Pope Francis's words during his visit to Peru

To the young, he says: "Don't photo shop your heart.Be what you are."
To the priests and the Religious; "Don't become professionals of the sacred."
to the politicians; "beware of the virus of corruption."

Chaldean Patriarch Saka releasing the book "Classics of Spirituality"

Chaldean Patriarch is releasing my book "Classics of Spirituality" after the mass said in the Chapel at mount St.Thomas.the patriarch said that he would get the book translated into Arabic.he was happy to receive the book .the patriarch came to inaugurate the silver Jubilee of the establishment of the Malabar Church  as an autonomous church.

Pope's talk on Epiphany

Basing on the visit of the Magi, pope Francis in his talk has asked the faithful to do three things;
Look up, go and give gifts.
we have to dream  about and  think of helping people.
We cannot remain where we are.We have to do something.
We have to give our talents  as our gifts.

My Visit to Chicago

The Alumni meeting at James Olikara's house; Visit to the Mall at Wheaton, at the Church at Wheaton, at the Hancock's tower,Chicago.

Jubilee Celebration at the Mar Thomas Sleeha Cathedral,Chicago

It was a joyful moment for me to return to Chicago to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of my ordination  at the Mar Thoma Sleeha Cathedral.Fr.Vicar Msgr.Palakaparampil was very gracious to invite me for the mass. For me, it was an opportunity to remember the years I was there and to reconnect with the people there. A lot of the old parishioners were present there and I was happy to meet with them after the mass.In my homily, I mentioned the liturgical beauty of the masses celebrated at the Cathedral.The Syro-Malabar masses were celebrated very solemnly and with discipline at the Cathedral.I always felt happy in celebrating the masses there.It was cold but tolerable.
thank you Lord, for giving me the opportunity to say the mass once again.

Classics of Spirituality

This is the work that was published on August 5th at the meeting of my Jubilee at Thathampally.Cardinal Mar George Alencherry released the book by giving a copy to Abp.Francis Kallarakal

Fr.Mathew Mepreth

I am very sad to note that one of my dear friends passed away on Nov.3 at 4.35am and his funeral was held on Nov.4th. His demise is a great loss for me. He had always been a great supporter of mine, very encouraging and affectionate. He  would visit me at the college office and encourage me in my various activities. What a  loss! I don't have any priest-friend as loyal and supportive as he was. He always wanted everything to happen nicely for me. He wanted to be present at my jubilee.Since he was not well, I told him not to exert himself to come for the mass. But he did. He was present there until the end. I praised him in my speech and people clapped to show their appreciation for his presence. How can I tell him that I am missing him so much!O Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Let me remember him always in my life.

How can I forget his endearing smile and loving words
Gentle, tender-hearted and uplifting he  was

Always was there to inspire and encourage me
At every phase of my life, his encouragement was my support

I feel his absence very strongly
It is as if a tall and shady tree was blown by a tempestuous storm
Leaving nothing on the ground;the trunk,branches and the leaves all were taken away.

His affection for the Church was unwavering
So was his interest in the growth of the parish community

He would ask me to say mass  at the parish church
Wanted me to be in touch with the people of the parish

People loved him ; his innocence and inspiring words were a s

ource of support
O Lord, grant him eternal rest and joy.