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Patron : Fr. Jojo Varakukalayil CST (Superior General)

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Fr. Anish Angadiath CST (Chief Editor)

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News BulletinLittle Flower Congregation, CST Fathers

“I have called you Friends” (Jn. 15:15)

Vol. L3 No. 3 October, 2021

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1. FUn-t‰m-dn-b¬ 32. Superior General’s Message 53 Superior General’s Programme 84. Intimations 95. News Section

Little Flower Generalate 10Little Flower Major Seminary 20St. Joseph’s Province 23St. Thomas Province 25Khrist Jyoti Province 29Little Flower Province 32Little Flower Mission, Africa 36

6. Article SectionThe Theresian Model of Religious Fraternity 41

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St Therese of Child Jesus - Saint of the Modernand Post-modern Times

Dear Fathers and Brothers in Jesus,

Happy Feast of St Therese of Child Jesus, our HeavenlyPatroness!

“My Lord, I love You!” were the final words of St Therese ofChild Jesus, the greatest saint of the modern and Post-moderntimes. These words remain as the key to all her teachings on theGospel and her message to the world as the Doctor of the Church.She expressed the truth of the ‘Science of Love’ expressing hersoul’s inmost passion for Jesus. This is the quest/passion in everyhuman being for which one is created and destined. With this,she illumines the Church and teaches the poorest of the poorsouls that anyone can cling to God in utter failure and totalhelplessness.

Therese is an expert in the ‘Science of Love.’ She is a teacher ofour times, a time which thirsts for living and essential words, forheroic and credible acts of witness. For this reason, she is alsoloved and accepted by brothers and sisters of other Christiancommunities and even by non-Christians. She is virtually ourcontemporary, having lived in the cultural atmosphere of our day.She died young, but had she lived to be ninety years old, an ageattained by two of her blood sisters, Pauline and Celine, Theresewould have died in 1963. As a contemporary of Sigmund Freud,Karl Jung, Karl Marx, Jean-Paul Sartre, Frederich Nietzsche andother formative thinkers and writers of our time. She lived in theclimate of thought that has become the mentality of the modernand postmodern eras. Having lived in a climate of post-modernpredicament where life and meaning became so relative to thecore, her spiritual doctrines are beyond human reasoning. In Post-modernity nothing is sure and certain. Postmodernism defines, ifat all it can be defined, it is incredulity towards meta-narratives.Everything is in the hands of the individual who creates/makesmeaning for him/her self. Secularism, in the West, flourished at

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the expense of the forgotteness of God and all such meta-narratives.After the Shoah, there is a struggle in one’s acceptance of theidea of a divine that has spread an air of ambiguity and despair.The holocaust has brought in an air of the end of Theodicy. Thisis the result of the crisis in the European culture, a crisis thatnow includes the atrocities we associate with the genocidal actsin Iraq, Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda, and elsewhere during thetwentieth century as well. The trauma never goes away. The ghostsof such phantasmal evil have crept into the minds of the religiouspeople. Therese too lived in a European air of such existentialcrisis.

People of her time faced alienation to the core; personally, sheexperienced distress of abandonment and existential loneliness,and she engaged in the struggle of self-doubt bordering despair.Therese herself had feelings of helplessness and depression thatmany today experiences in the grip of psychosomatic illness,addictions, obsessions, and existential meaninglessness. Alas,we are living in the midst of all this, especially at the dark timesof the pandemic Covid-19. The last days of her life were muchtroublesome; dying of tuberculosis, she endured such physicalpain, emotional distress and spiritual darkness that she hadmomentary atheistic thoughts. The very modern and post-modernquestion of whether the afterlife really exists also invaded herown mind. She witnessed the uneasy interaction between scienceand religion as well as the disparity between spirituality livedas an expression of faith and religious observance lived as anexpression of fear. Living in the midst of all such odds and whatmakes ‘Therese a great saint, a great saint’ as Saint Padre Piostates, is her revelation in the ‘Science of love’ explained in her‘little way.’

One must understand that Therese lived in an age of inventions(SS, 207), and establishments of many industrial, commercial,engineering, social political, and economic projects. It was atime of breakthroughs of post-modern science and technologythat are foundations of our present way of life. She mentionsabout her finding the little way that we must also find a new way

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to reach in heaven. Despite the perils and perplexities that baffledhuman minds of her times, she was destined to find a way toreach heaven. Her faith formation and saintly Catholic parentsenabled her to respond to the call from within. In this vein, she isdetermined to find a new way to heaven which must be bye-passing all other ways; a new path very straight and very short:her ‘little way’ (SS, 207). This ‘little way’ was symbolic of heropenness to the book of nature. Living in an age of inventions,Therese, in fact, had come up on a new invention that madeclimbing physical steps unnecessary. She had experienced it whenshe was fourteen during a stopover in Paris on her pilgrimage toRome to ask Pope’s permission to enter the Convent. The newinvention was in the large Department Store where she and Celineshopped with their father Saint Louis Martin. It was the lift.Therese was delighted to learn from experience that elevatortook away the trouble of laboriously climbing many stairs one byone. Therese finds that spiritual life did have such an elevator.Her joy of finding this elevator was in the ‘little way’ that mustraise her to heaven!

Therese’s life and teaching are especially significant for our time,for, she addressed a particularly contemporary question facedby all people, believers and non-believers alike, seeking love,justice, and peace. It is the question of how to cope with violence– physical, moral, or psychological force that coerces andtherefore diminishes or negates the free flourishing of human lifeand that produces emotional suffering, inflicts pain, or causesdeath to oneself or others. During the perils and perplexities ofthe Pandemic Covid-19, Theresian ‘little way’ radiates beamsof human flourishing. As Theresians, we must cling to her, notonly at the time of her feast, but all the more, every moment ofour life.

Let us be, each other’s keeper!Happy Feast!

Fr Jojo Varakukalayil CSTSuperior General

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SUPERIOR GENERAL’S PROGRAMME

Oct 01 : Festal Celebration at Little Flower Generalate

Oct 03 : Festal Celebration at Little Flower School, Aroor

Oct 03-04 : Webinar Lecture Series on Valliachan

Oct 04 : Memorial Mass for Fr Basilius Panat CST atMookkannur

Oct 04-05 : In his Footsteps: Minor Seminarians’ AnimationProgram at Little Flower Generalate

Oct 06 : Jubilee Celebration of Fr Tomy Alumkalkarot CSTat Valiyathovala.

Oct 09 : Jubilee Celebration of Fr Antony KannampillyCST at Kumbidy.

Oct 11-12 : Third Session of the General Synaxis at LittleFlower Generalate.

Oct 13 : Silver & Golden Jubilee Celebration of Fathersat Little Flower Generalate.

Oct 13 : Governing Body Meeting at Little Flower MajorSeminary, Aluva

Oct 15 : Interprovince Meeting (Online)

Oct 16-17 : Visit to Khristu Jyothi Mission Bhavan, Mudickal.

Oct 22 : Visit to Europe.

Nov 13 : Memorial Mass for the Departed

Nov 24-26 : Superior General Assembly, Roma, Vatican.

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Oct 01 : Feast of St. Therese of Child JesusOct 03-04 : Webinar Lecture Series on ValliachanOct 04 : Memorial Mass for Fr Basilius Panat CST at

MookkannurOct 04-05 : In his Footsteps: Minor Seminarians’ Animation

Program at Little Flower GeneralateOct 11-12 : Third Session of the General Synaxis at Little Flower

Generalate.Oct 13 : Silver & Golden Jubilee Celebration of Fathers at

Little Flower Generalate.Oct 13 : Governing Body Meeting at Little Flower Major

Seminary, AluvaOct 15 : Interprovince Meeting (Online)Nov 13 : Memorial Mass for the Departed

Dates of Annual Retreats 2021- 2022Khrist Jyoti Province : Ocober 10 - 15, 2021Preacher : Rev Bishop Mar Remegiose Inchananiyil

(Bishop, Diocese of Thamarassery)Venue : Jyoti Nivas, Khrist Jyoti Provincial House,

Hanumangarh, RajasthanLittle Flower Province : November 07 - 11, 2021Preacher : Rev Fr Mathew Palachuvattil

(Diocese of Jalandhar)Venue : Little Flower Provincial House, Chargawan,

GorakhpurSt. Joseph’s Province : November 07 - 11, 2021Preacher : Rev Bishop Mar Sebastian Vaniyapurackal

(Curia Bishop)Venue : Little Flower Generalate, ThrikkakaraSt. Thomas Province : November 21 - 26, 2021Preacher : Rev Bishop Mar Varghese Chakkalakkal

(Bishop, Diocese of Calicut)Venue : Anugraha Retreat Centre, VattathuwayalLittle Flower Generalate : January 23 - 28 , 2022Preacher : Rev Bishop Mar Sebastian Vaniyapurackal

(Curia Bishop)Venue : Little Flower Generalate, Thrikkakara

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MeetingsThe General Council Meeting was held to discuss aboutthe Second Session of the General Synaxis on Friday09 July 2021.History Committee Meeting was held online on Sunday 11July 2021at 10.00 a.m. Fr Superior General, Fr TiyoKochukavumpurathu CST, Fr Saju KoothodiputhenpurayilCST, Fr Joseph Chathanatt CST, Fr Sebastian PuthenchirayilCST, Fr Saji Kanayankal CST, Fr Augustine Pamplany CSTwere present for the meeting.Constitution and Directory Amendment Committee Meetingwas held online on Saturday 17 July 2021 at 10.00 a.m. FrSuperior General, Fr Francis Kilivallickal CST, Fr FrancisChittinappilly CST, Provincial Superior of St. Joseph’sProvince, Fr Joby Edamuriyil CST, Provincial Superior ofSt. Thomas Province, Fr Saju Koothodiputhenpurayil CST,Provincial Superior of Khrist Jyoti Province, Fr SabuKandamkettiyil CST, Provincial Superior of Little FlowerProvince and Fr Joseph Chathanatt CST and Fr JohnKochupurackal CST were present for the meeting.8th General Council Meeting was held on Monday 19 July2021 at 06.00 p.m.The Educational Trust Meeting of LF School, Aroor washeld Monday 26 July 2021 at 07.00 p.m.Additional General Council Meeting was held on Monday26 July 2021 at 08.30 p.m.9th General Council Meeting was held on Thursday 29 July2021 at 06.30 p.m.The meeting of the General Administrative Departmentswas held on Sunday 01 August 2021 at 06.30 p.m. to discussthe Action Plan of each department for the upcoming six

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years of administration to be presented and discussed atthe Second Session of the General Synaxis. The meetingwas continued on Tuesday 03 August 2021 at 06.30 p.m. tocomplete the presentation and the discussions of the ActionPlan of each Department.Additional General Council Meeting was held on Sunday08 August 2021 at 06.30 p.m. to discuss about thearrangements of the Second Session of the General Synaxis.The Second Session of the General Synaxis was held fromMonday 09 August 2021 09.00 a.m. to Thursday 12 August2021 08.00 p.m. in the online mode.The African Mission Committee meeting was held onSunday 15 August 2021 at 11.00 a.m. Fr Superior General,Fr George Aranchery CST, Fr John Kapiarumalayil CSTand Fr Jose Panikulangara CST, Mission Superior, Africaparticipated in the meeting.The 10th General Council Meeting was held on Tuesday 31August 2021at 06.30 p.m.The meeting of the Olive Editorial Board was held onTuesday 07 September 2021at 06.30 p.m. Fr SuperiorGeneral, Fr George Aranchery CST, Fr JohnKapiarumalayil CST, Fr Anish Angadiath CST, Fr JoycePeedikayil CST and Fr Arun Koyikkattuchira CSTparticipated in the meeting.The 11th General Council Meeting was held on Wednesday22 September 2021 at 03.00 p.m.A joint meeting of General Administration and AfricanMissionaries was held online on Sunday 26 September2021 at 07.30 p.m.

Visits & Programmes of Fr Superior General and GeneralCouncilors

Fr Superior General, Fr Anish Angadiath CST and FrSanthosh Charamthottilyil CST visited Little FlowerSchool, Aroor for handing over of the file of the principal

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of the school by Fr Augustine Tharappath CST to Fr SanthoshCharamthottiyil CST, the newly appointed principal onThursday 01 July 2021.Fr Superior General inaugurated the Literary and CulturalAcademy at Sacred Heart Minor Seminary of theArchdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly in the morning and atLittle Flower Major Seminary, Aluva in the evening andgave the inaugural address on Saturday 03 July 2021.Fr Superior General and Fr Jeevan Thundiyil CST visitedLate Fr Benny Konooran’s family at Manikkadavu and theypaid a visit at Kottor Ashram, Irikkur Seminary, andChengalayi Ashram on Tuesday 06 July 2021. Fr SuperiorGeneral offered Holy Mass at Little Flower Minor Seminary,Irikkur on Wednesday 07 July 2021.Fr Superior General, Fr Anish Angadiath CST and FrSanthosh Charamthottiyil CST participated in the farewellfunction of Fr Augustine Tharappath CST at Little FlowerSchool, Aroor on Thursday 15 July 2021.Fr Superior General participated in the CRI meeting held atCMC Provincial House, Carmel Bhavan, Ernakulam onThursday 15 July 2021.Fr Superior General and Fr John Kapiarumalayil CST visitedLate Fr Ebin Kuzhimullil’s home on Saturday 24 July 2021atJosegiri, Idukki.Fr Superior General participated in the Online Meeting ofthe Rectors and Major Superiors of the Religious MajorSeminaries organized by Major Archiepiscopal Curia,Mount St. Thomas, Kakkanad on Tuesday 27 July 2021from10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.Fr Superior General participated in the Online Meeting ofCRI on Tuesday 27 July 2021at 03.00 p.m.Fr Superior General, Fr George Aranchery CST and Fr JohnKapiarumalayil CST visited Basil Bhavan at Mookkannur

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to wish Birthday Greetings to Fr Xavier Olickal CST onMonday 02 August 2021.Fr Tiyo Kochukavumpurathu CST went to LF School, Aroorfor Auditing and Document Verification on Wednesday 04August 2021.Fr Superior General and Fr Francis Chittinappilly CST,Provincial Superior of St. Joseph’s Province visited RevBishop Mar George Nellikkunnel at Bishop’s House Idukkion Friday 13 August 2021 and also visited VellaramkunnuParish to meet Fr Jacob Thundiyil CST.Fr Superior General gave the Presidential Address and FrAnish Angadiath gave the key note address at theIndependence Day Celebration at Little Flower MajorSeminary, Aluva on Sunday 15 August 2021Fr Superior General and Fr George Aranchery CST visitedFr Mathew Paramban CST at his home at Muttuchira onWednesday 18 August 2021.Fr Superior General visited Cherupushpashram,Moonnamthode on Saturday 28 August 2021 and celebratedHoly Mass on Sunday 29 August 2021 at Seminary Chapel.Fr Superior General participated in the Formators’ Meetingat St. Joseph’s Provincial House, Aluva on Thursday 02September 2021.Fr George Aranchery CST visited Housing Colony atPookattupadi to meet the people there and discuss aboutthe handing over of the land on Friday 03rd & 04th September2021.Fr Superior General and Councilors visited Little FlowerNovitiate House, Chathamunda on Saturday 04 September2021 and celebrated Holy Mass there on Sunday 05September 2021.

