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victory
The result in Bihar
Towards the making of
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Pots And Pans
‘7 cups barfi’ as we will be
using seven cups of quantity
The 7th Annual Eucharistic ers to help readers things.......and imperfect
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Procession... ...pg.6
familiarize...pg.6 people... pg. 9

West Bengal - Sikkim Regional Assembly Pope Francis offers Dominicans

Reiterates the urgent need for peace and indulgence for Jubilee
harmony Vatican: Pope Francis has
granted the possibility of
the Dominicans, reported
Vatican Radio.
By Fr. Paneer Selvam
receiving a plenary indulgence On Sunday, Pope Francis
for all the faithful taking part in greeted the Dominicans who
the Jubilee marking the 800th had gathered in St. Peter’s
anniversary of the Order of Square for the Angelus address.
Preachers, better known as the “I greet the representatives
Dominican Order. This of the Order of Preachers
includes those participating in (Dominicans) who, yesterday,
celebrations both internatio- commenced the eight
nally and in each Dominican centenary of their foundation,
province. that the Lord may bless them
The terms and conditions to abundantly on this occasion.
receive the indulgence are And many thanks for all you do
described in the document in and for the Church.”
sent by the Apostolic St. Dominic was born in
Penitentiary. Pope Francis has 1170 in Caleruega, Spain. He
also encouraged all the priests and his companions adopted
of the Dominican Order to their rule of life in Toulouse in
make themselves available to 1215. The Dominican family
celebrate the Sacrament of currently includes Friars,
Krishnagar: The Bengal Regional Assembly extended to Allan shared his rich experi- Penance in all Jubilee places Contemplative Nuns, Reli-
Regional Bishops, Major Supe- all the countrymen good ence in this area. His practical
riors and delegates of Institu- wishes for peace, joy and har- inputs on care of Catholic
tes of Consecrated Life, and mony on the occasion of families dwelt on aspects such
representatives of the confere- Diwali, the festival of Light. as visit to families, marriage
nce of Diocesan Priests of The Assembly held the preparation courses, small
Bengal gathered at Don Bosco three day meeting to discuss, Christian Communities, and
Youth Centre, Krishnagar, for reflect and draw a plan of faith formation of the youth.
their annual meeting from action to strengthen Catholic Archbishop Thomas D’So-
9th to 11th November 2015 to families in the eight dioceses uza gave a summary of all the
discuss the theme “Catholic in the Bengal-Sikkim Region. message of the 14th Ordinary
Family: Leaven in Today’s The inaugural function on Synod of Bishops held in Rome
World”, have expressed seri- 9th November 2015 was orga- from 4th to 25th October 2015.
ous concern over the growing nized by the Regional and The Holy Father’s call to face
trend of intolerance in our local CRI of Krishnagar Dio- difficult situations with com-
country which is known for cese. The prayer dance by the passion and understanding
tolerance. children of Junior Holy was highlighted.
“In the context of the urgent Family School and the song by As a result of the inputs,
need for peace and harmony the boys of Don Bosco Krish- interaction and discussion in
at all levels, including the nagar rendered a welcome small groups, a time bound
family, intolerance and discri- atmosphere for the gathering. plan of action for the Region
mination in any form towards Mr. Allan Doulton of Pune was drawn up.
any human person or groups was the resource person and The theme for the next and frequently administer the gious Sisters, and associated
in the society leads to disas- animator of the 3day Assembly. Regional Assembly to be help Holy Communion to the infirm. laity. Mattersindia
trous consequences and is to As he was actively involved in in Jalpaiguri Diocese from The Order began their year-
be condemned strongly” said the survey on families in 27th to 29th October 2016 was long Jubilee celebration with a Gift a copy of
Archbishop Thomas D’Souza, preparation for the 14th Ord- finalized at this meeting. The Mass in Rome’s Santa Sabina
the Archbishop of Calcutta and inary Synond of Bishops on the theme will be: “The role of Church, located on the
President of Bengal-Sikkim “Vocation and Mission of Fam- Catholic Church in Bengal in Aventine Hill. The church
Regional Bishops’ Council. The ilies in the modern World”. Mr. promoting Peace”. serves as the motherhouse of
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Agarathala diocese witnesses a record gathering Spread peace
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KOLKATA - 700 069. the 2012 state assembly
INDIA Religious and thousands of lay elderly who had come in large Expressing his desire for
faithful from different Parishes, numbers from all parishes of more of such programs, Mr Lala elections, has been of late
at Don Bosco School Grounds, the Diocese made it truly a Halam said, “It is good to have critical of the incumbent
ATTENTION TO Agartala. The Eucharist was a ‘diocesan’ event. Many of them this kind of Eucharistic government over issues related
celebration of faith, God and expressed their joy in seeing procession, to show our to the minority community,
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Bishop Lumen offered some “Tears flowed from my eyes religious of the Diocese too,
Herald office or can contact reflections on the Eucharist out of joy, after seeing such a the annual procession is an may together with people of all
the Editor at St. Anthony’s calling it the “fount and apex large crowd gathered in the important event in their religious traditions and good
High School, 19 Market Street. of Christian life” (Lumen name of Jesus in our Tripura”, calendar. Fr Shaji, CSC, Parish will, always foster a culture
Kolkata 87. - Editor Gentium, n.11). He recalled said Mr. Kishor Kumar Uchoi, Priest of Bagbasa Parish is which promotes human
how Pope St. John Paul II had one of the faithful. The huge emphatic when he sums up mattersindia
ecology.”mattersindia
convoked the Year of the crowd at the procession this year’s procession, “I felt
NOTE TO WRITERS Eucharist in 2004-05 and in his brought to the mind of Mr. the whole program was well
All material may be edited Encyclical Ecclesia
Eucharistia wrote of the
de Dominic Jamatia, the years he
spent in Shillong. “Before I
organized and the response of
the faithful was way more than
Christmas Issue -
for the sake of space, clarity or
editorial policy. features,
Eucharist as being the “most
precious possession which the
used to see such a big crowd of
Catholics gathered in
what I had anticipated. Calling
it a ‘unique’ event, Sr. Teresa
- 2015
articles should not exceed 600 Church can have in her journey thousands only in Shillong; Nongkseh says, “What makes Dear Readers,
words, while reports should be through history.” (n.9). Quoting now Tripura also has such a this unique and different from Kindly send in your advertise-
within 300 words. Cardinal Oswald Gracias of big number of Catholics and I other processions is, here I feel
all submission should be Mumbai Bishop Lumen said feel very proud to be one of that Jesus is walking along with
ments, special articles, mes-
made through email. Reports that we must “Appreciate the them” said Mr. Jamatia. Mr. us and I feel happy about it.” sages and wishes for Christ-
should accompany appro- Eucharist, Live the Eucharist, Sandhna John Jamatia a Agartala, one of the 15 mas 2015 as soon as possible.
priate photographs. Deadline and Share the Eucharist. teacher by profession from dioceses of Northeast India, All submission should be
to submit articles is Sunday, for Eucharist is the comfort and Khumlung Parish expressed comprises the entire state of
the pledge of final triumph for happiness at being able to Tripura, home to over 3.6
made through email. articles
reports Monday evening, and and messages should not ex-
those who fight evil and sin; it “walk along with thousands of million people. Erected in 1996
for advertisements Tuesday 12
is the “bread of life” which (my) Catholic brothers and the Diocese of Agartala now ceed 300 words. - Editor
noon. - Editor sustains those who, in turn, sisters, praising God as one mattersindia
has 20 parishes.mattersindia
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Church in the world

