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Hope on the HorizonFr Anthony CharanghatPope Benedict XVI in his 45th World Day of Peace message for 2012 titled “Educating Young People in Justice and Peace”, considers youth as key to being our hope on the horizon in our quest for peace, despite “shadows of intolerance, conflict and violence hanging over humanity today.” To the young, who are noted for their strong attachment to ideals, the

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Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to Justice and Reparation) Bill, 2011Bishop Thomas DabreEndorsementI would be willing to endorse the proposed Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to Justice and Reparation) Bill, 2011 because it seeks to redress injustices done to various minorities, bring the guilty to book and ensure accountability on the part of the law enforcement machinery. It

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Leprosy: Fight Against Social DiscriminationFR VIJAYAKUMAR RAYARALA, PIMEVisitors who come to Swarga Dwar, a rehabilitation centre for leprosy patients, often ask the same question: “Father, are there still leprosy patients today?” Compared to the 1960s, the rate of leprosy contamination in the general populace has been reduced considerably. However, even today, in our Centre, we come across

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Remembering our Champion of NON-VIOLENCEDR JEANETTE PINTOMartyrs’ Day in India is observed on January 30, the anniversary of the assassination of Mohandas K. Gandhi in 1948. For a man who forged non-violence into a weapon of change, of revolution, of peace, he was merely a human being who lived by truth, love, peace and non-violence. The great religions were founded on the basis of these very

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Gandhi and Gen-Next Derek SoaresGandhi with the loincloth and a walking stick seems an unlikely advocate of post-modernism. On his 64th death anniversary, the question which arises is whether the much-revered and respected personality of Gandhi needs a makeover to make him more relevant and appealing to the Gen-Next to whom he’s a distant historical figure, born some two centuries ago, who drove

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Bl. Maria StollenwerkSR MARION CHEMMANOOR, SSPSOffer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to His service and pleasing to Him.” (Rom 12:1)Blessed Maria Helena lived out these words of St Paul. Maria Helena Stollenwerk was born in Rollesbroich in the German Eifel, near Aachen on November 28, 1852. She was baptised the following day. As a young child, she felt called to the Missions,

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Pope warns of threat freedom of religion, conscience in USBY FRANCIS X. ROCCA & SARAH DELANEY (CNS)Pope Benedict XVI warned visiting US bishops that “radical secularism” threatens the core values of American culture, and he called on the Church in America, including politicians and other laypeople, to render “public moral witness” on crucial social issues. The Pope spoke Jan. 19 to a group of US

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Youth RetreatThe Diocesan Vocation Centre, Bandra is organising a ‘YOUTH RETREAT’ by Rev Fr Rufus Pereira for college-going and working youth who wish to discern their vocation, from Friday, February 10, at 7.30 pm (starts with dinner) to Sunday, February 12, at 4.30 pm at Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Opp. Mt Mary’s Basilica, 4, Kane Road, Bandra West (BEST Bus No. 211) The charges are Rs 450/= per

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NEW DELHI ‘Abolish Death Penalty’To commit oneself to formally abolish the death penalty is what the Christian Churches in India and civil society are asking the Indian government in a joint appeal. The text sent to Fides urges the federal government to officially present to the UN the commitment to abolish the death penalty when it will be called to report before the UN Human Rights Council in

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PAKISTANChristian media fear attacks after killingChristian journalists have expressed growing concerns for their safety, after a reporter in Northern province was shot and killed recently in an attack for which the Taliban has claimed responsibility.Mukarram Khan Aatif, a stringer for US-funded Voice of America, was gunned down and killed by a masked assailant who entered a mosque and opened

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Anti-Christian atrocities must endSir, We often hear of atrocities against Christians at large in many pockets of India. While secular India gives the impression of protecting the minorities, not much concrete and swift action is forthcoming when vandals desecrate places of Christian worship; and at other times, outrageous fatwas are issued, as in the latest case of Srinagar’s self-styled Sharia

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OFFICIAL — IBISHOP BOSCO PENHAThe Holy Father has accepted the resignation of Bishop Bosco Penha as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bombay on January 14, 2012, submitted in accordance with Canon 401. Ordained as Bishop on August 8, 1987, Bishop Bosco has served the Archdiocese with great dedication and generosity, under the leadership of three Archbishops: Cardinal Simon Pimenta, Cardinal

