students and the members of the staff from all the Regional Centres of Samanvaya. Rev. Fr. Benny Thettayil CMI, Dean of Studies, led the programme in which input sessions were given by Rev. Fr. John Eattanial CMI, Rev. Fr. Jose Chittooparampil CMI, Rev. Fr. Naiju Kalambukatt CMI and Rev. Fr. Benny Thettayil CMI. The

June 2019; No. 242 75 I¿sΩektμiw inauguration of the academic year will be on 12 June, 2019. Bp. Joseph Kollamparampil of Jagdalpur diocese will preside over the Holy Eucharist and thelectio brevis will be delivered by Fr. Josey Thamarassery, Provincial, Nirmal Province, Jagdalpur. The week-long programme included a course on the people, land and the culture of the tribals of Bastar given by the Bishop. 64. A workshop was organized by the Chavara Central Secretariat on “Theological Studies on Saint Chavara” at the CMI Prior General’s House, Chavara Hills, during 29-30 June 2019. Twenty experts from the CMI and CMC Congregations joined the workshop and made presentations on various themes they have undertaken for scientific research. In all, there are forty- eight projects already underway to highlight the theological contributions of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara. These projects are undertaken with a hope to facilitate the declaration of our founder Saint Chavara a “Doctor of the Church.” Fr. Paul Achandy CMI, Prior General, inaugurated the workshop and Fr. Augustine Thottakara CMI, offered the keynote address on “Saint Chavara: A Karma Yogi.”During the concluding session, Fr. Paul Achandy, Prior General, released the second book in the series of “Theological Studies on Saint Chavara,” Saint Kuriakose Chavara: A Teacher of Family Theology by Fr. George Kaniarakath CMI, by giving its first copy to Fr. Antony Narikulam, Rector of the Minor Seminary of the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Saju

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Chackalackal, the General Councillor for organizing the workshop very effectively. 65. A seminar cum workshop on Draft of the New Educational Policy of India was held at Chavara Hills on June 29, 2019. Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the inaugural message. Prof. M.C. Dileepkumar, former Vice Chancellor of Kalady University, Rev. Fr. Dr. Prasanth Palakkappilly, Rev. Fr. Jaison Mulerickal were the resource persons. Rev. Dr. Valsan Thampu’s paper was read out as he could not come. Group discussion was held and plan has been made to make futher study and submit our proposals to the Government. Congratulations and thanks to Rev. Fr. Jaison Mulerikkal, Rev Fr. Johnson Palappilly and Rev. Fr. Jospeh Kusumalayam for organizing the event. 66. The Third death anniversary of Late Rev. Fr. George Thanchan CMI was commemorated at Chavara Hills at 10.30 am on July 4, 2010 with the Holy Requiem Mass, special prayers and sharing the memories. Mar Sebastian Vaniapurackal, the Curia Bishop of the Syro Malabar Church celebrated the mass and gave the homily. Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal presented the life and mission of Rev. Fr. George Thanchan. Mar Gratian Mundadan, Rev. Fr. Prior General, Rev. Fr. Varghese Koluthara, Rev. Sr. Anita Sj, Rev. Fr. Michael Palamparambli, Mr. Francis Thanchan, Rev. Fr. Joshy Cherumprambil. Rev. Fr. Johny Edapulavan thanked the gathering. Thanks to Rev. Fr. Paul Chakkanikunnel and Rev. Fr. Rijo

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Pulichamackal for having made all arrangements in organizing the memorial ceremony. 67. Concluding ceremony of the Golden Jubilee of Christ Deemed to be University was held on July 4, 2019. Hon’ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India was the chief guest of the function. Mar Antony Kariyil CMI celebrated the thanksgiving mass and gave the homily. Rev. Fr. Varghese Vithaytahil, Vicar General, congratulated Christ University and the team for the great work accomplished in the last 50 years. Shri Pranab Mukherjee planted jubilee tree and released the book Fostering Higher Education – Half a century in service. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Vice Chancellor and our members in Christ University for organizing the historical event excellently well. 68. Zonal gatherings in North American Delegation were held for Tennessee in Louis Ville from June 24 -25, 2019 organized by Rev. Fr. James Panackal and Rev. Fr. George Illickal. Gathering of Florida zone was held in Jacksonvillefrom June 26-27 organized by Fr. S. Kaithamattam and Rev. Fr. Jose Kulathinal Gathering of Illinois subzonewas held in Chicago from Jult 1-2 organized by Fr. Jospeh Kappilumakkal. Thanks to Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thekkedath and Rev. Fr. Antony Elamthottam and Rev. Fr. Davy Kavungal for their presence and leadership. 69. C.E.V.A. has received All Kerala C.S.R Award 2019 (Runner up) under the Category ‘Child &

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Elderly Care’ under the auspices of Kerala Management Association. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Varghese Vithayathil, the moderator and Rev. Fr. Varghese Kokkadan, the Secretary, CEVA and the President and team, CEVA, for the recognition given by KMA. 70. The get together of the novice masters was held from July 6 to 8, 2019 at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad. Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the inaugural message. Rev. Fr. Jose Poovattil made a presentation on the Gift of Discernment: The Process of discerning the Vocation of the Novices and Rev. Fr. Antony Puthenangady spoke on Understanding the Personality of the Candidates: Psychological Perspectives. Sharing the best practices in each novitiate, challenges and strategies were discussed in order to make our formation process better. Hearty congratulations to Rev. Fr. Joshy Cheruparambil, the General Formation Coordinator. 71. Rev. Fr. Prior General completed the canonical visitation in the major study houses from July 17 in Carmel Vidya Bhavan - Pune, followed by Dharmaram College - Bengaluru, Darsana – Wardha and Samanvaya – Kolchoor, Rishikesh and Bhopal. 72. Kindly note that the following is the new LANDLINE Number of CSR, Pariyaram: 0480 - 296 6001

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73. The conference of CMI Professional Psychologists was held at Chavara Hills from July 16-17, 2019.Rev. Fr. A R John, a diocesen priest from the Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum was the resource person for the Conference. Rev. Fr. Varghese Puthussery CMI, Rev. Fr. C M Joseph SDB and Dr. Sanju George were the panelists for the discussions. Hearty congratulation to Rev. Fr. Thomas Mathilakathu CMI, who took initiative to conduct the conference of the professional psychologists of our congregation.

74. The meeting of the Lineamenta committee for the upcoming General Synaxis was held at Chavara hills from July 20- 21. The committee members, Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath, Rev. Fr. Benny Mukalel, Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal and Rev. Fr. Davis Varayilan, Rev. Fr. Joy Vattoly (jr) were present for the meeting.

74. In-service Training 2019 (Meeting of the Rectors’ of the Aspirants, Vocation Promoters and Formation Coordinators) was held from July 20-22, 2019 at Chavara Hills. Vicar General, Rev. Fr. Varghese Vithayathil CMI, welcomed the gathering. Rev. Fr. Prior General inaugurated the meeting and gave the message. Rev.Fr. Biju Kootaplackal CMI, Rev. Fr. Mathew

80 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw Anatharackal CMI, Rev. Fr. John Pallithuruthel CMI, Rev. Fr. Antony Kochalumkal CMI, Rev. Fr. Joy Ureth CMI were resource persons of the In-service Training 2019.

75. The blessing and consecration of St. Veronica Catholic Parish, Syokimau was held on 30 June 2019 by His Lordship Rt. Rev. Norman King’ oo Wambua. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Anto Thekkkudan, the parish priest and all our missionaries in Kenya.

76. The consecration of the Chapel and the blessing of the Annex at Nirmal Aram, Nakti Semra was held on 16 July 2019. The Chapel was consecrated by His Excellency Mar Joseph Kollamprambil CMI. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Josey Thamarassery CMI, Provincial, Nirmal Province Jagdalpur and to Rev. Fr. Tom Arackal CMI, Superior, Nirmal Aram.

77. Rev. Fr. Saju Kollannur and Rev. Fr. Stenin Puthuran, members of St. Paul Province, Bhopal leave for Uganda on 23 July 2019 to take up new mission over there. Let us strengthen them with our prayers and whole hearted support.

78. The Consecration of St. Chavara Chapel, Kattappana will be held on 27, July 2019. The

June 2019; No. 242 81 I¿sΩektμiw Chapel will be consecrated by His Excellency Mar Jose Pulickal. Hearty congratulations to Rev. Fr. Sebastian Elanjickal CMI, Provincial, St. Joseph Province, Kottayam and to Rev. Fr. Jose Nedumpara CMI, Prefect, Chvara Ashram.

79. Rev. Fr. Paul Thymoottil and Rev. Fr. Bibin Paruthipallikunnel will shortly leave for Baghdad for the new mission. Let us keep them in our valuable prayers.

80. The constitution retreat of CSR Pariyaram was held from July 9-15 2019. Rev. Fr. Thomas Kochumuttam CMI was the main preacher of the retreat. Rev. Fr. Geo Kannamkulam CMI, Rev. Fr. Antony Njallampuzha CMI, Rev. Fr. Sunny Punneliparambil CMI, Rev. Fr. Sony Palathara CMI and Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal CMI were the other preachers of the retreat. Congratulations and Best wishes to

 Rev. Fr. Francis Kanichikattil CMI for his new book Christavavisvasam Bharatha Parambaryathil

 Rev. Fr. Fr. Joby Pulikkan CMI who successfully defended his doctoral thesis titled Metagenome analysis of human gut Microbiome and its influence in Autism from the department of Genomics of the Central University of Kerala, under the guidance of Dr. Tony Grace and received PhD degree from the

82 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw honourable Governor of Kerala during the 3rd Convocation ceremony of the University on 02 March 2019.

 Rev. Fr. Joy Peenickaparambil CMI who received the All Kerala Catholic Congress Award for Most Valuable Contribution in the field of Arts and Sports.

 Rev. Fr. Thomas Ambooken CMI for his fourteenth book Aathmavum Hridhayavumaya Vachanam a collections of homilies.

Rev. Fr. John Neelankavil CMI who successfully defended his doctoral thesis on 25 March 2019 titled, Space Management in Selected University Libraries in South India- A Study, from Bharathidasan University [Bishop Heber College (Autonomous)] from the Department of Library and Information Science guided by Dr. S. Ally Sornam.

 Rev. Fr. Julius Arackal who has been selected and appointed as the Secretary to the Health Commission of CBCI.

 Rev. Fr. Paul Poovathingal CMI who received J. C. Daniel( Father of Malayalam Cinema) Kalashreshta Award 2019 from on 10- 6-2019 at Kerala Sahitya Academy Hall, Thrissur.

 Rev. Fr. Paul Pottackal for his new book Daivam Thirinju Nadakkunnu.

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 Rev. Fr. Lijo Paul CMI (Principal, Christ Academy School, Begur) who received the national level Best Principal award from the National Education & Human Resource Organization, Mumbai, for his contributions to the field of education.

 Rev. Fr. Naiju Kalambukattu CMI for publishing the books Roots to the Wings and Theologising in Context: a hemanutics of living dialogue between the world and the world.

 Hearty congratulations to Rev. Fr. Francis Thonippara CMI, who is selected and appointed by Pope Francis as a member of the Historical commission at Rome for the next five years.  Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Lawrence Padamadan who has been awarded Doctorate in Theology on July 19, 2019. He defended the thesis, Christian Concept of Person and Human Dignity in the Present Indian Cultural Context: A Systematic Study based on the Modern Social Encyclicals. The final exams and the presentation of his thesis were on 17th July, 2019 at Velander, Germany.  Exams and thesis presentation of Rev. Fr. Jomon Mularikkal was held on 17 & 18 July in Vallendar, Germany. The title of the dissertation: Perspectives of the Eucharistic Change: A Systematic Study Based on the Wandlung Theology of

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Cardinal Kurt Koch with Special Reference to Jean-Luc Marion. Rev. Fr. Joel Pullolil CMI, faculty member of Rajagiri Engineerng College, defended the thesis for PhD. in. Mechanical Engineering from NIT Kozhikode. The Topic of research: Investigations on Valorisation of Lignocellulosic Biomass through Fluidised Bed Gasification.

