2 · THE EXAMINER · JAN 11 - 17, 2020 www.the-examiner.org 171 Years A CATHOLIC NEWSWEEKLY - Est 1850 • 171 years of publication • MUMBAI • Vol. 64 No. 02 • JAN 11 - 17, 2020 • Rs. 15/- Editor-in-Chief Fr Anthony Charanghat 7 GOD'S WATERMARK EDITORIAL BOARD: Managing Editor: Editorial Fr Joshan Rodrigues Members: Adrian Rosario 8 CULTURAL ECUMENISM FOR A Carol Andrade RESURGENT INDIA Dr Astrid Lobo Gajiwala Fr Gilbert de Lima ASST EDITOR: Fr Nigel Barrett 9 ADDRESS AT THE JOINT ART DIRECTOR: Rosetta Martins BOMBAY-VASAI CLERGY DAY CONTENTS ELECTRONIC MEDIA: Neil D'Souza Archbishop Felix Machado ADVERTISING: John Braganza 11 CARDINAL GRACIAS' PASTORAL VISIT PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY : Fr Anthony Charanghat TO RAIGAD DEANERY for the Owners, Sr Bridget, ACI The Examiner Trust, Regn. No. E 10398 Bom. under the Bombay 12 PALGHAR WONDER Public Trust Act, 1950. 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While the Congrega on is grateful to you for what you are doing for the service of the Church in Bombay, in India and in the Universal Church, permit me to add my own personal esteem and aff ec on, and I off er you warm gree ngs on your birthday – ad multos annos. Fraternally in Christ, Sd/- Cardinal Filoni Fernando Prefect Sd/- Archbishop Protase Rugambwa Secretary Your Reverend Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias Archbishop of Bombay India (English translaƟ on of the original Italian text) 4 · THE EXAMINER · JAN 11 - 17, 2020 ENGAGEMENTS CARDINAL OSWALD GRACIAS Sat Jan 11 10:30 a.m. Archdiocesan Finance Committee Meeting, Archbishop's House, Fort 4:00 p.m. Presides over Valedictory Function of Eco-Ambassadors, St Pius X College, Goregaon Sun Jan 12 7:00 p.m. Celebrates Eucharist, Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee, Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Mazagaon Mon Jan 13 12:00 p.m. Attends Meeting of Cardinal Reinhard Marx, President of German Bishops' Conference, with Seminarians, St Pius X College, Goregaon 6:30 p.m. Celebrates Eucharist with Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Our Lady of Velankanni Shrine, Uttan Tue Jan 14 4:30 p.m. Inter-Religious Programme, Divine Child High School & Junior College, Andheri East Wed Jan 15 Catholic Council of India, Executive Committee Meeting, Sarvodaya, Goregaon Thu Jan 16 11:00 a.m. Bishops' Team Meeting, Archbishop's House, Fort Fri Jan 17 10:30 a.m. Meeting of College of Consultors, Archbishop's House, Fort Sat Jan 18 5:15 p.m. Chief Guest, 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 BISHOP JOHN RODRIGUES Sun Jan 12 10:30 a.m. Confi rmations, Holy Family Church, Andheri (E) 5:00 p.m. Presentation of Certifi cates to Participants of 'Take Charge - 3', Antonio da Silva High School, Dadar (W) Thu Jan 16 11:00 a.m. Bishops' Team Meeting, Archbishop's House, Fort Fri Jan 17 10:30 a.m. Consultors' Meeting, Archbishop's House, Fort Sat Jan 18 6:00 p.m. Confi rmations, Holy Trinity Church, Powai 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) BISHOP ALLWYN D'SILVA Sun Jan 12 9:30 a.m. Confi rmations, St Anne Church, Mazagaon 5:30 p.m. Attends SCC Rally, St Theresa Church, Airoli Tue Jan 14 Blessing of Rehabilitation Centre for Prisoners, Sindhudurg Thu Jan 16 8:30 a.m. Chief Guest, Human Rights Advocacy for Religious Women and Men, Goregaon 11:00 a.m. Bishops' Team Meeting, Archbishop's House, Fort Fri Jan 17 7:00 p.m. Attends Executive Committee Meeting, PMI, Bangalore Sat Jan 18 9:00 a.m. Inaugurates Human Rights Seminar, PMI, Bangalore 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 BISHOP BARTHOL BARRETTO Sun Jan 12 8:00 a.m. Celebrates Eucharist, Holy Family Chapel, Cotton Green 10:30 a.m. Archdiocesan Meeting of Parish SCC Coordinators, O.L. Salvation Church hall, Dadar (W) 7:00 p.m. Yuva Wani, Our Lady of Remedy Church Grounds, Poinsur Mon Jan 13 4:00 p.m. Pastoral Visitation, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Uttan-Pali Tue Jan 14 4:00 p.m. Pastoral Visitation, St Anthony Church, Vakola Wed Jan 15 7:00 p.m. Interacts with the Parish Youth Council and Parish Youth Animators, Infant Jesus Church, Dombivli Thu Jan 16 11:00 a.m. Bishops' Team Meeting, Archbishop's House, Fort Fri Jan 17 4:00 p.m. Pastoral Visitation, Our Lady of Health of Velankanni Church, Irla Sat Jan 18 4:00 p.m. Ordination to the Priesthood, Sacred Heart Church, Mahakali, Andheri (East) 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 THE EXAMINER · JAN 11 - 17, 2020 · 5 MINORITY APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POST OF PRINCIPAL FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20. 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Our Konkan Div Govt Licence No is LJD01014066. 6 · THE EXAMINER · JAN 11 - 17, 2020 God's Watermark watermark is defi ned as a faint design, visible when held against the light, typically identifying the maker. This is a beautiful image for Baptism, as the Church celebrates the Feast of the A Baptism of our Lord. Jesus entered the waters for baptism at the hands of John the Baptist, EDITORIAL leaving his mark. In Baptism, we ourselves have been 'watermarked' in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Baptism certifi cates aren't sized to identity cards on lanyards and worn around the neck to identify oneself as a Christian or a Child of God. The watermark defi nition, however, allows us to say that Baptism is the faint design visible which identifi es God as our Maker when held against the light of Christ. Though sinless, Jesus identifi es with human condition and makes a commitment to His Father's Will. Anointed by the Holy Spirit and His Father's endorsement of love, He launches into ministry. Until the age of 30, Jesus is in the schools of carpentry and of the Word preparing Himself. Apprenticeship done, He makes a career change and begins 'building' God's Kingdom instead. From the training of His earthly father Joseph to the business of His Heavenly Father! Jesus would eventually use the tools of His profession—wood and nails—to bring salvation. With baptism, Jesus is ready to launch into mission. Unlike the sinless Jesus, we are in constant need of acknowledging our sins. And repentance moves beyond lip service to life service, inviting commitment to discipleship living.