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Re-Learning RepublicCarol Andrade From the time the Indian National Congress was formed in 1885, it was a wearying journey of 62 years to Independence Day. For many of us, the story seems to have ended there, a nation at liberty gradually becoming a country of libertines. The far more important journey to becoming a Republic took only two years and five months, to January 26, 1950, but this

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Pope’s Message for 48th World Day of Prayer for VocationsVatican Information ServiceProposing Vocations in the Local Church” is the theme of the Pope’s Message for the 48th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, which is to be celebrated on May 15, 4th Sunday of Easter. Some extracts from the English-language version of the document:The work of carefully encouraging and supporting vocations finds a

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Golden Jubilee of the Canonisation of St Vincent Pallotti - Part IIFr Henry Angel, SACFour years before his death in 1850, Pallotti realised that the Union of Catholic Apostolate could not be sustained without a stable and firm body of priests and brothers. So he organised the willing clerical members of the Union into “The Society of the Catholic Apostolate” who would be known as Pallottines.

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Apostle PaulSr (Dr) Teresa Joseph fmaA cherished encounter with Jesus Christ made Paul embrace a totally new way of life. “But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” (Phil 3:7-8) At the heart of Paul’s revolutionary turning over to Jesus, there is the unforgettable Damascus

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Entreprenet 2012 - Grow With IndiaFr Joaquim Fernandes SdbENTREPRENET 2012, organised by Dimensions Mumbai and Kanara Entre- preneurs Global had a grand opening at the Intercontinental The Lalit, Mumbai. The theme of the convention was “Grow With India”. The dignitaries included His Eminence, Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay, Dr Mrs Indu Shahani, Sheriff of Mumbai, Mr Gul Kripalani,

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Centennial RecollectionRochelle AlmeidaOn January 21, 2012, my alma mater, the Grand Old Lady of Clare Road, Byculla—St Agnes High School—completes a hundred years. For all of us who graduated from its portals, it is a time to reminisce fondly and to marvel at the divergent paths through which life took us, equipped only, as we were, with the skills we cultivated under its protective umbrella.

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My Vision for Christian Enterprise - 2012Steven Lawrence D’SouzaWhile the earlier rhetoric was about a glorious past, today’s vision is about a glorious future” said Mukesh Ambani – richest Indian in the world, head of the world’s largest shareholding company, Reliance Industries Limited, in his speech at the Economic Times awards function held in Mumbai on December 26, 2011.Many of us still

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Testimony to Absolute ForgivenessAnita John FSPPaul’s story is a testimony to the absolute forgiveness that we are offered by Christ. If any man should have been condemned, it should have been Paul. He hunted Christians and sent them to prison, and perhaps even to torture and death. Yet, the Lord forgave him completely and made him one of the greatest servants in Christian history. No life is

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Summons by Edict : MARRIAGE CASEKavita Colaco: PetitionerMathew Abraham: RespondentSince the present whereabouts of Mathew Abraham, Respondent, in the above-mentioned marriage case are not known, he is, hereby, summoned by this Edict to appear in person before the undersigned Judge in the Office of the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Bombay, Archbishop’s House, 21, N. P. Road, Mumbai

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PUNEGolden Jubilee of KhristsevikasThe Golden Jubilee of the Khristsevikas - a secular institute in India, founded in the 20th century and member of the Union of Catholic Apostolate (UAC) founded by Vincent Pallotti, was celebrated at their Centre in Pune on December 28, 2011. The two bishops of Pune—Bishop Dabre and Bishop Valerian, Bishop Emeritus, along with the Rector General of the

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VATICAN Ceremony changing for next ConsistoryWhen those to be made cardinals gather for the consistory on February 18, the ceremony will be different than it has been in recent decades.The Vatican announced that there will be a number of changes in the rite, which was last modified in the post-Vatican II changes to the liturgy.According to the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme

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A New Concept of the ParishSir, Fr William Macwan’s letter in The Examiner dated Jan 14 redefining the function of the parish to include non-Catholics also in the ambit of its labours , was extremely interesting and surely an eye-opener. This is a beautiful new concept, and is in keeping with the teachings of Christ. When and under what edict did this change in thinking come about? I am sure most

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OFFICIAL -ICONSULTATION 2012This year, we celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the erection of the Archdiocese of Bombay. It is appropriate that we use this occasion for a spiritual–pastoral renewal. Later in the year, we will have a solemn Liturgical Celebration to commemorate this occasion.As ten years have passed since the last Archdiocesan Synod, having taken the opinion of my team of Bishops,