UPCOMING EVENTS CMI Constitution Retreats  CSR Pariyaram: December 1-7. Interested members may register with the Director, CSR, Pariyaram at the earliest.  Chavara Hills: from September 9-15, 2019. The interested members may contact Rev. Fr. Rijo Pulichamackal, Secretary to the Prior General. Preshitha Province, Coimbatore: from July 27- August 02, 2019.  Sacred Heart Province, Kochi: from September 8- 14  St. Joseph Province Kottayam: from September 8- 14  Mary Matha Vice Province, Bellampally: from September 29 October 05  St. John’s Province Bijnor: from October 04-10

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 St. Thomas Province kozhikode: from October 07 (Morning) - October 12 (Evening)  St. Chavara Vice Province, Bhavnagar & St Xavier’s Province, Rajkot: Month of October  Mar Thoma Province, Chanda: from October 27- November 02  St. Paul Province, Bhopal: from November 03-09  St. Paul Province, Bhopal: from November 24-30  Darsana Institute of Philosophy, Wardha: from December 02-08  Meeting of CMI Philosophers and Theologians Forum (PTF) will be held at Dharmaram College, Bangalore from July 26-28, 2019.

 The Quinquennial programme for the junior priests will be held at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad from August 9-11, November 8-10, 2019 and at Poornodaya, Bhopal from September 28-29 and October 8-10, 2019. All the junior priests who have been ordained from December 2013 to January 2018 shall attend one of the programmes without fail.

 Major Superiors Meeting and General Formation Council will be held at Dharmaram College, Bangalore from August 30 to September 2, 2019.

 A National Seminar on Mission, titled Mission Ad Gentes at Crossroads on October 19-20, 2019,

86 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw at Poornodaya, Bhopal. In this CMI Mission Year, as Pope Francis has declared October as the Mission Month, experts, veterans and evangelizers are gathering to reflect on the mission of Jesus undertaken by the Church, especially in India. We need to think loudly of the responses that we give to the challenges today. Providentially, it is also the Centenary year of the birth of Bp Jonas Thaliath, one of the pioneers in the North Indian Missions.

 CMI Mission Conference: 24-26 October 2019 at Dharmaram College, Bangalore.

 CMI Mission Year: 1 October 2018 – 31 October 2019.

† Let’s Remember the Departed Souls

 Rev. Fr. George Tarcius Pynadath CMI (81) (Sacred Heart Province, Kochi) on 16 March 2019. His funeral was on 17 March 2019 at 2.30pm at Christ the King Monastery, Karukutty.  Rev Fr. Mathew Berchmans Kattapuram CMI (86) (St Joseph’s Province, Thiruvananthapuram) was called to eternal reward today on 17 April 2019. He was an excellent teacher, active retreat preacher, and an efficient leader. He fulfilled his pledge to God through a life of outstanding dedication and commitment in the CMI congregation. His funeral was on Saturday, 20 April, 2019 at 10.00 am at Sacred Heart Monastery, Chethipuzha.

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Rev. Bro. Andrews Kalapurayil CMI (93) (St Joseph’s Province, Kottayam) was called to eternal reward on 19 April 2019. He was a zealous and committed religious who dedicated his life for God, people and for the CMI Congregation. His funeral was on Wednesday 24, April, 2019 at 02.30 pm at St. Pious X Monastery, Amanakara. Rev. Fr. George Nettikatt CMI (73) (St. Xavier’s Province, Rajkot) was called to eternal reward today, 17 May 2019. He was one of the pioneer missionaries of Rajkot mission. He worked for the needs of the Church of Rajkot both spiritually and materially. His love for the poor and neglected was extra ordinary. He was instrumental for starting many centers both in diocese and the province. His Funeral was on Sunday, 19 May 2019 at 3.00 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rajkot. Rev. Fr. E. C. John Edamala CMI (91) (St. Joseph’s Province, Triruvanathapuram) was called to eternal reward on 17 May 2019. He was a great CMI religious who took pride in living the CMI way of life. He was an engineer to the core while working in Carmel Polytechnic, Punnapra, as a teacher. He assisted the constructions of many monasteries and educational institutions as a designer and consultant even after his retirement. His Funeral was on Sunday, 19 May 2019 at 2.00 pm at St Joseph’s Monastery, Mannanam.  Rev. Fr. Werner Chakkalakal CMI (90) (St. Paul Province, Bhopal) was called to eternal reward on 01 June 2019. He was a great CMI religious who was a committed and erudite scholar in the fields of Philosophy and sociology. He has made enormous contributions in the realm of social work and commitment for the poor. Even at the fag end of his life, he was eager to undertake projects for the well being of the people at large. His great passion

88 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw and mission was to promote the Christian faith and the gospel values and the life of Jesus to the forefront. His Funeral was on Tuesday, 04 June 2019 at 02.30 pm at Sagar Bhavan, Thrissur. Rev. Fr. Thomas Ernest Palathra CMI (83) (St. Joseph Province, Thiruvanthapuram) was called to eternal reward on 3 June 2019. He began his apostolate as a teacher at St. Vincent School, Pala. He was a committed and zealous missionary who served the people of God at Ambikapur and Jagdalpur. Later on he became a successful Charismatic Retreat preacher, who preached retreats almost all over North India. His funeral was held on Wednesday, 05 June 2019 at 2.30 pm at Sacred Heart Church, Chethipuzha. **************************************************  Mariamma Joseph Thunduparampil (94), beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Cherian Thunduparampil CMI (St. Joseph Province, Thiruvananthapuram and at present the CMI Procurator General, Rome) on 14 March 2019. Mrs. Kochuthresia (Achamma) (86), beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Mathew Kiriyanthan CMI (Councillor for Social Apostolate, Sacred Heart Province, Kochi) expired on 29 March 2019. Mrs. Rosy Thomas Kallely (84), beloved sister of Rev. Fr. Jose Stephan Menachery CMI (Devamatha Province, Thrissur) was called to eternal reward on 05 March 2019. Sr. Emeril Pannivelil SD (80) beloved elder sister of Rev. Fr. Cyriac Pannivelil CMI (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) was called to eternal reward on 08 March 2019.  Mrs. Annamma Kanjiramkalayil (94) beloved elder sister of Rev. Fr. George Kanjamala CMI (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) was called to eternal reward on 10 March 2019.

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Mr. George M. E. (83), beloved elder brother of Rev. Fr. Jose Stephen Menacherry CMI (Devamatha Province, Thrissur) was called to eternal reward on 29 March 2019  Mrs. Baby Jose (74) beloved sister of Rev. Fr. Cherian Menachery CMI (Devamatha Province, Thrissur) was called to eternal reward on 2 April 2019.  Mrs. Thresiamma Joseph Eattaniel (87) beloved mother of Rev. Fr. John Eattaniel CMI (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) was called to eternal rest 09 April 2019.  Rev. Fr. Mathew Thekkekkara (79), (Diocese of Kothamangalam), beloved elder brother of Rev. Fr. Jose Thekkekara CMI (St. Paul’s Province, Mysuru) was called to eternal reward on 08 April 2019 at 2.30 pm. Mr. P. A. Joseph Pulluparambil (87) elder brother of Rev. Fr. Arsenius Pulluparambil CMI was called to eternal rest on 12 April 2019.  Sr. Evan SABS, Elder sister of Rev. Fr. Alex Oruthayappilly (Sacred Heart Province, Kochi) was called to eternal reward.  Mrs. Mariakutty (82) beloved elder sister of Rev. Bro. Joseph Muttanollil CMI (Sacred Heart Province, Kochi) was called to eternal rest on 16/04/2019. Mrs. Elamma Punchayil (86) beloved mother of Rev. Fr. George Punchayil CMI (St. Thomas Province, Kozhikodu) was called to eternal rest on 16 April 2019. Mar Abraham D Mattam, Bishop Emeritus of Satna (97) and beloved Maternal Uncle of Rev. Fr. George Edayadiyil CMI (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) was called to eternal rest on 16 April 2019.

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Mr. Tony Vadakarakalayil (47) beloved brother of Rev. Fr. Dominic Vadakarakalayil CMI (St. Chavara Vice Province, Bhavnagar) was called to eternal rest on 16 April 2019.  Mathew Koottiyaniyil (103) beloved father of Rev. Fr. Thomas Koottiyaniyil CMI (St. Thomas Province, Kozhikode) slept in the Lord on 20 April 2019. ? Sr. Anice FCC (43) younger sister of Rev. Fr Biju Chackalayil CMI (St. Thomas Province, Kozhikode) was called to eternal rest on 27 April 2019 due to a massive heart attack in Orrisa Mission of FCC Thalassery Province. Her Funeral was on Tuesday, 30 April 2019 at St. Thomas Forane Church, Kunnoth. Mr. Kuriakose Thekkiniyath (90) beloved brother of Rev. Bro. Sebastian Thekkiniyath CMI (Devamatha Province, Thrissur) was called to eternal reward on 07 May 2019.  Mrs. Elikutty Xavier Kalapurackal (82), beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kalapurackal CMI (Nirmal Province, Jagdalpur) slept in the Lord on 10 May 2019.  Mrs. Leela Antony beloved Sister of Rev. Fr. Thomas Achandy CMI (Deva Matha Province, Thrissur) was called to eternal reward.  Mrs. Mary Mannuel Poovakulam (79), beloved Mother of Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Poovakulam CMI (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) was called to eternal reward on 15 May 2019. Mrs. Mariam Luka Pathrapankal, beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Mathew Pathrapankal CMI (Provincial Auditor, St. Thomas Province, Kozhikode) was called to eternal reward on 17 May 2019.

