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CARDINAL OSWALD GRACIAS Sat Jan 18 5:15 p.m. Chief Guest at the Centenary Celebrations of St Mary’s High School & Junior College, Kalina Sun Jan 19 9:30 a.m. FIAMC Board of Trustees Meeting, Bio-Medical Centre, St Pius X College Campus, Goregaon 11:45 a.m. Celebrates Eucharist, Altar Servers Rally, St Pius X College, Goregaon 6:30 p.m. Celebrates Eucharist, Patronal Feast, Holy Name Cathedral, Fort Tue-Sat Jan 21-25 Bishops' Forum 2020 on Faith, Reason & the Just Society, Sintra, Portugal Sun Jan 26 12 noon Celebrates Eucharist and inaugurates Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Holy Name Cathedral, Fort

BISHOP SAVIO FERNANDES Sun Jan 19 6:00 p.m. Confi rmations at O.L. of Mercy Church, Pokhran Mon Jan 20 6:00 p.m. Pastoral visitation, SVD Provincial House, Bandra Tue Jan 21 4:00 p.m. Pastoral visitation, DSP Provincial House, Bandra Wed Jan 22 4:00 p.m. Pastoral visitation, SJ Provincial House, Vinayalaya, Andheri 6:00 p.m. Pastoral visitation, CCV Provincial House, Mahakali, Andheri Fri Jan 24 4:00 p.m. Pastoral visitation, FdCC Provincial House, Mahakali, Andheri 6:00 p.m. Pastoral visitation, SChSA Provincial House, Andheri Sat Jan 25 3:30 p.m. Nuptial Mass, St Stephen Church, Cumballa Hill 6:30 p.m. Confi rmations at Holy Cross Church, Kurla Sun Jan 26 9:30 a.m. Confi rmations at O. L. of Rosary Church, Mazagaon 4:30 p.m. Family & Community Day Eucharistic Celebration, Powai 6:00 p.m. Confi rmations at St Anthony Church, Saki Naka

BISHOP JOHN RODRIGUES Sun Jan 19 9:00 a.m. Confi rmations, St Francis Xavier Church, Parksite, Vikhroli 5:30 p.m. Confi rmations, St John Bosco Church, Borivli (W) Sat Jan 25 7:00 a.m. Celebrates Inaugural Eucharist, Theology Seminar, St Pius X College, Goregaon (E) 6:00 p.m. Confi rmations, St Thomas Church, Goregaon (E) Sun Jan 26 9:00 a.m. Confi rmations, St Lawrence Church, Wagle Estate, Thane 5:00 p.m. Confi rmations, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Borivli (W)

BISHOP ALLWYN D'SILVA Sun Jan 19 9:15 a.m. Confi rmations, Our Lady of Remedy Church, Poinsur 6:30 p.m. Confi rmations, St Anthony Church, Tembipada Mon Jan 20 4:30 p.m. Attends Bombay Catholic Hospitals Meeting, Bandra Tue Jan 21 5:00 p.m. Pastoral Visitation, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kalyan (East) Thu Jan 23 6:00 p.m. Attends Unity Octave Meeting, Vashi Fri Jan 24 5:00 p.m. Chief Guest at Annual Day of Holy Cross Special School, Thane Sat Jan 25 7:00 p.m. Confi rmations, Good Shepherd Church, Andheri (West) Sun Jan 26 9:00 a.m. Confi rmations, Our Lady of the Forsaken Church, Malwani Colony 12 noon Blessing of St Sebastian Chapel, Jeri Meri. 5:30 p.m. Confi rmations, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kalyan (West) BISHOP BARTHOL BARRETTO Sun Jan 19 9:30 a.m. Celebrates Eucharist on the occasion of First Holy Communion and Confi rmation, St Anthony Church, Mankhurd 6:00 p.m. Celebrates Eucharist and administers the Sacrament of Confi rmation, Holy Cross Church, Juhu-Tara Mon Jan 20 4:00 p.m. Pastoral Visitation, Sacred Heart Church, Santa Cruz Tue Jan 21 4:00 p.m. Pastoral Visitation, Our Lady of Bethlehem Church, Dongri Wed Jan 22 6:30 p.m. An evening with the Clergy Team of St Joseph Church, Mira Road Thu Jan 23 4:00 p.m. Pastoral Visitation, Divine Mercy Church, Bhayandar (East) Fri Jan 24 4:00 p.m. Pastoral Visitation, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Uttan-Pali Sat Jan 25 6:30 p.m. Celebrates Eucharist and administers the Sacrament of Confi rmation, Our Lady of Health Church, Sahar Sun Jan 26 9:15 a.m. Celebrates Eucharist and administers the Sacrament of Confi rmation, St Joseph Church, Goregaon (East) 6:30 p.m. Celebrates Eucharist and administers the Sacrament of Confi rmation, St Michael Church, Mahim

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4 · THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 'They showed us unusual kindness'

he Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an ecumenical endeavour. The Pontifi cal Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches' Commission on Faith and Order

T have been preparing the text for the entire world. "The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020" EDITORIAL has been prepared by the churches in Malta, and the theme chosen is "They showed us unusual kindness" (Acts 28:2). On February 10, many Christians in Malta celebrate the Feast of the Shipwreck of St Paul, marking and giving thanks for the arrival of Christian faith on these islands. The reading from the Acts of the Apostles used for the feast is the text chosen for this year's Week of Prayer.

Today, many people are facing the same terrors on the same seas. The very same places named in the reading (27:1, 28:1) also feature in the stories of modern day migrants. In other parts of the world, many others are making equally dangerous journeys by land and sea to escape natural disasters, warfare and poverty. Their lives, too, are at the mercy of immense and coldly indifferent forces – not only natural, but political, economic and human. This human indifference takes various forms—the indifference of those who sell places on unseaworthy vessels to desperate people; the indifference of the decision not to send out rescue boats; and the indifference of turning migrant ships away. This names only a few instances. As Christians together facing these crises of migration, this story challenges us: do we collude with the cold forces of indifference, or do we show "unusual kindness" and become witnesses of God's loving providence to all people?

Hospitality is a much needed virtue in our search for Christian unity. It calls us to a greater generosity to those in need. The people who showed unusual kindness to Paul and his companions did not yet know Christ, and yet it is through their unusual kindness that a divided people were drawn closer together. Our own Christian unity will be discovered not only through showing hospitality to one another, but also through loving encounters with those who do not share our language, culture or faith. In such tempestuous journeys and chance encounters, God's will for His Church and all people comes to fulfi lment. As Paul will proclaim in Rome, this salvation of God has been sent to all peoples (Acts 28:28).

The Conference of Catholic Bishops in India (CCBI) Commission for Ecumenism, calls on the Church in India to join the Maltese Church in their craving for unity. Great and big initiatives for Christian unity may seem beyond our reach. Yet, each one of us and each church community is capable of contributing our mite for the noble cause of Christian unity by following "the little way of ecumenism" shown by Blessed Sr Maria Gabriella Sagheddu, a Trappist nun who has been popularly heralded as the "Patron Saint of the Ecumenical Movement" for her own conversion from selfi shness and pride, which are at the root of divisiveness. St Pope John Paul II beatifi ed her in 1983, because of her spiritual devotion to Christian unity. The Commission would like to exhort everyone to celebrate Ecumenism Sunday, which falls on January 19, 2020.

Spiritual Ecumenism is the soul of the ecumenical movement. Vatican II states: "Change of heart and holiness of life, along with public and private prayer for the unity of Christians, should be regarded as the soul of the whole ecumenical movement. It merits the name - "spiritual ecumenism" - for "prayers in common are certainly an effective means of obtaining the grace of unity, and they are a true expression of the ties which still bind Catholics to their separated brethren." (UR 8).

As we pray, let us recall the words of Cardinal Walter Kasper who, in his "A Handbook of Spiritual Ecumenism," says, "Prayer for unity is the royal door of ecumenism. It leads Christians to look at the Kingdom of God and the unity of the Church in a fresh way; it deepens their bonds of communion, and it enables them to courageously face painful memories, social burdens and human weakness."

Fr Reginald D'Mello, OP is Executive Secretary, CCBI Commission for Ecumenism.

THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 · 5 Christian Unity Octave 2020 TThemeshemes aandnd SScripturalcriptural TTextsexts

Day 1: Reconcilia on : Throwing the cargo overboard Ss Readings: Acts 27:18-19,21 Psalm 85 Luke 18:9-14

Prayer: Reconciling God, as we feel the pain of past mistakes, shy away and retreat to individual strongholds; help us surrender a false sense of who we are, Prayer: all that tethers us, Almighty God, and all that we hold precious. our personal suff ering leads us to cry Bind us to humility and compassion, out in pain as we learn together, and we shrink in fear when we to receive from You, experience sickness, anxiety abide in You and Your love. Amen. or the death of loved ones. Teach us to trust You.