Church leaders welcome review Catholic Make homilies short and
of Indonesian religion law leaders hopeful simple, Pope urges priests
after Myanmar
elections
Myanmar (Vatican
Radio) The head of Myanm-
ar's National League for Demo-
cracy, Aung San Suu Kyi, on
Wednesday requested a meet-
ing with the president and the
head of the military to discuss
national reconciliation.
The NLD has won a
landslide victory in elections,
and looks to gain a majority in
the national parliament, as well
as most of the nation’s regional
Jakarta: Catholic leaders in one incident, a group of assemblies.
Indonesia have welcomed an Muslim hard-liners torched a The country has been ruled
announcement that the gov- Protestant church. by the military for 50 years, Rome: Pope Francis has personal comments, such as
ernment will review legislation "If a place of worship is although it handed power to pleaded with priests to give those about Bishop De Don-
that critics say restricts con- already built but has no nominally civilian govern- short, clear homilies, after atis’ father, reported Catholic
stitutional protections to building permit yet, the local ment headed by former gene- ordaining a Rome pastor as an Herald.
religious freedoms. government should facilitate ral Thein Sein in 2011. The auxiliary bishop of Rome, After anointing the new
"The most important thing the issue of the building military, which retains a quar- Ordaining Bishop Angelo bishop with oil and giving him
is that freedom of religion and permit. But they fail to ter of the seats in parliament, De Donatis, 61, yesterday at the the Book of the Gospels, the
of worship guaranteed in the understand this," Father has said it will respect the Basilica of St. John Lateran, pope was about to present him
constitution must not be Suprapto said Nov. 10. results of the elections. Pope Francis reminded the with his episcopal ring, a “sign
narrowed with regulations that "We don't need this legis- Catholic leaders are also new bishop of something he of fidelity,” but first Pope Fran-
can create problems," Father lation as the constitution has cautiously optimistic. had told him earlier. cis told him, “Do not forget:
Guido Suprapto, the Indone- accommodated every citizen’s "We have high hopes,” said “Let your words be simple Before this ring, there were the
sian bishops' laity commission freedom of religion and of John Hsane Hgyi, Bishop of so that everyone can under- wedding bands of your
secretary, told ucanews.com. worship. It would be good if we Pathein. “This opens a new era stand. Don’t give long homi- parents. Defend the family!”
Father Suprapto made his return to the constitution," for our country, which we hope lies,” the pope said. “Allow me In his homily, the pope
remarks in response to a Nov. Father Suprapto said. will be marked by unity. People to ask you to remember your asked him to be patient with
9 statement by Indonesian Kumolo said in his are happy and it seems there dad and how very happy he priests, seminarians, the poor
Home Affairs Minister Tjahjo statement that the legislation was to have found another and laypeople who come to
Kumolo, which said his office should be reviewed and, if parish in a town nearby where him looking for assistance and
will review the legislation in necessary, revised. the Mass was celebrated counsel. “Many times you will
coordination with Religious Intolerant groups without a homily!” need a lot of patience,” the pope
Affairs Minister Lukman Hendrikus Masan Hena, “Homilies should be the said, “but the kingdom of God
Hakim Saifuddin. spokesman of St. John the transmission of God’s grace. is built that way.”
The legislation, enacted in Baptist Parish in Parung, West Simple, so that everyone can “And close to the beginning
2006, laid out onerous Java, said even if the legislation understand them and of the Year of Mercy, I ask you
requirements to build places of is revoked, there may still be everyone will want to become as a brother to be merciful,” the
worship. This has particularly issues. "If the requirements are a better person,” Pope Francis pope said. “The church and the
impacted religious minorities revoked, intolerant groups will told the new bishop. world need so much mercy.
in Muslim-majority commu- still find excuses to reject the The Mass was celebrated Teach priests and seminarians
nities. Church officials, for establishment of places of on the feast of the dedication the path of mercy with words,
example, are obligated to worships," are no risks of a military coup" of the basilica, which serves as yes, but especially with your
provide a list of names and The parish, which was In an interview with the the cathedral of the Diocese of behaviour.”
signatures of 90 worshippers created in 2000 and now has Fides New Agency, the bishop Rome. In his mercy, God always
and get signed support from at around 3,000 Catholics, said "new democratic era As is customary, the pope makes room for everyone in
least 60 local residents along subitted permit requirements brings change and freedom, of used the homily prescribed for his heart, Pope Francis said, so
with the approval of a village to the local government in 2009 which the Catholic Church will the occasion by the Italian priests and bishops should
head. and 2011. benefit, and its mission to bishops’ conference, but as he “never chase anyone away.”
The legislation provoked a "The condition is that proclaim the Gospel.” often does, he added a few mattersindia
spate of church demolitions intolerant groups say that our “We are confident in a
this year in Aceh province, parish [applied for building future of unity, reconciliation
where authorities took down permits]. We did … but why and harmony: these are the
places of worship that did not doesn't the government challenges for the future of the
possess required permits. In respond?" he asked. UCAN country,” he said.
However, Khon Ja Labang,
a Catholic member of the
Kachin Peace Network, told the
Asianews service that although
she is happy the opposition
won, she worries about the
“actual capacity to govern” of
the NLD.
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Editorial Letter to the Editor

Church leaders see victory for secularism in
Bihar elections
P a t n a : The defeat in a
state election of the ruling pro-
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World communication day