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Mr. Joseph Chacko Muppathinchira (90), beloved father of Rev. Fr.Thomas Muppathinchira CMI (Nirmal Province Jagdalpur) was called to eternal reward today, 18 May 2019. Mr. Shiju Vadakkethala beloved father of Rev. Bro. Jinu Vadakkethala CMI (Deva Matha Province, Thrissur)was called to eternal reward on 20 May 2019. Mr. Varghese Pallippattu (87) beloved father of Rev. Fr. John Shibu Pallippattu (St. Paul Province, Bhopal) was called to eternal reward on 22 May 2019. Mr. Jose Joseph Vadaparampil (75) beloved younger brother of Rev. Fr.Thomas Vadaparampil CMI (Nirmal Province, Jagdalpur) was called to eternal reward on 23 May 2019 Mr. Varkey Mathew (Appachan) Kallampally(82) Beloved Father of Rev. Fr. Joseph Kallampally(Chavara Vice - Province, Bhavanagar) was called to eternal rest on 28 May 2019. Mrs. Elsy Manuel (60), beloved sister of Rev. Fr. Baby Thazhathedath CMI (St. Paul’s Province, Mysore) was called to eternal reward on 04 June 2019. Mrs. Mariamma Bobby (62) beloved sister of Rev. Fr. James Panackal CMI (Nirmal Province, Jagdalpur)was called to eternal reward on June 8 2019. Mrs. Kochurani Palakkattu (52) beloved younger sister of Rev. Fr. Mathew Vempeny CMI (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) was called to eternal reward on 14-07-2019. The funeral was on 15-07-2019 at 4 pm at Chundakkara Church, Pallikkunnu, Kalpatta. Mrs. Marykutty Chacko (86) beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Ajy Mooleparampil CMI (St. Joseph Province,

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Thiruvanathapuram) was called to eternal reward on 12 July 2019. The funeral was on Wednesday, 17 July 2019 at 10 am, at St. Joseph’s Church, Kayalpuram.  Rev. Fr. Zacharias Kanjooparampil CSSR (81) beloved younger brother of late Rev. Fr Theophane CMI and the uncle of Rev. Fr Sony Palathra CMI ( St. Joseph Province, Thiruvanathapuram) was called to eternal reward on 18 July 2019. The Funeral was on Saturday, 20 July 2019 at 2.30 pm at Nithya Sahaya Matha Ashram Chowara, Aluva. Rev. Sr. Euphemia CMC (86) beloved sister of Rev. Fr. Jacob Martin (Prasanabhai) Kapiarmala CMI (Mar Thoma Province, Chanda) was called to eternal reward on 20 July 2019. The funeral will be on 20 July 2019 at 4.30 pm at St. Mary’s Forane Church, Thrippunithura.  Mrs. Mariam Mani (Mamikkutty) Vettiyankal (90) Beloved Mother of Rev. Fr. Abraham Vattiyankal CMI (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) was called to eternal reward on 20 July 2019. The funeral was on Monday, 22 July 2019 at 03.00 pm at Mar Sleeva Church, Kanjiramattm. Mr. Ouseph Thekkudan (89) beloved father of Rev. Fr. Johnson Thekkudan CMI (Mar Thoma Province, Chanda) was called to eternal reward on 20 July 2019. The funeral was on Monday, 22 July, 2019 at 3. 00 Pm at Assumption Church, Pallikkunnu, Varandarappilly.  Mrs. Rosa (94), beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Joy Vattoly (Sr) CMI (Devamatha Province, Thrissur) was called to eternal reward on 23 July 2019. Her funeral was on Thursday, 25 July 2019 at 10.30 am at St. Jude Church, Munipara.

June 2019; No. 242 93 I¿sΩektμiw

CS-b-\m-S-I-߃ ssZh-Z-Øamb {]Xn-`m- i‡nbpsS AS-bmfw: Fw. sI. km\p

C¥y≥`mj-bnse BZy-\m-S-I-amb CS-b-\m-S-I-߃ ssZh-Z-Øamb {]Xn-`m-i‡nbpsS AS-bmfamsW∂v s{]m^. Fw. sI. km\p A`n-{]m-b-s∏-´p. A£-c-Øns‚ shfn®w \pI- cm≥ km[n-®-Xn\v Nmh-d-b-®-t\mSv \mw IS-s∏-´n-cn-°p-∂p. At±lw IpSpw-_-Po-hn-X-Øn\v \¬Inb Z¿i-\-ß-fmWv C∂sØ tIc-f-Øns‚ hf¿®bv°v \nZm\am-b-Xv. a\p-jys\ a\p-jy\mbn a\- n-em°n F√m-hcpw Xpey-cm-sW∂v hy‡- am-°nb {]h¿Ø-\-ß-fm-Wv Nmhd ]nXm-hn-t‚-sX∂pw km\p amÿ Iq´n-t®¿Øp. Nmhd Xoø-‰¿ A°m-Zan ˛Nmhd Iƒ®- d¬ sk‚¿, kn. Fw. kn. hnae s{]mhn≥kv Fd-Wm-Ipfw F∂n-h-bpsS kwbp-‡m-`n-ap-Jy-Øn-¬ kn. Fw. sF. k`-bpsS AP-]m-e-\-, hnZym-`ymkh-Ip-∏pI-fpsS kl-I-c-W-tØm-sS- Fd- Wm-Ipfw Su¨lm-fn¬ kwL-Sn-∏n® CS-b-\m-S-I-߃ skan- \mdpw \mS-Im-h-X-c-Whpw DZvLm-S\w sNbvXp kwkm-cn-°p-I- bm-bn-cp-∂p At±-lw. kn. Fw. sF. k` kmº-ØnI hn`mKw P\-d¬ Iu¨kne¿ ^m.B‚-Wn Ffw-t¥m´w A≤y-£X hln- ®p. ap≥ Fw. ]n. s{]m^. kmhn{Xn e£va-W≥, tUm. h≈n- °mhv taml≥Zm-kv F∂n-h¿ {]`m-jWw \S-Øn. dh. tUm. kmPp N°m-e-°¬ kn. Fw. sF., kn. Fw. kn. hnae s{]mhn≥kv s{]mhn-≥jymƒ knÿ ip` acnb CMC, Sn. Fw. F{_-lmw, ^m. tdm_n IÆ≥Nnd kn. Fw. sF, F∂n-h¿ {]kw-Kn-®p. XpS¿∂v ^m. hn¬k¨ Xd-bn¬ kn. Fw. sF. Xnc-°-Ybpw kp\n- sN-dn-bm≥ cN-\bpw kwhn-[m-\hpw \n¿Δ- ln® Adn-hns‚ t\¿sh-fn®w \mS-Imh-X-c-Whpw D≠m-bn-cp- ∂p.

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CS-b-\m-S-I-߃ skan-\m¿ s{]m^. Fw. sI. km\p DZvLm-S\w sNøp-∂p. tUm. h≈n-°mhv taml≥Zm-kv, s{]m^. kmhn{Xn e£va-W≥, ^m. B‚-Wn. Ffw-t¥m´w, knÿ ip` acnb CMC, Sn. Fw. F{_-lmw, dh. tUm. kmPp N°m-e-°¬ F∂n-h¿ kao-]w.

Dbn¿∏v {]mX¬ ˛ Cuÿ aX-ku-lm¿± kwKaw

temI-k` sXc-s™-Sp∏v {]Nm-cW NqSns‚ sImSp-ap-Sn- bn¬, cmjv{Sob sshcyw ad∂v CuÃ-dns‚ kt¥mjw ]¶n- Sm≥ Fd-Wm-Ipfw aWvU-e-Ønse aq∂p ap∂Wn ÿm\m¿∞n- Ifpw Htc thZn-bn¬. Nmhd Iƒ®-d¬ sk‚dpw aX-ku- lm¿±Øn-\pth≠n {]h¿Øn-°p∂ kwL-S\bmb Uªp.-F- ^v. sF. B¿. kn.bpw tN¿∂v kwL-Sn-∏n® Cuÿ aX-ku- lm¿± kwK-a-Øn-emWv aqhcpw Hcp-an®v ]s¶-Sp-Ø-Xv. {]ap-J¿ ]s¶-SpØ kwK-a-Øn¬ Dbn¿∏v {]mX-en\p apt∂m-Sn-bmbn

June 2019; No. 242 95 I¿sΩektμiw Cuÿ ap´ s]m´n-®Xp ÿm\m¿∞n-I-fmb ssl_n CuU- \pw, ]n. cmPo-hpw, A¬t^m¨kv IÆ-¥m-\hpw Hcp-an-®m-bn-cp- ∂p.

s{]m^. Fw. sI. km\p apJy ktμiw \¬In. cmjv{So- b-°m-cmbn a’-c-ap-s≠-¶nepw AXn-\-Xo-X-ambn a\p-jy≥ F∂ ASn-ÿm-\-Øn¬ kaq-l-Øns‚ sFIy-Øn\pw tamN-\-Øn-\pw- th≠n {]h¿Øn-°Wsa∂v At±lw ÿm\m¿∞n-I-tfmSv \n¿t±-in-®p. kwK-a-Øn¬ Nmhd Iƒ®-d¬ sk‚¿ Ub-d-IvS¿ ^m. tdm_n IÆ≥Nnd A[y-£X hln-®p. Xriq¿ {iocm-a-Ir-jvWm-{i-a-Ønse kzman \μm-fl-bm- \-μ, PÃnkv ]n. sI. jwkp-±o≥, tab¿ kuan\n sPbn≥, l¿PnXv knMv, sI. F¬. taml-\-h¿Ω, tam\Ω tIm°m-Sv, Ipa- cIw cLp-\m-Yv, BNmcy k®n-Zm-\μ `mc-Xn, \K-c-k` ÿncw kanXn A[y-£≥ sI.-hn. ]n. IrjvW-Ip-am¿, cq] tPm¿÷v,-

96 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw sI.-hn. h¿§okv, ^m. HmÃn≥ If-∏p-c, tPm¨t]mƒ, knÿ enkn N°m-e-°¬ XpS-ßn-b-h¿ {]kw-Kn-®p. h\n-X-Iƒ Iq-Sp-X¬ B-fl-hn-izm-kw ]p-e¿Ø-Ww: Fw. sI. km\p Cu Im-e-L-´-Øn¬ h-\n-X-Iƒ Iq-Sp-X¬ B-fl-hn-izm-kw ]p- e¿-Ø-W-sa∂-v Fw. sI. km-\p A-`n-{]m-b-s∏´p. Nm-h-d Iƒ-®- d¬ sk‚¿, tk-h, Nm-h-d ^m-an-en sh¬-s^-b¿ sk‚¿, Im-cn- °m-ap-dn d-kn-U≥-kv A-tkm-kn-tb-j≥ F-n-h-bp-sS kw-bp-‡m-`n- ap-Jy-Øn¬ \-SØn-b h-\n-Xm-Zn-\-Øn¬ ap-Jym-Xn-Yn-Xn-bmbn k- tμ-iw \¬-Ip-I-bm-bn-cp∂-p A-t±-lw. \-K-c-ip-No-I-c-W-Øn¬ G¿-s∏-´n-cn-°p--∂h¿-°v B-h-iyam-b am-\y-Xbpw ku-I-cy-ßfpw sIm-Sp-°Ww, F-¶n¬ am-{X-ta A-h¿ \m-Sn-s‚ A-`n-am-\-am-bn am-dp-I-bp-≈q-sh-∂p A-t±-lw ]-d™p. \-K-c-Øn-se ip-No-I-c-W- sØm-gn-em-fn-I-fmb h-\n-X-I-sf-bpw, sd-bn¬-sh ip-No-I-c-W-sØm- gn-em-fn-I-sfbpw kn. Fw.sF. {]n-tbm¿ P-\-dmƒ ^m. t]mƒ A-®m≠n B-Z-cn-®p. sd-bn¬-sh ip-No-I-c-W-sØm-gn-em-fnbm-b Aw_n-I kp-tc-jv h-\n-Xm-Zn-\w D-Zvvvv-LmS-\w sN-bvXp. ap-Xn¿∂- ]u-c-∑m-cp-sS kw-Lam-b {]-Wmaw {Kq-∏n-se cm-[ _m-_p A- ≤y-£-X h-ln®p. ^m. tdm-_n I-Æ≥-Nn-d, ^m. h¿-§o-kv sIm- °m-S≥,sl¬-Øv C≥-kvv-s]-Œ¿ dm^n, APn-tamƒ iymw, en-Pn cm-tP-jv, sI.hn. ]n. Ir-jvvv-W-Ip-am¿, dnb tPmfn, k-Jn-X Kn-cojv, tPm-k kn. F-{_-lmw, PntPm ]m-e-Øn¶¬, {]-Imi≥ F∂-n- h¿ {]-kw-Kn®p. h-\n-Xm-Zn-\-tØm-S-\p-_-‘n-®v Du¿-÷-kz-eam- b hm¿-≤Iyw F∂- hn-j-b-Øn-\v A-\q-]v tPmk-^v tPm-bv ¢m- kv \-bn-®p.