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Christian Unity Octave 2012The theme of Christian Unity Octave 2012 is concerned with the transformative power of faith in Christ, particularly in relation to our praying for the visible unity of the Church, the Body of Christ. The theme: “We will all be changed by the Victory of our Lord Jesus Christ” (cf. 1 Cor 15:51-58) was based on St Paul’s words to the Corinthian Church, which speaks of the

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Biblical Reflections For Unity OctaveJanuary 18Theme: Changed by the Servant Christ Text: The Son of Man came to serve (cf. Mk 10:45)A king righteous and victorious – and humble. We have different gifts with which to serve. The Son of Man came to serve.The coming of the Messiah and His victory were accomplished through service. Jesus wants a spirit of service to fill the hearts of His followers

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Implementing the Changes in the Revised Roman Missal - Part IIFr Erasto Fernandes, SSSProceeding deeper into our analysis and understanding of some of the renewed texts of the Eucharist, we now look at yet another revised expression – this time taken from the opening dialogue with the people at the start of the Eucharistic Prayer. This rather long prayer forms the very heart of the Eucharist, in

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Golden Jubilee of the Canonisation of St Vincent Pallotti Fr Henry Angel SACThe Pallottine family begin its celebration of the 50th anniversary of the canonisation of St Vincent Pallotti on January 20, 2012; it ends on January 20, 2013. It will be an occasion for Pallotti’s followers all over the world to recall and be inspired anew by the ideals and vision of this Saint. St Vincent Pallotti was

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A tribute to the Sacerdotal Golden Jubilarians (Continued)FR RONALD SEQUEIRA grew up in a happy religious ambience created by his simple but wise and saintly parents, Martin and Rita Sequeira, in Our Lady of Salvation parish, Dadar. The religious and friendly ethos of the school, family and Church were contributing factors for his vocation. He was first appointed to St Andrew Church-Bandra

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Vatican recommendations for celebrating the Year of Faith CNSIn an effort to help Catholics have a better and correct understanding of their faith and become authentic witnesses to Christ, the Vatican issued a list of pastoral recommendations for celebrating the Year of Faith. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released a “note” Jan. 7 outlining the aims of the special year, and ways

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BOOK REVIEWChristian Themes in Indian Art: from Moghul Times until today Dr Anand Amaladass, SJ and Rev. Dr Gudrun Lowner(New Delhi: Manohar 2012) ISBN978-81-7304-945-3 “Christian Themes in Indian Art: From Moghul Times until Today” is a pioneering work presenting Christian themes in Indian art, architecture and paintings from the beginning of Christianity in India, more prominently in the Moghul

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India gets its 11th CardinalNirmala Carvalho, AsiaNewsPope Benedict XVI appointed 22 new cardinals from 14 countries, including Major Archbishop George Alencherry, head of the Syro-Malabar Church, on January 6, 2012. The announcement was made simultaneously at the Vatican and at the headquarters of the Syro-Malabar Church in Kochi, Kerala. Major Archbishop Alencherry is the eleventh Indian and

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CDPAB ongoing session for priestsThe CDPAB invites all priests (Diocesan and Religious) working in the Archdiocese of Bombay to the next Ongoing Formation Session, on January 19, 2012 at St Pius X College, Goregaon (E), from 9:45 am to 12:30 pm (followed by lunch). The speaker is Cardinal Oswald Gracias, and the topic is ‘Responsibilities of the Church for the Pastoral Care of Minors’.PEACE

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Indian Bishops: Urgent need for law on inter-religious violenceThe Communal Violence Bill (CVB) is an “urgent” and “important” law for a mature democracy like India, says the Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) commenting on the non-inclusion of the law on inter-religious violence in the winter Parliamentary session. Commissioned by Sonia Gandhi’s National Advisory Council (NAC), the CVB gives

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Pope names 22 new cardinalsAt his Angelus audience on January 6, marking the Feast of the Epiphany, Pope Benedict XVI announced the names of 22 new cardinals, including 18 under the age of 80, and thus eligible to vote for the next Pope. The consistory—the event in which these nominees will formally enter the College of Cardinals—is set for February 18-19, 2012.more>>UKBishop decries Indian

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A new concept of a parish Sir, The existing parish structure emerged and came into existence, centuries ago, in the Western world where the majority of the population was Roman Catholic. That historical, sociological and religious situation has now changed, and we are living in a different universe altogether. Keeping this in mind and guided by the Holy Spirit, the Church has updated and widened

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A new concept of a parish Sir, The existing parish structure emerged and came into existence, centuries ago, in the Western world where the majority of the population was Roman Catholic. That historical, sociological and religious situation has now changed, and we are living in a different universe altogether. Keeping this in mind and guided by the Holy Spirit, the Church has updated and widened

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Living a New LifeFr Anthony CharanghatThe beginning of a New Year is considered as a gift from God, offering us the hope of living a New Life. But it is also true that we face an uncertain year with many difficulties still requiring resolution, that may fill us with gloom and despair. If there is anything our world needs, it is to recognise God’s solidarity with us infusing His own life into us.