16 - 22, 2009
13 - November 19, 2015
? Hindu party that runs the
federal government is viewed
as a victory for secular and
democratic values in India.
A three-party alliance won
The Indian Space Research Organisation has given the an absolute majority, bagging
nation the most appropriate Diwali gift - An indigeneously made 178 seats in a 243-seat legis-
communications satellite GSAT-15. It was successfully launched lature in the eastern Indian
at 03:04 am (IST) on 11 November, 2015. Infact our Holy state of Bihar, leaving the
Father Pope Francis has given the best give on this Bharatiya Janata Party-led
World Communication day — Communicating the alliance with only 58 seats.
Family: A Privileged Place of Encounter with the Gift “It is an assertion of our
of Love age-old democratic and secu-
Last year for World Communications Day, Pope Francis lar values, the very ethos of the
quoted Pope Emeritus Benedict saying: nation,” Archbishop William
“Effective Christian witness is not about bombarding people D’Souza of Patna told uca-
with religious messages, but about our willingness to be news.com. Patna Archdiocese the Modi’s party came to po- some 53,000 in Bihar, forming
available to others ‘by patiently and respectfully engaging their is based in the Bihar capital, wer. In recent months, at least less than half a percent among
questions and their doubts as they advance in their search for which has the same name. 50 national award-winning its 82 million people.
the truth and the meaning of human existence’.” Indian Prime Minister literary figures have returned “It’s so unfortunate that the
True dialogue, aimed at the betterment of both parties, Narendra Modi extensively their awards to protest what church does not have any signi-
includes one thing that is easy to forget in this age of intellectual campaigned in the state to push they call increasing “intoler- ficant political presence. It
immediate gratification – patience. And patience is learned in forward the party ideology of ance” against diversity in the remains cut off from the major
the context of the family, from years of learned charity. Hindu nationhood. country. political discourse when issues
Pope Francis goes on in his 2015 address: The Bharatiya Janata Party “India is a multicultural, of intolerance and minority
“The family…is not a subject of debate or a terrain for is considered the political wing multireligious country and it bashing are threatening the
ideological skirmishes. Rather, it is an environment in which of Hindu groups working to has remained united because very fabric of the country,” he
we learn to communicate in an experience of closeness, a turn India into a Hindu nation. of its secular and democratic said.
setting where communication takes place…” Christian leaders have com- values, especially religious tol- “We are afraid to take a politi-
That experience of closeness is what sifts and refines our plained of increasing violence erance,” explained Jesuit Fath- cal stand, no matter what the
capacity for charity in the way we speak. Because we are against their people in states er Anto Joseph, a social activist. issue is,” he added. Opponents
surrounded by noise, it can be easy to forget that our words where the party is in power. He sees the Bihar election of Modi’s Bharatiya Janata
matter – but in the family, our words have real-life impact. A Bihar victory would have as “a battle of ideologies” with Party say that ever since the
In this year’s message, there are three insights I would like consolidated his party’s stren- voters rejecting an “assault on party swept the national
to share. gth in parliament as the upper people’s democratic rights and elections, it has attempted to
1 . Communication and embodiment house is made up of represen- freedoms.” carry out the ideology of Hindu
In this year’s message, Pope notes that it is within the family tatives of state legislatures. Father Philip Kattakayam nationhood with attempts such
that we first learn to communicate – to give ourselves to one Attacks on religious mino- from Patna Archdiocese as a national law banning the
another in love. He offers the story of the Visitation, when Mary rities, such as Christians and pointed out that Christians are slaughter of cows, an animal
comes to see her cousin Elizabeth. In this story, the joy of Muslims, have increased since a “minuscule minority” of sacred to most Hindus.UCANUCAN
encounter is expressed bodily and the nurturing of the children
is profoundly corporeal. Theologian Brian Robinette describes
the body as “the way personhood is enacted in the world,” thus Inter-Religious Harmony Meet
supporting the claim that the giving of oneself that occurs in
By Varghese Paul, SJ purpose of the meeting that the The last part of the meeting
communication always necessarily involves the body.
followers of different religions saw lively discussions with a
2. Poisonous Communication
Ahmedabad: An Inter- need to meet one another and lot of questions to the three
Pope also notes the frequency of “foul language….discord
Religious Harmony meeting know each other’s religions speakers, their clarifications
and poison” in contemporary communication. Briefly: He is
was held in CISS Office, Inc- and thus create inter-religious and explanations.
looking at the internet trolls. From cyberbullying to the
ome Tax Circle, at Ahmedabad harmony. Some participants expressed
comments sections of news articles, viciousness is widespread.
on Nov 8. The Secretary of Speaking about Jewish their desire to have similar
Unsurprisingly, Francis takes the “love my enemy” approach,
Jewish Sinagogue at Ahmed- religion Mr Manashey explain- inter-religious meetings in a
claiming “it is only be blessing rather than cursing…that we
abad Mr. Manshey Soloman, ed the importance of the Ten bigger scale and frequently to
can break the spiral of evil.”
CISS Director Fr Varghese Paul, Commandments in Jewish foster dialogue and inter-faith
3. Diversity of Families
SJ and Prof. Nishar Ahmed Ans- faith. Fr. Varghese Paul giving harmony. The organizer Moh-
The image of the family Pope Francis has in mind is the
ari were the three main spea- a comprehensive idea of Chri- ammadYasar thanked every-
fairly common and somewhat idealized two parents with kids
kers in the meeting represent- stian religion today emphasi- one for their active participa-
and extended family vision. Yet there is a moment towards the
ing the Jewish, Christian and zed the centrality of Jesus tion. The meeting ended with
end where Francis offers a nice description of the idea of the
Islamic religions respectively. Christ in Christian faith and his sharing snacks and cool
family that can help us to recognize the diversity of family types
The Inter-Religious Har- teaching in the Bible especially drinks.
beyond this. He says “the family is a community which provides
mony meeting was organized the “Sermon on the Mount”
help, which celebrates life and is fruitful.”
by a promoter of Inter-Reli- and the prayer “Our Father”.
So when you go home tonight, turn off your
gious Harmony, young and Prof. Ansari spoke about the
devices. Within this silence, allow true communication to Gift a Copy of
dynamic Mohamad Yasar five pillars of Islam known as
occur so that when you turn your devices back on, you might
Kalifa of Ahmedabad. Welco- “Arkno”. He said that the
have learned how to communicate in love a little better. It’s
ming the speakers with bou- division of Muslims as Sunnis
only then that we’ll be able to truly engage in dialogue with our
quets and all participants with and Shiyas has nothing to do
fellow man – only when we’re willing to learn that skill from
books the organizer Mohamad with Islamic Religion; but it is
our family.
Yasar Kalifa explained the purely politics for power.
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Liturgy
Local Customs vs. Liturgical Law SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
Answered by Legionary of Thirty Third Sunday: 15 - November 2015
Christ Father Edward
Daniel 12: 1-3; Heb. 10: 11-14, 18; Mark 13: 24-32;
McNamara.
Q: I train altar servers in a “He will judge and reward the living and the dead,
parish. I was trained under the as they lived!”
“old” Mass. Due to this I The first reading from the Book of Daniel speaks of the end of
always refer to the missal, the the world. “There is going to be a time of great distress,
General Instruction of the unparalleled since nations came into existence.” The apocryphal
Roman Missal (GIRM), and style is a form of writing used by the prophets not to frighten the
Bishop Elliott's Ceremonies of people. The purpose is not to speak of the future but to look at
the Modern Roman Rite, the present differently. What is happening at present might look
Revised before training or terrible; it may appear that we are heading for worse times.
correcting the servers. There is Whatever happens, the Lord has not and will not abandon his
increasing guidance to follow people. The prophets were reassuring the people, who were losing
local “traditions” rather than hope that they should not give up. “When that time comes, God’s
making corrections. How people will be spared. Those who lie in the dust will rise again.”
much flexibility is there in the In fact, in the midst of death the prophet speaks of the hope of
GIRM? May a pastor change or is, they go against the word of use of the practice as per Canon resurrection. No matter how terrible the circumstances that
“interpret” the GIRM? the law itself or are illegal. 26. surround us, no matter how hopeless the world around us may
A: In this case it depends on Second, there are customs Thus it would be enough for seem, our God is a God of hope and new life.
the kind of local traditions we "beyond the law"; these are one parish priest to have ful- In the Gospel of Mark we find similar apocryphal language
are talking about. customs which regulate filled his duty to remove abu- being used by Jesus as he describes the end of time. “The sun will
One form of local tradition practice in areas where the law ses for the custom to be interru- be darkened and the moon will lose its light and the stars will fall
might actually be national itself is silent. In legal Latin, the pted. Even if the custom is later from the heaven.” But we have to remember that these are not
liturgical local law which has phrase praeter legem ("outside reintroduced, the 30-year peri- signs that God is destroying the world but signs that He is coming.
been duly approved by the of the law") refers to an item od would have to start again. In the midst of what is fearful comes the Lord to ease our fear. We
Holy See. In this case it is not a that is not regulated by law and When dealing with customs may be surrounded by terrible circumstances and calamities but
violation of the law but a therefore is not illegal. that are beyond the law there that should not get us down. There will always be difficult
specific application of it to Some liturgical experts is probably more room for moments in our lives. These are not a punishment from God;
local circumstances. For exa- argue that it is almost impossi- legitimate customs to develop. they are the entry point for His coming into our lives. The
mple, the Latin text of the ble to establish a custom con- Father Mark Gantley, a canon important thing is to look beyond, to read the signs of the times
GIRM says that priests should trary to law with respect to the lawyer, on EWTN offered the and to believe in His reassuring word. What is important is how
not leave the sanctuary during liturgy since the legislator, in following possible example: "A one looks at all that was happening to us and to our world. Our
the sign of peace. The U.S. this case the Holy See, has person might argue that the faith gives us the vision to look beyond the obvious to the deeper
bishops sought and were gra- reserved all essential elements use of a 'unity candle' in a wed- reality that is beyond. This faith vision is based on the word of
nted specific exceptions to this regarding the liturgy to its ding ceremony is a legitimate God, and the promise that the Lord gives us. “Heaven and earth
rule which were incorporated definitive approval. Therefore, practice on the basis of a cus- will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” As we struggle
into the English translation it is argued, it is impossible to tom that is apart from or bey- to live in troubled times, as we are battered by the storms of life,
published in the United States. fulfill the conditions of Canon ond the law. The law neither as we are harangued by prophets of doom to await the end, only
Other local traditions may 23 regarding the approval of prescribes nor prohibits the use our faith vision will help us to look beyond to the Lord who will
acquire the force of law through the legislator except in the case of the unity candle. So a legi- never abandon us. The Lord says: “When you call to me I will
legitimate custom. According of centenary or immemorial timate custom of using a unity listen to you, and I will bring you back to the place from which I
to the Catholic Encyclopedia, customs. candle could meet the qualifi- exiled you.”
"A custom is an unwritten law If it is true than only cations of a legal custom, pro- Making Adjustments
introduced by the continuous centenary and immemorial vided that it met the other An old sea captain named Eleazar Hall lived in Bedford,
acts of the faithful with the customs can prevail, then, requirements of the law." Massachusetts, during the time of the great sailing ships. He was
consent of the legitimate legis- since the decree approving the Thus, having considered all renowned, legendary, and revered as the most successful of sea
lator. Custom may be conside- first edition of the new missal this, I would say that our reader captains of the day. Captain Hall was often asked about his
red as a fact and as a law. As a is from 1970, that of the third should generally defer to the uncanny ability to stay out so long without navigational
fact, it is simply the frequent typical edition in Latin in 2000 GIRM in all areas where the equipment. Eleazar simply replied, “Oh, I just go up on deck and
and free repetition of acts and the approval of the liturgical documents are clear, listen to the wind and rigging. I get the drift of the sea, look up at
concerning the same thing; as English translation is from and he should direct his the stars, and then set my course.” Well, times changed at Bedford.
a law, it is the result and 2011, one cannot usually speak servers accordingly. This is The big insurance companies moved in and said they no longer
consequence of that fact. of such long-term customs. also the best way to guarantee insured the ships if the captains didn’t have a certified and properly
Hence its name, which is deriv- Also, these decrees usually an authentically Catholic trained navigator on board. They were terrified to tell Eleazar.
ed from consuesco or consu- contain the phrase "anything to celebration of the liturgy. But to their amazement he said, “If I must, I will go and take the
efacio and denotes the fre- the contrary notwithstanding" If there are local traditions navigational course.” Eleazar graduated high in his class, and
quency of the action. (Cap. which some canonists consider and customs in areas where the having greatly missed the sea, he immediately took off for a long
Consuetudo v, Dist. i.)" as an implicit revocation of the GIRM is silent or less specific, voyage. On the day of his return, the whole town turned out to
The overall rule regarding earlier law and its replacement then it would be possible to ask him the question: “Eleazar, how was it having to navigate
customs is found in canon law. with the new, even though, as follow the local tradition. with all those charts and equations?” Eleazar sat back and let out
To wit: a universal law, it would not A pastor is not a legislative a long low whistle. “Oh,” he replied, “it was simple. Whenever I
"No. 23. revoke legitimate customs if authority and thus cannot wanted to know my location, I’d go to my cabin, get out my charts
"No. 24 there are any. make an authentic or official and tables, work the equations and set my course with scientific
"No. 25. Even if a diocese or parish interpretation of the GIRM. precision. Then I’d go up on deck and listen to the wind and the
"No. 26. could develop a legitimate Only the Holy See can do that. rigging, get the drift of the sea, look at the stars, and go back and
"No. 27. liturgical custom contrary to A pastor can, and often must, correct the errors I had made in computation.” When I heard
"No. 28. liturgical law, it is difficult to interpret how to apply the that, I prayed, “Lord, I want to know you that way. I want to go up
The canons distinguish determine if a community GIRM to the specific logistics on deck, hear your quiet voice in my heart, consider your eternal
between different kinds of intended to introduce a law as of a parish building but cannot Word, and then go back down below and make adjustments to
custom. First, there are required by Canon 25. It is also change anything that is all those fine, logical, scientific plans I’ve drawn up in my head.”
customs "against the law"; that difficult to prove the continued essential. ZENIT Fr. Jude Botelho
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Archdiocesan
Towards the making of the Pastoral Plan for Calcutta Archdiocese. Part: 54
CHRISTIAN LIFE - Bible, Catechetics & Liturgy Fr. Dominic Gomes – Vicar General
PART 2: LIGHT & principles of liturgical music
SHADOW SITUATION and singing and expressed his
2.1 Light Situation hope that the Choir Masters
Bible and members, who played a
A well-organized Bible vital role in raising the spiritual
School, in English, for the laity. experience of the faithful during
A three-year certificate the Eucharistic and other
course for the laity on theology, liturgical celebrations, would
in collaboration with Morning join hands to co-operate and
Star Regional Seminary, collaborate in this fresh
Barrackpore. initiative to make the Bengali
Regular Bible courses are liturgical music and singing a
conducted in different zones of truly religious and devotional
the Archdiocese of Calcutta, by music ministry.
the Biblical Apostolate of While Fr.Pradeep Mondal
Archdiocese and the Regional apprised the participants with
Biblical Commission. a brief idea of the history and
Centrality of the Bible norms of liturgical music, Sri
brought to the fore by Dilip Gomes presented some
Catechetical renewal of the of the problems faced during
Neo-Catechumenates, S.C.C. liturgical celebrations. A road-
and Charismatic groups. Bible map of the proposed events
Conventions are conducted recently with the help of Chr- Efforts are being made to More than 55 participants, rep- and activities planned to drive
regular in the Archdiocese. isto Pujon Prokashoni (PJG). publish hymnals in different resenting thirteen (13) Paris- the initiative forward was
Schools, Parishes and Youth Various training workshops languages: Bengali, Hindi and hes/Churches, respo-nded to outlined by Sri Dilip Rozario.
movements organize Bible Ca- are conducted in the different Santali. the invitation from the Vicar- This effort to revamp the
mps, Bible Quizzes, Bible Semi- deaneries and parishes of the Bengali Liturgical General, Fr. Dominic Gomes, Bengali Liturgical Hymns and
nars, etc. to promote the love Archdiocese to train catechists, Music: A Fresh Initiative. signifying their eager-ness and singing is being led by the
and knowledge for the Bible. teachers and parents. In a concerted bid to upgra- zeal to bring about a positive newly-formed Bengali Liturgy
Trained personnel are Systematic efforts are made de and strengthen the Bengali change in the sphere of Bengali Committee (BLC) under the
available to conduct Biblical to instruct Christ’s faithful on Liturgical Music, the heads of Liturgical music and singing. Archdiocesan Liturgical Com-
classes and seminars for each various catechetical and doc- the Bengali Choirs and Liturgy In his video-recorded mes- mission. The Committee com-
of the above-mentioned trinal issues during the Committees of the various sage to the participants, the prises of Fr.Pradeep Mondal,
programs. novenas, in order to deepen Parishes of the Archdiocese of Vicar General, who is also the CSsR, Chittoranjan Roy, Dilip
The Bible has been made their faith. Calcutta met at a brain- Director of the Archdiocesan Mazumdar, Dilip Gomes, Ale-
popular in the community due Liturgy storming session last Saturday, Liturgical Commission, stress- xis Badal Gomes, Ratan Gomes
to Sunday school in our The Liturgical Commission 19th September, 2015 at the ed on the need to steadfastly and Dilip Rozario. To be
Parishes. conducts seminars on liturgical Prabhu Jishu Girja, Kolkata. follow the norms and Continued …
Catechetics music, in accordance with the
Reconstitution of the
Catechetical Commission has
new Roman Missal, in English.
Various other seminars and
Health awareness Camp
brought in renewed zeal and workshops are conducted to By Amitabho Banerjee
various activities in promoting revitalize liturgical and para-
this ministry. liturgical celebrations in the
There exists a well-orga- Archdiocese.
nized Catechetical institute – The Liturgical commission
Nitika – run by the Salesians. with the help of Nitika has
Nitika organizes training recently published an excellent
programs for Catechists and and comprehensive hymnal
especially for the Youth. “Sing to the Lord” (fourth
The Bengali Catechetical edition) in accordance with the
animation team, constituted at new Roman Missal.
Prabhu Jishu Girja, promotes Liturgical Seminars for the
catechetical formation of the Religious Superiors are
laity in Bengali. conducted in various convents.
The Catechetical Commis- The “Bible Diary” has
sion has adopted the Filipino helped people to participate
version of the Catechism Text better in the Eucharistic
Book Series (F-CTBS) for the celebrations.
Bengali speaking Catholic We have an Archdiocesan
students of our Archdiocese. Choir, which comprises of
Efforts are made by the talent singers from various Kolkata: A health aware- A Talk by Dr. Mary Dcruz
Commission to study and imp- Parish choirs. We have good ness camp was organized by encouraged parishioners to
lement the Bengali Catechetical choirs in various parishes to the St. Teresa Church on 31st Oct walk regularly and change their
version of the Bangla Khristo support liturgical singing. 2015. eating habits to healthier food
Dhormo Shikkha from Parishes have enthusiastic This initiative was taken by choices.
Bangladesh. Altar Servers, with the young Parish Priest Fr. Elias D’ Mello The activity was much
The new Catechism book in girls showing great interest in and monitored y Mr. Amitabho appreciated by the member of
Bengali has been printed serving at the altar. Banerjee. the Church.
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St. Mary’s School organises Archdiocesan singing Catholic nurses ‘guardians of