June 2019; No. 242 97 I¿sΩektμiw AXn-Xo{h tZio-bX ^mkn-k-Øn-te-°p≈ Ah-km\ ]Sn -˛ kp\n¬ ]n. Cf-bnSw

tZiobX-sb-∂Xv Hcp tZi-Øns‚ kzm`m-hnI {]Ir-X- a-s√∂pw XnI®pw B[p-\n-I-amb k¶-e-\-am-sW∂pw kp\n¬ ]n. Cf-bn-Sw. C¥y-bn¬ cq]s∏´ph∂ tZio-b-Xbv°v ]e L´-ß-fp- ≠v. F√m-h-scbpw Dƒs°m-≈p∂ kaXzw, cmjv{Sobw apt∂m- ´p-h-bv°p∂ k¶-¬]-am-Wn-Xn¬ Zo]vX-am-bn-cp-∂Xv. Km‘n-Pn-bpsS CS-s]-S-en-eqsS Dcp-Øn-cn-™p-h∂ Cu tZio-b-X-bpsS A¥- kØ km{am-PyXz hncp-≤-X-bm-bn-cp-∂p. Ipd-®p-Imew IqSn B hgn°v k©-cn® cmPyw ]n∂oSv AXns‚ ÿm\Øv im‡nI cmjv{Sobw \nd-bv°p-I-bm-bn-cp-s∂∂pw At±lw hnhcn-®p. Nmhd Iƒ®-d¬ sk‚-dns‚ {]Xn-amk {]`m-jW ]cn-]m-Sn- bn¬ tZio-b-X-bpsS aX-cm-jv{Sob ka-a-hm-Iy-߃ Km‘n- b≥ ho£-W-Øn-eqsS F∂ hnj-b-Øn¬ {]`m-jWw \S-Øp- I-bm-bn-cp∂p Cf-bn-Sw. aXw, `mj, XpS-ßnb aqey-߃ sIm≠v Hcp cmPysØ P\-Xsb H´msI tN¿Øp ]nSn-°m-\m-In-√. CØ-c-Øn¬ cq]- s∏-Sp∂ tZio-bX Hcn-°epw Dƒs°m-≈-ent‚Xm-Ip-I-bn-√. AXn-Xo-{h-amb tZio-bX ^mkn-k-Øn-te-°p≈ Ah-km-\-]- Sn-bm-Wv. cmPysØ cmjv{S-am-°p∂, cmjv{SsØ `c-W-Iq-S-am- °p∂, ]n∂o-S-Xns\ Xncs™Sp-°-s∏-Sp-∂ -G-sX-¶nepw k¿°m- cm-°p-∂-XmWv ^mkn-k-Øns‚ coXn-Iƒ. tijw Cu k¿°m¿ Hcp henb t\Xm-hn-te°v tI{μo-I-cn-°pw. CtXmsS ^mknkw ]q¿Æm¿∞-Øn¬ {]Xn-^-en-°pw. AXns‚ A\p-c-W-\-߃ kaq-l-Øn¬ ImWm-sa∂pw kp\n¬ ]n. Cf-bnSw hy‡-am-°n. ^m. tdm_n IÆ≥Nn-d, B¿.-Sn.-sF.-tI-cf s^U-td-j≥ {]kn- U‚ v AUz. Un. _n. _n\p F∂n-h¿ kwkm-cn-®p.

98 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw D]-t`m-‡m-°-fpsS Ah-Imi kwc-£Ww: P\-߃ DW-c-W-sa∂v t]meokv IΩo-j-W¿ D]-t`m-‡m-°-fpsS Ah-Imi kwc-£-W-Øn-\mbn P\- ߃ DW-cp-Ibpw t_m[-h¬°-c-W-{]-h¿Ø-\-߃ \S-Øp- Ibpw thW-sa∂v kn‰n t]meokv IΩo-j-W¿ Fkv. kptc- {μ≥ IPS ]d-™p. temI-D-]-t`m-‡r-Zn-\-tØm-S-\p-_-‘n® \S- Ønb skan-\mdpw kwhm-Zhpw DZvLm-S\w sNbvXp kwkm-cn- °p-I-bm-bn-cp∂p At±-lw. kssπtIm P\-d¬ amt\-P¿ B¿. dmw taml≥ apJy-{]-`m-jWw \S-Øn. Nmhd Iƒ®-d¬ sk‚¿ Ub-d-IvS¿ ^m. tdm_n IÆ≥Nn-d, AUz. Un. _n. _n\p, sF∏v tPmk-^v, tPmkv hnX-b-Øn¬, _o\ DÆn-°r-jvW≥, cm[m-Ir- jvW≥ \mb¿ F∂n-h¿ {]kw-Kn-®p. tem-tImØc Ir-Xn-I-sf√mw F-gp-X-s∏-´n-cn-°p∂-Xv F-gp-Øp-Im-cp-sS amXr`m-j-bn-emWv tUm. Ip-cym-kv Ip-º-f-°p-gn `m-j F∂-Xv \-Ωp-sS kw-kv-Im-c-Øn-s‚ Nn-”-am-Wv. `m- j X-s∂ H-cp kw-kv-Im-c-amWv. kw-kv-Im-c-sa-∂ hm-°v Dƒ-t®¿- ∂n-cn-°p-∂Xv kw-kv-Ir-X-`m-j-bn-em-Wv. C-¥y-bn-se `q-cn]-£w `m-j-I-fpw kw-kv-Ir-X-Øn¬ \n-∂pw I-Sw kzo-I-cn-®v h-∂-Xm-Wv. `m-j kwkv-Im-cw am-{Xa√ sh-fn-®w Iq-Sn-bmWv. tem-I-Øn-se a- l-Ø-c-ß-fm-b Ir-Xn-I-sfms° F-gp-X-s∏-´n-cn-°p∂-Xv A-XXv F-gp-Øp-Im-cp-sS amXr `m-j-bn-em-sW-∂pw tUm. Ip-cym-kv Ip-º- f-°p-gn A-`n-{]m-b-s∏-´p. Nm-h-d {]-Xnam-k {]-`m-j-W ]-c-º-c- bn¬ A-¥m-cm-jv{S am-Xr- `m-jm Zn-\-tØm-S-\p-_-‘n-®v {]-`mj- Ww \-S-Øp-I-bm-bn-cp-∂p A-t±lw. ^m. tdm-_n I-Æ≥-Nnd A≤y-£-X h-ln-®p. ]n. sF. i-¶-c-\m-cm-b-W≥, Sn-b a-t\m-Pv, B-jv-an A-®≥-Ip-™v, \n-Xn≥ sP. tXm-a-kv F-∂n-h¿ {]-kw- Kn®p

June 2019; No. 242 99 I¿sΩektμiw 30-˛maXv A¥¿ k¿Δ-I-em-ime Nmhd {]kw-K-a-’cw Nmhd Iƒ®-d¬ sk‚-¿ sIm®n kwL-Sn-∏n® A¥¿ k¿Δ-I-em-ime {]kw-K-a-’cØn¬ Ajn≥ t]mƒ sk≥{S¬ bqWn-th-gvkn‰n Hm^v tIcf H∂mw kΩm-\-hpw, tImgnt°mSv ^dqJv tImtfPv hnZym¿∞n ^low _n≥ apl-ΩZv c≠mw-ÿm- \-hpw, ]mem sk‚ v tXmakv tImtfPv hnZym¿∞n kq^n-bm≥ Aen aq∂mw ÿm\hpw Ic-ÿ-am-°n. hnP-bn-Iƒ°v 15,000 cq]- bpw, 10,000 cq]-bpw, 7,000 cq] hoXhpw D]-lm-chpw ^m. HmÃn≥ If-]p-c-bv°¬ kΩm-\n-®p. \mfsØ C¥y-sb-°p-dn-®p≈ Fs‚ kz]v\-߃ F∂-Xm-bn-cp∂p hnj-bw. tIc-f-Ønse 9 tImtfPv tI{μ-ß-fn¬ \S-Ønb {]mY-an-I-X-e-Øn¬ hnP-bn-®-h-cm-Wv ]s¶-Sp-Ø-Xv. bph-P-\-߃ \mfsØ C¥y-sb-°p-dn®v Kuc-h- ambn Nn¥n-°p-∂-h-cm-sW∂pw atX-Xc C¥ybv°v hnZym¿∞n- I-fpsS ]¶v hep-Xm-sW∂pw Pqdn A`n-{]m-b-s∏-´p. s{]m^. eoemΩ tPmkv, tUm. _n®p Fkv. ae-bn¬, tPmkv ap≠≥tNcn F∂n-h-cm-bn-cp∂p hn[n-I¿Øm-°ƒ. ^m. tdm_n IÆ≥Nn-d, PntPm ]me-Øn-¶¬, tPm¨k¨ kn. F{_-lmw, tPmfn ]th-en¬ F∂n-h¿ {]kw-Kn-®p.

aXm-¥-c-ku-lr-Z-thZn lm¿a-Wn ¢_v hnhn[ kv°qfp-I-fn¬ lm¿aWn ¢_v cq]o-I-cn®p

F. kn. Fkv kv°qƒ Ieq¿, Fd-Wm-Ip-fw. sFIy-cmjv{S k`-bpsS C≥¿s^bvØv ho°n-t\m-S-\p- _-‘n®v thƒUv s^t√m-jn∏v Hm^v C‚¿ dneo-Pn-bkv Iu¨kn-ens‚ (WFIRC) B`n-ap-Jy-Øn¬ hnhn[ kv°qfp-I- fn¬ lm¿aWn ¢_v cq]o-I-cn®p. kz¥w aX-hn-izm-k-Øn¬ ASn-bp-d-®p-\n-∂p-sIm≠v C-X- c-a-X-ßsf BZ-cn-°p-hm\pw hyXy-kvX-X-Isf BtLm-jn-°p-

100 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw hm\pw (ACCEPT, RESPECT & CELEBRATE DIVERSITY) Iq´n-Isf {]m]vX-cm-°p-hm≥ th≠n-bmWv F√m kv°qfp-I-fnepw lm¿a- Wn ¢_p-Iƒ Bcw-`n-°p-∂-sX∂v ^m. tdm_n IÆ≥Nnd CMI ]d-™p. kpÿn-c-hpw kam-[m-\-]q¿Æ-hp-amb temI-Øn- \p-th≠n aX-ku-lm¿± {]m¿∞-\-Ifpw, N¿®-I-fpw, Iem-kmw- kvIm-cnI {]h¿Ø\-ß-ƒ , ]c-º-cm-K-X-I-e-I-ƒ t{]m’m-ln- ∏n-°pI F∂n-h-bn-eqsS km[y-am-°p-I-bm-Wv lm¿aWn ¢_ns‚ e£yw. Fd-Wm-Ifw Pn√-bnse Ieq¿ F. kn. Fkv kv°qfn¬, PÃnkv ]n. sI. jwkp-±o≥ kv°qƒ amt\-P¿ ]n. F. Xºn°v lm¿aWn ¢_v temtKm\¬In-s°m≠v DZvLm- S\w sNbvXp. tUm. cm[m-Ir-jvW≥ \mb¿, {]n≥kn-∏m-ƒ {ioIe B¿, sshkv {]n≥kn-∏mƒ cmP-e-£van F∂n-h-¿ {]kw- Kn-®p. A¬ Aao≥ ]ªn°vkv°qƒ N¥n-cq¿ N¥n-cq¿ A¬-˛-A-ao≥ ]ªn°v kv°qfn¬ lm¿aWn ¢_ns‚ temtKm kv°qƒ amt\-P¿ apl-ΩZv Xmln¿ {]Im- i\w sNbvXp. WFIRC {Sj-d¿ sI. F®v. j^o-Jv, {]n≥kn- ∏m-ƒ Bi bØo^v, sshkv {]n≥kn-∏mƒ _≥kn AK-Ãn≥ F∂n-h-¿ {]kw-Kn-®p. hnhn[ aX-Nn-”-߃ AWn-\n-c-Øn hnZym¿∞n-Iƒ ]s¶-SpØp. Nmhd Z¿i≥ ]ªn°v kv°qƒ Iq\-Ωmhv sFIy-cmjv{S k`-bpsS C≥¿s^bvØv ho°n-t\m-S-\p- _-‘n®v thƒUv s^t√m-jn∏v Hm^v C‚¿ dneo-Pn-bkv Iu¨kn- ens‚ (WFIRC) B`n-ap-Jy-Øn¬ Iq\-Ωmhnse Nmhd Z¿i≥ ]ªn°v kv°qfn¬ lm¿aWn ¢_v DZvLm-S\w sNbvXp. {Sj-d¿ sI. F®v. j^o-Jv, {]n≥kn-∏mƒ ^m. ]utemkv InS-ß≥ CMIbv°v \¬In temtKm {]Im-i\w sNbvXp. kv°qfn-\p≈ lm¿aWn ¢_v temtKm sshkv {]n≥kn-∏mƒ A\ne Ae-Ivkm≠¿ G‰p--hm-ßn. aXm-¥-c-ku-lr-Z-thZn lm¿a-Wn ¢_v