Day 2: Enlightenment: Seeking and showing forth Day 5: Strength: Breaking bread for the journey Christ's light Ss Readings: Acts 27:33-36 Ss Readings: Acts 27:20 Psalm 77 Psalm 119:105-110 Mark 6:30-44 Mark 4:35-41 Prayer: Prayer: Loving God, Father, Your precious word illumines Your Son Jesus Christ broke bread our steps and without You we and shared the cup with His friends. remain lost and disorientated. May we grow in closer communion when we share our pain and Day 3: Hope: Paul's message suff ering in prayer. Ss Readings: Acts 27:22,34 Psalm 27 Mathew 11:28-30 Day 6: Hospitality: Show unusual kindness Ss Readings: Acts 28:1-2,7 Prayer: Psalm 46 God of mercy, Luke 14:12-24 lost and disheartened, we turn to You. Prayer: Ins l in us Your hope and courage. God of the orphan, the widow and May our churches strive for the stranger, the unity You ask us to feed You, to clothe You and to visit You Day 4: Trust: Do not be afraid, believe to overcome barriers that Ss Readings: Acts 27:23-26 prevent the welcoming of Psalm 56 all people. Luke 12.22-34 (Contd on Pg 8)

6 · THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 FFRR EEMMANUELMMANUEL KK.T..T. through prayer and service. A call to ordained priesthood, whether in a diocese or in a religious community, is a calling to serve God A Vocation is a Calling and His people. What dis nguishes priesthood most especially is that the priest performs the Sacraments. In this from our friend Jesus way, he brings Christ to the Church in a way diff erent from any other person. hrist is alive, and He "To discern our personal voca on, we There is some controversy over wants you to be alive!" have to realise that it is a calling from whether single life should be ""CC These are the very fi rst a friend, who is Jesus. When we give considered a voca on. Unlike married words that Pope Francis something to our friends, we give them people and people in religious life and addressed "to every young Chris an" in the best we have. It will not necessarily priesthood, single people do not take his Apostolic Exhorta on Christus vivit, be what is most expensive or hard to vows. Single life is characterised by a signed on Monday, March 25, 2019 and obtain, but what we know will make radical openness to where God might dedicated to youth. "Christ is alive!" them happy," Pope Francis wrote in call a person in the future. the Pope wrote in the introduc on. Christus Vivit. Altar serving, the Pope told the young "He is our hope, and in a wonderful Pope Francis says, "Within the people, is a privileged way to draw way He brings youth to our world. universal Chris an voca on of serving closer to Jesus, which in turn "enables Everything He touches becomes young, God and serving others, God handcra s you to open yourselves to others, to becomes new, and is fi lled with life. He a specifi c calling for each person, a journey together, to set demanding voca on that fi ts his goals and to fi nd the strength to or her personality achieve them." and abili es." In any of these states of life, God God calls each of us calls us to build up society in a manner to a par cular voca on that refl ects the love of God. This is our in life. The Catholic general voca on as Chris ans. Even Church defi nes both through work, God wants us to build par cular voca ons as His kingdom. God calls us to meaningful states of life including work that brings value to humanity; marriage, religious life, work that does not exploit people for and priesthood, as well personal gain. as a general voca on of Each voca on requires some sacrifi ce all bap sed believers. to die to self in the service of others. A person can have Perhaps this is the true meaning of many diff erent callings voca on. Through serving others, we in life. For instance, a act as God to others, and we become is in you, He is with you, and He never person can have a calling to marriage, more and more like Christ each day. abandons you. However far you may to fatherhood, and to a certain While we might sin and fall short of wander, He is always there, the Risen occupa on. In the Catholic worldview, what God desires for us, God s ll calls One. He calls you and He waits for you everything we do should be ordered us to faithfully live our voca ons in to return to Him and start over again. toward discerning and responding to the hope that we will be with God in When you feel you are growing old out the will of God, the ul mate good in heaven some day. of sorrow, resentment or fear, doubt an imperfect world. Ordering our lives The document, his apostolic or failure, He will always be there to toward God's desire is the way in which exhorta on refl ec ng on the Synod of restore your strength and your hope," we get to heaven. Bishops on young people, the faith and Pope Francis assured, describing his A voca on of marriage is God's call voca onal discernment, was released Apostolic Exhorta on as a le er which for a person to make a union with a at the Va can on April 2, 2019. is "meant to remind you of certain person of the opposite sex to help Much of the document is a summary convic ons born of our faith, and at the each other grow in holiness and love of the discussion at the 2018 Synod same me, to encourage you to grow for God. and a pre-Synod mee ng of young in holiness and in commitment to your Religious life is a call to join a adults about ways to improve youth personal voca on." community for love of God and and young adult ministry and create building up of the Kingdom of God. more space in the Church for the Fr Emmanuel K.T. is Judicial Vicar, A sister, brother, monk or nun serves contribu ons of young people. Archdiocese of Bombay. God and His people in a unique way But the most original part of

THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 · 7 the 35,000-word document is its But since a voca on isn't about an exclusive and generous way," the explana on of what a voca on serving oneself, he said, those Pope wrote. is —strongly moving away from ques ons lead to others: "How can I seeing voca on only as a reference serve people be er and prove most Religious life to priesthood or religious life—and helpful to our world and to the Church? And while most young people will prac cal ways for a person to discern What is my real place in this world? marry, he said, Catholics must believe his or her voca on. What can I off er to society?" that God con nues to call men to the And, then, he said, one must ask: priesthood, and men and women to Friend in Jesus "Do I have the abili es needed to off er religious life. A Chris an's fi rst voca on is a call to this kind of service? Could I develop "The Lord cannot fail in His promise friendship with Jesus, he said. And those abili es?" to provide the Church with shepherds, closely related to that is the call to for without them, she would not be serve others. Adventure awaits able to live and carry out her mission," "Your own personal voca on does Discovering one's voca on, even in he said. And "if it is true that some not consist only in the work you do, the deepest prayer, is not like fi nding priests do not give good witness, that though that is an expression of it," the the exact road map for one's life with does not mean that the Lord stops Pope said. "Your voca on is something all the stops and starts and obstacles calling. On the contrary, he doubles the more: It is a path guiding your many and detours clearly marked, he said. stakes, for he never ceases to care for eff orts and ac ons toward service Instead, it is more like being invited on his beloved Church." to others." an adventure. The key qualifi ca on for helping Finding one's voca on "has nothing That sense of adventure, even as a someone in their voca onal to do with inven ng ourselves or person ages and slows down, is what discernment is an ability to listen, the crea ng ourselves out of nothing. It keeps them young at heart, he said. Pope said. The helper may be a priest, has to do with fi nding our true selves "When I began my ministry as Pope, religious, layperson or even another in the light of God, and le ng our lives the Lord broadened my horizons, and young person. fl ourish and bear fruit." granted me renewed youth. The same "The other person must sense that I God's personalised gi of a thing can happen to a couple married am listening uncondi onally, without voca on "will bring you more joy and for many years, or to a monk in his being off ended or shocked, red or excitement than anything else in this monastery. There are things we need bored," he said. And while listening, "I world. Not because that gi will be to 'let go of' as the years pass, but need to ask myself what is it that the rare or extraordinary, but because it growth in maturity can co-exist with a other person is trying to tell me, what will perfectly fi t you," Pope Francis fi re constantly rekindled, with a heart they want me to realise is happening in wrote. "It will be a perfect fi t for your ever young." their lives." en re life." Most young people will discover Assistance also means having such Following a voca on, he said, "is their voca on is to marry and form respect for the work God is doing in a very personal decision that others a family, he said, and that requires the life of the other, that the guide cannot make for us," which is why it prepara on to grow in self-knowledge would never dare try to dictate the requires "solitude and silence," as well and in virtue, "par cularly love, way forward, he said. "In the end, good as serious discussions with friends and pa ence, openness to dialogue and discernment is a path of freedom that wise guides. helping others." brings to full fruit what is unique in Pope Francis off ered basic ques ons "It also involves maturing in your each person, something so personal each person should ask himself or own sexuality, so that it can become that only God knows it. Others cannot herself: "Do I know what brings joy less and less a means of using others, fully understand or predict from the or sorrow to my heart? What are my and increasingly a capacity to entrust outside how it will develop." „ strengths and weaknesses?" yourself fully to another person in

CHRISTIAN UNITY OCTAVE 2020 (Contd from Pg 6) Day 7: Conversion: Changing our In our sincere quest for Your truth, Psalm 103:1-5 hearts and minds purify us from our unjust opinions Ma hew 10:7-8 Ss Readings: Acts 28:3-6 of others Psalm 119:137-144 and lead the churches to grow Prayer: Ma hew 18:1-6 in communion. God, giver of life, Grant us the generosity of receiving and Prayer: Day 8: Generosity: Receiving giving to all Almighty God, and giving as we journey together in the path of we turn to You with repentant hearts. Ss Readings: Acts 28:8-10 Chris an unity. „

8 · THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 hat's in a FFRR NNELSONELSON LLOBO,OBO, OOFMFM CCAPAP name?" ""WW queried William Shakespeare in Romeo and What’s in a Name? Juliet. What's in your name? What is the signifi cance of RReflefl eectionction onon thethe “NAME“NAME wwhichhich isis aboveabove everyevery your name? Who chose ootherther name”name” (Phil(Phil 22:9):9) your name? How do you choose the name for your baby? What source do dedicated to the Holy Name names such as Jeff Bezos you access? Is your name of Jesus. Devo on to the (commercial world); unpronounceable? Does Holy Name of Jesus was Albert Einstein (scien fi c your name refl ect your promoted by the Franciscan world); William character? Are you happy order, especially by St Shakespeare (literary with your name? Do you Bernardine of Siena and St world); Donald Trump feel any encumbrance with John Capistrano. The word (poli cal world); your name? Are you happy "Jesus" seems to fi t the Napoleon (military with your family name tongue in every dialect of world) mean nothing in (surname)? Your name or any culture and country. front of the name of Jesus. your family name - does it What are the characteris cs It's interes ng to note howw bring joy to the hearers, or of that appella on? The the world tries to s fl e the elicit danger, fear or even name of Jesus signifi es: Name of Jesus. "Then they hatred in the hearers of your His Iden ty: A Name is [Sanhedrin] called them name? Des nies of na ons, given to iden fy a person. in again, and commanded magnifi cent architecture, in ins tu ons and individuals Jesus' name uniquely them not to speak or teach literature (already embalmed have been decided by the iden fi es Him. He was given at all in the name of Jesus" in the best books). "Blessed signifi cance of a name. a name that is above every (Acts 4:17). "The apostles be his glorious name Have you ever wondered other name (Acts 4:12, Phil le the Sanhedrin, rejoicing forever" said the psalmist about the name of Jesus: "A 2:9-11). His name reminds us because they had been (Ps. 72:19). name which is above every of Bethlehem, Gethsemane, counted worthy of suff ering His Authority: His name other name"? (Phil 2:9) Golgotha, Way of the Cross disgrace for the Name" threw down Saul, and Paul Every name in the Bible is and salva on. (Acts 5:40-41). In the last was born. His name changed with meaning and reveals His Character: It is a 2000 years, the scribes Newton, a slave trader to us a lot about the person stainless Name as white and Pharisees, the Roman known for his licen ous that bears it. The name of as snow. To every other Emperors and dictators, the living; he was involved Jesus stands out as a name name could be a ached a communists and military in a drowning episode above all other names. It is a list of sins. To the name of regimes tried their best at sea; he prayed to God Special Name, because it is Jesus, however, can only to wipe off His name from and was miraculously and a name given by the Father be a ached praise, honour the face of the earth. Their drama cally rescued which (Mt 1:21). It is a Name that and worship. Therefore, the names disappeared, but His changed his life at the reveals the true nature of word 'Halleluia' is important. name endured. spur of the moment, and the Father. While our God No one can make fun of His endurance: The 'Amazing Grace' came to is a God of judgment, He is such a word. His name tells migh est names of the birth. A hardened criminal actually Love (1 John 4:8; us about His character. world that once brought fears no government, no 16). God is love. When the You see the loving merciful the whole world to their police, no prison, but bows Father sent Jesus into the face, hear the tender knees have now perished: before and accepts the world, He was sending a comfor ng voice, feel the Sancho of Spain, Hitler authority of His name (Mt message to humanity. It was gentle assuring touch. His of Germany, Richard I of 28:18-19, Phil 2:9-11). The a message that said, "I have name stands for love and England, Louis XVI of France, authority and power that not forgo en. I love you." pa ence, for kindness and Catherine of Russia, Idi a name carries depends on (John 14:9; 2 Pet 3:9). forbearance, for self-sacrifi c e Amin of Uganda etc. Today, the bearer (Luke 4:41; Acts The month of January and magnanimity. their names mean nothing 7:55; 16:16-18). Jesus cast (especially Jan. 3) is His Power: The powerful to the people. But the out many demons while He name of Christ is to endure was on earth. Demons fl ed Fr Nelson Lobo is a Capuchin priest and superior of Padre forever. It is perpetuated in because they recognised Pio Friary in South Goa. art; preserved in songs, in (Contd on Pg 11)

THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 · 9 SSUSANNAUSANNA TUSCANOTUSCANO Why Young People aren’t pursuing Vocations: Problems and Solutions ne of the complaints you hear all over the Catholic world is, "Voca ons are dwindling! A few decades ago, the seminaries were full! Now hardly Problem #3: Few young people know O anyone considers the priesthood." Why is this happening? What can priests and religious sisters who LOVE we do to change the de? I grew up in a huge parish in a big city. There their voca on. Unfortunately, many of were about 100 candidates for Confi rma on in my parish every year. The problem us have come in contact with priests and was not a lack of young Catholic men. Out of all the young men in my parish, and religious who are grumpy, strict, aloof, from my social circles, only a handful joined the seminary. What is going on? autocra c, short-tempered, or seem to Here are some aspects of the problem we may not have considered, and some carry the weight of the world on their solu ons we can try. shoulders. Life can be hard, but who would want to be part of that club? Problem # 1: Catholics have no idea what a 'voca on' really is, or that we ALL Solu on #3: Priests and religious, have one. Parents, and the world in general, have presented only one path to you are the best or the worst children – careers and marriage. We rarely hear that we all have a call (or a adver sements for priestly and voca on) to serve God, and our job is to discern HOW or through which 'state of religious voca ons! Ask Jesus to help life' He wants us to serve Him, whether through a priestly or religious voca on, or you fall in love with Him and with your through married life. Our careers are not our primary voca on. voca on again. There is nothing more Solu on # 1: Remind children and youth that God has a plan for their life; that He irresis ble than a holy and happy priest or sister. Smile more, be known for your kindness, celebrate the Eucharist with reverence and love, and share the story of how God called you. Young people are watching and listening intently.

Problem #4: Young people fi nd it hard to iden fy with, or relate to, even good priests and sisters. There are many priests and sisters who have been exemplary lights in the world. Yet young people don't look at them and think, "That could be me." Why not? It For representaƟ on purpose only could be because they have not seen wants to use them to bring His kingdom to the world. "Maybe you'll be a priest! Or them as 'normal' human beings, just a missionary doctor! Maybe you'll have a family that will help the poor!" Develop superhuman mys cal beings without an a tude of openness to God's plan. Encourage them to be part of communi es human fl aws or quirks. Young people and groups that evangelise and disciple them. Lay communi es have produced could dismiss a religious voca on many priestly voca ons. thinking, "I'm no saint; I couldn't be like that." Problem #2: Catholics don't know how to discern. Is it because of India's culture of Solu on #4: Priests, seminarians and parents pushing their children strongly in one direc on or another? Is it because of sisters, don't be afraid to share your the pressure to focus on the quickest path to worldly success? The fact is very few life with young people. As a young young Catholics know that it is their responsibility to discern God's call for them, priest, Saint Pope John Paul II used to whether it is regarding their voca ons, careers, or choice of marriage partners. go hiking with his youth group, have Solu on #2: Conduct talks, retreats and give homilies on discernment, especially long discussions with them, and then to high-school students and youth groups. Connect young people with trained celebrate Mass. 'Waste me' with spiritual directors, who will help them be aware of God's leading. Discernment of young people, play sports with them, Spirits by Fr Timothy Gallagher is a useful resource. share pieces of your 'normal' life with them, your struggles and experiences of God's help. Be authen c. Make Susanna Tuscano is an evangelist, teacher, speaker and writer who has served friends with lay people, visit their full-time for nine years with a Catholic mission organisation. She blogs at www. homes, and spend me with notveryindiangirl.blogspot.in. their children.

10 · THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 Problem #5: Young Catholics don't see the beauty and Problem #6: Young people experience pressure from uniqueness of the call to priestly or religious life. Priests and their families and others. They may be afraid to express sisters are o en seen as social workers, and young people an interest, because they may be swept into a whirlwind think, "Well, I can help people without having to give up of decisions they didn't choose. Some parents and priests marriage or join a religious congrega on." They may not think every prayerful boy must be called to be a priest; other even understand why anyone would do that, if they had the parents refuse to allow their child to consider a voca on, op on of a life in the world. because they have their own worldly ambi ons for their Solu on #5: Parishes should give engaging talks and child, or are worried that they will not be provided for. homilies about the value of celibacy for Christ. We are Solu on #6: Parents and religious leaders, we all need to all called to give our all for Christ, and to be spouses of remember that God gives every human being freedom, and Christ. But some are called to be married solely to Christ we must not pressure anyone to do what we think they must in THIS world. Why? So that they can be signs in this world do. Every young person must feel the freedom to hear and act poin ng to heaven, reminding the world that there is more on God's voice and direc on for their lives. No priest or parent than just this earthly life. Priests and sisters get to do this can tell someone what their voca on is. Instead, young people in a way married people can't, to show that 'God alone is need to be told again and again by the people in their lives, enough'. They are also able to serve the Church and the "Do whatever God asks. If God is calling you, I will support world freely and fully, without the limits and constraints and you." Then trust God to guide and provide. Families should responsibili es of family life, and God needs people like that. also be encouraged to be open to more children, a factor There are some excellent videos and resources available which has o en been connected with more voca ons. nowadays. Encourage interest in the lives of the saints as God is calling many more labourers into His harvest. Our well, by watching movies or reading books about them. job is to pray for these labourers, and support and encourage Help them to understand and love the Church, our Blessed them to say yes when the Lord of the harvest calls. „ Mother, and the Sacraments.

WHAT'S IN A NAME? (Contd from Pg 9)

His authority. He has given us the same authority today. We we gather in His name (Mt 18:20). We can speak the Name must exercise that authority in His name. Jesus has given of Jesus because Jesus is actually in us and with us; we're not every believer general power of a orney with the right to ac ng alone (Aeneas in Acts 9:34). Dutch Sheets says: "When use His name in every situa on. Jesus' authority rested with you pray or lay hands on someone, you lay your hands upon His submission to the Father, so our authority rests with our them, but unseen to anyone are the hands of Jesus upon submission to Him at all mes, and in all ma ers. you, and His authority, power and healing are fl owing into His Indispensability: He is the Christ, the anointed one (Mt and through you." 16:13-16, Rom 1:3-4). He is the Saviour (Acts 4:12). Salva on His Healing: We have healing in His name (Jn 21:25; Lk is found in no one else, for "there is no other name under 11:14; Mk 16:18). The Gospels men on about 17 healing heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." miracles of Jesus. A large number are not even recorded. His His Guarantee: Ask in His Name, as no other Name can power is capable of penetra ng our body, mind and spirit. He guarantee our requests. When you pray to God in the name has given us the same power to heal others through His name. of Jesus, you grab the a en on of God the Father, Son and His A ributes: His name signifi es His a ributes (Isaiah Spirit. His name means sure salva on. The name of Jesus 9:6-7 & Isaiah 61, Mt 4:23, Heb 13:8, Rev 5:1) Wonderful opens the doors of heaven (John 14:12). We go to heaven in Counsellor, Prince of Peace, Mighty God, Everlas ng Father, His name. We have victory in His name. God is in the saving Jus ce, Righteousness, Hope, Healing, Friend, King of kings, business! He wants no one to go to Hell (Acts 4:12; John Love, Compassion, Mercy, Lord of lords, The Lamb. 3:36; John 14:6; 1 Cor 3:11; Luke 6:48-49). In fact, He tells In Ma hew 20:32, Jesus stopped and called them. "What us that hell was not made for the lost; it was made for the do you want me to do for you?" he asked. Now that you devil and his angels, (Mt. 25:41). There is healing, protec on, know the signifi cance of the name of Jesus, call on His blessing in the name of Jesus. The name of Jesus is anointed; name in great faith… when you are in trouble, when you it upli s yokes, and destroys demons. are not keeping good health, when your marriage is on the His Victory: In Heaven, the name of Jesus is a constant rocks, when your plate is empty, when you are being falsely source of praise (Rev 4:7-11; Rev 7:9-11; Rev 19:1-3). In Hell, accused, and when you are sad and depressed. When we the powers are working over me to destroy His kingdom; call on the name of Jesus loudly and boldly, demons tremble however, while Jesus was here on earth, the demons gave and human authority collapses. Suddenly, there will be new Him respect and reverence (Mk 5:6; Lk 4:41; James 2:19; Rev confi dence and joy which only the name of Jesus can give. 20:10). We have victory in His name (Rom 10:13; 1 Cor 15:55; Alleluia! "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be Rom 8:37). No more fear of death and the other world. praise and honour and glory and power, forever and ever!" His Presence: Jesus guaranteed us His presence whenever (Rev 5:13). Amen! „

THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 · 11 DDRR PPAULAUL MMATHULLAATHULLA Make way for the HOLY SPIRIT

et's make way for the Holy sugges ng prac cal reasons, second Spirit in our families. That is by inspiring fear, and a third factor L done primarily by reconciling is that we want to keep our turf with each other, and not just protected. It is too much to let others never before. People and situations by singing hymns in church. It can be invade our comfortable spaces and in our families can be very diverse very daun ng to ini ate reconcilia on, have inconvenient truths revealed. indeed, and wonderful things do especially for those who have Jus fi able fears, aren't they? Some happen when they come together. been grievously wronged and have prac cal reasoning will be: "Where Reconcilia on will lead to glorious constructed for themselves a safe is the great need to reconcile? Aren't restora on of families and soothe cocoon, isolated from everybody, and things going well as they are? Where broken hearts. Life will be worth living have been comfortable in that world for were these brothers all these years? once again, and God will be happy with a long me. They never cared about us! Why rock us. We end with the beau ful message But the Holy Spirit, who is humble, the boat unnecessarily now when all of Pope Francis on Chris an unity to is also the Spirit seized with ambi on seems calm?" the Pentecostal Conference in 2019. to expand God's reign among us, However, those with a sense of the The Holy Father refers to the reunion of star ng with our families, and the me Spirit will recognise this as ungodly Jacob's sons with their brother, Joseph, may have arrived! When the winds of reasoning. For others, unfortunately, it in Egypt and the emo onal moment change are blowing, it may be fu le to is a false and deathly calm that seems that it was (Gen 45:1-15). Tears of joy stand in the way; it may be to our great preferable, because they do not see the were shed, for fi nding a brother was an personal detriment. Such losses are decep on in it. And, posi ve conscious overwhelming experience. They were some mes unwisely self-infl icted as we evil choice just does not appreciate starving although they had currency, brook no intrusion; they are en rely reconcilia on; it wants to keep us and food lay far away in Egypt. Hunger ill-advised and have no place in the separated, working as it does, against took them across the desert, and they economy of salva on. Instead, we are God's plan and our interest, pi ably found food, but they also found their to bear other wounds, facing troubles unknown to us! The feeble cry of the brother. We must long to embrace for being faithful to God! That would be love of God is not heard amid the harsh our estranged brother and look him in wise and salvifi c. voices in opposi on. the eye. Let's respond to the call of the But God wants us to come together, Ul mately, it is sin that separates gentle and ambi ous Holy Spirit then build bridges, unite and restore us. All of us share the blame in its long with a singular heart, taking concrete families. Reconcilia on leads to unity history, and no one is exempt. There steps to heal and reconcile broken and a strengthening of God's reign is only one blameless - the Lamb of rela onships, without being prisoners on earth, which our adversary, quite God, who takes sins away. Let us not of the past, and do that by trus ng obviously, does not relish. But such block the Spirit, who wants us to be the Great Healer. The ul mate act of ini a ves do rock the boat. It is the agents of unity, while being merciful giving up security and surrendering brave ones that stake much for God, with those who have been grievously to the unknown needs summoning all and let the Spirit have His way. Making wronged, who need to be understood courage, and is undoubtedly a great act way for the Holy Spirit, by se ng our and shown compassion to allow the of faith. own myopic agenda aside, heeding His great miracle of reconcilia on to begin. The forces of evil, however, array call to reconcile and, therefore, unite, And no miracle that God begins - the against us, and prevent us from takes a lot of courage. author, Alessandro Manzoni avows - is moving in the direc on God wants. Imagine how beautiful things ever unfi nished! Let's take up missions They do so in three ways: fi rst, by can be when diverse entities come of reconcilia on in our families together. A mundane example through peniten al choices, prayer and Dr Paul Mathulla is Chairman, serves as illustration—the laptop, confi dence in God, who is a Father fi rst, Governing Council, IMPACT Institutions, the internet, the projector and the and wants all His children around His Bangalore. Besides his occupation in screen are very different systems, but table, celebra ng the joy of living. „ educational administration, he writes when they are connected and work on Christian themes. together, we can communicate like

12 · THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 Birthday Remembrance

Sister Pascaline MSA (Ludwin Misquitta) (24-01-1937 — 31-10-2019)

It doesn't stop our thoughts And never stop our prayers We are sending birthday wishes To our sister up above!

Fondly remembered by her sister Cecilia Baptista

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THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 · 13 Mu i Manzur Ziyaee, Chief Mu i of Maharashtra, represen ng Islam, explained how Jesus was born at a me NOTES COMMENTS when there were many wars, and his purpose was to bring peace and love. Allah (God) made insaniyat (man), and man was made for God. Since God made us, that was the greatest gi of love. The Bombay Archdiocesan Roshani Shenazz Nadirshah, Social Entrepreneur and Wellness Mentor, who represented the Zoroastrian faith, Inter-Religious spoke of the three principles enshrined in their faith -- namely good thoughts, good words and good deeds, by which we are Christmas Celebration inherently born to love. When there is hatred in society, it is contrary to this wisdom. FFRR S.M.S.M. MICHAEL,MICHAEL, SSVDVD Mr Tejraj Singh, Financial Consultant and Business Coach, The Bombay Archdiocesan Inter-religious Celebra on of shared his thoughts on how Sikhism believes that he who Christmas was held at Holy Name School Hall on December gives love will meet the Creator. 'From the Creator in me, love 15, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the presence of dignitaries is to be transmi ed to the Creator in the other, as the Creator from diff erent faiths as well as members of the consular corps. is present in each and every individual.' The programme began with the opening of the Christmas Crib Swami Prabhu Keshav Chandra of ISKCON, Chowpa y by His Eminence, Cardinal Oswald Gracias. This was followed showed how by loving one another, we are doing our duty by a wonderful rendi on of a string of Christmas Carols by and establishing our rela onship with the Supreme Father. the St Joseph's Choral Society, conducted by Dylan D'Souza. When we focus on material things, we love things and use A cap va ng playlet en tled Krist JayanƟ was staged by the people, instead of the other way around. students of Holy Name High School, presen ng the en re Dr Madhavi Raghav Narsalay, former Head of Dept of story of the birth of Jesus. It brought out the message that Sanskrit, Mumbai University, emphasised that when we stop Jesus was born to love - the theme chosen for the evening. dialogue, hatred reigns. Bhante Rahul Bodhi, Vipassana Master and Doctor of Buddhist Literature, recounted how the Buddha taught boundless love, rather than be slaves to selfishness and desire, both condemnable, since they are the root cause of evil. To a fi nal ques on placed before the esteemed panel, on what they would do in their respec ve faiths to propagate love, the panelists highlighted that we must propagate that all faiths are equal. From school level, we must inculcate the thought of looking at others as diff erent, not opposite. An Inter-faith syllabus could be introduced in schools. Judgmental a tudes should be nipped in the bud, right from how we treat workers and those whom we work with closely The highlight of the evening was the Panel Discussion on a daily basis, thereby se ng an example for our children. with dignitaries of diff erent faiths on the very same theme. Inter-faith programmes could be held on all religious fes vals, This was moderated by Fr K.T. Emmanuel, Judicial Vicar of since our country is blessed with religious diversity. the Archdiocese of Bombay. The important ques on put to Cardinal Oswald, in his message, summed up the en re the eminent panel was what, according to their religious discussion, and exhorted everyone to engage in dialogue in tradi ons, was the language of love, and why human beings order to build a love-fi lled society and a be er India, be er o en use the language of hatred. Maharashtra, be er Mumbai. He wished one and all the Fr Gilbert de Lima, Professor, St Pius X College, Goregaon, blessings of the Christ-child! represen ng Chris anity, referred to how God spoke the This was followed by an unforge able presenta on by language of love by sending Jesus; thus, human beings the students of the Convent of Jesus and Mary, directed by began to learn to be compassionate to one another with Kevin D'Souza, on how giving gi s to those in need was really sacrifi cial love. celebra ng the true meaning of Christmas. At the end of the Shilpa Chheda from the Jain faith, and teacher at the Heras programme (ably compered by Jacqueline Fernandes), Fr Ins tute, St Xavier's College, spoke of Jainism's strict respect S.M. Michael, SVD, Secretary, Archdiocesan Council for Inter- for all life forms, with compassion for the smallest micro- Religious Dialogue gave the vote of thanks. organism and a achment to all cellular things.

14 · THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 Theological Seminar at St Pius X College NNEWSEWS · LOCAL As part of its Diamond Jubilee Celebra ons, St Pius X College is organising a Theological Seminar on the theme: 'Christ – Yesterday, Today and Forever' on January 25 and 26, 2020 at the Seminary, with a team of reputed speakers spelling out FORTHCOMING EVENTS the theme. All priests who wish to par cipate, kindly contact A Spiritual Bypass: A silent Retreat conducted by the Jesuit Fr Gilbert de Lima on 98195 70303 by January 22, 2020. priests at Vinayalaya Retreat House, Andheri (E) from Friday, January 24 (8 am) to Sunday, January 26 (4 pm). For details and registration, contact [email protected] or 2687 1975.