competition life’ against ‘culture of death’
By Lawrence Anthony Mumbai: Since its in the context of abundant life
Kolkata: On 9th of October creation, “the Catholic Church that we can view Jesus’ heal-
2015 ,whenthe school children has worked in the service of the ings which form so great a part
of St.Aloysius-Howrah,Loyola sick, the suffering and the of his ministry. Jesus sends his
High-kiderpore,St.Anthony’s dying. For this reason the disciples “to heal every disease
High-kolkata,Meghmala Roy Church is committed to cons- and every infirmity” (Matthew
Edu-Behala, St.Joseph’s- tructive action that support the 10:1). The Church’s involve-
Kharagpur and Sacred Heart- dignity and honor as values ment in health and healing
Kharagpur met at St.Mary’s inherent to human life “and, for goes back to Christ. Since her
Ripon Street to compete in a the same reason,” the Catholic inception, the Church has wor-
friendly singing competition. nurses and health personnel ked for the sick, the suffering
The day began with a working in hospitals scattered and the dying. In doing so, the
prayer dance, followed by the across India should be Church is engaged in affir-
lighting of the lamp by the considered ‘guardians of life’, mative action upholding the
Chief guest Rev. Fr. Vincent against the ‘culture of death’”. dignity and honour that is due
Lobo,Parish priest of Christ the This was stated by the to the human life”.
King church and Dean Of Declaration of the National During the conference they
Kolkata Diocese. Convention of Catholic nurses organized several seminars
The competition was dimension. pals,teachers and students of that took place in Mumbai from during which health professio-
judged by Prof.S.R.Burman, The chief guest spoke of the the guest schools,without October 31 to November 2, nals shared experiences. From
Michael MonnierandMichele wonderful singing talents as whose support this event could under which Catholic medical these workshops the difficul-
Saldanha. The participants the children exhibited. He not have taken place. workers are “the symbol of the ties of caring for the sick emerg-
were judged on aspects such termed the competition as Every school took home a healing apostolate of the ed, a form of care which “is
as Presentation, Harmony, brotherhood and sisterhood trophy while the overall Run- Church” in the world. based on a set of basic princip-
Melody/Vocals and Audience gathering. ners Up trophy was bagged by The meeting of Catholic Nur- les: respect, compassion,
appeal. The Group Singing Mr. Joseph Monterio, Prin- Meghmala Roy Edu. Centre, ses Guild (CNG, union nurses concern and love, gentleness
teams[eastern and western] cipal of the School said that the Behala and the winning Cham Catholic) is in its 20th edition. and empathy” and the concept
Solo Singers (eastern and aim of the competition was to pionship trophy was won by
western) sang with confidence harness the inner talent of the Sacred Heart School,
and spread an aura of pleasant students so that they could feel Kharagpur.
harmony which captivated the proud and to be more encou- The event ended with the
over filled auditorium. The raged for their future ventures. school anthem and a plethora
singing was unparalleled and Fr.Neethi Das, vice Princi- of talented singers feeling
the songs covered by the teams pal of the school took the plea- proud of themselves and their
gave them a completely new sure of thanking the Princi- schools.