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Fr Superior General and Councillors participated in theSuperiors’ Meeting of St Thomas Province at St. ThomasBhavan, Chelavoor on Monday 06 September 2021.Fr Superior General gave monthly recollection andpresided over the priest meeting of Little Flower Province,Gorakhpur at Little Flower Provincial House, Chargawan-UP on Thursday 09 September 2021.Fr Superior General visited Nepal Mission from Friday10 September 2021. He participated in the Covid Reliefwork at Chepang Village with the fathers in the NepalMission.Fr George Aranchery CST, Fr John Kapiarumalayil CST,Fr Anish Angadiath CST, Fr Jeevan Thudiyil CST, Fr TiyoKochukavumpurath CST and Fr Arun Koyikkattuchira CSTparticipated in the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Fr TomyAlumkalkarot CST at Little Flower Major Seminary, Aluvaon Saturday 18 September 2021. Fr George Arancheryconcelebrated in the Jubilee Mass and gave felicitationmessage in the meeting.Fr Superior General visited Bishop Mar ThomasThuruthimattam and Bishop Emeritus Mar Dominic Kokkattat Gorakhpur Bishop House on Sunday 19 September 2021.Fr Superior General and team participated in the JubileeCelebration of Fr Sebastian Puthenchirayil CST (GoldenJubilee), Fr Antony Kannampilly CST and Fr TomyAlumkalkarot CST (Silver Jubilee) at St Joseph’sProvincial House, Aluva on Thursday 23 September 2021.Fr Superior General preached homily at Jubilee Mass.

Ceremonies & CelebrationsWe celebrated Feast of Dukhrana with solemn Holy Massoffered by Fr. John Kapiarumalayil CST on Saturday 03July 2021.

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A warm reception was given to Fr. SajuKoothodiputhenpurayil CST, Provincial Superior, KhristJyoti Province and Fr Michael Pulickal CMI the newlyappointed Secretary of Commission for Social Harmonyand Vigilance from POC on Wednesday 07 July 2021.There was a prayer section in connection with the Feast ofSts Louie Martin and Zelie Guerin at Generalate Chapel onSunday 11 July 2021. Fr George Aranchery CST led theprayers, Vespers and Novena and gave the festal message.Sisters from LST Convent participated in it. We had a smallfestal celebration sharing cake and a solemn Holy Masswas celebrated at Generalate Chapel by Fr Anish AngadiathCST at the feastday on Monday 12 July 2021.Monthly Recollection was arranged at Generalate onThursday 15 July 2021at 06.00 p.m. Fr Joseph Erambil VCgave the Recollection Talk. Fathers from LF Seminary, SJProvincial House, SWTS, Snehalayam and MudickalMission Seminary were present for the Recollection. FrSinoj Thuruthippally CST from Canada and Fr JoeKarikunnel CST from USA were also present.A warm farewell was given to Fr Augustine TharappathCST on Sunday 18 July 2021 at Supper at Generalate. FrSuperior General thanked him for seven years of hisvaluable service as Principal at Little Flower School, Aroorand wished him all the success in his future ministries.We celebrated the Feast day of Fr Jeevan Thundiyil CSTand Fr Santhosh Charamthottiyil CST on Sunday 25 July2021 with a solemn Mass offered by them at GeneralateChapel. Fr Jeevan Thundiyil CST was the main celebrantand Fr Santhosh Charamthottiyil CST preached the homilyfor the day. After the Mass sweets were shared with thefaithful. The feastday celebration we had with a sumptuoussupper. Fr Jimmychan Karthanam, Vicar of Little Flower

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Church, Thrikkakara, Fr Gigi Oliapurathu, Manager ofBharata Mata College, Thrikkakara and Fr JohnsonPuthussery CST from POC colored the occasion with theirpresence.Fr Tiyo Kochukavumpurathu CST celebrated Holy Mass atGeneralate Chapel at the Feast of St. Alphonsa onWednesday 28 July 2021. Fr Superior General celebratedFestal Holy Mass at FCC Santhibhavan, Thrikkakara.Regents’ gathering was held on Tuesday 03 August 2021atGeneralate. Twenty Eight Seminarians from all fourprovinces reached at Generalate at 10.00 a.m. After the teathey had meeting with Fr Superior General and GeneralCouncillors at 11.00 a.m. Eight non-CST Seminarians alsojoined for the Lunch here.On Sunday 15 August 2021 at the Feast of Assumption ofMother Mary and 75th Independence Day Fr JeevanThundiyil CST celebrated Holy Mass at Generalate Chapeland gave the message for the day. Fr George ArancheryCST concelebrated and hoisted the National Flag after theHoly Mass. Fr Superior General celebrated Festal Mass atLF Major Seminary, Aluva, gave the homily for the day andhoisted the National Flag. Fr Anish Angadiath CSTcelebrated Festal Mass at LF School, Aroor and hoistedthe National Flag there.At the day of Thiruvonam on Saturday 21 August 2021 FrSuperior General celebrated Holy Mass at GeneralateChapel. We the Generalate Community celebrated Onam atSt Joseph’s Provincial House with the Communities ofProvincial House, Snehalayam and SWTS, Aluva. We hadOnakalikal and Sadya at St Joseph’s Provincial House,Aluva.We celebrated 75th Birthday of Fr John Vadakkel CST atGeneralate with grand supper on Saturday 21 August 2021.

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Fr Superior General wished him all the wishes and blessingsof his birthday. Fr John Vadakkel CST celebrated Holy Massat Generalate Chapel as part of his 75th Birthday Celebrationon Sunday 22 August 2021.Fr Tiyo Kochukavumpurathu CST celebrated Holy Mass atGeneralate Chapel on his Birthday on Monday 23 August2021. Fr Superior General wished him all the blessingsand prayers of the day. We celebrated the birthday of FrTiyo Kochukavumpurathu CST at Supper.The feast of Fr Anish Angadiath was celebrated at supperon Friday 27 August 2021. Fr Anish Angadiath CSTcelebrated Festal Mass at Generalate Chapel on Saturday28 August 2021. Fr Superior General concelebrated andwished him all the blessings and prayers of the day on behalfof the faithful community.Bishop Mar Ephrem Narikulam visited Generalate and hadtea with us on Tuesday 31 August 2021.A warm farewell was given to Fr Arun MadathiparambilCST at Generalate on Friday 03 September 2021 as he ismoving to Innsburg, Austria for his Doctoral Studies on 08September 2021. Fr Superior General thanked him for hisvaluable service at Little Flower Major Seminary as Staffand wished him all the success in his higher studies. FrArun Madathiparambil CST celebrated farewell mass atGeneralate Chapel on Saturday 04 September 2021.Fr Superior General celebrated Festal Mass at Generalateon the Feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary on Wednesday08 September 2021.Novena to St. Therese of Child Jesus began at Little FlowerGeneralate on Wednesday 22 September 2021.Fr Arun Koyikkattuchira CST celebrated Holy Mass atGeneralate Chapel at his birthday on Thursday 23September 2021. Fr Jeevan Thundiyil CST wished him all

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the prayers and wishes of the day. Birthday celebrationwas at supper.

Funeral Services & Memorial MassAt the death Anniversary of Fr Damien Kondoor CST onFriday 09 July 2021 Fr George Aranchery CST celebratedMemorial Mass and prayed office for the dead at GeneralateChapel.Fr Jeevan Thundiyil CST participated in the 41st dayMemorial Mass of his elder brother Mr. Roy at St. Mary’sChurch, Cheenikuzhy on Saturday 10 July 2021.Fr Superior General and Fr Arun Koyikkattuchira CSTparticipated in the Funeral Ceremony of Fr ShibuKeechankeriyil of Archdiocese of Tellichery, cousin of FrSuperior General at St. Little Flower Forane Church,Vellarikkundu on Monday 12 July 2021.At the Death Anniversary of Fr Pius Edasseriparambil CSTon Wednesday 14 July 2021 Fr John Kapiarumalayil CSTcelebrated Memorial Mass and prayed office for the deadat Generalate Chapel.At the Death Anniversary of Fr Thomas Puthukulangara CSTon Friday 16 July 2021Fr Anish Angadiath CST celebratedMemorial Mass and prayed office for the dead at GeneralateChapel.At the Death Anniversary of Fr Joseph Thoomkuzhy CSTon Saturday 17 July 2021Fr Tiyo Kochukavumpurathu CSTcelebrated Memorial Mass and prayed office for the deadat Generalate Chapel.Fr John Kapiarumalayil CST went to Kurichithanam to prayoffice for the dead for Mrs. Sosamma Joseph, sister in lawof Fr George Kalladanthiyil CST with Mr Dominic, ourneighbor on Thursday 22 July 2021.Fr George Aranchery CST and Fr John Kapiarumalayil CSTparticipated in the Funeral Service of Mrs Marykutty

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Thomas, mother of Sr Alice LST, Mother Superior of LSTConvent, Thrikkakara at Sacred Heart ChurchKarimbanakkulam on Friday 13 August 2021.Fr Superior General, Fr George Aranchery CST JohnKapiarumalayil CST and Fr Santhosh Charamthottiyil CSTwent to Neyyassery for praying Office for the Dead forMrs Anice George, mother of Fr Ajeesh Parackal CST onWednesday 18 August 2021.Fr Tiyo Kochukavumpurathu CST participated in theFuneral Service of Mrs Anice George, mother of Fr AjeeshParackal CST at St Sebastian’s Church at Neyyassery onThursday 19 August 2021.Fr Superior General went to Vincentian Provincial House,Angamaly for praying office for the dead for Fr VarghesePampackal VC and to Aluva for praying office for the deadfor mother of Mrs Liny, Secretary at LF Major Seminary,Aluva on Wednesday 25 August 2021.Fr Superior General offered Mass for the dead and prayedoffice for the dead at Generalate Chapel as it was the deathanniversary of Fr Bosco Vetticka CST on Thursday 26August 2021.Fr Tiyo Kochukavumpurathu CST prayed office for the deadfor Fr Jithesh Mulackal VC, his batch mate at VincentialProvincial House, Angamaly.Fr Arun Koyikkattuchira CST participated in the FuneralService of Mr Micheal, father of Fr JosephKunnipurayidathil CST at Holy Family Church, Mattakkara,Pala on Saturday 04 September 2021.

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Meeting with the General Administration and Sent OffOn 26th of June afternoon, there was a joint meeting with theGeneral Administration and the staff under the chairmanship ofVery Rev Fr Superior General. All the General Councilors werepresent in the meeting. In the evening, Rev Fr Jeevan ThundiyilCST, our former Econome was given a send off by the seminarycommunity. We the staff and seminarians extended our esteem toRev Fr Jeevan for all the services which he rendered during histhree years of tenure here.A Day to Know the OtherTo know each other and to be with each other, we were blessedwith two days of group dynamism on 30th June and 1st July. Eachbatch gathered under the guidance of their respective animators.Interactive sessions could help us to understand each other morethan ever before. There were games and other entertainingactivities among the different groups. We specially thank all theFr Animators and the staff for arranging meaningful days for us.My Lord and My GodWe celebrated the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle on 3 July, ourFather in Faith and the Apostle of India with all its solemnity. Wehad a Rasa Qurbana which was solemnized by Fr JobyMamalassery CST. The evening section of Dukharana Feastwitnessed the inauguration of the literary and cultural academyof 2021-22. Fr Biju Madathikunnel C.Ss. R, the ProvincialSuperior of Liguori Province was the Chief Guest. FrJojoVarakukalayil, Superior General of Little FlowerCongregation presided over the meeting. A new book named“Sthree Abalayalla Prabalyaanu” written by Fr AbeyKottanalloor, was released on the occasion. We extended festalgreetings to Rev Fathers, Joby, Rogi, and Tomy who bear thename of St. Thomas the Apostle.Being with Our Spiritual ParentsWe celebrated the Feast of the parents of our Heavenly Patroness,St. Zelie Guerin and St. Louis Martin on 12 July. Fr RogiNarithookil CST celebrated the solemn Holy Mass. On the eve