Quest Recollection "Growing With The Word of God" is the theme for the A Quest Recollec on is being organised in the Archdiocese monthly Bible study sessions being organised by The Daughters of St Paul, Bandra. The sessions will be conducted by eminent experts of Bombay from Saturday, Jan. 25 (4 pm) to Sunday, on the fourth Saturday of every month from 3 pm - 6:30 pm. The Jan. 26, 2020 (4 pm) at Muktisagar Prabodhan Kendra, inauguration will be on Sunday, January 26, 2020 (Sunday of the Uttan. The theme is "Discovering God's Will in my life". Word of God) with Eucharistic celebration at The Daughters of St This Recollec on is especially for those who are seriously Paul, 143, Waterfi eld Road, Bandra, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Contact 88709 56238 or 97028 98520. discerning to join the priesthood or religious life (especially working youth). HOLISTIC HEALING RETREAT There will be a registration charge of Rs 100/- per head This Retreat is a great getaway from the hustle-bustle of your busy city life to a more peaceful, serene place among Nature that will (inclusive of lunch and stay). Register by SMS/email/call on give you the perfect break you deserve. A place where you refresh, or before January 22, with Fr Godwin Fernandes, Br Aaron rejuvenate yourself through prayer, meditation, diet, healthy Sequeira at St Pius X College (Diocesan Seminary), Goregaon living, and other traditional spiritual and physical practices that East (Ph: 2927 1217/1554/1560/6891) or SMS 98201 29173 or will detox you of your stress and illnesses. You will be offered a perfect combination of Nature and nurture. e-mail: [email protected], or Sr Joyce (83690 05122). Dates: Friday, Feb. 7 (12 noon) to Sunday, Feb. 9 (1 pm) Venue: Carmel Oasis, Karjat, Raigad Dt. Animated by: Dr Priya Alphonso Dias, Fr Allwyn Misquitta sdb Archdiocesan Meeting of & Harry Menezes Parish SCC Coordinators Contact: Sr Shobana 83798 76217; WhatsApp 70667 95372 It was a sight to behold (like the words of the Christmas JESUS ENCOUNTER HEALING RETREAT: from Friday February 7 (7:30 am) to Sunday, Feb. 9 (5 pm) at Vinayalaya, carol) the smiling and enthusias c faces of the 98 Parish Andheri (E), behind Holy Family Church, Chakala. Conducted SCC Coordinators from across the Archdiocese of Bombay. by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Mumbai. OPEN TO ALL. Sunday, January 12, 2020 – the fi rst Archdiocesan Parish Registrations at the CCR Offi ce, Dadar (W) - 2430 3626 / 2421 0881, SCC Coordinator's meeting of the New Year – was also 99309 40705. Register early. the Feast of the Bap sm of Our Lord. The opening prayer highlighted this, and connected it with our own bap sm experiences on working with clusters in four parishes. He and our subsequent mission. Bp Barthol emphasised the reminded the Coordinators not to lose hope, but to build verse from the Scripture Reading – "And Jesus went about up a support system. doing good." The Coordinators then shared in their respec ve deanery The fi rst Resource Person, Fr Gilbert de Lima, explained groups about their parish SCC Rally, Extraordinary Mission how the SCC Movement is aimed at bringing about Month, World Day of the Poor ini a ves, etc. Bp Barthol koinonia (community), in which no one is in want (the reminded the group to use the prepared Prayer Services vision of the SCCs in our Archdiocese). He showed with in the home of a recently deceased person in the parish examples why SCCs with 30-160 families are not true to ensure that we "go about doing good through our to the spirit of SCCs viz. to have a feeling of koinonia, involvement in the SCCs." expressed in a variety of ways. In the group discussion, some Coordinators shared how perseverance is the key to forming and running clusters (8-12 families in close proximity). Fr Gilbert then asked us to base our work and Inter-Religious Celebration mission on the Word of God, and to spend quality me in The Inter-Religious Dialogue Cell of Holy Cross Church, reading the Bible. Kurla planned an Inter-Religious Christmas celebra on (get- together) on December 26, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Holy Fr Lancy Pinto, the next Resource Person, shared his

THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 · 15 We complicate our lives, and lose our sense of peace. NNEWSEWS · LOCAL Freeing ourselves from a achment is an ongoing process of iden fying our problem areas and cleansing them. We need to continuously challenge our thinking, mechanical responses, habits and expecta ons. Cross Church Hall, by inviting religious leaders from the Detachment is the ability to choose freely, to take or various places of worship in the neighbourhood. leave without longing or the purging of desire. Faith is the Religious leaders from the Muslim, Jain, Hindu, Buddhist, first purification of the intellect, because it changes our Sikh faiths were present along with the Rajyog Centre perspective of ourselves as the centre of the universe. (Brahma Kumaris) for the programme. Fr Milton Gonsalves, Through detachment, we can exercise a choice to stay away PSOL sisters - Holy Cross Convent, UMI sisters - Holy Family from crippling behaviour. We can exercise a choice, thus Convent, Parish Council Steering Commi ee Members and freeing ourselves. SCC Parish Coordinator were also present. Medita on with God as the goal is a helpful tool in this Fr Anselm welcomed the guests, followed by singing of process, as it frees us and helps us to choose freely. It a bhajan and ligh ng of the samai by the Parish Priest and purifi es the intellect and will. Medita on is the gateway to a religious leaders of Muslim, Jain, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh deeper prayer life and the doorway to all the levels of prayer community and Rajyog Centre (Brahma Kumaris). (St Teresa of Avila). Regular consistent medita on creates a habit of being surrendered to God's love and keeping Him in Fr Anselm addressed the guests and shared the message charge by being yielded and s ll. of Christmas: 'Christ – born to love'. The compere then invited each leader to speak on behalf of their community. Mildred Soares, Holy Name Cathedral Every eminent speaker gave an important global message that everyone is God's crea on, we belong to one Creator, and we are all brothers and sisters in this world. Therefore, we have to respect and love every human being. Youth Programme at NN What be er day to have a session for the youth than on Carols were sung in Marathi, Hindi and English during the National Youth Day—Jan. 12, 2020. The theme of the programme. At the end, the IRD Cell leader gave the Vote of session held at Nirmala Niketan, Churchgate was 'Go Thanks. Each leader was gi ed a fl owering plant and a diary. make a diff erence'. 41 par cipants from diff erent parishes All le with joy in their hearts, with the hope to meet o en par cipated in games that made us think out of the box. to promote peace and unity in Kurla. Three priests - Fr Norbert D'Souza, Fr Ivan D'Souza, SJ, and Ida Roche, Holy Cross Parish, Kurla Fr Leon Rodrigues, SDB, and two religious sisters, Sr Cheryl Machado and Sr Thelma Paiva (both DHMs) gave their tes monies on how they found their voca on which gave a Detachment through Meditation meaning to their life. It was inspiring to hear them; it made us want to fi gure out our own purpose in life. The World Community for Chris an Medita on (WCCM), Mumbai, hosted a half-day meditation programme on The session concluded with the Eucharist and a hearty January 11, at the Holy Name Cathedral, Colaba. The meal! The arrangements made by Sr Rena Rodricks and her resource person was Fr Michael D'Cunha on the topic - team were commendable. This was the fourth session in the 'Detachment through Medita on'. series which began in January 2019. The programme commenced with an audio clip on MaƟ lda D'Souza, St Francis Xavier parish, Kanjurmarg (East) the meaning of 'detachment' by the founder of WCCM International, John Main. We need to empty ourselves and lose ourselves in Him. This was followed by a session of medita on. DBYS Summer Camps 2020 The Don Bosco Youth Services (DBYS) Matunga, Mumbai is Fr Michael went on to examine detachment by first off ering all young people in the city of Mumbai a wonderful elabora ng on what is 'a achment'. We have a achments opportunity to keep busy and cheerful in the Summer linked to appetite, emotions, intellect and will, or a of 2020. combina on of these. It is an inability to turn away from something or a behaviour or mindset without suffering This year, the DBYS is organising Village, Leadership and withdrawal or pain. We can be emo onally a ached to food Vocation camps, together with a Youth Pasch. Speaking and drink, compulsive behaviour like excessive shopping, to BIS Mumbai, Fr McEnroe Lopes, Director of DBYS said, gossip, or screen me, or the belief that we are always right. "These camps are a means of getting young people,

16 · THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 especially those who aren't sure of what to do with their summer holidays, to experience the adventure of sharing, caring, serving and learning to look beyond themselves and NNEWSEWS · LOCAL contribute construc vely to society." The Village Camp, open to young people who have appeared for Std X and above, is being hosted in the Christmas – when the world Ahmednagar District from March 31 to April 4. Two Leadership Camps for juniors (Boys only Std VII-X) and for found Love! seniors (Std X and above for boys and girls) on the theme The world today is full of cynicism, fear and enmity between 'Leading Your Life to Greatness' are to be organised on people. With such overwhelming situa ons, it was indeed the seashore Boscowadi campsite at U an. Youth Pasch, heart-warming to see the magic of Christmas gladden the a gathering to 'Experience Easter Experience to Live and hearts of thousands of people of other faiths who truly Celebrate Your Faith' is intended as a Wednesday to Easter experienced Christ this Christmas. Sunday experience concluding the Holy Week, for Catholic young adults above Std XII. The Voca on Camp scheduled CHRISTMAS is that time of the year when beautifully at Don Bosco, Lonavla from May 2-12 is for Catholic boys wrapped presents fi nd their way under the Christmas tree. desirous of discerning God's Call to join the Salesian But at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Orlem, it was a visual brotherhood or priesthood themed, 'Here I am; Receive treat and a true blessing to see families wrapped around me, Lord'. one another in love. The midnight Mass brought together people of all faiths, and the faith in the little babe of For registra on and other details, please contact DBYS Nazareth that found expression was fathomless. Matunga office on [email protected] or call (022)2410633 or WhatsApp 99205 88382. Christmas Day witnessed an equally great number of people throng to worship Jesus. The church that was opened at 4 pm in the evening was kept open right up to 1 am. Neither wheelchair, nor old age or any other physical Fr Salvador & Fr Edward illness came in the way of people who wished to visit Memorial Awards baby Jesus and express their love for Him. Seeing people The Bombay Catholic Sabha is pleased to announce the of diff erent faiths, coming from diff erent backgrounds, all Sixth Fr Salvador Rodrigues Memorial Award and the under one roof, only ushered in the true spirit of Christmas Second Fr Edward J. D'Souza Memorial Award, both of – Christ's love for all! With the help of the different whom were Ecclesias cal Advisers to the BCS in the past. associa ons of the parish, every visitor to our church was off ered cake and coff ee, and the smiles that lit up their faces The Awards will be given to a Catholic Individual/NGO/ were indeed heartening. InsƟ tute for: • Outstanding contribution to the promotion of Social The members of the Bible Cell, Legion of Mary, Inter- Understanding and upliftment of the weaker sections Religious Dialogue and Divine Mercy personifi ed the very of society. spirit of Christmas, as they took me out on Christmas Day and helped people of diff erent faiths who visited our • Any published works or a mass movement that has church to understand Jesus and His teachings much be er. made a substantial impact on the quality of life of any It was amazing to see the desire in people to know more marginalised group of society. about Jesus, and the faith they possessed could defi nitely • Efforts or programmes towards integrating the move mountains! underprivileged or weaker sections of society into the mainstream through socio-economic schemes, educa on, Renita Sequeira skills training, etc. The Awards will include a cash prize and a cita on. Pope Francis Contribu ons made within a period of fi ve years (January @PonƟ fex 1, 2015 to December 31, 2019) will be considered. The last date for submission of applica on forms (with suppor ng documents) at the BCS Office, c/o St Michael Church, Jesus had authority because there was Mahim is January 31, 2020 by 6 pm. consistency in what he taught and what he These awards will be presented to the winners at the did, in how he lived. Authority is seen in this: Sabha Day funcƟ on to be held on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. consistency and witness. The decision of the Jury will be fi nal. Applica on forms are available on the BCS website: www.bcsabha.org 2:01 a.m. - Jan 14, 2020

THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 · 17 NEW DELHI NNEWSEWS · NATIONAL Catholic youth body deplores attack on students, teachers The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), the largest GOA body of young Catholics, has expressed anguish over recent violence in various universi es in the country. Church urged to promote "ICYM abhors these acts and gestures, and urges the Solidarity and Secularism in government, law and order as well as all poli cal and civil servants that are responsible for nurturing the na on to our country: Cardinal Gracias take immediate and appropriate steps to stop such heartless Inaugura ng the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India's a acks in ins tu ons that are making them "war zones," (CCBI) Secretariat Extension in Benaulim, Goa, Cardinal said a press release from the Movement that functions Oswald Gracias, the Archbishop of Bombay and the under the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India. President of the CBCI urged the Church in India to promote solidarity and respect for all in our country. The Movement, which is present in 686 districts in India, also urged students, their leaders and young people to "The Ci zenship Amendment Act is a cause of great anxiety revisit and realise the purpose of educa onal ins tu ons, for all ci zens, and there is a danger that there could be a and maintain the decorum of those places. polarisa on of our peoples along religious lines, which is very harmful for the country. It is the responsibility of all to promote The Movement released the press note on January 6, a solidarity and respect for all in our country," said Cardinal day after several armed and masked people entered the Gracias. He also requested all Chris an faithful to con nuously campus and hostels of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), pray for our country that peace and harmony may prevail. a prestigious institution in the national capital, at night, leaving several students and staff badly injured. The a ack Shanti Sadan (House of Peace), the CCBI Secretariat on JNU took place less than a month after Delhi's Jamia Extension in Benaulim, was dedicated to the service of the Millia Islamia University witnessed similar violence that le Church in India by Cardinal Oswald Gracias, in the presence many wounded. of 12 Bishops and several priests, religious and lay faithful. "Such traumatic attacks on citizens, especially in Most Rev. Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the CCBI and educational institutions, are uncalled for, unlawful and the Archbishop of Goa, unveiled the plaque and blessed undemocra c," asserted the Movement that animates the the ground fl oor. Most Rev. George Antonysamy, the Vice Catholic young people across India. President of the CCBI and the Archbishop of Madras- Mylapore blessed the fi rst fl oor, and gave a homily during "We are saddened and disappointed to see such atroci es the celebra on of the Holy Eucharist. Most Rev. Anil Couto, on young students and other individuals in educational the Secretary General of the CCBI and the Archbishop of institutions, instilling a feeling in the public that today Delhi, blessed the second fl oor. even institutional campuses and hostels are not safe for the young students any more," regre ed the press release The three-storey building has 25 self-contained rooms and signed by the Movement's President, Percival Holt and can accommodate 40 persons. It has a chapel, conference General Secretary, Shilpa Ekka. and dining halls. The new Secretariat Extension building is situated in Benaulim, the birthplace of St Joseph Vaz, the The Catholic youth body noted that many migrant Apostle of Sri Lanka. It is 17 kilometres from the Goa airport students prefer hostels for accommodation for safety and 4 kilometres from the city railway sta on. The Episcopal reasons, but that faith and trust was damaged by the Conference will organise small animation and training recent incidents. programmes at Shan Sadan. "If educa onal ins tu ons in the country are not a safe There are 16 Commissions and three Departments under space for education and holistic development of young the CCBI, where 23 personnel are working as Executive people, then where are they to go? How do we expect the Secretaries or Directors. The Conference of Catholic nation to raise educationally and democratically sound Bishops of India (CCBI) is canonically the Na onal Episcopal individuals who uphold the values and ethos of the ancient Conference for the La n Church. It is the largest Bishops tradi ons and teachings of this country?" it asked. Conference in Asia and the fourth largest in the world. It The Movement also pointed out that India was once consists of 132 dioceses with 190 bishops. admired for its principles, values and respect for knowledge, REV. DR STEPHEN ALATHARA, elders and humanity at large. DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL, CCBI It also bemoaned attempts to turn educational

18 · THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 institutions in this country into popular platforms for poli cal agendas and propaganda, disturbing young people who dream and work for a bright future. NNEWSEWS · NATIONAL The Catholic youth body said the a ack on lecturers and teachers in JNU ques ons the Indian culture of respect for the guru, considered the epitome of values and virtues. the SC/ST (Preven on of Atroci es) Act of 1989 also. "From mes where gurus were regarded as 'Godly images, or next to God' to such incidents where they are mercilessly The Supreme Court, while issuing a no ce on this plea, beaten up is a worry for us. Where has our sanskriƟ gone, has also tagged the PIL with another similar ma er. or have we easily sacrifi ced it for revenge and meagre ego?" ...... BARANDBENCH.COM The Catholic young people called on every citizen to find remedies to the problems, rather than blaming and BHUBANESWAR a acking one another. "Let us build a nation that upholds the Constitutional Visually impaired girl cracks values of brotherhood, love and respect for one another. Civil Services exam Let us be role models and living examples of these ancient and traditional values that this land has been proud of Medical negligence in 2003 cost Tapaswini Das her eyesight, for centuries, and promise to be messengers of the same but that could not prevent the 23-year-old girl from cracking ethos to our future genera ons," concluded the press note, the Odisha Civil Services exam. without clarifying the 35-year-old Movement's stand on the Das, who lost her eyesight in the second grade in Ci zenship Amendment Act that has brought young people Bhubaneswar's DAV School, secured 161st rank in the 2018 to the streets across the country. examina on when the results were announced on January ...... MATTERS INDIA 6, 2020. She appeared as a general candidate, although the Public Service Commission has reserva on for visually impaired candidates. Das was in Class IX when she decided NEW DELHI to become a civil servant. Her fi rst choice is Union Public Service Commission; she is studying for her Master's in Supreme Court agrees to hear Poli cal Science from Bhubaneswar's Utkal University. Dalit Christians' plea This is the second me a visually challenged person has The Supreme Court on January 8 agreed to hear a plea cracked the Odisha Civil Service examina on. In 2017, eight filed by the National Council for Dalit Christians (NCDC), visually challenged candidates had made it to the list of seeking inclusion of Dalit Christians in the category of successful candidates, a er the Orissa High Court allowed Scheduled Castes. them to appear at the examina on. This petition filed through Advocate Franklin Caesar Her father, Arun Kumar Das, is a re red deputy manager Thomas opposes the non-inclusion of Dalits professing from Odisha Coopera ve Housing Corpora on; her mother, religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism and Krushnapriya Mohanty, is a schoolteacher. states that the considera on for Scheduled Caste (SC) status She passed the higher secondary examina on in the Arts should be made "religion neutral." stream, topping the list of successful students. She did The Bench, headed by Chief Jus ce of India, SA Bobde, extremely well in her gradua on too. "All throughput her and comprising Jus ces BR Gavai and Surya Kant agreed to career, she has been a persevering student," said her father. hear the pe on and issued a no ce to the Union Govt. With a rank of 161, Tapaswini may fi nd it diffi cult to make it to Odisha Administra ve Service, and would have to se le Raising the point that a change in religion does not take for Odisha Tax and Accounts Service and Odisha Revenue away the discrimina on meted out to the people belonging Service. But the young girl is determined to crack UPSC, as to the Dalit community, the NCDC prays for the benefi ts she hopes to follow in the footsteps of Pranjal Pa l, India's extended to Scheduled Castes to be extended to the Dalits fi rst visually-impaired IAS offi cer who in October last year professing Chris anity. The plea also seeks for religion to be took charge as sub-collector of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. delinked from considera on for Scheduled Caste status. Sulochana Das, Odisha Commissioner for Persons with The Chris an Dalits are deprived of the benefi ts provided Disabili es, said her department would felicitate Tapaswini to the members of Scheduled Caste community, and for her achievement. therefore, one of the prayers of the NCDC is for the ...... MATTERSINDIA.COM Scheduled Caste status to be given to them in order to enable the Chris an Dalits to be covered under the scope of

THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 · 19 In the telegram, Pope Francis prayed "especially for the eternal repose of the deceased and for the healing of NNEWSEWS · INTERNATIONAL those injured." ...... ZENIT.ORG