June 2019; No. 242 101 I¿sΩektμiw Be∏p-g-bn¬ XpS°w Ipdn®p ssI\-Icn Nmhd `h-\n¬ \S∂ aX-ku-lm¿±-ktΩ- f\Øn¬ ssI\-Icn Nmhd `h≥ Ub-d-IvS¿ tUm. tXmakv I√p-Ipfw CMI, Be-∏pg, akvXm≥ ]≈n apJy- Camw sI. F≥. A-^¿kzm-ZnJv kn≤nJn A¬°m-anen°v lm¿aWn ¢_v temtKm \¬In-s°m≠v {]Im-i\w sNbvXp. hyXy-kvX-ß-fmb aX- ßfpw hyXy-kvX-ß-fmb kwkv°m-c-ßfpw Dƒs°m-≈p-∂-XmWv `mc-X-ss]-XrIw. aX-ß-sf-]‰n IqSp-X¬ ]Tn-°-Ww. F∂m¬ C∂v amXm-‘-X-bm-Wv IS-∂p-h--cp-∂-Xv. aX-ß-fpsS Kuchw ]Tn- ®-h¿°v Hcn-°epw CX-c-a-X-ßsf A[n-t£-]n-°p-hm≥ Ign-bp- I-bn√ F∂v lm¿aWn ¢_v temtKm {]Im-i\w sNbvXp-sIm≠v At±lw ]d-™p. WFIRC sk{I-´dn tUm. cm[m-Ir-jvW≥\mb¿, {Sj- d¿ sI. F®v. j^o-Jv, ssI\-Icn ]©m-b-ØwKw ambm-tZhn Fkv, ^m. tXmakv CcpºpIpØn- CMI, t_m_≥, tPm∏≥ k°-dnb F∂n-h-¿ {]kw-Kn-®p. tImUn-t\-‰¿am-cmb tPmfn ]th- en¬, jmtcm¨ kmwk¨, tkhy¿ s\¬k¨ F∂n-h¿ t\XrXzw \¬In. ]ckv]cw t]mc-Sn-°p-tºmƒ [m¿ΩnI aqey-߃ A{]-k-‡-amIpw: kn. cm[m-Ir-jvW≥ am[y-a-cw-KsØ Po¿Æn-∏n-°p∂ alm-tcm-KsØ ad-®p- sh®v kpμ-c-am-°n-b-Xp-sIm≠v am{Xw [m¿Ωn-I-aq-ey-ßsf kwc- £n-°m≥ \ap-°m-hn-s√∂v kn. cm[m-Ir-jvW≥. Nmhd Iƒ®- d¬ sk‚¿ kwL-Sn-∏n® {]Xn-amk {]`m-jW ]c-ºcbn¬ am[y- a-ßfpw [m¿Ωn-I-Xbpw F∂ hnj-b-Øn¬ {]`m-jWw \S-Øp- I-bm-bn-cp∂p At±lw. hn-`m-Ko-bX C√m-Xm-bm¬ [m¿Ωn-IX Db-cpw. AI-Øp-≈-h¿°pw ]pd-Øp-≈-h¿°pw Hcp-t]m-se-bm- I-Ww. hn`m-Ko-bX kaq-l-Øn¬ C√m-Xm-bmte \qdp iX-am\w kXy-k-‘X D≠m-Iq. am[y-a-ß-fpsS Imcy-Ønepw CXm-W-h- ÿ, cm[mIrjvW≥ ]d-™p.

102 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw 80˛mw P∑-Zn-\-am-tLm-jn-°p∂ kn. cm[m-Ir-jvWs\ s]m∂mS AWn-bn®v ^m.-tdm_n IÆ≥Nnd BZ-cn-®p. ]{X-{]- h¿Ø-I≥ hnt\mZv amXyp N¿®-bn¬ tamU-td-‰-dm-bn-. AUz. Un.- _n. _n\p, tUm. cm[m-Ir-jvW≥ \mb¿ F∂n-h¿ {]kw-Kn-®p. h\n-Xm-kw-h-c-W-Øn\v cmjv{Sob ]m¿´n-Iƒ°v \ntj[ \ne-]mSv : Cμnc PbvknMv h\n-X-Iƒ°v \nb-a-\n¿ΩmW k`-Ifn¬ kwh-c-W- sa∂Xv {]i-kvXn°p-th-≠n-bp-ff-X√ adn®v A[n-Im-c-Øn¬ A¿- l-amb ]¶mfnØw e`n°p-∂-Xn\p th≠nbmsW∂v {]apJ ]ucm-h-Imi {]h¿ØI Cμnc PbvknMv. cmjv{Sob ]m¿´n-bpsS C—m-i‡n C√m-bva-bmWv enwK-\oXn \ntj-[n-°p-∂-Xn\v {][m\ Imc-Ww. temI-k`m sXc-s™-Sp-∏nse h\nXm {]mXn- \n[yw F∂ hnj-bsØ Bkv]-Z-am°n \S-Ønb skan-\m- dn¬ apJy-{]-`m-jWw \S-Øp-I-bm-bn-cp∂p Ah¿. AUz. tPmkv F{_-lmw A≤y-£X hln-®p. ^m. tdm_n IÆ≥Nn-d, AUz.-Un.-_n. _n\p, Xºn tPm¨k¨, enU tP°-_v, skPn aptØ-cn¬, ^m. at\mPv πm°q-´-Øn¬ F∂n- h¿ {]kw-Kn-®p. Idp-Ø Pq-X≥ N-e-®n-{X-{]-Z¿-i\w Nmh-d aq-hn k¿-°nƒ ^nenw skm-ssk-‰n, I-dp-Ø Pq- X≥ N-e-®n-{X-{]-Z¿-i-\w 2019 s^-{_p-h-cn 24\v Fd-Wm-Ipfw kwKo-X Xn-ø-‰-dn¬ \S-Øn. Xp-S¿-∂v \S\pw kw-hn-[m-b-I\pamb keow Ip-am-dp-am-bp-≈ kw-hmZ-Øn¬ {]-ikv-X Xn-c-°-Ym-Ir-Øv tPm¨-t]mƒ, a-t\m-Pv \n-c-£-c≥ F-∂n-h¿ {]-`mj-Ww \-S- Øn. sa-t{Sm ^nenw skm-ssk-‰n-bp-sS k-l-I-c-W-tØm-sS-bm- Wv ]-cn-]m-Sn kw-L-Sn-∏n-°p-∂Xv. tI-c-f-Øn-se Pq-X Ip-Spw-_- Øn-se I-Y ]-d-bp∂ Nn{Xw Pq-X k-aq-l-sØbpw N-cn-{X-sØbpw Nn-{Xo-I-cn-°p-∂p.

June 2019; No. 242 103 I¿sΩektμiw

CMI AWARDS POSTHUMOUS RECOGNITION Rev. Fr. Joy Kalaparambath CMI

For an extraordinary missionary who opted to be the light of Christ among the people of Kenya, in the hinterlands and dedicated his life for them, For the simplicity and the easiness with which he found the face of Christ among the people of these distant lands of differing languages and cultures, For the total surrender to Christ and finding joy and ecstasy in the emerging face of Christ in the native people, For the love with which the people responded to his love, compassion and commitment for them, For living the call of a CMI to such missionary heights, We the CMI Congregation is indebted to you dear Fr. Joy Kalaparambath. May your tribe increase!

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1. Rev. Fr. Antony Ferrer Vaddakkumchery CMI

An apostle of retreat preaching, Fr. Antony Ferrer Vadakkumchery, is known all over for his commitment and zeal for spiritual renewal through his retreats and preaching. There is no parallel for his achievements and commitment to this mission bequeathed to us from our founding fathers. Through his reflections and thoughts on the Word of God, Teachings of the Church and the sharing of the faith of the Saints, he went to the breadth and width of Kerala and India and preached thousands of retreats. People sought to listen to him with anticipation and wherever he went he inspired young people to embrace priesthood and religious life and he has quite a few in the congregation who joined after listening to him. For your lifelong commitment and staunch faith, the CMI Congregation is proud to acknowledge you.

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2. Rev. Fr. Joseph Manjaly CMI

One of the pioneering missionaries to the first official mission of Syro- Malabar Church, Chanda, Fr. Joseph Manjaly has left indelible impressions in the history of this mission. For his administrative caliber, vision and commitment to the poor and marginalized, even in his advanced years, the congregation has not many parallels to cite. Though he has held various administrative positions in the congregation, his heart was always with the poor in the mission fields, and that burning passion is still aflame in him. For your grit and commitment, for your perseverance, dear Fr. Joseph, the CMI congregation owes to you.

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3. Rev. Fr. Paul Kannarkat CMI

With a checkered history of being a teacher, administrator, provincial, and so on, Fr. Paul Kannarkat served the Lord and His people in so many ways. More than all those achievements, he is being honoured by the congregation for his unique service to the poor, forsaken and marginalized HIV patients, through Philips Care Aids Centre at Wada in Gujarat. For many who walk in the shadow of death, Fr. Paul Kannarkat presents the joy de vivre and the dignity of life. With the help of his associate priest, he brings purpose into their lives and helps them to face death with dignity. Dear Fr. Paul, the CMI congregation is proud of your good work to bring solace, peace and hope into the lives of so many unknown and abandoned HIV infected brothers and sisters and for extending to them the best face of humanitarian service after the Good Samaritan.

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4. Rev. Fr. Jacob Martin Kapiyarmala CMI

A missionary with a difference, Fr. Jacob Martin Kapiyarmala stands tall with his colossal achievements in presenting the genius and spirituality of the Syro Malabar Church through his rendering of the rituals, hymns and the liturgical texts into Marathi and Hindi languages. Many devotional hymns and Bhajans widely used in the missions are composed by him and he is still busy creating more of them. Bhajans, Hymns and Retreats make him a full missionary.

For the enthusiasm, creativity and missionary zeal of Fr. Jacob, the congregation is very much indebted to you and wishes that your creative genius continues to be active for many more years and let people praise the Lord in their mother tongues drawing life from the oriental and Indian spirituality with the unique touch of the master.