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of the day, there was solemn Ramsa. As we commemorated feastof the parents of our Heavenly Patroness, we did also rememberour own parents, both of Fathers and Brothers and offered specialprayers.A Journey to the Syrian TraditionThe Institute of Philosophy and Religion organized an ExtensionLecture on 15 July, on the topic, Syriac Traditions of Syro MalabarChurch, by Rev Fr Cyril Thayyil from the Eparchy of Palai. Itwas a whole day programme. Reverend Sisters and postulantsfrom the nearby convents and the minor seminarians of KhristJyothi Minor Seminary, Mudical also attended the seminar.Sa…Re…Ga…Ma…With immense joy and great enthusiasm, the LFS communitywelcomed on 29 July, the famous music director Mr. SunnyStephan to have music class for the brothers. During the sessionwe had the privilege to test the musical talents of each one of us.Vianney DaySt. John Maria Vianney, the Patron Saint of priests, is one of theinspiring saints of the Catholic Church. This saint is anembodiment of the teachings of Jesus who is the real Shepherdto us. Our community celebrated the feast of St. Vianney on 4th

August. Rev Fr Daison Mundopuram, from the Arch-Eparchy ofThrissur, offered the Holy Mass and delivered an enrichinghomely regarding the dignity of priesthood. The personal sharingby Fr Daison of his life experiences after the Holy Mass reallytouched each one of us and gave us a glimpse of the hardships heunderwent to become a priest.ELEFTHERIA 2k21We celebrated the 75th Independence Day of our Nation and theFeast of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary on 15 Augustwith all its solemnity. Rev Fr Jojo Varakukalayil CST, the SuperiorGeneral of Little Flower Congregation, offered the Holy Massand hoisted the National Flag. Bro Emil Mundaplackal deliveredIndependence Day message. On the evening there was a culturalprogramme to mark the occasion. Rev Fr Anish Angadiath CST,the General Councilor for Education and the Professor at BharataMata College, Thrikkkakara, delivered the key note address. First

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year brothers staged a one act play based on the life history of St.John Maria Vianney. Second and Third years enthralled theaudience with music and dance. Fathers and sisters from nearbyashrams participated in the programme.Aarppo…. 2k21The Little Flower Major Seminary celebrated Onam on 21 Augustwith all pomp. Our Onam celebration began with the solemnHigh Mass celebrated by Rev Fr Augustine Pampalany CST. Thecommunity was divided into four groups for the Onamcompetitions. There was active participation of both brothersand fathers. The day was very colorful and memorable andconcluded with the traditional Onasadya prepared by the thirdyear brothers. First year brothers prepared an excellent Pookalam.Extension Lecture on Sri. Narayana Guru DarshanasAn extension lecture on “Sri. Narayana Guru Darshanas” wasconducted on 24 August in our Seminary auditorium. The sessionlasted for two hours. Swami Shiva Swarupanda of AdvaidaAshram, Aluva delivered the lecture. His lecture helped us tounderstand the views and teachings of Sri. Narayana Guru andits contemporary relevance. He explained how Guru’s viewschanged our society especially the Jathivyavastha. Theinteractive session with swami helped us to have a deepunderstanding of Guru’s teachings.A Small IntervalOn August 26th we had our one day outing of this semester. Covid-19 pandemic restrictions made us to have the outing within theseminary. Brothers engaged themselves in indoor and outdoorgames, watching films and TV etc. It was day of relaxation fromthe hectic daily programmes and all have really enjoyed the day.Birthday and Festal GreetingsWe the LFS community celebrated the birthdays of our dearFathers, Rogi Narithookil CST, Abraham Kottanalloor CST andJohn Vadakkel CST on 12th, 19th, 20th August, respectively. Weextended festal greetings to our dear Fathers, Baiju KattikaranCST, Joy Vayalil CST and Augustine Pamplany CST on 15 July,25 and 28 August respectively.CorrespondentAluva

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1. Feasts and BirthdaysThe feast of St.Thomas, the Apostle of India and the patronsaint of the province was celebrated solemnly. Likewise,the feasts of Saints Louis Martin and Zelin Gurein, St.Alphonsa, St. John Maria Vianney, the Transfiguration ofOur Lord, also were celebrated.

2. In HeavenFr Biju Thekkel’s dear mother left for her heavenly reward.Father Provincial Superior and Vicar Provincial and manypriests from the province participated in the funeral service.

3. BenjaminsSix candidates joined our Little Flower Minor Seminary atIrikkur on 29 June and one went back home for his treatment.

4. SynaxisThe second session of the Provincial Synaxis was held from6 to 8 July. The second session was conducted in onlineplatform and all the members participated actively. Thereport of the Synaxis is published.So also the second session of the General Synaxis was heldfrom 9 to 12 August. It was too conducted in an onlineplatform.The final session will be held preferably in October2021.

5. With IndebtednessAfter rendering selfless service as Vicar Provincial, FrJohnson Varakaparambil CST left for Germany to take uppastoral ministry in the diocese of Regensburg. He left Indiaon 10 August 2021. We wish him fruitful days ahead.

6. Health is WealthFr Johnson Varakaparambil CST underwent an operation tocorrect the ligament of his right knee on July 9 at Nirmalahospital, Marykunnu. After a few weeks of rest, he became

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perfectly alright. Some of the fathers and brother wereinfected with covid 19. All of them regained their health.Fr Thomas Mulangattil CST underwent a minor operationat Nirmala Hospital. Fr Koratty CST is still under treatmentand makes steady progress.

7. Visit of Fr Superior GeneralVery Rev Fr Jojo Varakukalayil CST, Superior General madea visit to the provincial house for the first time after theelection and stayed with us on July 12 on the way toVellarikkundu to participate in the burial ceremony of hiscousin, Fr Shibu Keechankariyil, a priest of the archdioceseof Tellicherry.

8. ExaminationsOur regents had confused days due to the uncertainty of thedate of their B.A final year exams. After the renewal ofvows, they were sent to different ashrams. From June 28th

onwards they had their VI semester exams. They came backto the provincial house on July 13, had their MonthlyRecollection on the following day and continued with theirpreparations for the next (V) semester exams. On 23 Julythey went back to Aluva to appear for the Vth semester exam.After completing the exams, all of them reached theirrespective places.

9. Hundred PercentStudents of Little Flower School, Chelavoor, came up withflying colours in the Board exam. It is the sixth time that theschool scored 100%. 52 students appeared for the exam.Congratulations to our priests, the students and the teachers.We gratefully acknowledge the commitment of the Principaland Bursar on behalf of the Province.The construction work of the new wing of the school is inprogress. Online classes are regular.

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10. Inspite of Covid-19Fr Vipin Thuruthiyil CST returned to Kenya on July 25 aftera long period of waiting. Fr Jaison Chennelliyil CST, whowas here in Kerala for holidays, could go back to Switzerlandon July 29. Fr Siby Eyalel CST left for Switzerland to dopastoral service in the diocese of Sitten on 3 September.

11. Two more to UjjainBros Joyal Panachipuram and Robin Chenatt left forRuhalaya Seminary, Ujjain on August 29 to start theirtheology studies. They were attending online theologyclasses from the beginning of the academic year.

12. Zonal RecollectionZonal monthly recollection of Kozhikode zone took place atChathamunda on August 15. On the same day the ProvincialSuperior blessed the renovated chapel and the newly builtbasketball court. The fathers played a friendly basketballmatch. The recollection was lead by Fr Jinto, a priest fromthe diocese of Manathavady.

13. Formation CouncilThe first Formation council meeting of the academic yeartook place at the provincial house on August 19. Fathersfrom our formation houses at Irikkur, Chathamunda and Aluvatook part actively. We discussed different topics such asvocation promotion, regency, syllabus of Minor seminary,need of by laws etc. The Provincial administrative teamalso was present.

14. AnimationAn animation programme was conducted at various ashrams.Provincial Superior, together with his councilors visits eachashram and hold meetings with the members of the Ashramand directors of the institutes. The present situation, needsof the house and institutions, future plans, ways and meansof financial self- sufficiency etc. are discussed.

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15. Education Committee Meeting A new Education Committee was formed for our Province. Members of the newly formed Education committee

Frs Boby Pullolickal (Chairman), Sijoy Karingalichira(Member), George Nelluvelil (Member), RobinManackalath (Member) and Mr. Benny Joseph Chellamkottu(Principal, LISSAH College)

16. A New Office for Palliative CentreA New Office for Samaritan Pain and Palliative Care Centrewas opened in Social Centre Complex at Kottor. Mr. SajeevJoseph, MLA of Irikkur Constituency, inaugurated the office,in the presence of Rev Fr Joby Edamuriyil, ProvincialSuperior, Fr Joseph Chathanatt, the Vicar Provincial, Fr BinuPaimpillil, Provincial Councilor and the Director ofSamaritan Pain and Palliative Care Centre, Fr BobyPullolickal, Provincial Councillor, the MunicipalChairperson, Grama Panchayath President and otherdignitaries. Through this office, we provide oxygenconcentrators, semi folding cots, water beds, wheel chairs,pulse oximeter, walkers etc. for the needy.

17. Solar PlantA new solar panel system is installed at Samaritan Old AgeHome, Nellikunnu. It was inaugurated by the AssistantEngineer, KSEB.

18. Covid- 19We were in the forefront in our war against Covid 19. Wecould distribute 10,000 food kits, sanitizers, masks,hospitalisation charges etc. to the needy.

19. Samaritan ClinicSamaritan Pain and Palliative Care Centre have opened anew clinic in the Social Centre Complex of the Province.Free service of a Doctor is available from 9 am to 12 am.

20. Fr Binil Mangalathil CST is appointed as the Assistant ParishPriest at St. Mary’s Forane Church, Cherupuzha on 17 August.

21. Fr Santhosh Charamthottiyil CST took charge as the Principalof Little Flower School, Aroor.

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KHRIST JYOTI PROVINCE

Feast of DhukranaWe celebrated solemnly the feast of St. Thomas the apostle, onthe 3rd July 2021. On this day Jyoti Niwas Provincial Housewas so happy to celebrate the feast of Fr. Shan AlackaparambilCST, after his patron saint Thomas. The celebrations set out withthe Holy Eucharist in the evening. Fathers and sisters from nearbystations joined us for the celebration and wished him the greetingsof the day.

To be with The LordTo rejuvenate our lives and ignite the missionary zeal, on the14th and 15th of July 2021, we had our monthly recollection andpriests gathering at the Provincial House, Hanumangarh. Fathersfrom Punjab and Rajasthan were present for the monthlyrecollection and priest gathering. The recollection was startedby invoking the intercession of Mother Mary through the rosary.Fr. Shibin Thachoor CST guided us with reflections and meditationpoints. Another monthly recollection and priest gathering washeld on 26th and 27th August 2021 at Provincial HouseHanumangarh. Fr. Jidhin Kurisinkal CST, was the preacher.

Provincial SynaxisThe synaxis members analysed the mission zeal and fraternallife in the Province and deliberate the major policies for theupcoming years. The concluding session of the VIII ProvincialSynaxis was held at Provincial House from 26th to 30th July.

General Synaxis The Second Session of the 14th General Synaxis of Little FlowerCongregation was held through online, from 08th to 13th of August.Synaxis delegates, Frs Thomas Anjilivelil CST, George AlukkaCST and Saju Thottamattam CST together with Fr ProvincialSuperior participated the Synaxis from Provincial House.

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From Punjab to Nepal

Envisaged by our motto “Be little and serve the little” and tocherish our CST fraternity, three fathers from Khrist JyotiProvince; Fr Robin Areeparambil CST, Fr Jobin Moolan CSTand Fr Shibin Thachoor CST went to Nepal mission to help “thelittle ones” in collaboration with the Little Flower Province. Itwas really a great time for them to experience new culture andmission and they will cherish these golden memories in the yearsto come.

Visitors Diary

Khrist Jyoti Provincial House is a garden of love where manypeople love to visit often. Sr Jancy SMS, the Provincial Superiorof St Mary’s province of Snehagiri Missionary sisters and SrJolly SMS, Provincial Councillor visited on 06th August 2021.On 9th August 2021, Sr Francia SD, General Councillor and SrTherese SD Provincial Councillor of Sisters of Destitute visitedthe Provincial House. Rev Sr Jessy Jesline FCC visited theprovincial house on 11th September 2021. His Grace MarKuriakose Bharanikulangara, Archbishop of the eparchy ofFaridabad and Mar Jose Puthenveetil, Auxiliary Bishop of theeparchy of Faridabad visited Provincial house on 22nd September2021. We had meeting with them pertaining to have morecollaboration with the eparchy in the field of evangelization.

Onam Celebration

We had our Onam celebration on 21st August 2021 at ProvincialHouse. Rev Fathers, Brothers, Sisters and Teachers joined usfor the Onam celebration. We had onakalikal and after whichsumptuous traditional Kerala food for lunch. It marked happiness,excitement and enjoyment among all of us.

Another MilestoneRev Fr Provincial Superior laid the foundation stone for the newSchool building in Kot Shamir on 8th September 2021. Rev

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Fathers from the neighbouring stations were present for theceremony. It was a pride moment for the entire province as itwill be a great benefit for the people around the mission station.

Meetings for Progress Two separate meetings were held of the Managers, Bursars andProcurators for Rajasthan and Punjab on September 01, 2021, atBikaner and on September 04, 2021, at Malout respectively. OurChartered Accountants Mrs Anitha Ramchandani and MrChandhan were the resource persons respectively in the saidmeetings and they were kind enough to update us on newaccounting policies.

Similarly, a meeting was held for Local Superiors of our ashramsat our Provincial House on the 22nd and 23rd of September2021. Rev Fr Jojo Varakukalyil CST, Superior General addressedthe meeting via google meet. We had a fruitful occasion to discussthe growth of each community.

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From the Foot Hills of HimalayasTribute to our Nation

The 75th Independence Day of our Nation and the Feast of theAssumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary were celebrated withfull devotion and faith in the Provincial House. Rev Fr SabuKandemkettiyil, the Provincial Superior celebrated the Holy Massalong with other Fathers and deacon Noble Pallathukuzhiyildelivered the homily. After the Eucharistic Celebration, Rev FrProvincial Superior hoisted the National Flag in the school anddelivered the message of the day. Various cultural progammesarranged by the teachers and students added to the spirit andfeeling of patriotism in our minds.

