Thank You ,45
June 22,Thursday
I begin a new
chapter after my return trip from the US.
June 23,Friday
I came to the Mount
around 6p.m. Attended the Ramsa and met the fathers at supper. Came to know
from Fathers that the Cardinal had developed a fever and was admitted to the
hospital. I was also told that Bishop Vaniapurakal has got a new job as the one
in charge of the Procura. Everything was calm and quiet here but the TV began
to carry the news of the letter of Abp.Andrews to Fr. Narikulam telling him about
serious consequences if he did not follow the directions of the Synod. The TV tonight mentioned a letter to the Synod accusing the rebels of being in cohorts
with some terrorist groups like SDP etc. Again, the pot is boiling and murkier
things are happening.
Lord, help me to
spend my time with you. I have nothing else to do except to spend my time in
prayer.
June 29, The Feast
of Peter and Paul, Thursday
Yesterday, went to
Thathampally in connection with the planning for the Feast of the church at the
request of Ouseppachan. Then, went for lunch at Lizikutty's house. She does not
prepare meals anymore. It is prepared by the aid. On the way back ,
visited Mathaichan. Went also to the Ekm house and got a copy of the insurance. Now, the tiredness of the trip is
disappearing and I can use the time for reading. Nothing else is being
done. Just use the time to thank the Lord for blessing me in making the
trip.
I don’t know where
I placed the old small phone(Airtel). (It was found in my drawer at home.)
July 15, Saturday
Today going to
Mathaichan’s house for lunch. Leelamma and Johnachan will join me.
The sad event that
has happened this month is the passing away of Vakachan on July 7th. The
funeral was held on Sunday, July 9th. The day before on July 8th
was the wedding of Sunil, the son of Jessy at the Elamkulam Church. A lot of
American youngsters were present at the wedding.
It was sad that
Vakachan departed from us very suddenly. Went to his house a few times. Around six priests came from the Mt for the funeral.
Fr.Kavilpurayidathil gave a very nice homily which was appreciated by the
children. Yesterday was the 7th day of the demise and I said mass at the
Karanakodam church.
Johnachan and
Leelamma called just now to say that they reached here last night.
Yesterday I had
breathing problems and sneezing but they subsided by the time I got ready for
the 10 am mass.
The small I phone
was in my drawer at Ekm. So that problem was solved. Thank you, Lord.Thank you, St.Antony.
Yesterday, wrote a
short message on the successful launching of the Chandrayaan at the advice of
the Cardinal, based on the ideas given by him. The newspapers carried
the news the day after.
July 16,Sunday
I said the mass in
the common chapel for Fr.Thuruthipally and he would take my mass on the 28th
as he felt not well today. The ladies from the Moosariparampil family with
Felix and his family were present for the mass. Later Felix came to pick me up
and I went to his villa to bless the house and spend sometime with them.
Yesterday , went to
Mathaichan’s house for lunch with Johnachan and Leelamma who returned the night
before. Now, they are here and I have someone to talk with.
On Friday, went to
the Karanakodam church to say the 7th day mass for Vakachan and then
went to their house for prayers and lunch. My cold and sneezing that were
bothering me ceased that morning and hence I could say the mass. I just told
the choir that my singing would be minimal and they followed my directions.
Hence, the mass did not take much time. The last few days were hectic with the
passing away of Vakachan.
Lord, thank you for your love and mercy. I know I have wandered far from you. . Lord, have
mercy on me.
July 21, Friday
The last three days
were days of mourning for Kerala with the demise of Sri Ooommen Chandy. It is
as if the whole of Kerala turned out for his funeral. His body was taken from
Trivandrum to Puthuppally and the body was accompanied by large crowds of
people along the way and at different junctions. People were moving with the bus carrying the body in large numbers, sobbing and crying. Watching the TV had a cathartic effect. People who watched were also
crying seeing the reactions of the people. All have stories of kindness about
him. His life was a true living out of a Christian way of life. Unbelievable
that he could touch the lives of thousands of people all across the country.
Kochayan developed
a breathing problem and was taken to the Astor Hospital. He was discharged
yesterday evening. Today he is at Kochumon’s house and I went there for lunch.
Kochayan and Gracykutty were there. Their maid was also there. He is OK now.
I have also a cough
problem and gas trouble. I am using ginger and also try to inhale the puff.
Things are going OK
by the grace of God. I have to find my source of joy and peace in the Lord.
I don’t have any
more good friends with whom I can share my feelings and thoughts.
August 1, I phone.
Another important thing
is that yesterday I paid the Income tax amounting to more than one lakh
43000.Johnachan paid and I have to transfer the amount to him today.
A couple of days
ago, I took the Mac Air for a change of its battery costing Rs.8000.Now it is
working well.
By the grace of
God, I am OK.
On Saturday, I went
to Thathampally to inaugurate the Golden Jubilee for Fr. Michael Peedikayil.
Aug.8, Tuesday
Today went to the Priests’ home to offer my regards
to Fr. Vayalil who celebrated his 90th on Sunday. I thought it was proper
to show my respect to him.He was very much touched that I went all the way from
Ekm to Chy just for him. I gave him a shawl and gave cakes to Kariachan. But he
did not mention the matter of the cakes to the priests while at lunch. But he
was very courteous and took the effort to serve me lunch. I had a chance to meet some
of the priests while at lunch and could talk about the past in
our life in their new drawing room.
The night before
last , had a long sitting with the MABP and he shared some of the
confabulations that were taking place in the higher-ups.We realize then how
chimerical were these offices. I am happy that with my small roles to play, I
can lead a quiet and happy life, spending my time in total devotion to Our
Lord.
I have been suffering
from a cough and my use of onion with jaggery is helping to feel some relief.
Thank you. Lord.
Bless and protect me.
August 18, Friday
The Apostolic
delegate issued an ultimatum to the Ekm clergy to start celebrating the
Synodally prescribed form of the celebration of the mass from August 20. They
have rejected it. It is going to create more commotion.
I was asked to hoist the flag on Independence Day as the Bishops were out. Gave a two-minute speech.
Will spend today reading
the Bible.
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