New York--CCD Teachers' Conference

Visited the Hempstead parish.Talked to the teachers about the methodology of teaching.Gave a power point presentation on Syro-Malabar Liturgy.
My voice also improved.Had a severe cold last week when visting the Atlanta parish.
On Sunday evening, said the mass at the Hempstead parish with Fr.Ligori.Spoke to the 11th and the 12th grade students.Met the Parish council.Spoke to them about the need to buy a new church.They have formed a committee to decide on looking into the pros and cons of buying a new property---the Bethpage synagogue.

More pictures from the Reception

Greetings from Dr.Neena Joseph ,Papal Blessing,Prayers before the cutting of the cake,Sr.Regina and Sr.Lizzy and Betty singing at the meeting.

Singing by the sisters Regina ,Lizy, and Betty

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Johann writing the first letter of the alphabet,In front of the Altar,Offertory Procession.

70th Birthday-mass

The mass ,being celebrated at St.Martin's Church.

Theology of the Body

Attended the Theology of the Body Congress held in Philadelphia from July 28-30.It was a well-organized Congress .The Congress revealed the great enthusiasm and leadership of a new generation of young Catholics in living their Catholic life with great fervor and devotion.It also revealed that the lay theologians have come of age and they are very loyal to the Church.Pope John 11 was everywhere in the Congress in the thoughts and speeches of the participants.The spirtual vision of John Paul ll on marriage and sexuality was well articulated by many of the participants.The thirst for new evangelization using the ideas of John Paul ll in his Theology of the body talks was very much evident.
I was very much impressed by the enthusiasm and love of so many young Catholics.There was group of Stubenville students who were spending their time in adoration all through the duration of the Congress.These students are on a walk of 2500 miles to Washington DC wearing blazers with the words of the Eucharist on them.Their plan is to talk to people if they are asked about it.
Syro-Malabar Catholics will have to learn much from what is going on in the American Church.Many of the Syro-Malabar Catholics spend their time in negative criticism and are not doing much for the faith-development in the community.
Fr.Landry from Mass. was a good speaker.He got a standing ovation from the audience.He was also a fervent admirer of John Paul ll.