Catholics join Hindus to celebrate Diwali

New Delhi: Swatijyoti promoting peace and also light candles in front of the
Lakra is Catholic but the Hindu harmony among different archbishop’s residence within
festival of Diwali has always religious communities. the Sacred Heart Cathedral
been special to her. “People forget their relig- premises in New Delhi.
Every year, she keeps busy ious barriers and celebrate the Father Wilfred D’Souza,
shopping for traditional festival together. There is hap- parish priest of Mother of
earthen lamps, fancy lights and piness everywhere,” he said. Perpetual Succor Church in
sweets for the festival. The Vatican too, as it does East Delhi, told ucanews.com This year the theme was “The that “we must take care of the
Being a Catholic does not det- every year, extended its greet- that his parish celebrates the challenges of care and whole person, not only of his
er Lakra from celebrating the ings to Hindus around the festival as “Jesus, the light of compassion in service to life”. or her illness”.
biggest Hindu festival in India, world this Diwali. This year it the world” feast. 325 nurses from 46 dioceses In the meetings it has also
which this year begins on Nov. urged Hindus to work with “We light all the candles that in India attended the gathering, emerged how the “culture of
11 and ends on Nov. 15. Christians for sustainable are donated in the church representing the 11 thousand death” prevails in today’s soci-
“The whole country is in a development. around the year on the festival. members of the CNG. Also ety. Human life is threatened
celebration mood, so why “If peace is to prevail in the Then we recite the rosary follo- taking part in the convention even before a person is born:
should we not be a part of the world, we must, together and wed by Mass. We also distri- were the apostolic nuncio, five Abortion is rampant across the
festivities? The festival brings as individuals, consciously bute sweets which parishioners bishops, 16 priests and experts globe. In vitro fertilization
happiness, joy and prosperity give ourselves to protecting take along with them,” he said. in the medical field. often involves the deliberate
for everyone,” Lakra, a New nature, defending the poor, and Father D’Souza said they AsiaNews recently spoke to destruction of human embr-
Delhi resident, told building networks of respect illuminate the whole church Theresa Cheong, president for yos. Surrogate motherhood
ucanews.com. and fraternity,” Cardinal Jean- with candles and do not use Asia of the International separates the birth of a child
Lakra says that unlike her Louis Tauran, president of the electric lights on this festival Committee and Organizations from the affectionate conjugal
Hindu neighbors who worship Pontifical Council for Inter- night. “We illuminate the altar of Catholic nurses and doctors embrace of husband and wife
Lakshmi during this festival, religious Dialogue, said in the with traditional earthen oil in the (CICIAMS), who attended which is the only context that
her family visits the parish message. lamps,” he added. the meeting. protects new life from commo-
church, lights candles and “May your celebrations The priest said that light is a In the final document dification and exploitation”.
prays to Jesus on Diwali. across the globe lead you to an very important part of Christia- operators remind Catholics Finally, they insist that they
Promoting common good, experience of happiness and nity. “It has so much signific- that “ Jesus’ mission was to are “part of the Church is
respecting the environment harmony in your families and ance for us as we light candles make human life hope-filled called to proclaim the Gospel
For A. Chinnapan, secretary communities,” he said. in all our ceremonies, includ- and fulfilling. He came that we of life” and entrust their work
of the All India Catholic Union, Jesus, the “light of the world” ing baptism, Communion and may have life and life in “in the hands of Mary, Mother
the festival is an occasion for feast. Priests and laypeople Easter,” he said. UCAN abundance (John 10:10). It is of life”. Vatican Radio
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Focus
The Saints go marching on No takers for minority student scholarships
By Fr. Mervyn Carapiet Panaji: Eight years after the
launch of the pre-matric, post-
During the Second World and passionate poets. There
matric and merit-cum-means
War, six million Jews perished are housewives and kings, tax
scholarships by the central
in the Nazi death camps. That agents and lawyers (yes,
government for the educa-
number would have been lawyers!), bakers and erstwhile
tional progress of minorities,
greater, but happily, at least brigands. But in this diverse
the scheme does not seem to
500,000 were rescued or bunch of souls for Christ, there
be popular in the state mainly
protected by ordinary people. are common characteristics. All
due to the meagre scholarship
They were quite ordinary the saints share certain virtues
amount and lack of awareness
people, in fact, for the most - a yearning for holiness, an
about the scholarships.
part, individualists - they did intimacy with God, perseve-
The number of applications
not usually do what society rance in prayer, humility of
received under the scheme in
demanded, for example, to heart, and love of their fellow
the last five years amounts to
share in the almost universal men and women, that is, cha-
only 28 per cent of the number
hatred of the Jews. They just rity of soul. There is a universal
of beneficiaries targeted,
got into the habit of doing hunger for examples of
indicating that the scheme has
good, finding themselves goodness and bravery, and it
been poorly implemented in
responding first to a need and needs to be nourished and
the state.
only second to the danger, and cultivated. Children are spon-
According to the statistical
believing that the gift of taneous with goodness and
figures furnished from the since 2010 up to the secondary nor did we do a follow-up.” He
goodness could be passed on. love. God’s kingdom is the
social welfare department, in level. The government has said it would be insignificant
If you perceive sainthood as place of natural, easy-flowing
the last five years, around provided 13,941 pre-matric to address minority develop-
an undesirable attribute or goodness. That is the stuff of
54,863 minority students were scholarships. Similarly, under ment without the collective
think of saints as one- sainthood, or at least the begin-
targeted to receive benefit the post-matric scholarship efforts of the concerned
dimensional shadows of real ning of it. The saints began that
under the three different scheme, the target was 7068 but authorities and educational
human beings, you probably way, too, finding out the truth
scholarship schemes, but the it has achieved around 889, institutions in creating
have never met cantankerous about themselves, the world
social welfare department has which is only 12 per cent of the awareness about the scheme
Saint Jerome or firebrand Saint and God. For that priceless
been able to enroll only 15,369 target achievement. For merit- to reach out to the population
John the Baptist, anxious and pearl they marched out of step
beneficiaries. A large propor- cum-means based scholarship of the minority student
tormented Padre Pio or wry with the assumptions of their
tion of minorities in the state for professional courses, the community.
Saint Teresa, joke-cracking society.
comprises of Muslims and target achievement, however, When an effort was made by
bishop Saint Laurence O’Toole They marched to a different
Christians. was 79 per cent because the this reporter to find out why
or achingly grateful Saint Mary drummer, named Jesus Christ.
The department of social target was just 682 minority such a small number of
Magdalene, brainy and poetic “Blessed are the poor, the
welfare is the nodal authority students. students from the minority
Saint Thomas Aquinas or meek, and those who suffer for
to scrutinise the applications According to the figures, communities has applied for
indomitable Saint Catherine of justice sake.” The world cons-
and forward them to the both funding and the fund these scholarships, it was
Siena, moody Saint Augustine, iders these mad slogans, beca-
ministry. The forwarded utilisation have been a found that most of the students
playful Saint Therese or mad use the order of the day is plea-
applications are then vetted problem. In the last five years, or their parents were not at all
Saint John of God. When Jesus sure, excitement, evasion of
and approved by the ministry when there was no 100 per cent aware about the scheme nor
came upon them, they realised duty, the race for power, and a
for grant of scholarships. The target achievement, the state, did their teachers help them in
that they had been missing out refusal to face the truth. Society
pre-matric scholarship scheme however, utilised about 30 per any way in filling up the
in life. Other saints gave up is sick, not the saints mad!
provides annually Rs 1,000 to cent more than the actual application forms.
lucrative careers to become The saints were human,
students from Std I to X while amount sanctioned of Rs 85.31 A teacher of a government-
poor in the Lord, like Francis indeed. Jesus has shown that
post-matric scheme is for lakh under the pre-matric aided school said on condition
Xavier who became a great the divine and the human can
undergraduates and postgra- scholarship scheme and 5 per of anonymity that most school
missionary. One can think of run on the same tether, so that
duates under which they can cent more than the sanctioned teachers do not want to inform
the young troubadour Fran- body and spirit pull in the same
receive Rs 3000-Rs 4000 amount of Rs 115.58 lakh was their students about these
cesco. He is known as “the direction, and the human can
annually while the merit-cum- spent towards merit-cum- scholarships because they will
sweet saint” who discovered live perfectly in the presence of
means scholarship is for means based scholarship. start approaching them for
what “la dolce vita” meant the divine. From mere dust the
students going in for technical, Under the post-matric filling up their application
when lived with the Lord. Other body, energised by the spirit,
professional and vocational scholarship, the department forms and that would mean
saints simply lived by their becomes star dust! Saints’
courses wherein they are spent only 30 per cent out of additional work for them for
convictions and remained lives have taught people to
eligible to receive Rs 25,000-Rs the total sanctioned amount of which they will not be paid.
steadfast in challenging circu- change from being mere
30,000. Rs 72.94 lakh. However, the
mstances. Thus, Thomas More, receivers to great givers. And
The main reasons for the social welfare department later
who had received Catholic the saints cared chiefly for the
poor response to the scheme clarified that the excess
education like any other lad, best kind of giving which is
are no proper publicity by the
For cost-effective
amount reflected in the
and lived by it even if it meant called thanksgiving. They knew
government and also the lack statistics was the amount that
disagreeing with King Henry that the praise of God stands advertisements,
of willingness on the part of was received during one
VIII. From the ashes of Teresa on the strongest ground when
educational institutions to financial year and had
da Ahumada rose the great it stands on nothing; and God
propagate the scheme among remained unutilised. “Hence, it approach The Herald.
Teresa of Jesus (of Avila). is too great for anything but
its minority students because had to be carried forward in the
Perhaps you did not know gratitude.
it would burden them with next financial year,” said You reach over 10,000
that among the saints there are
additional work. Another cause assistant director Sudesh
people who, rather than being
of minimal response is the Gaude.
meek and mild, are rather
meagre scholarship amount
people every week
Gaude said, “Though every
furious. Among the saints there Gift a Copy of and family income slab of Rs 1 year we have sent circulars to
are also great wits, addle- through print and
lakh, Goacom reported. the schools and high schools
brained dreamers, foolish oafs,
The figures note that 47,113 informing them about the
mischievous curmudgeons,
students belonging to minority scheme, we neither received email.
radical crusaders, shy artists,
communities were targeted any response to the scheme
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Food for Thought