The CMI congregation is proud of sharing your achievements,

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5. Rev. Fr. Varghese Kottoor CMI An avatar of peace and serenity, a man of Inner Smile, Fr. Varghese Kottoor evokes so many responses among the people who come in touch with him. Always keeping an intimacy with the Spirit of Jesus, he tries to radiate that joy and serenity wherever he goes. His methods of meditation, especially being an apostle of Inner Smile, he touches the innermost realm of consciousness to evoke the spiritual sensibilities in every human being leading to the divine bliss we are called to live.

Fr Varghese, above all, has been an administrator, missionary, leader, trainer, friend, philosopher, and musician. As Provincial of Bijnor Province, As Vicar General of the Diocese, as the Spiritual Director of Agra Regional Seminary, he continues to bestow his self, his scholarship, his talents for language and music, very gracious presence, lived experience and the serenity and peace which are his companions, to everyone he comes across and in every place he goes. May you continue to shed the light of peace, prayer and blessing all around. The CMI congregation joyously acknowledge your achievements.

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6. Rev. Fr. Antony Urulianickal CMI

One who moves amidst us with hymns and melodies praising the Almighty, Fr. Antony Urulianickal has been instilling in us the sense of worship with a lot of experience. Through his leadership, beautiful musical compositions and singing, he makes the liturgy very much cordial and soul-stirring. His association with the youth, especially Jesus Youth and their music ministry, he could reach out to innumerable people and win them for the Lord. For your passion and love for music and the ability to praise God through this wonderful talent, and for always upholding your religious values and commitment, you are so unique.

Dear Fr. Antony, the CMI Congregation is so proud of you and your achievements and dedication.

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7. Rev. Fr. Joseph Valiathazhath CMI

Fr. Joseph Valiathazhath, a man of commitment, enthusiasm and simplicity, has traversed miles in the fields of culture and social commitment. As the founder of Darsana Cultural Centre at Kottayam, he reached the Who’s Who of the town, known for letters and publications, and many more with his overarching achievements through Book Fair, Theatre Club and Competition, and various programmes for the public. Another phenomenal achievement of Fr. Joseph has been the commitment and dedication with which he pioneered and continued to serve the public through Navadarsana Gramam, a De-addiction and Rehabilitation Facility at Puliyanmala. Through his constant care and presence, he brought hope and peace in the life of so many people and families.

The CMI congregation is proud of your commitment and dedication.

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8. Rev. Fr. Thomas Chathamparampil CMI

Fr. Thomas Chathamparampil is an epitome of confidence, dedication, perseverance, steadfastness, vision and will power. An educationist to the core, his ability to nurture Christ Deemed to be University to its present status is enough to recognize his grit and tenacity to face challenges. His ability to eat, drink and sleep over his plans and dreams and the easiness with which he translates his dreams into palpable realities are amazing.

With a special tenderness and care in reaching out to people, at the same time the sternness and meticulous attention with which he covers the 360 degrees of an institution, from accounts to international tie ups, form construction to constant innovation, from leadership to service learning, dear Fr. Thomas, you could transform our thinking and perspectives.

The CMI congregation shares in your achievements and is proud to honour you.

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9. Rev. Fr. Kurian Puthumana CMI

When it comes to radical discipleship through ministerial commitment to the people in the peripheries, Fr. Kurian Puthumana is able to do it even in the mission territories and not-so-friendly ambience. Having served the diocese as Vicar General and also into forming young religious, he took the radical decision to be with the physically and mentally challenged, heeding the call of the Good Samaritan to take care of the marginalized and literally abandoned. Before starting Asha Ashram, he equipped himself with frontier ministry, spending one year with Mother Theresa mission in Kolkata.

Unassuming and down to earth, Fr. Kurian opted first to be in the mission fields of Bastar District and then to be the support and solace for the marginalized. For your single-hearted commitment and sacrifices, the CMI congregation proudly shares your spirit to serve the poor and the disadvantaged.

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10. Rev. Fr. James Muttickal CMI

A lot of imagination and creativity are required to stay in the dynamic world of media with sustained energy and passion and to be a vehicle for communicating the Good News to those who are strangers to it. Fr. James Muttickal is one such person to carry on incessantly in the field of communication and media with sustained interest and passion for three decades. With his mastery in Hindi language and a clear vision and focus to communicate Jesus, he founded Navachetana which has become the Regional Centre for Performing Arts, Literacy and Value Education in Madhya Pradesh.

For his ability to delve into the medium of Hindi and to write more than a thousand liturgical hymns, scores of theatrical presentations based on Christian faith and values, and for the springs of creativity and passionate involvement, the CMI congregation owes to you dear Fr. James.

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11. Rev. Fr. Joseph Aippanparambil CMI

In an era in which the thrust for global mission is gaining firm ground, Fr. Joseph Aippanparambil has established himself as a missionary in one of the toughest areas of home mission, technically within India. It is none other than the Jammu & Kashmir mission bordering with the neighbouring Pakistan. With a history of boiling political and civil unrest and simmering borders, Fr. Joseph is able to live an austere and contemplative lifestyle and win people and their hearts for the Lord of Harvests. He has gained the goodwill of the people of various religions and found a common prayer ground and achieved the conversion of families in a quiet manner. His faith and trust in the Risen Lord have been working wonders in the region. The CMI Congregation would like to recognize your commitment and zeal, dear Fr. Joseh.

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12. Rev. Fr. Antony Payyappilly CMI

Hailing from a family transplanted to the state of Karnataka, Fr. Antony Payyappilly has been rendering tremendous service in spreading the teachings and messages of Christ through the medium of Kannada language. With his mastery in language and his services in the field of education, especially through Christa Vidyalaya, Bengaluru and uplifting the children from the lowest strata of society to the mainstream, he is committed to share the benefits of his faith through Kannada language and literature. He is recognized by various literary, civic and governmental agencies for his contributions through writing, music and especially for the rendering Yesu Jeevana Charithe Mahakavya written by Prof. V. Narahari into music in Gamamka style recitation.

The CMI congregation is proud of your achievements, Fr. Antony and wish the fire in you glow brighter.

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13. Rev. Fr. Joyce Aryasseril CMI

A man with a green thumb and a vision for education, Fr. Joyce Aryasseril could transform the educational campuses in the Bhavnagar area, wherever he worked, into oases of greenery and havens of eco-friendly living. His focus on equipping scientific laboratories and instilling scientific temper among students are astounding. With his talent for the local dialects and languages, his reach among the public and Government circles is so widespread and the scientific expeditions and exhibitions involving students always become a roaring success. The campuses he works will be eco-friendly, pollution-free and student-friendly with a lot of gardens and meadows.

The CMI congregation shares proudly in your commitment and unique style of serving the people.

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14. Rev. Fr. Pauly Payyapilly CMI

Fr. Pauly Payyapilly has been in Tamilnadu mission with a deep desire to serve the people through his multi-pronged missionary arms. With the training in Biblical Theology from Rome, he is engaged in a ministry of reaching out to the people with a Letter ministry to console them in their crises and struggles. He continues his literary contributions through books and various writings. ‘Ninavinte Navukal,’ ‘Sutharyam Sundaram’ (Biography of Fr. Dunston CMI), etc., are to mention a few. As the Director of Christian Message Center in Coimbatore, he disseminates the Good News to as many he can reach. He has trained many into religious life as Rector of Aspirants and his initiatives in bringing out ‘Vinaya Praveshika,’ the manual for Aspirants.

The CMI Congregation proudly acknowledges your hard work and is proud of your achievements.

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15. Rev. Fr. Joy Peenickaparambil CMI

Assistant Professor of Physical Education by profession, Fr. Joy Peenickaparambil has specialized in a number of games to train his students. He has been honoured by many agencies, like Kerala State Sports Council, for his dedication to Sports and Games and leading the students to win many prestigious tournaments and Athletic meets and for the leadership and infrastructure development. He is a member in many Boards and Trusts in the field of Games, Sports and Athletics including the University and District level. Above all these achievements, his love and passion for environment and greenery have earned him many laurels, like Palathulli Puraskara of Malayala Manorama and Bio Diversity Award from the State Board. Through his captive goals and programmes like, ‘One Goal One Tree,’ ‘One Goal One Mango,’ Rain water Harvesting, and Ground Water Recharging are some of his contributions to the society at large. He has made the institutions proud through his creative and quiet transformation wherever he worked. The CMI Congregation proudly stands with you dear Fr Joy Peenickaparambil.

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I¿Ωebnse kuK‘nI߃ Rev. Fr Joseph Angadiath CMI CMI St.Paul’s Province, Mysuru

Born: 26 July, 1942 | Relegious Profession: 16 May, 1962 Priestly Ordination: 21 April 1969 | Died: 01 March, 2019

Rev. Fr. Joseph Angadiath , a man of integrity, humanness, sociability and farsighted vision left us for his etenal reward on March 1, 2019. The first and second parts of his funeral service were held at Carmel Bhaven, CMI Provincial House , Mysore, presided over by Rev. Fr. Joseph Edakkery, Vicar Provincial and the third and fourth parts in St. Paul’s Carmel House, Thandavapura, Mysore where he was laid to rest on 02 March, 2019. His excellency, Bp. Antony Kariyil, Bishop of the eparchy of Mandya was the chief celebrent of the requiem mass and further services, which commenced at 3 pm. Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Vithayatil, Vicar General, Rev. Fr. Joseph Edakkery, Vicar Provincial, Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Thekkel, Provincial of CMI St.Thomas Calicut Province, Rev. Fr. Joseph Valiyaparambil, Vicar General of the eparchy of Belthangady, Fr. Thomas Kunnianthodath, Batch mate of the Departed and Fr. Anish Angadiath, Family Member,

June 2019; No. 242 121 I¿sΩektμiw were the concelebrants in the requiem mass and Fr. Antony Moolamattom gave the memorial speech. Pepole from all walks of life associated with him, particularly from the eparchy of Bhelthangady where he served greater part of his priestly ministry, representatives from other dioceses, relegious priests and sisters attended the funeral and paid tribute to Fr. Joseph Angadiath, an unassuming missionary of St. Paul’s Province, Mysore. Fr. Joseph Angadiath was undergoing treatment for his acute diabetic related diseases since 18 November, 2018. In order to fecilitate his treatment in St. Joseph’s Hospital Mysore he was staying in Carmel Bhavan, Provincial House, where he breathed his last,though he was a member of Jnanamandira, Aspirants House, Bogadi. Fr. Joseph Angadiath was was an authentic CMI prioritizing divine-human relationship, which made him a companion of the poor and the marginalized throughout his priestly life. To everyone in the community he lived, he was an inspiring and motivating presence with his innocent smile, lighthearted nature and accessibility.His life succinctly was one without any sort of resentments and grievances. Hailing from Periyapuram, near Piravam as the fourth son of Mr. Kurian and Mrs. Mariam, Fr. Joseph Angadiath Joined the Sacred Heart, Province Kochi in 1956. He completed his batchelors in Philosophy and Theology from Dharmaram College, Banglore and ordained a priest on 21 April 1969. He opted the Mysuru Mission in 1975 and served as the superior of St.Joseph’s Residence, Kakkinje from 1975-1990. In the meantime, he was also the parish priest of Mudaje church from 1977-1987.