VATICAN AUSTRALIA Benedict XVI contributes to Catholic Church responds to book on celibacy bushfi re crisis In a few days, Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah will The Catholic Church is responding with prayers and social publish a short book in defence of the celibacy. It will be services to assist Australians suff ering during the bushfi re available in French and English. crisis, according to a statement released January 7, 2020, The text was made public as Pope Francis is by Archbishop Mark Coleridge, President of the Australian simultaneously reflecting on the proposal to allow the Catholic Bishops Conference. ordina on of married permanent deacons to the priesthood "Australia is facing an unprecedented calamity as fire in specific cases, only in the Amazon. The proposal was engulfs the land in many places. We have all seen the supported by 72 per cent of par cipants in the last Synod. apocalyp c images, even if we are not in the areas most The book is titled 'From the depths of our hearts'. affected. Lives have been lost, homes and towns have Benedict XVI and Cardinal Sarah wrote the prologue and been destroyed, smoke has shrouded large swathes of conclusion together. In addi on, they each contributed an our country." ar cle on the issue. Benedict says given that the conjugal According to News Corp Australia, the fires have state aff ects all of man, and that the service of the Lord destroyed an area roughly the size of England, more than requires also a complete giving of man, "it does not seem 10 mes the area destroyed during last year's Amazon fi res. possible to realise both voca ons simultaneously." The Australian fi res started in late July 2019, and have killed Some are surprised Benedict has published a book on 20 people. The response by the Church includes: this issue. According to the Pope Emeritus' secretary, he is in no condi on to give speeches on complex topics, despite The facilita on of a na onal network connec ng people being coherent. affected by the bushfires with people who can help with tasks such as preparing meals, clearing properties, The publishers say the authors present themselves as two rebuilding communi es, as well as pastoral and counselling. bishops in fi lial obedience to Pope Francis. They say they are in search of the truth, in a spirit of love for the unity of the The distribu on of special prayers and other resources for Church, and not for an ideology that divides. use in parishes, families, etc. They do not criticise Pope Francis, as he has not yet Collaboration with key national agencies like Catholic spoken on the issue. However, the Pope would be in a Health Australia, Catholic Social Services Australia, the diffi cult posi on if he were to exempt some clergy in the National Catholic Education Commission and the St Amazon from the rule of celibacy. Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) to ensure as eff ec ve a ...... ROMEREPORTS response as possible from the wider Catholic Coopera ng with Catholic Religious Australia and religious ins tutes and their ministries. Pope mourns victims of Archbishop Coleridge stated, "Facing this exceptional crisis, we renew our call for insistent prayer for those Ukrainian plane crash stricken by drought and fi re, for those who have lost their Pope Francis has offered his condolences to the victims lives in the fi res and their families, for rain to quench the of the plane crash that took place near Tehran's Imam parched land and ex nguish the fi res, and for urgent ac on Khomeini Interna onal Airport in a Jan. 9 telegram he sent to care for our common home in order to prevent such to Ukrainian civil authori es through Va can Secretary of calami es in the future. State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. A genuinely Catholic response to a crisis of this magnitude The Holy Father expressed his sadness hearing about the must draw strength from prayer which inspires concrete and passenger plane crash, and is invoking the strength and compassionate ac on." peace of God on all involved, including the injured, those ...... ZENIT.ORG whose lives were lost, and those helping.

20 · THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 Heightening tensions between US & Iran risky for Iraq NNEWSEWS · INTERNATIONAL The heightening tensions between the United States and Iran could risk the gradual rebuilding that has been achieved and is being worked toward in Iraq, and lead to a vaster confl ict. Pope Francis stressed this, appealing to the Pope hints at broader Interna onal Community to help promote dialogue, self- vision of 'recovery' from sex control and de-escala on, on January 9, during his annual address to the diplomats accredited by the Holy See. abuse scandals In his long address, the Holy Father primarily reviewed all From the beginning, two things have been true about the the fruits of 2019, and its challenges, and observed what he clerical sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic Church. The considers to be cri cal issues of our me. fi rst is that the Church failed, and failed miserably, in its duty to protect children and vulnerable adults entrusted to its He also made appeals for Australia, and reiterated care. Unearthing those failures, and doing jus ce for them, his hope to visit South Sudan. After speaking about the is a long-term challenge that's far from over. The second is countries he visited last year, Pope Francis said his thoughts that despite those failures, the Catholic Church also carries turn in a particular way "to one country that I have not genera ons of wisdom about raising children successfully, visited, Australia, hard hit in recent months by persistent about paren ng and educa on and forma on. fi res that have aff ected other areas of Oceania as well. I Pope Francis unveiled a strategy for addressing that would like to assure the Australian people, especially the imbalance in his annual address to the diploma c corps on Jan. vic ms and all those in the areas devastated by the fi res, of 9, 2020. Abuse scandals... "are crimes that off end God, cause my closeness and my prayers." physical, psychological and spiritual damage to their vic ms, While he did not name China or Hong Kong, the Holy and damage the life of whole communi es," the Pope said. Father did make strong appeals for Syria, Yemen, and other He referred to the extraordinary summit he called in hard-hit nations. Saying a "more steadfast and effective February 2019 with the Presidents of all the bishops' engagement on the part of the interna onal community is conferences of the world, designed to identify "best most urgent" in other parts of the Mediterranean area and prac ces" in the fi ght against clerical abuse and to promote in the Middle East, he said: "I think especially of the pall of a uniform global culture of prevention, detection and silence that risks falling over the war that has devastated prosecution of abuse. Among other things, the February Syria over the course of the last decade." summit prompted him to abolish the requirement of "It is imperative to devise suitable and far-sighted pon fi cal secrecy in abuse cases in December. solu ons capable of enabling the beloved Syrian people, The gravity of the harm caused by child sexual abuse, exhausted by war, to regain peace and to begin the he said, makes it all the more important for adults to step reconstruction of the country. The Holy See favourably up, devo ng their best eff orts "to guide young people to regards every ini a ve aimed at laying the groundwork for spiritual, human and social maturity." For that reason, the resolu on of the confl ict, and once more expresses its he's planning to convene a global event on May 14, tled gra tude to Jordan and Lebanon for having welcomed and 'Reinven ng the Global Compact on Educa on'. taken responsibility, not without significant sacrifice, for The idea behind the event is to bring together millions of Syrian refugees." representatives of the world's great religions, leaders of He lamented that in Lebanon and in other States, these international organisations, experts from the academic, "diffi cul es caused by this welcome" and "other factors of political and cultural worlds, who will craft and then economic and poli cal uncertainty are provoking tensions sign a "Global Educational Pact" intended to form among the population, further endangering the fragile young generations in the idea of a "common fraternal stability of the Middle East." home." "What is needed is an educa onal vision that can encompass a broad range of life experiences and learning He decried that this situa on provides "fer le terrain" for processes, in order to enable young people, individually and the "scourge of exploita on and human traffi cking." collec vely, to develop their personali es," he said. Pope Francis also denounced violence against women, As cri cal as confessing failures and bringing jus ce to con nuing his appeals made on January 1, during the Mass vic ms is, it cannot paralyse the Church's broader mission for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. or prevent Catholicism from mobilising its resources for the common good, especially when it has something Pope Francis concluded with his blessing and assuring unique to contribute. them of his prayers...... CRUXNOW.COM ...... ZENIT.ORG

THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 · 21 Our prayer life goes hand in hand with our evolving or TTOO developing rela onship with God. From follower to disciple to LETTERS TTHE H E EDITOR servant to friend, and then to son (or daughter), and at each point, there is a diff erent a tude to prayer, a diff erent level of in macy with God, and o en, a quite diff erent result, as our hearts are brought into closer harmony with His. Thank you, Fr Alban! Sadly, many stop praying when they discover that God is Sir, Fr Alban's passing away marks the end of the journey of not Santa Claus, and not there to cater to our whims or selfi sh an extraordinary human being. He was a son, a brother, a demands. He has so much more to off er than mere trifl es. friend, a priest, a music teacher, a confi dant, a dedicated and Perseverance is certainly a part of the training in prayer, and humble servant of the Lord, a person of tremendous talent, a some things can take months or years of prayer, but listening fountain of wisdom, a pillar of strength, a beacon of hope to is also crucial, asking the right ques ons in order to refi ne your those who really needed it. prayer un l it becomes in line with His desires. As C.S. Lewis Thank you, Fr Alban, for always having that contagious smile noted, "Prayer does not change Him, it changes me." on your face and carrying that cheerful personality throughout Perhaps, this underlines too the usefulness of seeking the your life me. intercession of the saints, as when we pray the Rosary for Thank you, Fr Alban, for being so close to the youth and example, as we off er our prayer through Mary who is uniquely helping them come closer to Christ through song and music. related to God as daughter, mother and spouse, she can Thank you, Fr Alban, for entrusting young people with 'correct the grammar' and perfect the prayer, as she would meaningful projects and pastoral work with the mo ve of be aware of what is needed more precisely than we would. helping them grow in their personal lives. With me, prac ce and an open heart, prayer will become Thank you, Fr Alban, for all the ini a ves you have taken a joy, a dynamic two-way street, and as He changes our hearts throughout your priestly ministry, whether it was being a part more and more, we will be more a uned to know the right of a band or conduc ng and direc ng mega musicals, your things to pray for, and answered prayer will become as normal contribu on always brought so much of melody and liveliness as breathing. across the Archdiocese of Bombay. We have a tradi on in our prayer group, where at the end Thank you, Fr Alban, for being such an animated, spirited, of the year, we have a prayer of thanksgiving for the year that sprightly, chirpy and energe c priest with music as your passed and pe ons for the next, which we record and review. central focus. There are very few unanswered or delayed, nowadays. In Amboli, we will remember you, Fr Alban, as a very ac ve, enthusias c, vibrant and dynamic Amboli boy. As a Stephen Clark, Manila very fun-loving and kind-hearted music teacher, in the years you taught music at St Blaise School, before you joined the seminary. As someone very passionate and professional Stars must shine in reel and when it came to music, as we clearly saw in your leadership, real life when you directed the mega-musical 'Memories' in St Blaise Sir, Protests against the CAA and counter-protests have divided Church many years ago. the na on right down the middle. People from all walks of life And now, you have gone home, escorted by an army of have come out to protest or counter-protest. Bollywood's top angels to our Heavenly Father. And now as you strum your stars, however, have remained conspicuously silent, barring guitar and sing directly in front of the Lord Himself, don't you some notable excep ons. worry, Fr Alban, we know that you will be fantas c as always! People look up to the superstars as they are role models. Ashita D'Almeida, St Blaise parish, Amboli The stars earn their millions from endorsements and public adula on. They owe it to the public to take a stand (either for or against) on issues of na onal concern. It was le to gutsy Does Prayer Work? Deepika Padukone to take the bull by the horns, and turn a Sir, Unanswered prayer is something that everyone struggles real-life heroine. A short ten-minute silent cameo by the plucky with at mes, but it may not be that mysterious a er all. heroine, as she stood shoulder to shoulder with protes ng Par cularly with hindsight, when I consider my life, I am rather JNU students, was enough to puncture the bravado of macho relieved that He didn't answer some of my prayers, and even poli cians. Taken by surprise, they stooped to drag her name more relieved that He didn't answer prayers said for me by through the mud. The pe y-minded poli cians accused her of others, or I may have been peppered by lightning bolts and trying to promote her upcoming fi lm. To her credit, we must drenched in lashings of Greek fi re long ago! Fortunately, He acknowledge that the gutsy lass was actually pu ng her en re is irrita ngly pa ent with sinners. ac ng career on the line. The fi lm fraternity must come out