Into your Hands O, Lord

Bro Noble Pallathukuzhiyil was ordained Deacon and BroPraveen Kallikattu received the order of Heupadiakonusa on 19August 2021 at Little Flower Provincial House by His ExcellencyBishop Mar Thomas Thuruthimattam CST, the Bishop of theDiocese of Gorakhpur. Many Fathers and Sisters from theneighbouring communities and stations also were present for theceremony. Dn Noble is doing his Diaconate ministry atSt. Anthony’s Parish, Gorakhpur.

Valuing the service to the Little…

CST Fathers in Nepal are engaged in their tireless and relentlessservice in the remotest villages of the Cheppang indigenouscommunities during the COVID 19 pandemic. Expressing ourgreat appreciation and solidarity in their noble efforts, Rev FrProvincial and Fr Benny Paul visited Nepal mission and extendedtheir service to ‘the little’ ones along with our Fathers in Nepal.

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Onam 2021

Onam is the festival that the people of God’s own countrycelebrate with much pomp and spirit. Provincial House membersjoined the LFS family for the celebration on 21st August. In orderto mark the spirit of this day, different Onam competitions wereheld showcasing their team spirit and vigour. As per the traditionsand customs of Onam, our dear teachers prepared “ScrumptiousOnasadhya”. The Brothers decorated the ‘floral carpet’ in frontof the Provincial house. Fathers and Sisters from Jungle Sikrijoined us for the programme.

Teachers Day Celebration

“A teacher is really the representative of Supreme reality”

This year’s Teachers Day was celebrated on 6th September inmost of our schools. Fr Provincial Superior and other Fathersjoined the LFS family for the celebration and in his address tothe teachers, Fr Provincial Superior highlighted the values andservice each teacher renders to the nation. He thanked them forbeing torch bearers in the society dispelling the darkness around.The students and teachers of the school staged variousprogrammes befitting to the occasion. The celebration came toits culmination with gift distribution and fellowship meal.

Birthday Greetings

On 7th September, we celebrated the Birthday of our dear FrBenny Paul, the Econome. The celebrations started with the HolyMass in the morning. Many Fathers from the from nearby Ashramsand Stations came together in the evening to wish Fr Benny Pauland to share the joy and fellowship.

Visit of Superior General & Monthly Recollection

On 9th of September 2021, Rev Fr Jojo Varakukalayil CST, theSuperior General arrived in Gorakhpur in order to visit Nepalmission. On the same day, a monthly recollection was arrangedfor the fathers and brothers. Very Rev Fr Superior General shared

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his reflections on community life and discipleship and helped usto make a fruitful recollection. Thereafter, Superior General metBrothers of the Province and then presided over the Priests’meeting. The next day he left for Nepal Mission to engage himselfin the relief works initiated by the CST Fathers. He also foundtime to visit all our ashrams though for a short while.

Engineers Meet

15th September, being the Engineer’s Day, Little FlowerPolytechnic, Jungle Sikri felicitated all the students andprofessors. Rev Fr Provincial Superior was the Chief Guest ofthe day. In the address to the Engineers and students, he emphasisedthe role of engineers and technicians in building up a prosperousand progressive society.

Resuming classes in the schools

After a long interval, the schools which have suspended physicalclasses due to the pandemic have resumed the physical class.The sound of the nursery rhymes and the cheerful smile of thechildren have come back to the school campus. The governmenthas allowed opening the schools for physical classes with 50%of attendance in a class.

Nepal Mission

Our Nepal Mission has come to the lime light these days with theCovid-19 relief works initiated by the CST Fathers. Our Fatherswork day and night to reach out to the poor and marginalizedsections of the society, especially among the Chepang Tribalcommunity. The monsoon also has hit the communities so badlythat daily living also has become very difficult. In spite oflandslides and muddy roads, our fathers reach out to them climbinghills and mountains and crossing difficult rivers with foodmaterials and other helpful items for the people who live in theremotest hilly areas. Rev Frs Michael, Roby, Bibin, Gijo,Manjush, Syril and Bijo really deserve our deep appreciationand sincere support and prayers for their strenuous efforts toreach to the poor.

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The Nepal Government is fully supporting us in all possible waysto bring relief to the people. We have already spent more than asum of NRS 1,50, 00,000/- (Fifteen Million Nepali Rupees) forthis purpose with the support of NGOs, INGO’s and well-wishers. With the support of NGO’s and INGO’s this reliefprogramme will go on as long as the lockdown restrictions andpandemic adversities prevail in Nepal.

We are happy that Frs Robin Areeparambil, Jobin Moolan andShibin Thachoor from Khrist Jyoti Province, Punjab collaboratedwith this venture of relief work as volunteers. All the three wereinvolved themselves fully in all the aspects of the relief programwhich demanded a lot of physical hard work. We are very gratefulto them for their committed engagement in the program. We arealso very grateful to them for raising funds for this program ontheir part, with which we could reach out to many more needypeople with relief food materials. Their presence was a rareopportunity for us to experience the CST fraternity.

The cheering presence of Rev Fr Sabu Kandamkettiyil CST, theProvincial Superior, Fr Benny Paul CST and Fr Jubish AzhiyathCST, the provincial councillors in this programme was anincentive and inspirational for the CST Fathers working in Nepal.They spent a few days in Nepal involving themselves fully in thecovid 19 relief activities along with our Fathers working there.

The company of Very Rev Fr Jojo Varakukalayil CST, theSuperior General was very much encouraging and motivating.The physical hard work of Rev Fr Jojo in the relief programmedoubled our joy and gave more energy and enthusiasm to workhard to reach out to the most needy people of the society.

Happy Feast to All

We wish all the members of the Congregation a very Happy Feastof our Heavenly Patroness, St. Therese of Child Jesus.

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AFRICAN NEWS

SAHIHI YA MUNGU(SIGNATURE OF GOD)

Greetings to all from the Little Flower African Mission!

It’s our great joy to greet all the members of the CST family onthe occasion of the feast of our Heavenly Patroness, Little Flowerof Child Jesus and to make an update with the news from theAfrican Mission.

We thank Almighty God for His manifold graces on the Mission.Return of Fr Philip Kallamplackal CST to the Mission after histreatment and rest in India, is a great blessing.

Another milestone in the history of Little Flower African Missionis the arrival of the two Brothers Jibin Korattiparambil CST andSebin Cherianmackal CST for their theological studies. They willbe starting their theological studies at Jordan University College,Morogoro and will be staying St. Vincent De Paul Seminary, runby Fathers (Congregation of Mission).

ST. ELIZABETH PARISH SUBIRATo Renew

Blessing of the houses and harvest blessings in all substations ofthe Parish Subira, Lihwena, Muungano and Nangwahi were donein the first two weeks of July. We gifted the laminated picture ofthe Sacred Heart of Jesus to all families. We have a plan to givea Crucifix and Bible (to the families that do not have it); we areexpecting the goodwill of well wishers. As it was the time ofharvesting the people kept their produces for blessing and gavetheir share for supporting the Church.

St Joseph, pray for us

This year is dedicated as the Year of St Joseph. In this context,the statue of St Joseph was taken to every family in the Parish.The leaders of the Substation and the people of the particular

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ward enthusiastically accompanied St Joseph, the Protector ofChristian families.

With the Community

Fr John Kadaliyil CST attended the second session of theProvincial Synaxis of the Little Flower Province online; andFr Jojesh Ottaplackal CST went to India (Hanumangarh,Rajasthan) to participate in the second session of the ProvincialSynaxis of Khrist Jyoti Province in the last week of July.

Tumsifu Yesu Kristo

The two Brothers, Sebin and Jibin, who came to study Theologyin Tanzania, reached Lihwena on 28 July. They started thelanguage study (Swahili) from 2 August under the guidance ofMr Joseph Sarimbo from Morogoro (who taught our Fathers whocame to Africa from 2016). Brothers will soon move to Morogoroto start their Theology classes in the Jordan University, Morogoro.Their classes begin from the second week of October.

ST GABRIEL PARISH MBAGALA KUU

Hearty Welcome Dear Brothers

In the history of CST African Mission, we have another goldenstep by coming of two brothers Jibin and Sebin for their theologystudies on 27th June 2021. Fr Philip Kallamplackal CSTaccompanied them from Kerala to Tanzania. They were in Dares salaam for two weeks then went to Dodoma and stayed withFr Binoy Mannarthottathil CST at Nzinje parish. They had goodpastoral and village experiences there. Then the last week ofJuly they went to our motherhouse Songea Little Flower Missionto start the language classes on 3rd August 2021. Bro. Sebin afterfew days of his stay in Songea was down with malaria and cameto Dar again for further treatment. He was in the hospital forthree days and then in home quarantine for one week. Hecompletely cured and went back to Songea. They will finish their

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language classes in September and soon start their seminary lifein Tanzania from the 11th of October. They will be given aninitial course from 11th to 23rd and start the theology coursefrom 25th October.

Pastoral Activities

Different pastoral and social activities are going on in our parish.In the past months, we have conducted seminars for differentgroups, house visits of catholic families, feasts of different familyunits, graduation of catholic students of seventh standard of theparish, competitions for catechism students, and so on.

Treatments

Fr Jojesh and brother Sebin were tested Covid positive andadmitted to Aga Khan hospital. They took rest and furthertreatments staying at our priest’s house after getting dischargedfrom the hospital.

Feast Day Preparations

We have started our novena for the feast of the Archangel ofGabriel, the Parish Patron, and St. Therese of Child Jesus on20th September. On 29th September we will have Adult Baptismof seven persons and Confirmation of 32 for the marriage. Onthe 1st October, we will have the inauguration of Rosary monthand Feastal Mass of St. Therese of Child Jesus. On 2nd we havearranged 12 child baptisms and 17 marriages and Feast of ourParish Patron and St. Therese of Child Jesus.

ALL SAINTS PARISH MTANDIKA

Return to the Tanzanian Mission

Fr Philip Kallamplackal CST, who was under treatment in Indiadue to an accident, has come back to the Tanzanian mission inthe month of July. The parish received him with great joy andgratitude for returning to the parish. We would like to take thisopportunity to thank all of you especially, the then provincial

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team, the mission superior Fr Jose Panikulangara CST and allthe CST family in the East African Mission for your intense prayerand support during this difficult moment. May the good Lord blessyou all.

A Helping Hand

During the absence of Fr Philip Kallamplackal CST, Fr JobyThekkevayalunkal CST came to help the parish and stayed in theparish with Fr Babychan Tholanickal CST for 3 months. We wouldlike to thank Fr Joby for the generous service and perseverancethat you have shown during your stay in our parish. We wouldalso like to thank the Mission Superior for sending him to ourparish.

House Blessing and Thanks Giving Mass

Our parish has got 15 substations and each having an average of150 families. We visited every family in the parish. During ourvisit, staying in each village, we blessed the houses, took thesenses of the faithful, understood their problems, confront theirfaith and collected their thanksgiving of the harvest.

Visit of the Superior General of the Teresina Sisters

The Mother Superior General of the Missionary Sisters of St.Therese of the Child Jesus (Teresina Sisters) visited ourcommunity and enquired about our well being. She appreciatedour service in the parish and their community nearby and alsooffered their service and support in the parish.

ST. PETER AND PAUL, KAONGO CATHOLIC PARISH,MERU, KENYA

It is God’s grace that so far we are protected from the deadlydecease Covid 19, and everything functions normally keepingthe protocols.

Back in the Mission

Fr Vipin Thuruthiyil CST is back in the Mission healthy after hisholidays.

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Class Rooms Construction

With the support of the parents and the well wishers within theparish, we have completed the construction of permanent structurefor three class rooms and started constructing permanent structure for another three more class rooms with the financialsupport we received through Fr Biju Edamuriyil CST. Thus weare able to change the learning environment of our pupils to astone built-wall class rooms. Thanks and prayers for those well-wishers.

Sacrament of Marriage

After the declaration of this parish in 2018 the Sacrament ofMarriage was administrated at the parish only two times. But inthis year of St. Joseph there are many willing couples who arecoming forward for the Sacrament of Marriage. We expect morethan ten couples to receive the Sacrament of Marriage in thisyear.

Pastoral Car

It was a long cherished desire to have a pastoral car for theparish. After four years of prayers and requests with the supportof Little Flower Congregation and the Little Flower Missionand the Parishners, the parish now have a pastoral car. Thanksto all of you.

We the fathers and brothers of Little Flower African Missionwishing you all the Fathers and Brothers a Very Happy Feast ofour Heavenly Patroness and may the missionary zeal of ourPatroness and vision of Our beloved Founder Vellichan inspiremany minds to join Mission to fulfil the African dreams of theCongregation.

Fr Philip Kallampalackal CST & Fr Jojesh Paul CST

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The Theresian Model of ReligiousFraternity

Fr. Shyju Chathanattu CSTIntroduction

The necessity to foster meditativeness and mysticism inspirituality could be considered as one of the important benefitsof this difficult period of corona pandemic. As the churchesremained closed and treasured religious practices and gatheringsfound only virtual platforms, there arose insights to distinguishbetween the essentials and the nonessentials, the dispensableand the indispensable. Though these religious practices andgatherings have crucial and edifying role in spirituality, we havelearned to set them aside for a while for the greater good of thehumanity. However, the recent events of the Church in Keralasadly reveal that it has not yet come to this realization.Unfortunately, the meaning of Jesus’ words – the Sabbath wasmade for man and not man for Sabbath (Mk 2:27) – is yet to beunderstood. Rituals and traditions take precedence over truereligiosity; the essence of faith is forgotten. Nevertheless, thepandemic continues to remind the humanity to hold fast to thegreatest values and to the deepest truths.