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He was instrumental in starting St.Joseph Hospital,Kakkinje and Malnad integral Devolopment Project for the upliftment of ordinary people in Kakinje region. Because of this preferential option for the poor, People in this region irrespective of caste and class loved him and acknowledged his broader and compassionate heart. He was the one who brought our property at Mundaje and initiated diverse cultivation, where he later became superior from 1994-1997. He offerd his commendable services to the province primarly as the Councillor of Social Appostolate from 1984-1987 and significantly as the provincial superior from 1990-1993. During his three years of service as the provincial, he pioneerd new houses, parishes, institutions and majority of developmental projects in the province. Carmel Bhavan Chapel, Parish Churches at Heggade and Banuvara were constructed during this time. Leprosy Rehabilitation Center at Hallikerehundi, Cancer Detection Center at Kandalai and Medical Outreach Programme at Tharikare further reflected his concern for poor people. Later he also purchased our property at Arkalgud and Ujire, started school at Thandavpura and PU College at Periyapattana and completed the construction of our Aspirants House at Bogadi. Through his comparitevely longer years of pastoral service from 1998-2012 in the diocese of Lake Charles, USA, he financially aided both the Province and the Argentina Mission. After his return from the USA, he was leading a retierd life in Siddhi Vihara and later in Jnanamandira, Bogadi. Certain people are rememberd for their personalities while others for what they have accomplished in life. However, the memories of Fr. Joseph Angadiath will ever remain on account of his unique

June 2019; No. 242 123 I¿sΩektμiw personality as well as his selfless service to the Province. A great devotee of St.Joseph, Fr. Joseph Angadiath was called to eternal rest on the day of Syro-Malabar commemmoration of the dead in the month of March. Wherein we also celebrate the feast of St. Joseph. Being a simple and faithful servant, he gave an inspiring witness of his love for God and self-sacrificing service in his relegious life and priestly ministry. Our Lord Himself indicated the special relationship He enjoyed with his priests when, at the last supper, He poured out from His Sacred Heart his own preistly prayer: “Father, I pray for those you have given Me; keep them in your name; they are not of the world; sanctify them in truth; may the love with which You loved Me be in them, and I in them” (John 17). We will remember Fr. Joseph Angadiath in our prayers and Holy Eucharist, never presuming upon his merits, imploring the Good Lord soon to grant him fellowship with all saints through the intercession of St.Chavara and unbounded happiness and everlasting union with Jesus and his beloved “Blessed Mary Virgin.” May I request you to fulfill the obligations in the tenor of CMI Directory, Articles 58 and 60 and pray for Fr. Joseph Angadiath.

Fr. Emmanuel Thevarkunnel CMI Rector Jnanmandira, Bogadi

124 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw dh. ^m. tPm¿÷v Xm¿kn-bqkv ss]\m-SØv (1938 - 2019)

P\\w : 03.01.1938 BZy-{hXw : 16.05.1957 Xncp-∏´w : 17.05.1963 acWw : 16.03.2019

sIm®n XncplrZb {]hniy AwK-amb dh. ^m. tPm¿÷v Xm¿kn- bqkv ss]\m-SØv kn.Fw.sF. 2019 am¿®v 16-˛mw XnbXn BI-kvan-I-ambn \ncym- X-\m-bn. kwkvImc ip{iq-j-Iƒ 2019 am¿®v 17˛mw XnbXn Idp-Ip‰n {InkvXp-cm- Pm-{i-a-tZ-hm-e-b-Øn¬ \S-∂p. aÆn-s\bpw a\p-jrscbpw anj-s\bpw kvt\ln®v ‘]qt¥m-´-a-®≥ ’ F∂ A]c \ma-Øn¬ Adn-s∏´v amXr-Im-Po-hnXw \bn® hy‡n-bmWv _lp. Xm¿kn-bqkv ss]\m-SØ®≥. Pohn-X-Øns‚ `qcn-`m-Khpw ssakq¿ anj\pth≠n ka¿∏n® Xm¿kn-bqk®s‚ emfnXyw \nd™ PohnXw k\ym-kn-Iƒ°v amXr- I-bmWv. Fd-Wm-Ip-fw-˛-A-¶-amen AXn-cq-]-X-bnse Idp-Ip‰n s^mtdm\-bn¬s∏´ _kvftlw CS-h-I-bn¬ ss]\m-SØv Imcn-t°mSv ]tc-X-cmb tIm®p-h¿°n-bp- sSbpw Geym-°p-´n-bp-sSbpw 6 a°-fn¬ aqØ-h-\mb Xm¿kn-bqk®≥ 1938 P\p- hcn 3-˛mw Xnb-Xn-bmWv P\n-®-Xv. Idp-Ip‰n ss{]adn kvIqfnepw Xncp-ap-Sn-°p∂v anUn¬ kvIqfnepw sImc´n Fw.-F.Fw.-F-®v.-F-kv.epw ]Tn®v Fkv.-Fkv.F¬.-kn. ]q¿Øn-bm°n Idp-Ip‰n sImsh¥-bn-seØn _lp. ]{Xo-k-®s\ ImWp-Ibpw k\rmk sshZn- I-\m-Im-\p≈ B{Klw Adn-bn-°p-Ibpw sNbvXp. ]{Xo-k-®\mWv Beph skan-\m-cn-bn-te°v Xm¿kn-bqk®s\ ]d™b-®-Xv. [¿Ωm-cm-an¬ \n∂v ^ntem- k^n Xntbm-fPn ]T-\-߃ ]q¿Øn-bm°n 1963 sabv 17˛mw XnbXn ]utcm- lnXyw kzoI-cn®p. 1964 Pqsse-bn¬ Aw_n-Im-]q-cn¬ anj≥ {]h¿Øn\p t]mb Xm¿ko- k-®≥ kmK¿ anj≥ XpS-ßn-b-t∏mƒ Ahn-sSbpw, XpS¿∂v 2006 hsc ssakq¿ anj-\nepw Xo£vWX \nd™ anj-\-dn-bmbn tkh\w sNbvXp. ]n∂oSv amXr- {]-hn-ir-bn-te°v Xncns®Ønb Xm¿kn-bq-k-®≥ Iq\-Ωm-hv, Bep-h, Idp-Ip‰n F∂n-hn-S-ß-fn¬ {]Ir-Xnsb kvt\ln®v ^e-߃ D≠m-Ip-∂Xv I≠v kt¥m- jn-®v, e`n-°p∂ ^e-߃ ]gp-∏n-®v, kaq-l-Øn¬ ]¶ph®v A\μw A\p-`-hn- ®n-cp-∂p.

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F∂pw Ubdn Fgp-Xp∂ ioe-ap-≠m-bn-cp∂ Xm¿kn-bqkv A®≥ acn- °p-∂-Xn\v Xte-Zn-h-khpw Ubdn Fgp-Xn-bn-´p-≠v. Znh-k-Øns‚ Bcw-`-Øn¬ hn. _en A¿∏n®v tbip-hn-s\m∏w Zn\w Acw-`n-°m≥ {ian® Xm¿kn-bqkv A®≥ `£-W-Øn\v hcm≥ sshIn-bm¬ sN∂v hnfn-®n-cp∂p. Aßs\ As∂- Zn-hkw At\zjn®-t∏mƒ Xm¿knbqk®≥ ssZh-k-∂n-[n-bn-te°v bm{X-bm-bn- °-gn-™n-cp-∂p. kwkvImc ip{iqj-Iƒ 2019 am¿®v 17˛mw XnbXn D®-I-gn™v 2.30 \v Bcw-`n®p. sIm®n Xncp-lr-Zb {]hn-i-bpsS s{]mhn≥jmƒ _lp. tPmkv Ipdn- tb-S-Ø-®≥ apJy Im¿an-IXzw hln-®p. ssakq¿ s{]mhn≥jmƒ _lp. h¿§okv tIfw]dºne®\pw, P\-d¬Iu¨kn-e¿ _lp sk_mÃ≥ sXt°-S-Ø-®\pw, {]ntbm¿ _lp. tPmWn Nnd-bv°-e-®\pw, Xm¿kn-bq-k®s‚ _‘p _lp. tXmakv ss]\m-S-Ø-®\pw kl-Im¿I-cm-bn-cp-∂p. Nc-a-{]-kwKw \S-Øn-bXv IdpIp‰n \h-k\ymkKpcp _lp tPmbv Dutc--Ø-®-\mW.v k{Im-cnsb kvt\ln®v cm{Xn sshInbpw k{Im-cn-bn¬ sI´n∏nSn®v AƒØm-c-tbmSv bm{X ]d™v InS-°m≥ t]mIp∂ Xm¿kn-bq-k-®s‚ tbip]c-˛-kvt\l hnh-cWw tI´v ]ecpw Cud-\-Wn-™p. A¥y-I¿Ω-߃°v Fd-Wm-Ipfw˛A¶-amen AXn-cq-]X klm-bI sa{Xm-\m-bn-cp∂ A`n-hμy am¿ tXmakv NXtIyØv ]nXm-hm-bn-cp-∂p Im¿Ωn- IXzw hln-®Xv. ^co-Zm-_mZv sa{Xm-s∏meoØ A`n-hμy am¿ Ipcym-t°mkv `c-Wn-Ip-f-ßc ]nXm-hns‚ km\n[yhpw D≠m-bn-\p∂p. aq°-∂q¿ s^mtdm\ hnImcn dh. ^m. tPmkv CS-t»-cn-bpw, Idp-Ip‰n s^mtdm\ hnImcn dh. ^m. t]mƒ tX\m-b\pw [mcmfw A¬am-bcpw ip{iq-j-bn¬ ]s¶-Sp-Øp. 81 h¿jsØ k\ymk PohnXw hm°p-Iƒ°-∏p-dØv I¿Ω-am-°nb H∂m-bn-cp∂p. {]Ir-Xn-bpsS kwc-£-I\pw k{Im-cn-bpsS Imh¬°m-c\pw {]m¿∞\-bpsS a\p-jy-\p-amb Xm¿kn-bq-k-®≥ \mfp-I-fmbn ssZhsØ ImWm- \p≈ Hcp-°-Øn-em-bn-cp-∂p. Xm¿kn-bq-k-®≥ Pohn-X-Øn¬ \√ Hm´w HmSn Hm¿°ms\mØncn Hm¿ΩIƒ kΩm-\n®v bm{X-bm-bn. _lp. tPm¿÷v Xm¿kn-bqk®\v th≠n {]m¿∞n-°p-Ibpw k`m \nba{]Imcap≈ Bflob i{iq-j-Iƒ (D-58b) At±-l-Øn\v th≠n \S- Ø-W-sa∂v At]-£n®p sIm≠pw

{]m¿∞-\-bpsS sFIy-Øn¬, ^m. tPmWn Nnd-bv°-¬ kn.-Fw.-sF. {]ntbm¿, {In-kvXp-cm-Pm-{i-aw, Idp-Ip‰n- 10.04.2019

126 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw ^m. amXyp _¿°pam≥kv I´∏pdw kn.Fw.sF (1933--˛2019 )

