Classmates' Gathering,2013

Public Affairs committee Meeting,Dec.19,13

The first meeting of the Committee for Public Affairs will be held on Dec.19th. Invitations are being sent to the members  of the Committee.Hope and pray that the deliberations and discussions will be useful.

Advent,2013

Today is the beginning of Advent,2013.The season of Advent is a beautiful  time to reflect on the blessings we have received through the presence of Jesus in our life and to offer love and compassion to  all those who meet us in daily life  in this pilgrimage of life. We often speak of fasts and abstinence during this season of  hope and waiting. Following in the footsteps of Pope Francis, living by the thoughts he gives us daily and especially through the words of  the new Apostolic Letter, the Joy of the Gospel,  we have to use this period of Advent that is just breaking open before us , to reflect the pure graciousness of the Lord who offered peace and happiness to all at his birth.

Classmates' Gathering,2013,Mount St.Thomas

About 27 of the classmates gathered on Nov.19 ,13.A time of great laughter, sharing and praying together.last year the turn out was larger---more than 42 turned up.This time, a few of the priests fell sick or had other unavoidable engagements. Bishop Bosco Puthur is seen with the priests.

SB Alumni meeting,New York

SB Alumni Meeting,Cochin

An Alumni meeting was held at IMA  Board Room on Oct.8th . The purpose was to offer me their congratulations as well as to bid Bon Voyage to Prof.Robins and Dr.Philip Augustine who were leaving for the US.

It was a nice gathering and offered an opportunity for all to renew their contacts and friendships.

Committee for Public Affairs

At the last Synod of Bishops held held between Aug.23-30, the Committee for Public Affairs was reconstituted with Abp.Andrews Thazhath as the Chairman. I was asked by Abp. Thazhath to be the Secretary of the new Committee. The Major Archbishop too suggested my name for the post. I have accepted it because it would offer a greater opportunity to serve the Church on a wider front.
The first meeting of the

committee will be held on Dec.19th.
The main  topics for discussion at the committee would be :
1.The Impact of the Gadgill committee Reports on the lives of the people of that area
2.The media abuse of Christian themes and symbols