The time is fast nearing for another celebration of thefeast of St. Therese of Lisieux, our patroness, in the pandemic-stricken period. It is my modest belief that this is a time for us toreflect on the Theresian patrimony to our religious life. We areinvited to look into the essentials of the spiritual treasure that wehave professed as the model of our way of life.Family, the Basic School of Theresian Religious Life

Anyone who reads the Story of a Soul will be convincedof the fact that the family of Louis Martin and Zélie Guérin hadbeen the cradle of St. Therese’s religious life. The saintly parentsof St Therese brought up their children, inculcating in them anextraordinary love of God. God was the moving force of everyaction. St. Therese’s words, “what matters in life is not great

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deeds, but great love” are not simply the result of her religiousexperience in the four walls of the Carmel of Lisieux, it is rathera conviction that she obtained in the heavenly atmosphere of herfamily. Every thought and every action in her grace-filled familyhad its force from Jesus’ commandment of love: loving God andloving neighbour.Loving God and Loving Neighbour: Two Pillars ofTheresian Religious Life

The Carmel of Lisieux was a “new family” for St.Therese. When St. Therese revealed to her beloved father LouisMartin her desire to enter the Carmel, he plucked a small whiteflower that was growing in the garden, its roots still intact. Heexplained to her of the providential love of God that planted andbrought up “His Little Flower” in that garden. Her saintly fatheraccepted God’s will to replant “His Little Flower” in the richsoil of the Carmel.

For St. Therese, the Carmel has become her family inevery sense. She addressed her prioresses Mother Marie deGonzague and Mother Agnés as “my mother” with the completeaffection and respect of a child to his/her mother. In the sameway, her love for the members of her religious family had genuinetenderness and depth of the fraternal love towards her siblings.Thus, the life of St. Therese in the Carmel of Lisieux was noneother than living intensively the love of God and love ofneighbour in the God-given family.

As a religious congregation rooted in the TheresianSpirituality, we speak often of many salient features of the “LittleWay” of our patroness. Her childlike simplicity, love of Godand of neighbour, surrender to the divine will, life of sacrifice,humility, obedience and many more themes are very dear to ourspiritual journey to religious perfection. Among these remarkabletraits of Theresian spirituality, the love of God and of neighbourdoes require a special emphasis, for every other virtue that St.Therese practiced had its roots in Jesus’ commandment to love.Aptly, she summarized her vocation as a “call to be love in theheart of the Church”.

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A Community after the Model of Theresian ReligiousPrinciples

It is my humble conviction that we are called to placethe commandment of love as the fundamental principle of ourreligious vocation. Based on this principle of love, we mayconstantly make self-examinations to live our call to be theapostles of love, like our patroness.Is Love of God the Force of my Life? Is Heaven the Goal ofmy Life?

During her first Hoy Communion, years before herentrance into the Carmel, Therese had asked Jesus to take overher liberty from her. In her “new family” at Carmel, her deepdesire to do only the will of God flourished. Loving God andmaking Him loved by all was the chief concern for St. Therese.So, she surrendered all her desires to the holy will of God. Jesuswas the lover of her soul. She wanted to do only what waspleasing to Him. Every thought, every word, and every action ofSt. Therese reflected her goal as the heaven where she can becompletely united with Jesus.

Am I always guided by the will of God? Do I place mypersonal interests over the will of God? Is love of God the forceof my words and deeds in my community? Is heaven the goal ofmy life? These are some important questions for our self-examination. The answer to these questions will tell me whetherI follow the footsteps of our patroness. They will tell me whethermy religious life is well anchored on the pillar of love of God.Am I Truly a Brother to my Community Members? Do IExperience True Fraternal Love?

Entering the Carmel of Lisieux, St. Therese found her“new family”. She describes the welcome that she received atthe Carmel as the “the embraces of another family, whosedevotedness and love is not dreamt of by the outside world”.However, it was certainly different from that of her family in LesBuissonnets. It was not an easy task for St. Therese to love everymember of the community with the true care and affection that

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she had for her siblings. Nonetheless, she strained herself to arriveat that goal. She has learned not to wonder at the imperfectionsof her religious sisters. She would rather think of their unknownmerits and sanctity. Self-righteousness had no place in herspirituality. Her awareness of own failures and weaknesses madeher always humble and simple. Thus, the Carmel of Lisieuxbecame a place for St. Therese to practise true fraternal love toher religious sisters.

Since we follow the footsteps of St. Therese in our callto religious perfection, it is pertinent to self-examine whetherwe have become true brothers to our community members. Do Ifeel the joys and pains of my brethren? Do I really miss mybrethren lost in covid-19 pandemic? Do I myself experiencebrotherly affection from my community members? The answer tothese questions will reveal to me, to a certain extent, how far Iam Theresian in living my religious vocation to be a true brotherto my brethren.Conclusion

This short article has endeavoured to look into someessentials of our vocation to live religious life after the ideals ofSt. Therese of Lisieux. Evidently, the article makes no exhaustiveexposition of the said theme. Nevertheless, it has been arguedthat the Theresian model of religious life can be explained as a“family united in love”. The Carmel was for her a “new family”and every member of the Carmel has become her “sister”. Areligious community that adheres to the Theresian ideals is invitedto become a family united by the love of God and deep fraternalrelationship. However, it is not an easy way. The questionswhether I do everything inspired by the love of God and whetherI have become a brother to my brethren made me realize how farI am from the ideals I profess to follow. The Little Way of St.Therese is not that simple. The motto “Be Little and Serve theLittle” sounds superb. But making this motto my flesh and soul isnothing other than becoming an apostle of the commandment oflove.

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]-Jym-]n-°p-hm-≥- A-hn-Sp-∂v Fs∂ A-b-®n-cn-°p-∂p-.'' kz-¿-§o-b-

]n-Xm-hns≥d- C-„w- \n-dth‰p-I- F-∂-Xm-bn-cp-∂p- -tbip-hn-s≥d-

Z-u-Xyw- (LK 4:18). -ssZh-hp-am-bp-≈- Km-V-_-‘-Øn-em-Wv -tbip-

hn-s≥d- Z-u-Xyw- B-cw`n-°p-∂-Xv. Vision leads to Mission andMission leads to Ministries.

a-\p-jys\ A-hs≥d- ka-K-X-bn-¬- a-\- n-em-°n-b- k`m-

kvYm-]-I-≥-, B-[ym-fln-I- B-lm-ctØm-sSm∏w- `-u-Xn-I- -t£a-

hpw- D-d-∏p- h-cp-Ø-Ww- F-∂- X-Ø-zw- K-ln-®p-. A-Xn-\m-¬- H-cp- Km-

ao-W- P-\-X-bpsS Po-hn-X- km-l-N-cy-ßsf a-\- n-em-°n- A-h-¿-°v

B-h-iy-am-b- Po-hn-X-\n-e-hm-cw- D-b-¿-Øp-∂-Xn-\v B-h-iy-am-b-

sa®s∏ - Ir-jn-co-Xn-I-fpw- im-kvXkmt¶Xn-I- hn-Zy-bpsam-s°

F-Øn-®p- -sImSp-°p-hm-≥- At±lw- ]-cn-i-an-®p-. hn-Zym`ym-kw

B-Xp -c -tkh-\-w bm-Xm-ku-I-cy -w - ap -X-em -b-h- hn -hn -[-

B-h-iy-ßsf D-ƒs°m≈n-®v km-[y-am-b- hn-I-k\- am-¿§-ß-ƒ-

\-S-∏m-°p-I-bp-≠m-bn-. k`m- \n-b-a-ß-ƒ-°v cq-]w- \-¬-In-b- A-h-

kc-Øn-¬- k`mw-K-ß-fpsS Np-a-X-e- Kmtam≤mcW -taJ-e-I-ƒ-

BsW∂pw- A-h- GsXm-s° B-bn-cn-°-Wsa∂pw- ÿm]I≥

A-°-an- v ]-d-™p-. -tX\o-®-h-f-¿-Ø-epw- I-∂p-Im-en- h-f-¿-Ø-epw

ap-b-¬, ]-∂n- ap-X-em-b-h-bpsS kw-c-£-W-hpw- a-c-∏-Wn-im-e-,-

s\bvØv, kvIq-ƒ- F-∂n-h-bpw- P-\-ß-ƒ-°v Bthiw -]-I-¿-∂p-.

]p-Xn-b- hn-Øn-\-ß-ƒ-, ]p-Xn-b- C-\w- I-∂p-Im-en-I-ƒ- F-∂n-h- P-\-

ß-ƒ-°v F-Øn-®p- -sImSp-°p-∂- H-cp- -tIµ-am-bn- k`m- -tIµw-

am-dn-. ]n-∂o-Sv -tdmUp-I-ƒ-, -ss]a-dn- hn-Zym-e-bw-, -sslkvIq-ƒ-,

sSIv\n-°-¬- kvIq-ƒ-, B-ip-]-Xn-, -sse_-dn- F-∂n-h- h-gn-

\m-Sns≥d- ka-K-hpw- kºq-¿-W-hp-am-b- hn-I-k\-Øn-\v h-ey-®-≥-

Xp-S-°w- Ip-dn-®p-.

im-kvXo-b- am-\w-

kp-]-kn-≤- a-\:-im-kvX-⁄-\m-b- F-_m-lw am-t…m-bp-

sS B-h-iy-I-X-I-fp-sS tiWn (The Hierarchy of Needs) F-∂-

kn-≤m-¥-]-Im-cw- a-\p-jy-\v ]-e- hn-[-Øn-ep-≈- B-h-iy-ß-fpw-

B-K-l-ß-fpw- A`n-em-j-ß-fpw- D≠v. Po-hntXm≤m-c-W-Øn-\v

B-h-iy-am-b- - £-Ww-, h-kvXw, ]m-¿-∏n-Sw-, Nn-In-’ Xp-S-ßn- -sshb-

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‡n-I-hpw- km-aq-ln-I-hpw km-º-Øn-I-hpw am-\-kn-I-hp-am-b-

h-fscb-[n-Iw- B-h-iy-ß-ƒ- Hmtcm hy-‡n-°pw- D≠v. ]-Sn-]-Sn-bm-

bp-≈- ]-cn-i-a-Øn-eqsS Cu- B-h-iy-ß-ƒ- -t\SnsbSp-°p-∂-Xv

h-gn- a-\p-jy-≥- Po-hn-X- Xn-I-hn-¬ (self actualization) F-Ønt®cp-

∂p- F-∂-Xm-Wv Cu- kn-≤m-¥w- ]-Tn-∏n-°p-∂-Xv. -ssZhnI- ]-≤-Xn-

bn -¬- Hmtcm a-\p -jy-\pw - hfcp -hm-\pw - km-£m-XvIm-cw

-t\Sm-\pw- hn-fn-°s∏´n-cn-°p-∂p- (Populorum progression No. 15).C-Xn-\v ]-c-kv]-c- kl-I-c-W-hpw- klm-b-hpw- B-h-iy-am-Wv.

im-kvXo-b-am-b- km-aq-ly-]-h-¿-Ø-\- co-Xn-I-ƒ- ]m-_-ey-Øn-¬-

C-√m-Xn-cp-∂- Cu- Im-e-L-´-Øn-¬- -t]mepw- h-ey-®-≥- hy-‡n-

Isfbpw- Kq-∏p-Isfbpw- kaq-l-ßsfbpw- A-h-cpsS ]-cm-P-b-ß-

fn-epw- kw-L- -\-ß-fn-epw- -t]mcm-bva-I-fn-epw- klmbn®pb¿Øn

s°m≠ph∂p. ]-c-kv]-c- kl-I-c-W-Øn-eqsS kaq-l-Øns≥d-

ka-K-am-b- D-∂-a-\w- -t\SnsbSp-°p-I- F-∂- im-kvXo-b- km-aq-ly-

]-h-¿-Ø-\- co-Xn-bm-Wv At∂ At±lw A-h-ew-_n-®-Xv. Cu km-

aq-ly- ]-h-¿-Ø-\ssien- aq-°-∂q-¿- Km-a-hn-I-k\- ]-h-¿-Ø-\-ß-

ƒ-°v B-°w- Iq-´p-I-bpw- k`mw-K-ß-ƒ-°v ]tNmZ-\-am-bn-

am-dp-I-bpw- -sNbvXp-.

Im-cp-Wy-]-h-¿-Ø-\-ß-ƒ-°v im-kvXo-b-am-b- hym-Jym-\-

ß-ƒ- -sImSp-Øt∏mgm-Wv hy-h-kvYm-]n-X-am-b- km-aq-ly- ]-h-¿-

Ø-\w- (Professional social work methods) D-SseSp-Ø-Xv.

hy-‡n-I-fpsSbpw- Kq-∏p-I-fpsSbpw kaq-l-ß-fpsSbpw ka-K-am-b-

h-f-¿-®-bpw- hn-I-k\-hpw- B-Wv km-aq-ly- ]-h-¿-Ø-\-Øns≥d-

e-£yw- (Human, Social, Economic and Spiritual Development).hy-‡n-I-fpsS X-\n-a-bv°pw- kzm-X-¥y-Øn-\pw- -th≠-X- ]m-[m-\yw-

\-¬-Ins°m≠v im-kvXo-b-am-bn- Aw-Ko-I-cn-°s∏´n- p-≈- km-aq-ly-

]-h-¿-Ø-\- co-Xn-I-ƒ- D-]tbmKn-®v \-S-Øp-∂- km-aq-ly ]-h-¿-Ø-

\-ß-fn-eqsS kaq-l-Ønse ]m-¿-i-z-h-¬-°-cn-°s∏ -, \o-Xn- \ntj[n-

°s∏ - hy-‡n-Isfbpw- Kq-∏p-Isfbpw- kaq-l-Ønse ap-Jy-[m-c-

bnte°pw- A-h-cpsS Po-hn-X- km-£m-XvIm-c-Ønte°pw- sIm≠p-

h-cp-hm-≥- km-[n-°psa∂pw- C-Xv kz-¿-§- cm-Py-Øn-s≥d- kvYm-]-\-

Øn-\v B-°w- Iq- psa∂pw- h-ey-®-≥- a-\- n-em-°n-bn-cp-∂p-.