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Epiphany – The Feast of I-GraceFr John Rose, SJVery useful and in much demand are the iPhones, iPods, iPads and the like that the recently deceased Steve Jobs was mainly responsible for. They are all internet-enabled devices, allowing any information or application desired to be obtained almost instantly. For Christians, nothing is more quickly desired than to find God so that they can, according

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Communications in a Digital AgeFr Benny AguiarOn October 5, 2011, someone passed away of whom it was said: “He became the greatest business executive of our era, the one most certain to be remembered a century from now. History will place him in a pantheon, right next to Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. More than anyone else of his time, he made products that were completely innovative, combining

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Implementing The Changes In The Revised Roman Missal — Part IFr Erasto Fernandez, sssBy now, all English-speaking Catholics will be using the revised version of the responses at Eucharist routinely, though, by force of habit, the old responses will occasionally keep creeping in unconsciously, creating a little confusion! Yet, with the newer text firmly in place, could we say that there is a real

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Faithbook: A Crib with a DifferenceJoshua MenezesIf you visit the Cathedral of Holy Name, today, you will be greeted by a signboard that points towards ‘Jesusville’ (a spin on the Farmville of Facebook). Your steps will take you to a remarkable crib that incorporates ideas from Facebook and takes them to a whole new level. It is the Holy Name Cathedral Youth Group’s effort to connect with people

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Toast at Msgr Benny Aguiar’s Diamond JubileeJustice Aloysius Aguiar (retd) Recently, at a talk given by Fr Benny at the meeting of the Temple of Understanding on ‘the use of the internet in Mass Communication’, Fr Benny referred to three apples that have shaped the history of mankind. The first apple is the one that Eve gave Adam, causing Adam to fall from grace. The second apple fell on Isaac

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People’s Tribunal indicts Orissa government for anti-Christian violenceAnto AkkaraThe National People’s Tribunal (NPT) on the orchestrated anti-Christian violence in Orissa has lambasted the failure of the state government to protect the Christians, when they were hounded out into the remote jungles of Kandhamal.“The 2008 attacks in Kandhamal were widespread, and were executed with substantial

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CDPAB ongoing session for PriestsThe CDPAB invites all Diocesan priests to the next Ongoing Formation Session, on January 19, 2012 at St Pius X College, Goregaon (E), from 9.45 am to 12.30 pm (followed by lunch). The speaker is Cardinal Oswald Gracias, and the topic is ‘Responsibilities of the Church for the Pastoral Care of Minors’.Priests’ Council MeetingA meeting of the Priests’ Council of the

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PONDICHERRYCard Lourdusamy’s Diamond Jubilee of Priestly Ordination celebratedThe Diamond Jubilee of the priestly ordination of Cardinal Simon Lourdusamy was celebrated on December 21, 2011 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry. Several archbishops, bishops and priests concelebrated in the Mass presided over and sung in Tamil by Cardinal Lourdusamy. Archbishop Antony Anandarayar of

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VATICANPope’s January Prayer Intention : Natural Disaster VictimsPope Benedict XVI will be praying this month for the victims of natural disasters. The Apostleship of Prayer announced the intentions chosen by the Pope for January. His general intention is “that the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.” The Pontiff’s mission

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Keeping God first in our livesSir, We have watched programmes on colour TV, that have been telecast live from across the world. Have we ever thought of the processes that take place, to bring us these pictures in our homes? The processes are vast and complicated. From the cameras and the microphones, converting them into electrically video and audio signals, amplified sufficiently, posted on a

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2012 - International Year of CooperativesThere is a growing awareness of the global phenomenon of spiralling injustice and corruption today. Either we collectively obstruct it or become the passive enabler of a monstrous evil. The Social Teachings of the Church offer us a motive to fight the menace of evil: “To love someone is to desire that person’s good and to take effective steps to secure it.

