Today all the remaining participants of the Eparchial Assembly have left for their home parishes.The Assembly was a great gathering of priests and lay representatives. All the discussions went smoothly.There was a great sense of cooperation among the participants.This whole week has been very cold and hence there was no way of getting out of the building for walks.
Uniformity in the practice of the liturgy,more involvement in the Youth Ministry , strengthening of family values etc were some of the major topics touched by the participants during the discussions.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
New York
Went for the blessing of the house of Mariyamma and Roni on Nov.15th..Jogy ,Anita and the children were there. Sajan came to the O'Hare airport.Had dinner with him. On the way ,felt the fall of the first snow flurries.
Eparchial Assembly,Nov.17,08
At the SVD house for the Eparchial Assembly.Came here on Nov.17th night.The rooms do not have any private toilet facilities.Also very cold outside.A very inconvenient place.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Dallas,Nov.1
Participated in the first Birthday celebration of Maria, Noby's daughter. Stayed at Noby's place from Thursday to Monday(Oct.30-Nov.3). On sunday, said mass in English for the children at the Garland church and then in the afternoon said mass at the Coppel station. Addressed the the parents and CCD teachers before the mass.Sunday was a hectic day.
Returned to Chicago on Monday and was here in Chciago for the whole day of Tuesday. In the evening watched the election news and saw the election f Obama as the President.Mccain perforemd poorly in the campaign.The economic meltdown turned out to beone of main the reasons for the failure of Mccain.
Returned to Chicago on Monday and was here in Chciago for the whole day of Tuesday. In the evening watched the election news and saw the election f Obama as the President.Mccain perforemd poorly in the campaign.The economic meltdown turned out to beone of main the reasons for the failure of Mccain.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Barcelona
Came to Barcelona from Rome on Oct.13th.The ride from the hotel was by car.From Rome, it was easy to find the gate to Barcelona. Rosh was there to pick me up from the airport.The next day , went to the 12-14th c. Church nearby for the mass. The city tour of Barcelona was very interesting.On.Oct.16,went to Valencia, a three hour ride from Barcelona by train.
Today,we will be going to Manresa, the place where St.Ignatius of Loyola went for a long meditative prayer in a cave.It was marvelous to see the cave where Ignatius meditated and composed his Exercises.The Cave is now a chapel and over the whole is built a beautiful church.
While there, a group of South Korean Catholics was particiapting at a mass said by a Korean Jesuit. the high point of the visit to Barcelona was the trip to Manresa.
It is a steep climb to the church.
Today,we will be going to Manresa, the place where St.Ignatius of Loyola went for a long meditative prayer in a cave.It was marvelous to see the cave where Ignatius meditated and composed his Exercises.The Cave is now a chapel and over the whole is built a beautiful church.
While there, a group of South Korean Catholics was particiapting at a mass said by a Korean Jesuit. the high point of the visit to Barcelona was the trip to Manresa.
It is a steep climb to the church.
Pilgrimage to Italy
In connection with the canonization of Blessed Alphonsa, a group of 20 went on a pilgrimage to Italy.Went to Venice,Padua,Assisisi,and to the the site of Padre Pio.The trip to Venice was very enjoyable.
Rome
Participated in the Canonization ceremony of the Bl.Alphonsa.Very impressive ceremony.The delegation from Chicago consisted of 20 people. Had a chance to meet many of the delegates from India. I was happy to meet one of my old friends,Fr.Tony Fronteiro at the St.Peter's Square.A large number of people including a lot of religius sisters were present at the ceremony.
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