Singapore,Nov.9-14,2011

Staying with Roj and Lisa at Singapore.The flight by Singapore Airlines was very good. Roj was there at the airport when I came down after the immigration check point. After reaching his apartment, we came back to receive his parents,Johnachan and Lelamma who were coming from Bangalore. The four days I spent at Singapore were very relaxing and enjoyable.Singapore is a compact version of any modern city in the West.In planning and organization, it is superb.Visited some of the beautiful malls and restaurants.
Concelebrated mass on Sunday at the Holy Trinity Catholic church at Tampines. It is a very large and beautiful church and it was packed with people at the 9.30a.m. mass. Lisa sang in the choir.Santosh stayed with us for one night before his departure for the States for visits with medical colleges there.
The return journey was also very comfortable.As I got out of the aiport at Cochin, two of my former students in the customs recognized me and came out to introduce themselves. I was happy to see them even though I was seeing them after more than 30 years.It is funny that they still recognize me when they see me in different places.

Cochin,Oct.28,11.

It is more than a month since I have been here in Cochin.By the grce of God, I have got adjusted to the place and am working on different projects.The coming few months will give me time to write and reflect on things and matters dear to my heart. I am getting plenty of time to visit friends and relatives.
Met with Prof.K.T.Sebastian two days ago at Chy and had a very pleasant chat on the current situation of the Church in the educational front.
Prof.K.T.Sebastian is one who has given his whole life and tme for the good of the Church and striven hard to make the voice of the laity heard and respected in the church.As a former member of the Pontifical Council for the Laity , he was the first lay person from India to represent the laity in the International forum and to act as a spokesperson for the millions of the faithful who give vibrancy and srength to the Church in India.
He has authored a book on the role of the laity in the church. It is a well written book dealing with the theology of the laity. Those who viisit him come away with great admiration for his faith and unwavering attachment to the Church. There is a sparkling sense of joy when he discusses the affairs of the Church. More than many rectors and professors, he has been a great mentor to many preists and bishops of the Church in India. I wish him al the blessings of God as he is entering his eighties.

Return to Kerala,Oct.7,11

It is more than a week since I returned to Kerala. Taking things quietly.Today --leaving for Changanacherry.
Will be meeting some of the teachers at the college.
It is hot here but manageable.

Cochin,Kerala,India

Sept.26,Monday 6a.m.

At Cochin now.Went to Trichur on Saturday.

By the grace of God, things are OK.God has given me time to pray. Will use the time for prayer and reflections .May the Lord open new doors of evangelization for me.

Address and phone nos of Rev.Dr.George Madathiparmpil in India,2011

Will be in Ernakulam,Cochin from Sept.20th,2011 onwards.
Address:
Rev.George Madathiparampil
Old Railway Station Rd
Ernakulam
Cochin-18
Kerala, INDIA.
Tel.No.(H):0484-2394525
Cell: 9744576243
:630-559-7122.
Email:georgemparampil@yahoo.com.
georgemadathiparampil@gmail.com
www.madathiparampil.com
Blog:
http://syro-malabarhomilies.blogspot.com
http://madathiparampil.blogspot.com
http://catholicsermonsmadathil.blogspot.com
http://catholichomilies.blogspot.com
http://reflectionsgm.blogspot.com
http:classicsofspirituality.blogspot.com
http://talksandpresentationsgm.blogspot.com
www.catholicfaithandlife.org
http://memoirsgmadathiparampil.blogspot.com

Dallas,Texas,Sept1-10

At Noby's house. Today is the Feast of the Bl.Virgin Mary. Went to Tomy Chennamkara's house yesterday.

The day before Antony Kurialacherry and Annie came over here supper. We could share some laughs.

Dallas was very hot when I reached here but it is a bit cooling off.

Taking time to do some notes on Business Ethics.

New York,Aug.25,11

At Jogy's house.Came here on Aug.14th.Said mass at St.Joachim church,Beacon at 4p.m. on Aug.21. Fr.Azhakath offered greetings on behalf of the community at the meeting.Afterwards, there was a reception in the hall downstairs.They offered me birthday greetings and there was a slicing of the cake.A few of the alumni were there.

On the saturday before, went to Sartoga Springs and watched the horse race for a couple of hours. On the way back stopped at the place of Josh and Joby at Albany.

On Aug.24th, went to the Best Buy and bought a new small apple computer--Mac Air.