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India in Retrospect – 2011Albert C deSouzaIt is customary at year end to look back and review the events of the past twelve months in the country. Have we fared better in the past year in key areas like corruption, inflation, security, sports, health, social behaviour, education, etc? Has the quality of life improved for the average citizen, the man on the street, those below the poverty line?

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The Past can have a Future…Dom DeSaAt the stroke of midnight, on December 31, we will close chapter 2011 and turn the page over to a new chapter, 2012 – with a rich quota of 365 days. Days to fan the flames of unfulfilled hopes and dreams; days to grasp fresh opportunities and to face challenges bravely; days to make another attempt to accomplish ambitions that were cast aside with discouragement

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XX Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the FamilyJaime & Ligia da FonsecaThe theme of the Assembly was ‘XXX Anniversary of the Apostolic Exhortation Familiaris Consortio’ (Nov 22, 1981) and of the creation of the Pontifical Council for the Family, which we were privileged to attend as members of the Pontifical Council for the Family.The first day: November 29, 2011The Assembly began

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Pope’s Christmas message of Peace & ReconciliationCindy Wooden, Catholic News ServicePope Benedict XVI said in his Christmas message “urbi et orbi” said, “The child whom we contemplate is our salvation! He has brought to the world a universal message of reconciliation and peace,” the Pope said on December 25. He delivered his solemn Christmas blessing from the central balcony of St Peter’s

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Summons by Edict : MARRIAGE CASESonia Santmayor : PetitionerBhavesh Patel : RespondentSince the present whereabouts of Mr Bhavesh Patel, Respondent in the above mentioned marriage case, are not known, he is hereby summoned by this Edict to appear in person before the undersigned Judge in the Office of the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Bombay, ‘Mary Hill’, 1st Floor, Opp. Mount Mary

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AHMEDABADBishop Francis Braganza diesBishop Francis Braganza, SJ, Bishop Emeritus of Baroda, passed away on December 21, 2011 at the Xavier’s Residence in Ahmedabad.Bishop Braganza was born on January 29, 1922. He was appointed Bishop of Baroda in April 1987 and was ordained in June 1987, where he remained till his retirement on August 29, 1997.more>>PUNJABCatholic TV channel launchedA new

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VATICANPope approves canonisation of new SaintsPope Benedict XVI has approved the canonisation of seven Blessed. Among them is the first Native American to ascend to the altars and the main collaborator of Father Damien. The Pope has recognised a miracle attributed to the intercession of each one of them. He has not officially called for their canonisation, but he’s expected to do so next

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Living Liturgy & New TranslationSir, Our leaders have whole-heartedly accepted the new English translation of the Roman Missal. Fr Anthony Charanghat in his editorial ‘Launching a Living Liturgy’ states that the translation marks the shift from using the ‘dynamic equivalence’ principle to the ‘formal equivalence’ principle in translating the texts of the Mass. The first principle was a free

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Christmas Message 2011Christmas - the Feast of HopeChristmas, which celebrates the coming of the Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary in the stable of Bethlehem speaks to everyone; it celebrates the gift of life - often fragile or endangered - and the fulfilment of our deepest hopes for a world renewed. In the year 2011, there have been several events that have cast a shadow of gloom and darkness

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Icon of the IncarnationFr Anthony CharanghatThe text from the Prologue of John’s Gospel ‘ the Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us, full of grace and truth …’ can truly be called the New Testament Icon of the Incarnation, as it expresses the mystery at the heart of the great event we celebrate at Christmas. These words, quoted from the Gospel of John used in the third Mass of the Day

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Incarnation and the EucharistMost Rev. James D. Conley, STL, Auxiliary Bishop of DenverAt Christmas, we affirm our belief in a God who is transcendent. Yet through the pure gift of His grace, this God has humbled Himself to share in our humanity, so that we might share in His divinity. This is what is going on in the offering of the Mass. The mission of Christ’s Incarnation continues in every

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Co-heirs with Christ!Fr Fio Mascarenhas, SJBlessed John Paul II described the conception and birth of Jesus Christ as “the greatest work of the Holy Spirit in the history of creation and of salvation” (DV, n. 50). God became a human being, so that in turn we might become “partakers of the divine nature” (2 Pt 1:4)! This new entry into the life of God took place for each of us at baptism. From