INSPIRING STORY The burnt biscuit MY FAVOURITE SAINT

When I was a kid, my mom gave wonderful example to ev-
liked to make breakfast food eryone by the way they prayed
for dinner every now and then. together and fed crowds of
And I remember one night in poor people with their own
particular when she had made hands. They seemed to have
breakfast after a only one desire: to make
long, hard day at work. everyone happy and good.
On that evening so long Margaret was a blessing
ago, my mom placed a plate of for all the people of Scotland.
eggs, sausage and extremely Before she came, there was
burned biscuits in front of my great ignorance and many
dad. I remember waiting to see bad habits among them. Mar-
if anyone noticed! Yet all my garet worked hard to obta-
dad did was reach for his St. Margaret of in good teachers, to correct
biscuit, smile at my mom and Scotland the evilpractices, and to have
ask me how my day was at Margaret was an English new churches built. She loved
school. I don’t remember what princess. She and her mother to make these churches
I told him that night, but I do Life is full of imperfect who will be able to give you a sailed to Scotland to escape beautiful for God’s glory, and
remember watching him things.......and imperfect relationship where a burnt from the king who had she embroidered the pri-
smear butter and jelly on that people. I’m not the best at biscuit isn’t a deal-breaker! conquered their land. King est’s vestments herself.
biscuit and eat every bite! hardly anything, and I forget We could extend this to any Malcolm of Scotland welcom- God sent this holy Queen
When I got up from the table birthdays and anniversaries relationship. In fact, ed them and fell in love with six sons and two daughters.
that evening, I remember just like everyone else. But understanding is the base of the beautiful princess. Mar- She loved them dearly and
hearing my mom apologize what I’ve learned over the any relationship, be it a garet and Malcolm were raised them well. The youngest
to my dad for burning the years is that learning to accept husband-wife or parent-child married before too long. boy became St. David. But
biscuits. And I’ll never forget each others faults - and or friendship! As Queen, Margaret chang- Margaret had sorrows, too. In
what he said: “Honey, I love choosing to celebrate each “Don’t put the key to your ed her husband and the coun- her last illness, she learned that
burned biscuits.” others differences -is one of the happiness in someone else’s try for the better. Malcolm was both her husband and her son,
Later that night, I went to kiss most important keys pocket - keep it in your own.” good, but he and his court were Edward, had been killed in
Daddy good night and I asked to creating a healthy, grow- God Bless You... Now, and very rough. When he saw how battle. Yet she prayed: “I thank
him if he really liked his ing, and lasting relationship. Always. wise his beloved wife was, he You, Almighty God, for sending
biscuits burned. He wrapped And that’s my prayer for you So, please pass me a biscuit, listened to her good advice. me so great a sorrow to purify
me in his arms and said, “Your today. That you will learn to and yes, the burnt one will do She softened his temper and me from my sins.”
Momma put in a hard day at take the good, the bad, and the just fine! led him to practice great virtue. Let us take this saintly
work today and she’s real tired. ugly parts of your life and lay And consider passing this She made the court beautiful Queen for our example. While
And besides - a little burnt them at the feet of God. Because along to someone who has and civilized. Soon all the prin- we do our duties, let us keep
biscuit never hurt anyone!” in the end, He’s the only One enriched your life. ces had better manners, and in mind the joys that God will
the ladies copied her purity and give us in Heaven. Her feast

Bill Gates on life devotion. The king and queen day is November 16th.