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h-ey-®-≥- Xp-S-°w- Ip-dn-®- km-aq-lyt£a- ]-h-¿-Ø-\-ß-ƒ-

\mSns‚ ]ptcmK-Xn-°v ImcWambnØo¿∂p-. -tZhm-e-b- -tIµo-

Ir-Xam-bn-cp-∂p- ]-h-¿-Ø-\sa-¶n-epw- hy-‡n-I-fnte°pw- Ip-Spw-_-

ßfnte°pw- kaq-l-a≤yØnte°pw C-d-ßns®√p∂- Po-hn-

Xssien,- \-∑-sNbvXpsIm≠v \-S-∂pt]mb- -tbip-\m-Ys≥d-

Po-hn-XsØ A-Sn-kvYm-\s∏Sp-Øn-bm-bn-cp-∂p. A-h-K-W-\- A-\p-

`hn-®-hs≥d -t\-sc -tbip- Im-Wn-®- ]tXyI- Xm-¬-]-cyw- A-h-K-

Wn-°s∏ - P-\tØmSv Im-Wn-°p-hm-≥- h-ey-®-\v -t]c-W-bm-bn-.

kp-hntij-Ønse -sNdn-b-hscbpw- Zp-¿-_-etcbpw- At±lw- kaq-

l-Øn-¬- Z-¿-in-®p-. "\o-bpw- -t]mbn- C-Xpt]m-se -sNøp-I' F-∂p-≈-

\m-Ys≥d- kz-cw -(LK10:39) At±l-Øn-¬- i-‡n-bm-bn- ap-g-ßn-.

Xs≥d- ]n-b- hn-ip-≤-bm-b- -sNdp-]p-jv]-Øns≥d- B-[ym-fln-I

Ip-dp-°p-h-gn-bpw- -sNdn-b-hsc I-¿-Øm-hv I-Sm-£n-®v A-\p-K-ln-

°p-∂- -ss__n-ƒ- k-tµi-hpw- ÿm]Is≥d- Nn-¥m-K-Xn-°v i-‡n-

]-I-¿-∂p. A-h-iscbpw- A-\m-Yscbpw- -sNdn-b-hscbpw- \n- lm-

bscbpw- -thZ-\n-°p-∂-hscbpw- ipiq-jn-°p-hm-\p-≈- Xs≥d-

hn-fn-°v hn-ip-≤- K-Ÿ-Øn-¬- \n-∂pw- hn-ip-≤- -sNdp]-p-jv]-Øn-¬-

\n-∂pw- At±lw- i-‡n- kºm-Zn-®p-. kzm-X-¥y-Øn-\pw- \-h- m-c-X-

kr-„n-°pw- -th≠n- D-W-cm-\pw- ]-h-¿-Øn-°p-hm-\pw- B-flm-¿-∏-Ww-

-sNøp-hm-\p-ap-≈- Km-‘n-Pn-bpsS kz-cw- A-°m-e-Øv \ΩpsS

D-]`q-J-WvU-Øn-¬- ap-g-ßn-. cm-Pysam∂msI B- I-¿-ΩtbmKn-bpsS

h-N-\-ß-ƒ-°m-bn- ImtXm¿-Øp-. `m-c-X-Øns≥d- B-flm-hv Km-a-ß-

fn-¬- BsW∂pw- Km-a-ß-fpsS D-≤m-c-W-Øn-em-Wv m-c-X-Øn-s≥d-

`m-hn- F-∂p-ap-≈- Km-‘n-Pn-bpsS i-–w- h-ey-®-≥- kk-t¥mjw-

D-ƒs°m≠p-.

km-aq-ly- ]-Xn-_-≤-X-bpsS Xeß-ƒ-

k`mw-K-ß-fm-b- \mw- Im-e-L- -Øns≥d- Np-hscgp-Øp-I-ƒ-

hm-bnt°≠-Xp≠v. ]-W-hpw- ]- n-Wn-bpw- D-≈- Im-ew- km-h-[m-\w-

I-S-∂pt]mIptºmgpw- km-aq-ly-Xn-∑-I-ƒ- ]p-Xn-b- cq-]-Øn-epw-

`m-h-Øn-epw- ]-Xy-£s∏Sp-∂p-. A-gn-a-Xn-bpw- Nq-j-W-hpw- a-\p-jys\

A-Sn-a-Ø-Ønte°v \-bn-°p-∂p-. hy-‡n-X-zw- Xm-d-Sn-°s∏Sp-∂p-.

`o-I-c-]-h-¿-Ø-\-ß-ƒ- h-¿-≤n-°p-∂p-. ]-Ir-Xn- Nq-j-Ww- sNøs∏

Sp-∂p-. -tImhn-Uv -t]mep-≈- -am-c-I-am-b- tcmK-ß-ƒ- a-\p-jys\

B-I-an-°p-∂p-. A-\o-Xn- k¿-∆-hym-]n- B-Ip-∂p-. Xn-c-kv°-cn-°s∏ -

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h-cpw- X-g-bs∏ -h-cpw- -s]cp-Ip-∂p-. ]m-]n-Isfbpw- Np-¶-°mscbpw-

\n-¿-±-\scbpw- -thiy-Isfbpw- I-Sm-£n-®- -tbip- -ssNX-\yw- \-h-

am-b- cq-]-Øn-¬- Cu- kaq-l-Øn-¬- I-S-∂p- htc≠Xp≠v. Im-em-

Im-e-ß-fn-¬- D-b-¿-∂p-h-cp-∂- km-aq-ly- ]-iv\-ßsf A-]-K-Y-\w-

-sNbvXv \-h-am-b- ]-h-¿-Ø-\-ß-ƒ-°v cq-]w- -sImSp-°ptºmƒ- \-ΩpsS

Im-cn-ksØ- Xs∂ \mw- U-b-\m-an-Iv B-°p-I-bm-Wv -sNøp-∂-Xv.

A-Xn-\m-bn- im-kvXo-b-am-b km-aq-ly- ]-h-¿-Ø-\- co-Xn-

I-ƒ- kzm-b-Ø-am-°m-\pw- bp-hm-°sf Cu- -taJ-e-bn¬ ]-cn-io-en-

∏n-°p-hm-\pw- k - apt∂m´p- htc≠-Xp≠v.

-temI-Øns≥d- km-º-Øn-I- hy-h-kvYn-Xn-bpw- ]-h-¿-Ø-

\-ß-fpw- A-¤p-X- ]q-¿-∆-am-b- k¶o-¿-Æ- kz- m-h-am-Wv C-°m-e-Øv

]-Z-¿-in-∏n-°p-∂-Xv. cm-Pym-¥-c- _-‘-ß-fn-epw- cm-„o-b-Øn-epw-

km-aq-ly- _-‘-ß-fnepsa-√mw- ]p-Xp-Xm-bn- D-b-¿-∂p-h-∂n-´p-≈-

km-º-Øn-I- I-a-Øns≥d- \-√-Xpw- No-Ø-bp-am-b- h-i-ß-ƒ- A-Xn-

i-‡-am-bn- ]-I-S-am-Ip-∂p-. ]ptcmK-Xn-, hn-I-k\w- F-∂o- ap-Zm-hm-

Iy-ß-ƒ-°v Io-gn-¬- A-hn-I-kn-X- cm-Py-ß-ƒ- hn-I-kn-X- cm-Py-ßsf

A-‘-am-bn- A-\p-I-cn-°p-I-bpw- Dt±ie-£yw- km-[n-°msX

B-]-XvI-c-am-b- -sIWn-I-fn-¬- A-Is∏Sp-I-bpw- -sNøp-∂p-. k`bpsS

km-aq-ly- ]t_m[-\-ß-ƒ- A-\`n-e-j-\o-b-am-b- km-º-Øn-I-,

km-aq-ly- am-‰-ßsfIp-dn-®v A-h-t_m[-ap-≈-h-cm-bn-cn-°p-hm-≥- \sΩ

D-Zv-t_m[n-∏n-°p-∂p-. k -bpsS km-aq-ly- Z-¿-i-\-Øns≥d- A-Sn-kvYm-

\-Øn-¬- -sNdp-]p-jv]- k`bpsS km-aq-ly- ]-h-¿-Ø-\- -ssiensb

hn-a-¿-i-\-_p-≤ntbm-sS (critically) ]-Tn-°p-I-bpw- B-h-iy-am-b-

am-‰-ß-ƒ-°pw- ]p-Xp-Im-¬sh∏p-I-ƒ-°pw- X-øm-dm-°p-I-bpw-

-sNøp-I- C-∂ns≥d- A-Sn-b-¥n-cm-h-iy-am-Wv.

1980 I-fn-¬-Øs∂ \mw- Zm-\-[-¿-Ω-co-Xn-bn-¬- (Charityapproach) \n -∂pw - -t_m[-h-¬-°-c -W- (Animation andempowerment) co-Xn-bnte°v am-dn-b-Xm-Wv. ]t£ Ct∏mgpw-

h-fsc hym-]-I-am-bn-Øs∂ \mw- BtLmjn-°p-∂-Xv Zm-\- [-¿-Ω-

co-Xn-bm-Wv. -sImSp-°p-∂-h-≥- h-en-b-h-\pw- hm-ßp-∂-h-≥- -sNdn-b-

h-\p-am-bn- am-dp-∂- Cu- km-aq-ly-]-h-¿-Ø-\- co-Xn- hym-]-I-am-bn-

h-en-b- BtLmj-am-bn- am-dns°m≠n-cn-°p-I-bm-Wv. a-\p-jy-a-l-

X-zsØ h-fsc -tami-am-bn- _m-[n-°p-∂- Cu- co-Xn- A-Xym-h-iy-L-

-ß-fn-¬- am-X-am-bn- H-Xp-°n- \n-¿tØ≠-Xm-Wv. Z-u-¿`mKy-h-im-¬-

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-t_m[-h-¬-°-c-W-Øn-¬- hn-i-z-kn-°p-∂ -am-¿-Ivkn-kv‰v ]m-¿-´n-

t]mepw- C-∂v In-‰v hn-X-c-W-Øn-s‚ h-en-b- h-‡m-°-fm-bn- am-dp-I-bpw-

I-gn -™- Xn -cs™Sp-∏n -¬- h-en -b- em -`ap≠m-°p -I-bpw -

-sNbvX-Xv \-ap-°-dn-bm-hp-∂-Xm-Wt√m.

km-aq-ly- ]-h-¿-Ø-\-ß-ƒ-°v B-[m-c-am-bn- \mw- cq-]w- -sImSp-

°p-∂- Z-¿-i-\w- A-Xn-Iq-c-am-b- D-]t`mK- h-e-b-Øn-¬- hy-‡nsb-

shdpsamcp- km-º-Øn-I- L-S-I-am-bn- X-cw-Xm-gvØp-∂- -hn-I-kz-c-X-

bpw- (Under Development) A-Xn-hn-I-k\-hpw- a-dn-I-S-°m-≥- `m-h-

\-m]-c-hpw- -e-h-Øp-am-b- Im-¬sh∏p-I-ƒ- F-Sp-°m-≥- I-gn-hp-≈-

Xm-I-Ww- (EA:33). BtKmf-h-¬-°-c-W-Øn-‚-bpw- ap-X-em-fn-Ø-

km-º-Øn-I- hy-h-kvYn-Xn-bpsSbpw- A-\n-b-¥n-X-am-b- apt∂‰-Øn-¬-

c-≠v A-]-I-S-ß-ƒ- ]-Xn-bn-cn-°p-∂p-.

1. A-hn-I-k\w-

kº-Øv D-¬-∏m-Zn-∏n-°m-\p-≈- -temI-Øns‚- -tijn-bn-¬-

\n-∂pw-, a-\p-jy-hn`h- tijn-bn-¬- \n-∂pw- A-Xn-Po-h-\-Øn-\v

B-h-iy-am-b- e-£yw- -t]mepw- -t\SmsX Zm-cn-Z-yhpw- I-S-∂p- a-‰v

A-\mtcmKy-am-b- ]-cn-Xÿn-Xn-I-fn¬ Po-hn-°p-∂- A-h-kvY-.

2. A-Xn-hn-I-k\w-

D-]t`mK-kw-kvIm-c-Øn-s‚- -thentb‰-Øn-¬- k¿-∆-Xpw-

km-º-Øn-I- aq-ey-ß-ƒ-°pw- kzm-¿-∞--am-b- kzm-X-¥y-Øn-\pw--

A-Sn-b-d- h-bv°s∏Sp-∂- A-h-kvY-. D-]t`mK- aq-ey-hpw- hn-\n-a-b-

aq-ey-hp-am-Wv k¿-h-]-[m-\w-. a-\p-jy-¿- -t]mepw- D-]t`mK-h-kvXp-

hm-bn- X-cw- Xm-gvØs∏Sp-∂p-. Ir-Xy-am-bn- ]-d-™m-¬- B-[p-\n-I-

kaq-l-Øn-s≥d- km-º-Øn-I- km-aq-ln-I- ]-cn-kvYn-Xn- Ct∏mƒ-

Xs∂ Cu- c≠p- [p-h-ß-fn-em-bn- \n-¿-W-bn-°s∏´pI-gn-™n-cn-

°p-∂p-. a-\p-jy- a-l-X-z-Øn-\v Du-∂-¬- -sImSp-ØpsIm≠p-≈- H-cp-

km-º-Øn-I km-aq-ly-Z-¿-i-\-am-Wv k - C∂v hn- m-h-\w- -sNtø≠Xv.