22 · THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 and show solidarity with her. They may even take a contrary view. But speak, they must. When all the Khans, Kapoors TTOO and Bachchans speak up (for or against an issue of na onal LETTERS TTHE H E EDITOR concern), no individual actor can be targeted. Prof. Robert Castellino, Orlem "I suggest that the Sacred Text be enthroned in order to focus Inhuman culling of the a en on of the assembly on the value of God's Word. Pastors could fi nd ways of giving away the Bible or a Book or Australian camels Tracts; as a way of learning how to read, appreciate, and pray Sir, According to newspaper reports, around 10,000 wild daily with Sacred Scripture." camels in Australia will soon be culled by Australian authori es, "Pastors are primarily responsible for exploring and with the help of professional snipers who will shoot the explaining Sacred Scripture. That is why the homily possesses animals to save the lives of aboriginal inhabitants and the 'a quasi-sacramental character'! It enables us to believe Jesus' damage caused to their water sources in the desert by the death and Resurrec on are not myths, but history, and central rampaging wild camels. There are more than a million of to our faith!" these wild camels in Australia, that pose a serious threat to the ecosystem, destroying vegeta on and bringing huge "Bishops could celebrate the Rite of Installa on of lectors losses, totalling millions of dollars. It is a sad state of aff airs and readers, and commissioning of Eucharis c ministers, and that nothing has been done by animal lovers, and ac vists blessing of choir singers, and other offi ce bearers." of the animal welfare and protec on brigade, to save the "The role of the Holy Spirit is primordial! Without the Holy inhuman culling of these hapless creatures. Animals need to Spirit's inspira on, there could be the risk of a fundamentalist be respected and protected. reading of Sacred Scripture alone. But the Holy Spirit imparts A.F. Nazareth, Goa Sacred Scripture as the Living Word of God! So, let's nourish ourselves to fully live our rela onship with God, and with our brothers and sisters." Respectful Depiction Dr Trevor Colaso, Bandra (W) of Christians Sir, The recent "hallelujah" controversy seems to have St Bonaventure's feast united the Chris an communi es all over the country and demonstrated that Chris ans will not take things lying down Sir, Over six lakh pilgrims from all over Mumbai and its suburbs anymore, especially where ma ers of religion are concerned. embarked on a pilgrimage to celebrate the annual feast of St The frequent depic on of drunks in movies and on television Bonaventure at the historic Portuguese Church at Erangal beach with crosses on their necks and bo les in their hand in an at Madh Island, Malad (West) on Sunday, January 12, 2020. inebriated state must also stop. The feast of St Bonaventure is celebrated on the second Lester Santos, Vasai West Sunday in January every year. The Church of St Bonaventure was the fi rst church to be built at Madh Island in the year 1599. Till 1976, the church was in ruins, as it stood on the Sunday of the Word of God open coast facing the sea. In 1976, through the eff orts of Fr Sir, On September 30, 2019, the feast of St Jerome, Pope Peter Bombacha, the church was repaired and brought back Francis released an Apostolic Le er, Aperuit Illis, based on into use. A statue of St Bonaventure has been standing at the St Luke's Gospel, wherein the Risen Lord appeared to His altar ever since. apostles, and how "He opened their minds to understand St Bonaventure was an Italian Franciscan, theologian and the Scriptures" (24:45). It was St Jerome who has translated philosopher. The annual fes vi es of this church have become the Bible into La n, and who famously quoted: "Ignorance of a magnet today for both Chris ans and others. They make their Scripture is ignorance of Christ!" way to the local fair where people sell local produce and other In the document, Pope Francis declared that the third goodies like specialty foods, musical instruments and music Sunday in Ordinary Time (this year, January 26, 2020) would CDs. Currently, there are very few East Indian Catholic families be devoted to the celebra on and study of the Word of God. and Koli Chris ans residing near this church. In Marathi, this Some excerpts from the document: feast is known as Erangalcha Sann. "St Luke recalls the unbreakable bond between Sacred Scripture and the Holy Eucharist! Besides, the ming will Jubel D'Cruz, Mumbai o en coincide with the Week of Prayer for Chris an Unity. So I invite local communi es to fi nd ways to mark this Sunday with solemnity."

THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 · 23 THE PASTORAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (PMP) at Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth (JDV), Pune, Off ers the following programs

Two Year Master's in Pastoral Management (MPM) One Year Diploma in Pastoral Management (DPM) Guest Students for short modules

Th ese programs aim at preparing a cadre of well-trained leaders and people managers. Th e focus is on leadership training with fi nancial and managerial skills for clergy and religious. It prepares them for administrative roles in their various orders/dioceses/institutes and congregations.

Courses Off ered: Financial Accounting, Managerial Economics, Management Accounting, Tally, Financial Management, Strategic Management, Investment Management, Managerial Communication, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Development, Auditing of Charitable Trusts and Societies, Social Sciences Research Writing, Statistics and SPSS, Qualitative Research Methodology, Organizational Development and Project Management, Labor Laws, Pastoral Leadership, Designing Research Projects, Summer Project, Pastoral Counseling, Dialogue between Gospel and Culture, Issues in Th eological Bioethics, Ethics of Child Protection-Online, Signifi cant Th eologians, Trends in Trinitarian Th eology, Ecclesiology and Missiology, Canon Law: Administrative Aspects, Biblical Models of leadership, Critical Analysis of Pastoral Issues, Practical Th e o l o g y , R o l e o f L a i t y i n t h e C h u r c h , P a s t o r a l I n t e g r a t i o n , M. Th Dissertation,

Partial Scholarships may be available for deserving students ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree or its equivalent Applicants preferably in the age group of 30 to 42 Letters of recommendation from Bishop / Major Superiors Copies of certifi cates Boarding and lodging facilities are available for a limited number

Applications can be obtained from JDV website: www.jdv.edu.in For inquires call: 91-(0) 20-27031227 / Fr. Konrod; 800 7768508 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

24 · THE EXAMINER · JAN 18 - 24, 2020 Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth (JDV) Pon fi cal Athenaeum of Philosophy and Religion, P B 3022, Ramwadi, Nagar Road, Pune- 411014, Maharashtra Special Programmes in Philosophy

1. ONLINE PROGRAMME FOR DIPLOMA IN PHILOSOPHY

This introductory programme in philosophy aims at cri cally and crea vely understanding human beings in the society. Taking into account the contemporary developments in science, religion and society, this online programme asks the following ques ons: Who are we? What can we really know? What can we hope for? How can we live more meaningful lives? How does the contemporary developments in sciences, shape the society and human behaviour? This programme takes up various philosophical topics and presents them in language understandable to everyone, without reducing the quality of philosophical thoughts. It takes seriously the scien fi c developments of today and respond to them crea vely.

2. POST-GRADUATE COURSES IN PHILOSOPHY

A. Master’s Programme(Licen ate in Philosophy) (Systema c Philosophy)

This research based programme enables the students to refl ect on core and current philosophical issues from cri cal and crea ve perspec ves. Its main features are stress on Indian issues and systema c approach. This programme enables the students to be teachers in seminaries and to do doctoral studies in philosophy. The students are encouraged to do a simultaneous UGC recognised Master's programme in philosophy, facilitated by JDV.

B. Master’s Programme(Licen ate in Philosophy) (Science and Religion)

Realising the tremendous impact science and technology has on contemporary society; this programme takes up scien fi c challenges and philosophical issues seriously. Its main features are openness to the world of science and apprecia ng the dynamic rela onship between science and religion. Science background is not expected from the students. This programme enables the students to be teachers in seminaries and to do doctoral studies in philosophy and to interact with the scien fi c world more meaningfully. The students are encouraged to do a simultaneous UGC recognised Master's programme in philosophy, facilitated by JDV.

C. Doctoral Programme in Philosophy Those who have already completed Master’s and M.Phil programmes in Philosophy, with 60 % of marks, can pursue their Doctoral Research in any area related to Philosophy. This programme is designed in such a manner that the students are able to develop a broad base in Philosophical themes in general and in-depth knowledge of the par cular domain of their research.

Note: Par al Scholarships may be available to deserving students for all the above men oned courses.

The Applica on Form contains further informa on. For Applica on Forms Please visit our website: h ps://jdv.edu.in/

Contact for more informaƟ on and details:

Fr. Jose Thayil, SJ, Registrar, Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Nagar Road, Ramwadi, Pune – 411014. Email: [email protected] and jdvoffi [email protected]

• Accommoda on with well ven lated and self-contained rooms in the PG Block Hostel or Centre for Women’s Studies:

Contact for AccommodaƟ on: Fr. Jose Thayil SJ Administrator, Post-Gradua on Block, Ramwadi, Nagar Road, Pune 411 014. Contact No.98221 19006 Ph: 94055 39098

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