To anyone with kids, of any listening to you talk about how 25 pearls of wisdom
age, or anyone who has ever cool you are. So, before you If you're too open minded, Eat well, stay fit, die anyway.
been a kid, here's some advice save the rain forest from the your brains will fall out. Men are from Earth. Wom-en
Bill Gates dished out at a high parasites of your parents' Age is a high price for are from Earth. Deal with it.
school speech about 11 things generation, try delousing the maturity. No husband has ever been
they did not learn in school. He closet in your own room. Going to church doesn't shot while doing the dishes.
talks about how feel-good Rule 8: Your school may make you a Christian any more A balanced diet is a biscuit in
politically correct teachings have done away with winners than going to a garage makes each hand.
created a full generation of kids and losers but life has not. In you a mechanic. Opportunities always look
with no concept of reality and some schools they have Artificial intelligence is no bigger going than coming.
match for natural stupidity. Middle age is when broad-
how this concept set them up abolished failing grades and
If you must choose bet- ness of mind and narrowness
for failure in the real world. they'll give you as many times
ween two evils, pick the one of the waist change places.
as you want to get the right
you have never tried before. Junk is something you've ke-
Rule 1: Life is not fair - get answer.
My idea of housework is to pt for years and throw away th-
used to it. This doesn't bear the slightest
sweep the room with a glance. ree weeks before you need it.
Rule 2: The world won't resemblance to ANYTHING in
Not one shred of evidence There is always one more
care about your self-esteem. real life. supports the notion that life is imbecile than you counted on.
The world will expect you to Rule 9: Life is not divided serious. Experience is a wonderful
accomplish something not beneath your dignity. Your into semesters. You don't get It is easier to get forgiveness thing. It enables you to recog-
BEFORE you feel good about grandparents had a different summers off and very few than permission. nise a mistake when you make
yourself. word for burger flipping - they employers are interested in For every action, there is an it again.
Rule 3: You will NOT make called it opportunity. helping you find yourself. Do equal and opposite govern- By the time you can make
40 thousand dollars a year right Rule 6: If you mess up, it's that on your own time. ment programme. ends meet, they move the ends.
out of high school. You won't not your parents' fault, so don't Rule 10: Television is NOT If you look like your pass- Thou shalt not weigh more
be a vice-president with a car whine about your mistakes, real life (nor are video games). port picture, you probably need than thy refrigerator.
phone, until you earn both. learn from them. In real life people actually have the trip. Someone who thinks logic-
Rule 4: If you think your Rule 7: Before you were to leave the coffee shop and go Bills travel through the post ally provides a nice contrast to
teacher is tough, wait until you born, your parents weren't as to jobs. at twice the speed of cheques. the real world.
get a boss. He doesn't have boring as they are now. They Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. A conscience is what hurts Blessed are they who can
tenure. got that way from paying your Chances are you'll end up when all your other parts feel laugh at themselves for they
Rule 5: Flipping burgers is bills, cleaning your clothes and working for one. so good. shall never cease to be amused.
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Miscellaneous
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
FOR THE 49th WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY
Communicating the Family: A Privileged Place of Encounter with the Gift of Love
The family is a subject of we learn to live with others This greatly helps us to parents, siblings, and friends, way consonant with the dignity
profound reflection by the despite our differences” (Evan- understand the meaning of a n incentive to openness, of the human person and
Church and of a process invol- gelii Gaudium , 66). Not- communication as recognizing sharing and ready communi- service of the common good.
ving two Synods: the recent withstanding the differences of and creating closeness. When cation with all. It can also help The great challenge facing
extraordinary assembly and gender and age between them, we lessen distances by growing schools, parishes and associa- us today is to learn once again
the ordinary assembly sche- family members accept one closer and accepting one tions to become more welcom- how to talk to one another, not
duled for next October. So I another because there is a another, we experience grati- ing and inclusive of everyone. simply how to generate and
thought it appropriate that the bond between them. The wider tude and joy. Mary’s greeting In a world where people consume information. The
theme for the next World Com- the range of these relation- and the stirring of her child are often curse, use foul language, latter is a tendency which our
munications Day should have ships and the greater the a blessing for Elizabeth; they speak badly of others, sow important and influential
the family as its point of differences of age, the richer are followed by the beautiful discord and poison our human modern communications
reference. After all, it is in the will be our living environment. canticle of the Magnificat , in environment by gossip, the media can encourage. Infor-
context of the family that we It is this bond which is at the which Mary praises God’s family can teach us to under- mation is important, but it is
first learn how to communi- root of language, which in turn loving plan for her and for her s t a n d communication as a not enough. All too often things
cate. Focusing on this context strengthens the bond. We do people. A “yes” spoken with blessing. In situations appare- get simplified, different
can help to make our comm- not create our language; we can faith can have effects that go ntly dominated by hatred and positions and viewpoints are
unication more authentic and use it because we have receiv- well beyond ourselves and our violence, where families are pitted against one another, and
humane, while helping us to ed it. It is in the family that we place in the world. To “visit” is separated by stone walls or the people are invited to take sides,
view the family in a new learn to speak our “ mother to open doors, not remaining no less impenetrable walls of rather than to see things as a
perspective. tongue”, the language of those closed in our little world, but prejudice and resentment, whole.
We can draw inspiration who have gone before us. (cf. 2 rather going out to others. So where there seem to be good The family, in conclusion, is
from the Gospel passage whi- Macc 7:25,27). In the family we too the family comes alive as it reasons for saying “enough is not a subject of debate or a
ch relates the visit of Mary to realize that others have preced- reaches beyond itself; families enough”, it is only by blessing terrain for ideological skirmi-
Elizabeth (Lk 1:39-56). “When ed us, they made it possible for who do so communicate their rather than cursing, by visiting shes. Rather, it is an environ-
Elizabeth heard Mary’s greet- us to exist and in our turn to message of life and comm- rather than repelling, and by ment in which we learn to
ing, the infant leaped in her generate life and to do some- union, giving comfort and accepting rather than fighting, communicate i n an
womb, and Elizabeth, filled thing good and beautiful. We hope to more fragile families, that we can break the spiral of experience of closeness, a
with the Holy Spirit cried out can give because we have and thus build up the Church evil, show that goodness is setting where communication
in a loud voice and said, ‘Most received. This virtuous circle is herself, which is the family of always possible, and educate takes place,
blessed are you among at the heart of the family’s families. our children to fellowship. a ”communicating
women, and blessed is the fruit ability to communicate among More than anywhere else, Today the modern media, community” . The family is a
of your womb’.” (vv. 41-42) its members and with others. the family is where we daily which are an essential part of community which provides
This episode first shows us More generally, it is the model experience our own limits and life for young people in par- help, which celebrates life and
how communication is a for all communication. those of others, the problems ticular, can be both a help and is fruitful. Once we realize this,
dialogue intertwined with the The experience of this great and small entailed in a hindrance to communica- we will once more be able to
language of the body. The first relationship which “precedes” living peacefully with others. A tion in and between families. see how the family continues
response to Mary’s greeting is us enables the family to perfect family does not exist. The media can be a hindrance to be a rich human resource,
given by the child, who leaps become the setting in which the We should not be fearful of if they become a way to avoid as opposed to a problem or an
for joy in the womb of Eliza- most basic form of communi- imperfections, weakness or listening to others, to evade institution in crisis. At times
beth. Joy at meeting others, cation , which is prayer , is even conflict, but rather learn physical contact, to fill up every themedia can tend to present
which is something we learn handed down. When parents how to deal with them cons- moment of silence and rest, so the family as a kind of abstract
even before being born, is, in put their newborn children to tructively. The family, where that we forget that “silence is model which has to be
one sense, the archetype and sleep, they frequently entrust we keep loving one another an integral element of commu- accepted or rejected, defended
symbol of every other form of them to God, asking that he despite our limits and sins, nication; in its absence, words or attacked, rather than as a
communication. The womb watch over them. When the thus becomes a school of rich in content cannot exist.” living reality. Or else a grounds
which hosts us is the first children are a little older, forgiveness . Forgiveness is (BENEDICT XVI, Message for for ideological clashes rather
“school” of communication, a parents help them to recite itself a process of communi- the 2012 World Communi- than as a setting where we can
place of listening and physical some simple prayers, thinking cation . When contrition is cations Day ). The media can all learn what it means to
contact where we begin to with affection of other people, expressed and accepted, it help communication when communicate in a love
familiarize ourselves with the such as grandparents, relatives, becomes possible to restore they enable people to share received and returned. Relating
outside world within a protect- the sick and suffering, and all and rebuild the communica- their stories, to stay in contact our experiences means reali-
ed environment, with the those in need of God’s help. It tion which broke down. A child with distant friends, to thank zing that our lives are bound
reassuring sound of the was in our families that the who has learned in the family others or to seek their forgive- together as a single reality, that
mother’s heartbeat. This enco- majority of us learned the to listen to others, to speak ness, and to open the door to our voices are many, and that
unter between two persons, so religious dimension of comm- respectfully and to express his new encounters. By growing each is unique.
intimately related while still unication, which in the case of or her view without negating daily in our awareness of the Families should be seen as
distinct from each other, an Christianity is permeated with that of others, will be a force vital importance of encoun- a resource rather than as a
encounter so full of promise, love, the love that God bestows for dialogue and reconciliation tering others, these “new problem for society. Families
is our first experience of com- upon us and which we then in society. possibilities”, we will employ at their best actively commu-
munication. It is an experience offer to others. When it comes to the technology wisely, rather than nicate by their witness the
which we all share, since each In the family, we learn to challenges of communication, letting ourselves be dominated beauty and the richness of the
of us was born of a mother. embrace and support one ano- families who have children by it. Here too, parents are the relationship between man and
Even after we have come ther, to discern the meaning of with one or more disabilities primary educators, but they woman, and between parents
into the world, in some sense facial expressions and mom- have much to teach us. A motor, cannot be left to their own and children. We are not fight-
we are still in a “womb”, which ents of silence, to laugh and cry sensory or mental limitation devices. The Christian comm- ing to defend the past. Rather,
is the family. A womb made together with people who did can be a reason for closing in unity is called to help them in with patience and trust, we are
up of various interrelated not choose one other yet are on ourselves, but it can also teaching children how to live working to build a better future
persons: the family is “where so important to each other. become, thanks to the love of in a media environment in a for the world in which we live.
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Media
MOVIE REVIEW
Divine Word Priest receives Social Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein
Communication Leadership award hal Nandrajog) has a soft
Manila – Divine Word CICM Fathers’ Maryhill School corner for Sam and Jeevan aka
father Franz-Josef Eilers will of Theology in Quezon City. He Jeeves (Nishant Lal) is a hope-
receive this year’s Titus Brands- was adjunct professor at ful director who is sex-crazed
ma Leadership in Social Com- University of the Philippines at and constantly recording
munication Award in a cere- Los Banos in Laguna. events with his video camera.
mony scheduled on November He served for many years as They exist because the writers
27 at the Carmelites’ Titus Bran- Consultant to the Holy See’s perceived them to be.
dsma Media Center (TBMC) in Pontifical Council for Social And the rest of the cast are
Quezon City, Philippines. Communication (PCCS) and present due to causality. Hera
The Philippine-Province of was from 1995 to 2010 the Charlie Kay Chakkar (Disha Arora) is a damsel who
the Carmelite Order (OCarm) Executive Secretary for Social Mein is a neo-noir murder catches Sam and Jeeves’ fancy.
will confer the award for this Communication of the mystery film directed by Jabbar (Siraj Mustafa), Sohail
category for the first time to rec- after 47 years. Federation of Asian Bishops’ Manish Srivastav. (Subrat Dutta), Husaini (Vikas
ognize Fr. Eilers’ broad involve- In 2001, Fr. Eilers initiated Conferences (FABC-OSC). The film follows the Anand), Rahil and Sayed are a
ment in social communication. a graduate program in social Titus Brandsma Awards investigation of multiple part of the drug mafia.
Known for his writings on and pastoral communication Philippines (TBAP) recognizes interlinked homicides that The dialogues are everyday
social- and pastoral communi- (MAT-SPC) at the Pontifical Filipino journalists and comm- occurred in a city. The police lingo with jargons used in the
cation, the priest-author has an University of Santo Tomas in unity media who embody the find video footage of events drug-peddling circuit.
international track record Manila. The fourty (40) MAT- life and principles of Blessed prior to the murder and they try The performances of the
spanning four decades in social SPC/ Licentiate graduates Titus Brandsma, Carmelite to solve the case based on that. five hyper-panicky friends,
communication formation and today include priests, religious priest and journalist who died The script is written by Man- constantly before the video
academic work. and laity from Asian countries on July 26,1 942 at the Nazi ish Srivastav and Amit Sial. camera, are theatrical and
He has taught for many years like China, Vietnam, Myanmar, concentration camp in Dachau. Gilded with a heavy philosop- overbearing. Every scene of
in different universities includ- Korea, Bangladesh and Since 2000, TBAP were given hy about perception and truth, theirs seems staged.
ing the Pontifical Gregorian- Indonesia. under six categories: Leaders- in actuality, the film with its oft- Naseeruddin Shah with his
and Salesian Universities in For 25 years, Fr. Eilers tau- hip in Press Freedom, Journa- repeated sequences, unravell- pseudo mannerisms, a heavy-
Rome. In 1968, he founded in ght at Divine Word School of lism, Emerging Leadership in ing bits of truth, is a convoluted duty title, investigating a mun-
Germany the very first acade- Theology in Tagaytay, Philip- Journalism, Community Com- and complex drama. dane case and showing keen
mic journal for Christian pines. He also taught at the munication, Communication What starts off as an interest in solving it, is predict-
Communication titled Comm- Salesian “Don Bosco Center of and Literature, and Culture and intriguing murder mystery film, able and thus a wet blanket.
unicatio Socialis. It still exists Studies” in Paranaque, and the Arts. Mattersindia soon with its complicated tale, Auroshikha Dey as the
turns into a predictable yarn protocol following, investiga-
with numerous - characters, tive officer is perfunctory,
sub-plots and versions. whereas Sandeep Vasudevan
The characters are card- as the ever-obliging yes-man
board thin. There is no to Sanket Pujari, occasionally
common thread between the elicits a chuckle or two. The
five friends. Sam (Amit Sial) is actors playing Rahil and Sayed
a drug peddler who has a soft stand out and are worth a
corner for Nina (Manasi mention. The rest of the cast is
Rachh), an aspiring actress. She stereotypical.
in fact, is dating a fellow Overall, with its narration
wannabe actor Deepak Kay aka going in circles, this film fails
Dips (Amit Tiwari). Patty (Anc- to engross viewers.