Xn-cp-k`-bnse G-Xv -sNdn-b- L-S-I-Øn-\pw- am-¿-K-Z-¿-i-\-am-bn-

\n-esIm≈p-∂-Xv Cu- Z-¿-i-\-am-Wv. Cu- Z-¿-i-\-Øns≥d- A-Snÿm-\-

B- n-ap-Jy-ß-ƒ- C-h-bm-Wv.

1. ]m-h-ßtfmSp-≈- ap-≥-K-W-\m-]-c-am-b- kv-t\lw-

a-\p-jy- am-lm-flyw- D-b-¿-Øm-\p-≈- ]-cn-i-a-Øn-¬- ]m-h-

ßtfmSpw- i-–-c-ln-XtcmSpw (voice less) H-cp- ap-≥-K-W-\m]-c-am-b-

kv-t\lw- Im- p-∂p-. Fs¥∂m-¬- I-¿-Øm-hv ]tXyI- hn-[-Øn-¬-

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A-h-cp-am-bn- Xm-Zm-flys∏´p- (EA: 34). ]m-h-ßtfmSv ap-≥-K-W-\m-

]-c-am-b- kv-t\l-w- \-Ω-ƒ- Im-´ptºmƒ-, \-Ω-ƒ -˛ ]m-h-ß-ƒ-

F-∂o- Z-z -µz -ß-ƒ- C√mXmIp∂p-. A-Xv Hu-Zm-cy-Øns-≥-d-

taJ-e- am-Xta B-Ip-∂p-≈q-. Xm-Zm-fly-Øns≥d - A-\p`q-Xn-I-fn-

eqsSbm-Wv \mw- Cu- kv-t\lw- ]-I-S-amt°≠-Xv. -tbip-hn-s≥-d-

am-Xr-I- ]n-≥-Xp-S-¿-∂v -ssIkvX-h-¿- Xs∂ F-fn-b- Po-hn-Xw- \-bn-

°ps∂¶n-¬- ]m-h-ßtfmSp-≈- sF-Iy-Zm-¿-Vyw- Iq-Sp-X-¬- hn-i-zm-

kyXbp-≈-Xm-Ipw-. Po-hn-X-Øn-s≥d A-\m-¿`m-S-X-, B-g-am-b- hn-i-zm-kw,

F-√m-htcmSpw- ]tXyI-am-bn-, ]m-h-ßtfmSpw- Pm-Xn-`-„tcmSpw-

D-f-f- B-flm-¿-∞-am-b- kv-t\lw- C-hsb√mw- ]-h-¿-Ø-\- \n-c-X-am-

Ip-∂- kp-hntij-Øns≥d ]-IS\-am-b- A-S-bm-fßfm-Wv. A-ßs\

k` ]m-h-ß-fptSXpw- - ]m-h-ß-ƒ-°v -th≠n- D-≈-Xpw- (of the poor,for the poor) Bbn amdp∂p. -sNdp-]p-jv]- k`-bpsS kn-≤n-

G-‰-hpw- -tZymXn-∏n-°p-∂- Be little, Serve the little F-∂p-≈Xpw-

C-Ø-cp-W-Øn-¬- kzm-¿-∞-Iam-Wv.

3. _-Z-¬- am-Xr-I-I-ƒ- cq-]o-I-cn-°p-I-

a-\p-jym-¥- n-\pw- A-Xn-\v -tbmPn-®- hn-[-Øn-ep-≈-

hn-I-k\-Øn-\pw- BtKmf-h-¬-°-c-Ww- -t\Xr-X-zw- \-¬-Ip-∂- hn-I-

k\- am-Xr-I- D-]-bp-‡-am-Ip-∂n√-. A-\n-b-¥n-X-am-b- D-]t`mK-X-

¬-∏-c-X-bpw- ]-Ir-Xn- Nq-j-W-hpw- \n-e-\n-¬-∏v A-]-I-S-Øn-em-

°ptºmƒ- ap-Jy-[m-cm-]-h-W-X-Isf sh√phnfn-®v kam-¥-c- apt∂‰-

ß-ƒ-°v cq-]w-\-¬-Im-≥- \mw- X-øm-dm-h-Ww-. BtKmf-h-¬-°-c-Ww-

]-I-Sn-∏n-°p-∂- h-≥-In-S- hn-I-k\- am-Xr-I-I-ƒ-°v ]-I-cw- \-ΩpsS

kaq-l-Øn-s≥d- kw-kvIm-c-Øn-\v A-\ptbmPy-am-b- am-Xr-I-I-ƒ-

kr-„n-°m-≥- \-ap-°v I-gn-b-Ww-. -sNdp-]p-jv]- k`bpsS k\ym-k

kn-≤n- ]tXyI-am-bn-Øs∂ C-Xn-\v -t]cn-∏n-°p-∂p≠v.

4. ]-cn-kvYn-Xn- kw-c-£-Ww-

Im-en-I-]-k‡n-bp-≈- as‰mcp- ]-h-¿-Ø-\- -taJ-e-bm-Wv

]-cn-kvYn-Xn- kw-c-£-Ww-. ]-cn-kvYn-Xn- kw-c-£-Ww- F-√m-‰n-\p-ap-]-

cn -bm-bn - H -cp - [m¿ΩnI- ]-iv\-am -Wv (EA41). B-flo-b-

D-Ø-c-hm-Zn-X-z-hp-am-Wv. G-‰-hpw- A-Sn-kvYm-\-]-c-am-bn- C-Xv ]-]-©-

Øn-s‚bpw- Po-hs≥d-bpw- \n-e-\n-¬-∏ns≥d- Xs∂ ]-iv\-am-Wv.

]-cn-ÿn-Xn-°v A-\ptbmPy-am-b- Po-hn-Xssien- kzo-I-cn-°p-∂-

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Xn-¬-, -sI´n-S- \n-¿-Ωm-W- co-Xn- A-h-ew-_n-°p-∂-Xn-¬-, Ip-Snsh≈-

Øn-\pw- Bhmk- - hy-h-kvY-bpsS kw-c-£-W-Øn-\pw- - -th≠n-bp-

≈- P-\-Io-b- -t]mcm- -Øn-¬- F√mw \mw- D-’p-I-cmtWm? ]-Ir-

Xn-bpsS ]p-kvX-I-Øn-¬-\n-∂v B-flo-b-X-bpsS ]m-T-ß-ƒ- kzmw-

io-I-cn-®-sNdp-]p-jv]-Øns≥d- k-tµiw- ]-Ir-Xn-bpsS kw-c-£-

W-Øn-\p- -th≠n- F-√m- kp-a-\- p-ItfmSpw- kl-I-cn-°p-∂-Xn-\v

\sΩ D-Zyp-‡-cm-°p-∂p-. ]m-cn-ÿnXn-I Aht_m[w \-Ωp-sS

Po-hn-X-ssi-en ]cn-tim-[n-°m≥ \-sΩ sh√p-hn-fn-°p-∂p (Laudato Si’)kam]\w

k-º-∂¿°pw Z-cn-Z¿°pw Xp-ey-a-l-Xz-ap≠v (Laudato Si’).I¿-Øm-hm-Wv A-h-cp-sS-sb√mw k-„mhv (kp-‘m: 22:2). ]mtbmKn-

I-am-bn - \-ΩpsS `h-\-ß-fn -¬- hy-‡-am-b- H-cp - -sNdn -b-

K-WsØ (Target group) tkhn-°p-∂- -ssien- D-≠m-I-Ww-. kaq-

l-hp-am-bn- At`Zy-_-‘w- ]p-e-¿-Øn-bmte C-h-¿-°m-bn- kz-bw-

ka-¿-∏n-°m-\m-hq-. Hmtcm `h-\-Øn-epw- \-ΩpsS Z-u-Xyw- hy-‡-

Xtbm-sS D-ƒs°m≈-Ww.- A-X-\p-kcn-®v Po-hn-Xssien- \n-¿-Æ-

bn-°s∏S-Ww.- Cu- A-Sn-kvYm-\- Z-¿-i-\߃- \-ΩpsS Aw-K-ß-ƒ-

Dƒ-s°m-t≈-≠n-bn-cn-°p∂p-. \-ΩpsS ]m-¿-∞-\-bpw- Iq- m-bva-bpw-

km-º-Øn-I-i-‡n-bpw- Cu- ]tXyI- hn- m-K-ß-ƒ-°m-bn- ka-¿-∏n-

°s∏S-Ww-. -tbip-hns\-t∏m-se \-ΩpsS tkh-\-cw-KsØ

hy-‡n-I-fp-am-bn- Xm-Zm-flyw- ]m-]n-°-Ww-. A-h-cpsS kpkvYn-Xn-

°m-bn- At\zj-Ww- \-S-Ø-Ww-. A-h-cpsS sF-i-z-cy-Øn-\m-bn-

\-Ω-ƒ- ka-¿-∏n-X-cm-I-Ww-. B-Sn-s‚ K‘-ap-≈ C-S-b≥-am-cm-I--W-

sa-∂m-Wt√m ^m≥-kn-kv ]m-∏m \-sΩ DZv-t_m-[n-∏n-°p-∂Xv.

C-S-b≥-am¿ B-Sp-Iƒ-°p-th-≠n-bmWv, B-Sp-Iƒ C-S-b≥-am¿-°p-

th-≠nb√. \-Ωp-sS k`m ÿm-]I-s‚ ssi-enbpw A-Xp-X-s∂-bm-

bn-cp-∂p-h-t√m.

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hn⁄m≥`h≥ Hcp Hm¿ΩXr°m°c

^m. tPm¿÷v Bdmt©cn kn.Fkv.‰n.

1970 - ˛¬ Xr°m°cbn¬ XpSßnb hn⁄m≥

`hs\°pdn®v ]e¿°pw Adnhn√mbncn°pw. Cu `h\Ønse

]mcw`\nhmknIfn¬ Hcph\mbXpsIm≠v Cu `h\Øns‚

Pq_nenh¿jØn¬ GXm\pw Hm¿ΩIƒ Henhn¬ ]¶phbv°m≥

BKln°p∂p.

sNdp]pjv]k`bnse A¿∞nIƒ°v ]oUnKn

`mcXamXm tImtfPn¬ ]Tn°p∂Xn\mbn Xr°m°cbn¬

XpSßnb Hcp `h\amWv hn⁄m≥`h≥. 1969¬ CXn\p≈

ÿew tImtfPn\v ASpØmbn, ]tcX\mb skdm^n≥

]dºne®≥ kp∏ocnb¿ P\d¬ Bbncn°ptºmƒ, Bephm

skan\mcn sdIvSdpw k`bpsS H∂mw BtemN\°mc\pamb

\ΩpsS hey®≥ Bephm skan\mcnbpsS mKambn v hmßnbXv.

NcnX]m[m\yap≈ Xr°m°cbn¬ FdWmIpfw AXncq]X

bpsS ta¬t\m´Øn¬, 1965¬ mcXamXm tImtfPv XpSßn. A∂v

CXv Hcp hnP\ÿeambncp∂p. hml\kuIcyw C√mbncp∂p.

AXn\m¬ tImtfPv _kn¬ BWv Ip´nIƒ h∂ncp∂Xv. CollegeHostel, SABS Dhaya Bhavan Hostel, CMC Nirmala HostelF∂nhbpw A°meØmWv XpSßnbXv. IqSmsX FdWmIpfw

tkIUv lm¿ v ssa\¿ skan\mcn°mcpw Christu Nivas (V.C.)skan\mcn°mcpw `mcXamXbn¬ ]Tn°p∂p≠mbncp∂p.

AXn\m¬ AXn cq]Xm≤y£≥ Im¿Un\¬ ]mtd°m´n¬

\ΩpsS k`m[nImcnItfmSpw \ΩpsS skan\mcn°msc

tImtfPn¬ hn´p]Tn∏n°m≥ Bhiys∏´p. \ΩpsS

k`mÿm]I\mb hey®≥ CXn\v Xmev]cyw ImWn®v

XpS¿\S]SnIƒ \SØn.

B ImeL´Øn¬ tImtfPn\v Np‰pap≈ ÿeßfn¬

\n∂pap≈ aÆv FdWmIpfw assd≥ ssUhnte°v ASn®v

\nIØnb mKamWv C∂v AhnsS ImWp∂ Exhibition centre˛Dw

AXnt\mSv tN¿∂p≈ henb sI´nSßfpw. Sea Lord Hotel \v

ap≥]p≈ tdmUv Imb¬ Xocambncp∂p, A∂v. B Ime

55

L´Øn¬ Cu ]tZiw hnP\ambncp∂p. \ΩpsS lukns‚

]Sn™mdv `mKØv ac°mcpsS hoSpw Ing°v ""ate∏≈nbpw''

Bcm[\maTwImcpsS Dhaya Bhavan Hostel Dw AXns\ XpS¿∂v

GXm\pw hoSpIfpw amXta D≠mbncp∂p≈q. sX°v mKØmbn

]ø\mSØv Hutk^v kmdns‚ hoSpw hS°v`mKØv \ΩpsS

IpfØns‚ ASpØmbn GXm≠v \mep hoSpIfpw Dbncp∂p.

