Came here on Monday after celebrating the First Communion and Confirmation mass at the Hempstead Syro-Malabar church. Felt happy to spend time with the community there.
Yesterday , had a meeting with Bp.Kevin Farrell of the Diocese of Dallas.He asked me whether I was still interested in the tie-up with the University of Dallas.He would also push them for such a connection.
The weather is getting warmer.
Went for mass at the Holy Family of Nazareth church early in the morning.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
Fishkill,May 3,12
Staying the whole week at Fishkill. Cold,rainy and wet.Hence could not go out much.But spent time reading some important books.
One of the books that I enjoyed reading was Abp. Dolan's book,Priests for the third Millennium .He writes beautifully well in this book about all the requirements that are needed of priests in order that they may become good evangelizers.Some of the very interesting topics he deals with are human formation,courtesy, joy,integrity , identity,preaching,simplicity of life etc. It is a good companion for priests and helps them to modify their attitudes and comportments in order to configure themselves to Christ.
Another interesting book is one on Evangelization by Avery Dulles. Avery Dulles is a theologian whose excellent books and essays will always be cherished by people who have known him.I had the privilege of chatting with him at the Caldwell Hall of CU while he was a Professor there.Later, he came to St.Patrick's church a few times to say mass after his elevation as the Cardinal.Later ,I had the privilege of concelebrating with him at Fordham University when I went there to give a key-note speech at a Asian-Pacific Catholic Convention.
In this book,Fr.Dulles speaks about the goal and mission of a catholic university and the need for the university to preserve a culture that is conducive to evangelization.The secularist model for modern American Universities is being traced to the Statues of the Berlin University which were drafted by the Lutheran theologians such as Friedrich Schleiermacher. According to Dulles, the Berlin model was adopted by many American Universities and thus Theological disciplines lost their prominence in the academic curriculum.
One of the books that I enjoyed reading was Abp. Dolan's book,Priests for the third Millennium .He writes beautifully well in this book about all the requirements that are needed of priests in order that they may become good evangelizers.Some of the very interesting topics he deals with are human formation,courtesy, joy,integrity , identity,preaching,simplicity of life etc. It is a good companion for priests and helps them to modify their attitudes and comportments in order to configure themselves to Christ.
Another interesting book is one on Evangelization by Avery Dulles. Avery Dulles is a theologian whose excellent books and essays will always be cherished by people who have known him.I had the privilege of chatting with him at the Caldwell Hall of CU while he was a Professor there.Later, he came to St.Patrick's church a few times to say mass after his elevation as the Cardinal.Later ,I had the privilege of concelebrating with him at Fordham University when I went there to give a key-note speech at a Asian-Pacific Catholic Convention.
In this book,Fr.Dulles speaks about the goal and mission of a catholic university and the need for the university to preserve a culture that is conducive to evangelization.The secularist model for modern American Universities is being traced to the Statues of the Berlin University which were drafted by the Lutheran theologians such as Friedrich Schleiermacher. According to Dulles, the Berlin model was adopted by many American Universities and thus Theological disciplines lost their prominence in the academic curriculum.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Washington D.C.
Yesterday made a visit to St.Patrick's church and concelebrated the noon mass. Very delighted to be there for the mass since I served the church for more than five years in the nineties.Most of the parishioners are new but they gave me rounds of applause when they heard that I had served the parish.Went after the mass to the Rectory and met Bp.Oliveir, Msgr.Sal and Sue Bosma. Had a very good time there sharing all the news about many of the people associated with the parish.
Was cold and windy.Had to buy an umbrella to walk to the Church.Had a very delicious lunch and returned to my room.In the evening, went with Mr.Thomas Kallarakal and celebrated the birthday of Marymol with the family.
Was cold and windy.Had to buy an umbrella to walk to the Church.Had a very delicious lunch and returned to my room.In the evening, went with Mr.Thomas Kallarakal and celebrated the birthday of Marymol with the family.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
New York,2012
Will be staying at Fishkill on April 12.Can be contacted at Jogy's tel.no. (H) 845-896-0106;(C) 203-585-4201.
My cell no.708-334-5083( same as the old one)
Hope and pray that the time to be spent in Ny will be beneficial.
My cell no.708-334-5083( same as the old one)
Hope and pray that the time to be spent in Ny will be beneficial.
Holy Week,2012
By the grace of God, was able to participate in the Holy Week celebrations at different places.On Holy Thursday mass, I was called to concelebrate with the Major Archbishop,Mar George Cardinal Alencherry.The Basilica was well packed and the holy ceremonies passed very smoothly with the Major Archbishop giving a beautiful homily,bringing out the meaning of the various parts of the ceremony.It was well coordinated and held in a very disciplined manner.The advantage was that the Basilica had enough chairs and benches for the people to sit.Several TV channels were there , but they were not allowed to move around.
I went to my parish church at Thathampally and was asked to be the the main celebrant for the Good Friday ceremonies at 3p.m.On Easter Sunday, I went again to Thathampally and said the 7 a.m. mass.The church was packed with the faithful.It also gave me a chance to meet the people of my parish.Thus, the Holy Week passed very smoothly and I could participate in the ceremonies with great devotion.
Fr.Mepreth , in spite of his illness, came for the Sunday mass at Thathampaly.
Lord, thank you for giving us the grace to participate in your life and experience the grace of your presence in our life.It is not our love of you that counts, but your love for us.As long as you love us, there will be no darkness in our life.
I went to my parish church at Thathampally and was asked to be the the main celebrant for the Good Friday ceremonies at 3p.m.On Easter Sunday, I went again to Thathampally and said the 7 a.m. mass.The church was packed with the faithful.It also gave me a chance to meet the people of my parish.Thus, the Holy Week passed very smoothly and I could participate in the ceremonies with great devotion.
Fr.Mepreth , in spite of his illness, came for the Sunday mass at Thathampaly.
Lord, thank you for giving us the grace to participate in your life and experience the grace of your presence in our life.It is not our love of you that counts, but your love for us.As long as you love us, there will be no darkness in our life.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Holy Thursday celebration at the Basilica
The Holy Thursday mass was celebrated by the Major Archbishop Mar George Cardinal Alencherry.It was a solemn mass and the Basilica was packed with people.The short but beautiful Eucharistic proccession was very moving. It was his first Pesaha after being elected as the Major Archbishop.Seven of us , priests, concelebrated with him.I spent an hour in adoration after the mass. It is also my first Holy Thursday celebraton after I decided to stay back in Kerala.
Thank you ,Lord, for your blessings.To know you and to love you is the greatest happiness we can have in our life. I know you will never forsake us.You will keep all those who call out your name in your love and protection.
Thank you ,Lord, for your blessings.To know you and to love you is the greatest happiness we can have in our life. I know you will never forsake us.You will keep all those who call out your name in your love and protection.
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