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That First ChristmasFr Rufus PereiraA priest named Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth lived good and obedient lives. But they were both very old and still childless. One day, while engaged in his priestly ministry in the Temple, an angel appeared to Zechariah and told him that his wife would bear a son, who would be a great man in the Lord’s sight, whose mission would be to get the Lord’s people

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Christmas: from Contact to RelationshipChristopher MendoncaThe 21st century will be remembered especially, among other thingsfor the opportunities for making ‘contact’ beyond the boundaries of country and continent. Facebook, Twitter and a host of other social networking sitesensure that we keep in ‘contact’ with others with the option to “choose a friend”or limit the access of others to our

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Gift of LifeJanina GomesAs the evening dusk gathers around usAnd the shadows lengthenCovered as we are by the dense darkness, We reach the time of falling and fading. Why look only in the direction of the shadowsWhen a new dawn each day heralds the light, Like flowers opening up to the morning sunLet our lives also put forth shoots of hope and love. This article is available only to

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If Christ had not ComeEddy D’sa“If I had not come. ” (John 15:22)“But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law. ” (Galatians 4:4)In this fragment of the first verse, Jesus invites us to consider a possibility. What if He had not come to earth? Where would we be? And what kind of world would this be? Would things be different? Just for a moment, imagine

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God Dwells with usFr Caesar D’MelloOne of my favourite hymns is You needed me, beautifully sung by Anne Murray. As I was listening to the hymn for the umpteenth time, I began to reflect on the meaning of the words that I was hearing again and again as a constant refrain: “You needed me”. Is it possible, even thinkable that the all-knowing, the all-powerful God would need me or you or any other

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Christ to the WorldFr Denis G. PereiraWe often hear the lament that Christmas is being commercialised. Worse, Christmas has ‘become a worldly feast’, we groan. But that is exactly what it is intended to be: for “God so loved the world that He sent His only Son” into the world to save it. (Jn 3:16-17) We mouth this most famous of Biblical tests so glibly, rarely savouring the depth and intensity

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A Christmas Wish for Eco-CommunionSr Caroline D’Souza, FMA“Every day, I am offered the tremendous gift of sipping from the mystery of life, tasting the exquisite beauty in what the universe offers me from the vast cup of the COSMOS.” – Joyce RuppJesus comes… comes, He ever comes…! This Christmas, Jesus the Christ comes, comes with an eco-message to green our land, green our homes, ever-green our

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Fortieth Anniversary of Justice in the WorldThe Second General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops was held September 30 to November 6, 1971. One of the two subjects discussed was the mission of the people of God to promote justice in the world. At the conclusion, the Bishops issued a document, ‘Justice in the World’ which emphasised three important aspects of Christian living. Firstly, it affirmed

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True Heroes: Human Rights DefendersPamela FernandesHuman Rights Day is a global observance. It is a time for people to reflect on the meaning, importance and need for human rights. Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on December 10, to commemorate the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

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Transforming lives as we go milesCletus Zuzarte Since its inception in 1962, Caritas India has travelled a long way in the field of development. Over 50 long years, it has journeyed alongside the oppressed through trials and hardships, influencing them to intensify their struggle towards empowerment with fervour and determination. Caritas India has encompassed the flavour of the masses: their

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Keeping Up AppearancesChristopher MendoncaI was a teacher of the Law, a Phariseeand the words of Jesus hit me hard. “Whitened sepulchres, full of dead men’s bones”1Keeping up appearances is no easy task.This article is available only to subscribers.If you are a subscriber, click here to log in and be returned to this article. To subscribe to The Examiner web edition, click here.

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Wear your Attitude: BerakahSabrina VieiraThrough Baptism, we put on Christ, we are clothed with Him (Gal 3:27). By reason of our Baptism, it is our right and duty to be fully conscious and active participants in the liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium 14). But it is not the physical and outward part of busy-ness that I refer to here, but rather an inward movement of attitudinal change.In this series,

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Re-telling RetailChhotebhaiThere is a sharp polarisation of views on the Government’s recent proposal to allow 51 per cent of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail; depending on one’s political inclination, customer profile or business interests. Truth seems to be the casualty. To arrive at a balanced assessment, some basic questions need to be asked. This article is available

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Christianity - world’s most persecuted religionCathNewsIndia, The Voice of RussiaChrist’s followers all over the world have found themselves in jeopardy amid massive attacks on Christians and Christianity in the Middle East, North and South Africa and South East Asia. Unless appropriate measures are taken, the Christian civilisation will vanish completely, warned participants in the International