Xncph\¥]pcw sk‚ v tPmk^v s{]mhn≥knse km≥tPm `h≥ AwKamb _lpam\s∏´ amXyp _¿°pam≥kv I´∏pdw G{]n¬ ]Xnt\gmw XnbXn I¿Ømhn¬ \n{Z {]m]n®p. I´∏pdw h¿°n adnbw ZºXnIfpsS 6 a°fn¬ Cfbh\mbn 1933 sabv 2˛mw XnbXn FSXzm CShIbnse I´∏pdw IpSpw_Øn¬ P\n®p. FSXz sslkvIqfn¬ {]mYanI hnZym`ymkw ]q¿Ønbm°nbXn\p tijw 1955˛¬ am∂m\w tbmKm¿∞n`h\Øn¬ tN¿∂v k\ymk]T\amcw`n®p XpS¿∂v sNØn∏pg \hk\ymk`h\Øn¬ tN¿∂v \hk\ymkw ]q¿Ønbm°n 1958 sabv 16 \p BZy{hXw sNbvXp. DØak\ymknbmbn hf¿∂p h∂ _¿°pam≥k®≥ _mw•q¿ [¿Ωcmante°v XzXzimkv{X ]T\Øn\mbn Ab°s∏´p. 1961 sabv 16 Bw XobXn ]ptcmlnX ]´w kzoIcn®p. ]mem sk‚ v tXmakv tImfPn¬v\n∂pw _n.FUv ]q¿Ønbm°nb A—≥ Ipcy\mSv, ]mem, sNØn∏pg, Be∏pg, Xncph\¥]pcw F∂nhnSßfn¬ A≤ym]I\mbpw Nº°pfØp {]n≥kn∏embpw tkh\a\pjvTn®p. amXrIk\ymk sshZnI\mbn hf¿∂ph∂ _lp. _m¿°pam≥k®≥ Nº°pfw, sNØn∏pg, ]pfn¶p∂v F∂o B{iaßfpsS {]ntbmdmbpw ]p∂{], s\´ F∂nhnSßfn¬ kp∏ocnb¿ Bbpw {]h¿Øn®n´p≠v. hnizmk PohnXhpw, {]m¿∞\bpw, hy‡n_‘ßfpw At±lØns‚ khntijXIfmbncp∂p. _¿°pam≥k®s‚ efnXPohnXhpw IcpWbpw hn\bhpw F∂pw AhnkvacWobamWv G{]n¬ 15 Bw XnbXn i‡amb ]\nbpw Xf¿®bpw

June 2019; No. 242 127 I¿sΩektμiw aqew sk‚ v doØmkv Bip]{Xnbn¬ t{]thin∏n® A—s\ 17˛mw XnbXn sNØn∏pg sk‚ tXmakv Bip]{Xnbn¬ kvIm≥ sNøm≥ sIm≠v h∂t∏mƒ s]´∂v lrZbkvXw`\w D≠mhpIbpw sshIpt∂cw ap∂v aWntbmSv IqSn \nXykΩm\Øn\mbn hnfn°s∏Spw sNbvXp. G{]n¬ 20˛mw XnbXn cmhnse 7 aWn°v arXicocw sX®n∏qg km≥tPm`h\n¬ sIm≠v hcnIbpw XpS¿∂v {]m¿∞\ ip{ipjIƒ°v tijw sNØn∏pg XncplrZb B{iassZhmebØn¬ s]mXpZ¿i\Øn\p hbv°pIbpw sNbvXp. 10 aWn°v Bcw`n® arXkwkvImc ip{ipjIƒ°v kn.Fw.sF k`bpsS {]ntbm¿ P\d¬ dh. ^m. t]mƒ A®m≠n kn.Fw.sF apJyIm¿anIXzw hln®p. Xncph\¥]pcw {]hniybpsS hnIm¿ s{]mhn≥jy¬ ^m. tkmWn ]mem-Ød kn.Fw.sFbpw a‰p sshZnIcpw klIm¿anIcmbncp∂p. ap´m¿ B{iaw kp∏ocnb¿ ^m. tPmkn sIm√Ωm-en¬ kn.Fw.sF Nca {]kwKw \SØn A¥yI¿a߃°v t\XrXzw \¬InbXv Nß\mt»cn AXncq]X sa{Xmt∏menØ am¿ tPmk^v s]cpt¥m´w ]nXmhmbncp∂p. At\Iw sshZnIcpw k\ykvXcpw k`mwKßfpw IpSpw_mwKßfpw hnhn[ CShIIfn¬ \n∂v CShIP\ßfpw kplrØp°fpw arXkwkvImc I¿aØn¬ ]s¶SpØp. F¨]Ønbmdp h¿jsØ XojvWX \nd™ PohnXØn¬ ssZhsØbpw a\pjyscbpw Hcp t]mse kvt\ln® _lpam\s∏´ _¿°pam≥k-®≥ \Ωn¬ \n∂pw BIkvanIambn th¿]ncn™p. \Ωp°v At±lØn\pth≠n {]m¿∞n°mw. k`m\nba {]Imcap≈ Bflob ip{ipjIƒ \SØWsa∂v At]£n°p∂p.

^m. tPmjn tXhe°c kn.Fw.sF kp∏ocnb¿, km≥vtPm`h≥, sNØn∏pg.

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{_Z¿. B≥{Uqkv If∏pcbn¬

Zo¿Lm-bp v \¬In Rm≥ Ahs\ kwXr-]vX-\m°pw Fs‚ c£ Rm≥ Ah\p ImWn®p sImSp°pw (k-¶o. 91 : 16)

tIm´bw sk‚ v. tPm¨kv {]hniy AwKamb _lp. B≥{Uqkv If∏pcbn¬ 2019 G{]n¬ 18 ZpxJ sh≈nbmgvN \ncymX\mbn. kwkvImc ip{ipjIƒ 2019 G{]n¬ 24 _p[\mgvN D®Ign™p 2.30 \v Aa\Ic sk‚ v. ]bkv B{ia ssZhmebØn¬ \S∂p. I¿Ω\ncX\mbncp∂ HcpØak\ymknbmbncp∂p _lp. B≥{Uqkv If∏pcbn¬ ktlm-Z-c≥. ]mem cq]Xbnse IqS√qcn¬ If∏pcbn¬ ]tcX\mb amWn Beokv ZºXnIfpsS aI\mbn 1926 Pq¨ 10 \v P\n®p. {]mYanI hnZym`ymkØn\p tijw kn.Fw.sF k\ymk ssZhhnfn Xncs™SpØp. 1951 Pqsse 16 mw XnbXn BZy {hXhpw 1955 Pqsse 16 Bw XnbXn \nXy {hX ka¿∏Whpw \SØn. a[y tIcfØnse hnhn[ kn.Fw.sF B{iaßfn¬ XpW ktlmZc\mbn tkh\w A\pjvTn®n´p≠v. XncplrZbm{iaw tXhc, Im¿a¬ B{iaw hmg°pfw, sk‚.v sPbnwkv B{iaw Icn°m´q¿, ]Ømw ]obqkv B{iaw Aa\Ic F∂nhnSßfnepw tIm´bw Zo]nI Zn\]{XØns‚ kv‰pUntbm hn`mKØnepw ip{ipj \n¿hln®p kz¿§]nXmhv, If∏pcbn¬ IpSpw_Øn\pw kn.Fw.sF

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130 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw hS°\®\pw Im¿ΩnIXzhpw hln®p. _lp. tPm_v h≈n∏mew A—≥ A\pkvacW {]`mjWw \SØn. B≥{Uqkv ktlmZc≥ hgn e`n® A\p{Kl߃°v \ap°v i‡\mb ssZhØnt\mSv \μn ]dbmw. _lp. B≥{Uqkv ktlmZc\v th≠n {]m¿∞n°pIbpw, k`m\nba{]Imcap≈ Bflob ip{ipjIƒ At±lØn\p th≠n \SØWsa∂v A`y¿∞n®psIm≠pw,

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Fr. George Nettikkatt CMI (1946 - 2019)

Birth: 01-07-1946 First Profession: 16-05-1967 Ordination: 29-12-1974 Death: 17-05-2019

Rev. Fr. George Nettikkatt CMI, member of St. Xavier's Province, Rajkot, was called to eternity on 17th May, 2019. His funeral service was held on 19th May, 2019 at Prem Mandir Cathe- dral, Rajkot.

He was born in 1946 in the illustrious family of Nettikkatt as the 8th child of Kunjuvareed and Mariam in the Parish Meloor of the Ernakulam Angamaly Archdiocese. At a very young and tender age he joined the CMI Congregation and made his first profession on 16th May, 196 7 in the Sacred Heart Province, Kalamassery. He was ordained a priest on the 29th Deceber, 197 4. After a couple of years' service in Kalamassery, he arrived in Rajkot for mission work in the year 1976. Since then, he has been one of the most visible face and energetic figure of Rajkot Mission. He served the Diocese of Rajkot for 43 years in various capacities - such as the Vicar General (2002- 2010), Finance Officer (1977-1980) & (1991-1999), Internal Auditor (1991-1999), Cathedral Vicar (1981-1987), Secretary to the Bishop and Chancellor (1977-1980), and Director of the Devpriya Congregation. He was one of the key figures who played a vital role in the inception and growth of the Diocese. He worked

132 June 2019; No. 242 I¿sΩektμiw closely with Bishop Jonas Thaliath CMI and Bishop Gregory Karotemprel CMI imbibing their vision and implementing their dreams for the mission. His contributions in the foundation and setting up of most of the mission stations, educational institutions and religious houses in the Diocese are remarkable. He has· also contributed so much to the foundation, growth and administration of the CMI St. Xavier's Province, Rajkot.

Fr. George's love for the poor and neglected was extraordi- nary. He used to help people who were in financial difficulties. Those who were unable to meet the treatment expenses, he used to help by raising funds from various sources. The love and interest, Fr. George demonstrated in helping poor people in extreme need, was guided by his love for Jesus. Jesus loved every human person especially the sick, the outcaste, the abandoned and the .voice- less. Fr. George knew that only good health and education would enable people to provide for themselves their basic needs, such as shelter, food, clothing and education for their children.

Fr. George had wide range of relationships with the people of the society and with the Government Officials. He was tireless and indefatigable worker. Fr. George was an astute student of people and events. Whenever there was any problem in any mission station in the diocese, he was there to help the priests, sisters and people concerned. Fr. George was an extraordinary personality with the qualities of head and heart. He put all his gifts of nature and grace to the service of the Diocese and the people of God in Saurashtra fully.

His mortal remains was kept in the Chapel of St. Xavier's Province, Rajkot. Funeral Service began on 19th May,

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2019 from the Provincial House, by Fr. Thomas Kolarnkuzhiyil CMI, the Provincial of St. Xavier's Province, Rajkot. After the prayers, he was taken to Prem Mandir for the Holy Mass and the Final Rest. Funeral Mass was presided over by Bp. Jose Chittuparambil CMI in the presence of Bp. Gregory Karotemprel CMI, Bishop Emeritus. His Eminence Archbishop, Thomas Macwan, of Diocese of Gandhinagar was also present for the Funeral Mass. Fr. Provincials of both - Rajkot and Bhavnagar, Fr. Thomas Kolamkuzhiyil CMI and Fr. Emmanuel CMI, along with Fr. Ben Nettikkatt CMI, elder brother of Fr. George and Fr. Sijo Kottarathil CMI and Fr. Benny Moonjely were the concelebrants. Bishop Jose Chittuparambil CMI in his funeral speech highlighted the commitment of Fr. George Nettikkatt to the people of Saurashtra & Kutch.

Fr. George left behind a great mission legacy - to dedicate one's priestly life entirely for the growth of the Church in the Diocese.

He was serving as the Superior of St. Mary's CMI House, Rajkot as well as the Manager of St. Mary's School, Rajkot; St. Mary's Public School, Rajkot and St. Xavier's School, Rajkot for the last two years.

The last phase of his life was marked with a short stint of sufferings resulting from complications due to diabetes, kidney failure and heart disorders. Although his physical condition was weak, he spent even the last drop of his energy, in caring for the needs of his community at St. Mary's School and all others close to his heart

Let us remember Fr. George Nettikkatt CMI in our

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prayers. Requesting all to do the needful according to (D-58b) for his departed Soul.

We bid adieu to Fr. George, a man of convictions and indomitable spirit; A missionary who lived his call passionately; A priest who was close to the heart of God and the struggles of his people; And a soul who spread the fire of love and sweetness of service.

For, St. Mary’s CMI House, Rajkot

05-06-2019 Fr. Salus Vattoth CMI

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