POTS AND PANS

7 cups barfi

‘7 cups barfi’ recipe. minutes for the sugar to

Serves - 4 dissolve in the milk comple-
Cooking Time - 15 mins tely. Now add ghee and
Preparation Time - 10 mins grated coconut and continue
Ingredients to stir. Cook the mixture on a
Besan Flour - 1 cup low flame for ten minutes.
Sugar - 2 cup When the mixture becomes a
Milk - 1 cup little thick then transfer it to
Ghee - 1 cup another pan and let it cool at
Grated Coconut - 1 cup the room temperature for 6 to
Almonds - 1 cup 7 hours.
Procedure Take a pan and Once the sweet becomes thick
add a 1/4 teaspoon of ghee. (approximately after 20-30
Once heated add a cup of minutes) cut it in square
besan flour. Roast the besan shape. Place an almond on
until it turns reddish brown. the each piece.
Answers of Last week Crossword VII. Across: 1 Gabriel, 5 Sick, 7 Eye, 8 Sparrows, Add milk and stir it well. Now let it cool for 6-7 hours.
9 Tests, 10 Hail, 13 Safe, 14 Song, 18 Gate, 19 Eagle, 21 Naphtali, 22 Asa, 23 Seer, 24 Donkeys. Now add sugar to the mixture You can serve this special 7
Down: 1 Greatest, 2 Blessing, 3 Insist, 4 Loathe, 5 Sardis, 6 Cows, 11 Language, 12 Generals, and mix it well. Keep stirring cup sweet barfi to your
15 Gather, 16 Herald, 17 Legion, 20 Cave. as it takes around 10-15 guests.
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Please, continue reciting the prayer provided in the prayer Foul play suspected in activist’s death in Goa
card which will enable the committee to prepare meticulously P a n a j i : People in the
western Indian state of Goa
for the convention. suspect foul play was behind
the reported accidental death
Fr. Dominic Gomes of a former priest who led
protests against the exploita-
(Convener of Faith Convention 2016) tion of the environment.
Former Blessed Sacrament
President greets nation on Father Bismarque Dias’ body
was fished out of the Mandovi
Diwali, urges greater unity river Nov. 7, two days after he
was reported missing. He left
said: “On the joyous the priesthood three years ago
occasion of Diwali, I convey to contest state elections in
warm greetings and good Goa.
wishes to all my fellow Police initially believed the
countrymen in India and former priest drowned in an After he lost the elections, he forum) said police initially in-
around the world.” accident. led a band of singers in creating sisted on death due to drow-
“Diwali represents the “This is not an accidental public awareness about ning but they are now open to
victory of light over darkness drowning because he was an government-supported land “other possibilities.” Follow-
and good over evil. May the excellent swimmer,” Sudeep development projects that he ing demands by social activi-
festival serve as a catalyst for Dalvi, a close associate, told said benefited the rich at the sts, a second autopsy was con-
greater unity within our ucanews.com adding that the cost of poor farmers. This ducted Nov. 8, but the findings
country. Let us on this former priest had faced deaths activism often put him at have not been made public.
occasion join forces, share threats and the police theory of loggerheads with politicians Earlier, citing the parable of
New Delhi: President happiness, help the needy and his death was full of holes. and land developers. the Good Samaritan, Dias said
Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday engage in collective efforts to Dias fought against illegal According to the police he was entering the political
extended Diwali greetings to lead our nation to greater and mining and opposed land pro- autopsy report, Dias died due arena to tend the ailing land,
the countrymen hoping that the greater glory.” jects such as hotels, golf cours- to drowning, but activists trees and children of the state.
festival of light serves as a President Mukherjee also es and an airport on the groun- dispute this, pointing to injuries “If we miss this opportunity to
catalyst for “greater unity urged for nation to celebrate ds that such projects irreversi- to his body. really do something, then it
within our country”. Diwali in a pollution free bly destroy land, trees, water Sabina Martins, convener of will be gone,” he once said.
In his message, Mukherjee manner. Mattersindia. sources and the environment. Goa Bachao Abhiyan (save Goa UCAN