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Congratulations to our Golden JubilariansIn the Archdiocese of Bombay, Fr Joseph Castellino (ordained December 21, 1961); Fr Edward D’Souza (ordained March 24, 1961) and Fr Ronald Sequeira (ordained December 21, 1961) are celebrating the Golden anniversary of their priesthood. We raise our hearts in thanksgiving to God and pray that God may shower His abundant blessings on them for their faithful

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GOAOld Age Home completes 25 years“When we take care of the old and sick, and make people united, we continue the work of Jesus Christ”, said Archbishop Felipe Neri Ferrao at the Lar Santa Margarita Old Age Home in Divar on November 26.Archbishop Felipe Neri was speaking on the occasion of the 25 years of dedicated service to the elderly people in the Old Age Home at Divar run by the Poor Sisters

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VATICAN“Sermons of Advent” this year dedicated to evangelisationThe traditional “Sermons of Advent“ delivered by the preacher of the Pontifical Household at the Roman Curia, in the presence of the Holy Father Benedict XVI, will this year be on the theme of evangelisation, in view of next year’s Synod of Bishops in October 2012. According to the statement of the Vatican Press Office, the Preacher

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Homilies - The breaking of the WordSir, This is a response to Robin Mathews’ letter titled “Better Homilies only a promise?” It is sad to know people are grumpy about the homilies, and term it as “verbal onslaught” in order to support their excuse of laziness of coming to Mass late. Yet, they call themselves “faithful”. What they fail to understand is that the entire time dedicated for the Holy

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Safe from the Stain of SinFr Anthony CharanghatThe feast of the Immaculate Conception commemorates the exclusive privilege of the Blessed Virgin Mary being conceived in perfect holiness. Mary was kept safe from every stain of sin, in the same state that belonged to Adam and Eve before their disobedience. The Word of God prepared a dwelling place for Himself and could not permit the forces of evil

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First Papal Nuncio To IndiaFr John Rose, SJI’ve always had a great devotion to Francis Xavier, my favourite saint. In fact, my village is named SaveriarPattanam meaning Xavier Nagar, and my eldest brother bears his name. Xavier had perhaps the strongest personality among St Ignatius’ original eight companions, and had an extraordinary missionary career. After St Ignatius, Xavier has influenced my

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Restored and Healed by the Word withinChristopher Mendonca.For the Hebrew, “memorial” is more than just a memory.It goes beyond the mere recalling of the pastto a making present in our day in a real and tangible waythe experience of Emmanuel, the LORD with us.The God who made the covenant with Moses and the peopleis the God who continually sustains it beyond the boundaries of space and time.The

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Indian Catholics before the Arrival of Francis Xavier! Fr Larry PereiraMany Catholics would be confused if they were presented with the following dates: January 31, 1533 - the day on which the Diocese of Goa was erected and May 6, 1542 - the day Francis Xavier arrived in Goa. How could there be a diocese before the arrival of Francis Xavier? Besides, they are incredulous when they learn that

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A Decade of GratitudeFr Francis DabreFr, now we get 25 kilos of wheat and 10 kilos of rice in time”, said an SHG member from Sawantwadi. She had attended a training programme on Right to Food (RTF) organised by the Western Region Social Service Forum. They visited the ration shop and confronted the shopkeeper who denied them the ration. They took him to the local tahisildar, and things were put

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Dumping Ground Cases withdrawnThe agitation carried out by the people of the Uttan-Dharavi belt against the dumping ground in Dongri resulted in police cases being filed against several priests and many parishioners from the area. Cardinal Oswald Gracias approached Mr Prithviraj Chavan, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, in this connection requesting him to shift the dumping ground and also to

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Mass Diary 2012The Mass Diary 2012 is available at the Diocesan Liturgy Centre, Bandra. The cost per Mass Diary is Rs 320/-. Kindly collect the same at the earliest.Catholic Gymkhana’s Christmas Carol NiteThe Catholic Gymkhana’s Christmas Carol Nite will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 7 pm at the Gymkhana. The programme will feature Sunny Rodrigues, Happy Home Choral Singers directed

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KOCHICCI pays tribute to Sr ValsaThe Catholic Council of India (CCI) organised a candlelight vigil on November 25, 2011 to pay tribute to Sr Valsa John, who was murdered in Pakur district of Jharkhand on November 15.Holding candles outside the Renewal Centre (the venue of the meeting), prelates, priests, nuns and the laity sang hymns and paid rich encomiums to the slain nun.more>>

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VATICANPope’s Advent visit to Roman prisonPope Benedict XVI will visit Rome’s Rebibbia Prison next month, the Vatican announced. The Pope will spend part of the morning of Dec. 18, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, at the prison. more>>Vatican to welcome Christmas with carolsThe Vatican is planning to sing its way into the Christmas season this year, with a chorus and orchestra leading Christmas

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India’s strength lies in its numbersSir, If Kingfisher Airlines finds itself in the red today, it is largely because of Vijay Mallya’s predilection for ‘First-Class’. Desi businessmen must realise that India’s strength lies not in the tip, but at the base of the human pyramid. The booming cellphone industry is proof of this fact. There is a good lesson for our Government to learn from this. more>

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Purifying our notion of prayer: Are we speaking to God, or is it the other way around?What is prayer? The most common answer we hear is, “prayer is speakingto God.” However, this answer seems to be a ‘one-sided’ definition of prayer, as it does not give enough emphasis on the key element of prayer – listening! Sadly, in our prayers many of us have focused on ‘speaking’ to God, i.e. telling God

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Dr Rudolf V D’Souza OCD...An Invitation to Prayer and Spiritual EmpoweringA brief history of the origins of the Carmelite order and the essential spirituality of St Teresa of AvilaOn July 16, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and on July 20, the Feast of St Elijah. Both these commemorations spell out the importance of prayer and spirituality; and the

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Kristen GelineauPilgrims cheered, sang and wept as a giant wooden cross serving as the symbol of a Roman Catholic youth festival led by Pope Benedict XVI sailed into Sydney Harbour, the culmination of a yearlong journey through Australia.A ferry carrying the 12.5-foot World Youth Day Cross and Icon of Our Lady, a copy of a painting portraying Mary and Jesus, glided past the city’s iconic Opera

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Tim DrakeBy all appearances, the Opening Mass for WYD, which took place on July 15 at Barangaroo harbour-side was a successThousands of pilgrims sang and danced their way through Sydney to the World Youth Day opening mega mass on July 15, 2008 at Darling Harbour. Central Sydney streets were filled with Catholic pilgrims, greeting each other and chanting, as they made their way down to the

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Fr Anthony CharanghatThe celebration of World Youth Day 2008 which began this week in Sydney, could be the largest gathering of young people on the planet. It is estimated to have drawn 500,000 people from Australia and around the world. At its centre is Pope Benedict XVI, who has a mysterious but very genuine appeal to Gen Youth. Benedict XVI is 81 and does not have the charisma of his

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St Paul and the Sacred HeartSir, Thanks to the ‘Pauline Issue’ of The Examiner (June 28, 2008) which together with the release of the ‘New Community Bible’ inaugurates the ‘Pauline Year’ 2008-2009. These will keep us tuned to the heart and mind of Christ.Just as St Margaret Mary communicated the love of the Sacred Heart, and St Faustina transmitted the ‘Divine Mercy’ of God, St Paul also

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ItalyPope asks whole Church to participate in World Youth DayThe upcoming World Youth Day will be a new Pentecost, Benedict XVI says. And he is asking the whole Church to participate, at least spiritually, if not physically.The Pope made this invitation before he prayed the midday Angelus with crowds gathered at the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo. He emphasised the importance of

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RaipurAvoid abuse of Liturgy: CommissionThe Liturgical Commission of the Chhattisgarh region has reminded the priests to avoid certain common abuses in the liturgy, especially regarding the Word of God.The Commission has asked for the use of a “dignified” lectionary at Mass, rather than using leaflets, biblical extracts or Bible diaries.The Responsorial Psalm should not be replaced with a

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APC MeetingThere will be a meeting of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council on Sunday, July 20, 2008, at 4.30 p.m. at the Salvation Seva Kendra Hall, Dadar. The agenda has already been sent to members. All members are requested to attend the meeting.S.S.C. Performance of the A.B.E. SchoolsAt the recent S.S.C. exams 2008, the performance of the A.B.E. Schools is as under:70 Schools have hundred per

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The Youth of today, the future of tomorrow By Fr Warner D’Souza (Director - Mt Carmel Youth Movement)The Youth are not the future of the Church, even though that’s what we often say at gatherings and seminars whose focus is to explore new avenues in youth ministry; the youth are the present of the Church, and that’s why they are a gift.Like every gift that we receive, there is a sense of wonder

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