1968 ¬ Xr°m°cbn¬ GItZiw ct≠°¿ ÿew

hmßn DS≥ Xs∂ ÿeØns‚ AXncpIƒ CSp∂Xn\pw

sI´nSw ]Wn°pap≈ DØchmZnXzw A∂sØ _. tPm¿÷v

sImc´nbnens\ Gev]n®p. 1969¬ _Z¿ sImc´nbn¬ Bephm

skan\mcnbn¬ \n∂pw cmhnse Ip¿∫m\°v tijw ]`mX

`£Ww Ign®v GØ°mbpw s]mXn™psI´n Xr°m°c°v

ssk°nƒ Nhn´n h∂mWv ChnSpsØ ]WnIƒ \SØnbn

cp∂Xv. At±lw sIm≠phcp∂ GØ∏gw amXsa D®°v

Ign®ncp∂p≈q. hfsc sshInbmsW¶nepw Cu PohnXssien

BtcmKyØn\v ]‰nbX√ F∂v hey®≥ I≠p ]nSn®v

D®`£WØn\p≈ kwhn[m\w SABS aTØn¬ G¿∏mSv

sNbvXp. hey®s‚ \n¿t±i]Imcw hfsc IjvSs∏´v Cu

ÿm]\Øn\v cq]hpw `mhhpw tPm¿÷v sImc´nbn¬

\SØnsb∂Xv A`n\µ\obamWv. At±lØns‚ ITn\m≤zm

\hpw hnizkvXXbpw R߃ sNdp∏°mcmb skan\mcn°m¿°v

]tNmZ\hpw Bthihpw Bbncp∂p. C√mbvabn¬ \n∂v Hcp

`h\w \n¿Ωn°pI F∂Xv hfsc «mL\obamb Hcp I¿Ω

amWv.

1970 tabv amktØmsS H∂mw h¿j°m¿°p≈

ÿekuIcy߃ Xømdm°nbncp∂p. skan\mcn°m¿°v

tUm¿an‰dn°v ]Icw Iyq_n°ƒ (Cubicles) BWv

Xømdm°nbncp∂Xv. 12 Iyq_n°nƒkpw \mep apdnIfpamWv

D≠mbncp∂Xv. \mep apdnIfn¬ H∂v ]m¿e¿, as‰m∂v KÃv dqw

]ns∂ sdIvSdn\pw s]mIyptd‰dn\pw D≈ apdnIƒ. \ΩpsS

P\dte‰ns‚ C∂sØ Refactory, kvIo≥ h®v Xncn®v

]Sn™msd `mKw Nm∏epw Ing°v `mKw lmfpw Bbn

D]tbmKn®ncp∂p. C∂v ]mXw IgpIp∂ ÿew RßfpsS

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Refactory Bbncp∂p. tSmbve‰pw _mXvdqapw C∂sØ sXmgpØv

Ccn°p∂ `mKØmbncp∂p. Play ground Du´papdnbpsS hS°v

`mKØmbncp∂p. BZyh¿jßfn¬ thmfnt_mƒ amXambn

cp∂p. IfnÿesØ Hm¿Ωn∏n°m≥ B ImeL´Ønse

_mkv°‰vt_mƒ t_m¿Uns‚ t]mÃv C∂pw AhnsSØs∂bp≠v.

A∂v R߃ InW‰n¬ \n∂pw sh≈w tImcn \\®

sXßpw acßfpw ImWp∂Xv a\ n\v Ipfn¿Ω \¬Ip∂p.

KrlmXpcX DW¿Øp∂p. A∂v hn⁄m≥`h≥Im¿

D]tbmKn®ncp∂ sKbn‰ns‚ XqWpIƒ C∂pw Hm¿Ωbv°mbn

AhnsS \n¿Ønbn´p≠v F∂Xv «mL\obamWv. \ΩpsS

k`mÿm]I≥ Xs‚ PohnXØns‚ Ahkm\ \mfpIƒ

sNehgn®Xv Cu `h\Ønembncp∂psh∂Xv Cu `h\Øns‚

]m[m\yw h¿≤n∏n°p∂p. amXa√ At±lØns‚ Xs∂

πm\nepw ]≤Xnbnepw ]Wn Ign∏n® Hcp `h\ambncp∂t√m

CXv. 1973˛se Pqsse amkØn¬ hey®≥ Bephm

skan\mcnbn¬ \n∂pw ChnsS FØnt®¿∂p.

1970¬ _Z¿ sImc´nbn¬ tImtfPv ]T\w \SØns°m≠v

c≠mw h¿j°m¿°mbn H∂mw \nebpsS ]WnIƒ \SØn.

1971¬ PqWn¬ ASpØ _m®pIm¿ 13 t]¿ FØnbt∏mƒ H∂mw

\nebpsS ]WnIƒ Xo¿∂ncp∂n√. AXn\m¬ Ah¿ Nm∏ens‚

ASpØp≈ lmfnepw _m°n \mep t]¿ C∂sØ hey®s‚

apdnbnepw Xmakn®p. H∂mw \ne XmaktbmKyambt∏mƒ Ah¿

Xmakw Atßm v am‰n. H∂mw \nebn¬ 12 cubiclesDw aq∂p

apdnIfpw ]Wn Xo¿Øncp∂p.

hn⁄m≥ `h≥ 51 h¿jw ap≥]v XpSßnbXv Hcp Studyhouse F∂v \nebnemWv. t\mhntjy‰v Ign™phcp∂h¿

Bephmbn¬ Juniorate \SØnbtijw Xr°m°cbn¬ h∂v

]n.Un.kn. ]T\w \SØp∂p. AXn\ptijw ^ntemk^n ]T\w

\SØpI F∂Xmbncp∂p ]pXnb ]cnioe\]≤Xn. 1970 ¬

]n.Un.kn. ]T\Øns‚ BZy_m®v R߃, ]Øpt]¿

hyXykvX Kq∏pIfnembn (kb≥kv, B¿Svkv) ]T\w XpSßn.

A∂sØ coXnbn¬ 1st group (Maths), Second group (Science),3rd group (Arts & Commerce) F∂nßs\bmbncp∂p

57

XncnhpIƒ. A∂v R߃ tImtfPn¬ t]mbncp∂Xv k`bpsS

HutZymKnI hkvXw [cn®mbncp∂p (Cassock, Sash and Cross).¢m v XpSßp∂Xn\v ]Xn\©v an\n‰v apºv \ΩpsS lukn¬

\n∂v \S∂pt]mIpw. D®`£WØn\v lukn¬ h∂ncp∂p.

1970¬ hn⁄m≥ `h≥ sdIvSdmbn ^m. tkhy¿

Hmen°¬ \nbanX\mbn. At±lØns‚ klmbnbpw

s]mIyptd‰dpw Bbn m. tPmk v I´bv°ens\bpw \nban®p.

F∂m¬ tkhy¿ A®\v Atacn°bn¬ t]mbn ]Tn°phm≥

A\phmZw In´n. AXn\v Hcptß≠nbncp∂Xn\m¬

]mtbmKnIambn sdIvSdns‚ I¿Øhy߃ ^m. I´bv°¬

\n¿∆ln®p. ]n∂oSv I´bv°¬ A®≥ sdIvSdmbn. sdIvS¿

Bbpw s]mIyptd‰¿ Bbpw Cu sIm®®≥ hfsc IjvSs∏´p

F∂v Rm≥ ASpØdn™n´p≠v. Hcp ]pXnb `h\Øn¬ F√m

Imcyßfpw t\m°n hfsc _p≤nap´n Rßsf ]cn

]men®psh∂Xv \µntbmSpw A`nam\tØmSpw IqSn Hm¿°p∂p.

At±lw Hcp kplrØmbn \¿ΩcktØmSp IqSn F√m

cwKØpw Rßsf Iq´nbnW°n hnPbIcambn hn⁄m≥ h≥

\SØn. c≠mw h¿jw ^m. tPm¨ ap≠bv°¬ F√m°mcy

Øn\pw klmbambn D≠mbncp∂p. F√m‰n\pw D]cnbmbn F√m

BgvNbnepw hey®≥ Bephmbn¬ \n∂v h∂v RßfpsS

Imcy߃ At\zjn°p∂p≠mbncp∂p. RßfpsS ]T\hpw

Irjn]WnIfpw Hs° I≠v t]m’mln∏n®ncp∂Xv ]tXyIw

Hm¿°p∂p.

C∂sØ ayqknbhpw (P\dte‰ns‚ `mKambncn°p∂

A∂sØ hn⁄m≥ `h≥) ImWptºmƒ AXv ]Wnbn∏n®

_. sImc´nbne®s\ \µntbmSpw A`nam\tØmSpw IqSn

Hm¿°p∂p. Cu `h\Øns‚ Pq_nen h¿jØn¬ Cu

`h\Øn¬ Xmakn®v ]Tn® F√mhtcbpw Hm¿Øv ssZhØn\v

\µn ]dbp∂p. ]tXyIambn hey®\pw ^m. tPm¿÷v

sImc´nbnen\pw ChnsS sdIvS¿amcmbn h∂h¿°pw ChnsS

]Tn® A©v _m®pIm¿°pw \µn.

hn⁄m≥ `h\n¬ A©p _m®pImcmWv ]Tn®Xv.

AXn¬ c≠v _m®pIm¿ amXamWv `mcXamXm tImtfPn¬

]Tn®Xv. a‰v _m®pIm¿ tkIUv lm¿ v ssa\¿ skan\mcnbn¬

58

t]mbn ss]h‰mbn ]Tn®v ]co£ FgpXn. 1974 apX¬ \ΩpsS

]oUnKn ]T\w _mw•qcnte°v amdn. 1974¬ PqWnbtd‰v IqSmØ

_m®v Xr°m°c°pw, PqWnbtd‰v Ign™ _m®v _mw•q¿°pw

t]mbn.

Hm¿Ωnt°≠ Nne h¿j߃

1973 : hey®≥ hniaPohnXØn\mbn hn⁄m≥ `h\nte°v

h∂p.

1975 : s^_phcn 13 \v P\dte‰v Xr°m°cbv°v am‰n.

1976 G]n¬ 11 : ]mtd°m´n¬ I¿±n\mƒ en‰n¬ vfh¿ P\dte‰v

sh©ncn®p.

hn⁄m\w t\SpI F∂ e£ytØmsS XpSßnb

hn⁄m≥ `h≥ 1975˛¬ en‰n¬ vfh¿ P\dte‰v Bbn amdn.

hn⁄m≥ `h≥ sdIvS¿amcmbn ]h¿Øn®h¿:

1. ^m. tkhy¿ Hmen°¬

2. ^m. tPmk v I´bv°¬

3. ^m. sUman\nIv tIm°m v

4. ^m. skeÃy≥ N°mebv°¬

5. ^m. Xntbms^≥ Infnb¥d

6. ^m. Atemjykv ]mdØmgw

Cu `h\Øn¬ 51 h¿jw ap≥]v Hcp ]oUnKn

hnZym¿∞nbmbn Pohn°m≥ XpSßn. Pq_nen h¿jw Xs∂

ChnsS ho≠pw `cWkanXnbn¬ HcwKambn Pohn°m≥

Ahkcw In´nbXv henb Hcp mKyhpw ssZhm\pKlhpw Bbn

IcpXp∂p. Rm≥ amXa√ 1973˛¬ Cu `h\Ønse AwKambn

Pohn®v ]Tn®v hey®s\ ipiqjn®h\mb ^m. tPm¨

I]ymcpaebnepw Ct∏mƒ, ChnsS IqsSbps≠∂p≈Xv

kt¥mjØns‚ am‰p Iq´p∂p. ]gb Hm¿ΩIƒ ]¶phbv°m\pw

A∂p ]Tn® ]mT߃ ]¶phbv°m\pw In´nb Ahkcw

hneaXn°s∏Sp∂p. 1970se hn⁄m≥ `h\nepw 2021˛se en‰n¬

^vfh¿ P\dte‰n¬ Pohn°m≥ In´nb AhkcØn\pw CXv

Hcp°n X∂h¿°pw \µn]dbp∂p. 1970 ¬ XpSßnb hn⁄m≥

`h≥ ssZhnI⁄m\w [mcmfambn \ΩpsS k`mwK߃°v

\¬Is´ F∂v ]m¿∞n°p∂p.

59

hn⁄m≥`h\pw ]TnXm°fpw ˛ ]gb NnX߃

60

Ccpfnse Cµ[\p v

^m. tPmbvkv ]oSnIbn¬ kn. Fkv. ‰n.

Nhn´n \n¬°p∂Xv sh≈ØnemsW¶nepw t\m´w

]]©\nb¥mhn¬ BsW¶n¬ `bw th≠. almamcnbpsS

`oIcX XmWvUhamSp∂, arXypt_m[Øns‚ Bg®pgnIƒ

\sΩ C∂v oXnbn¬ BgvØps∂¶n¬ AXns‚ ImcWw \ΩpsS

t\m´w NphSn\Snbnse sh≈Øntebv°v Xmgv∂p t]mIp∂

XmWv; aÆmbnØotc≠ icocØn¬ hnÆnseØnt®tc≠

Bflmhps≠∂ hnizmktim` AW™pt]mIp∂XmWv.

kam\amb A‘Imcm\p`hØneqsS IS∂pt]mbn´pw

aghn√mbn hncn™p\n∂ sNdp]pjv] B[ymflnIXbnse

hnizmktPymXn \aps°ms° C∂v [ph\£Xw Xs∂bmWv.

kz¥w Bflmhn¬ ^Wapb¿Øn \n¬°p∂ IdpØ

acp`qanb\p`hhpw icocsØ Zwknbv°p∂ Akly]oVIfpw

kz]nXmhns‚ A·n]co£bpw hn. sNdp]pjv]sØ De®p

If™p. F∂n´pw hnizmkØns‚ Bbp[ta¥n kvt\lØns‚

cmPIpamct\msSm∏w \n∂v s]mcpXnb Ahƒ Pbt`cn

apg°pIXs∂ sNbvXp. Htc kabw ]q¿Æ ssZhhpw

]q¿Æa\pjy\pamb Cu cmPIpamc\√msX B¿°mWv

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A New Perspective ofChristian Education in North India

Fr. Dr. Sunny Pulichamackathottyil CSTPrincipal, Jesus Training B.Ed. College, Mala

Education finds its place within a particular social andhistorical context and is influenced by it. Renewing the call foreducation in North India for the coming years must be done in amanner that not only respects historic foundations of the Christianmissionaries, but also recognize the unique need of the 21st centurystudentship. Though Christianity is a minority religion in India,they played an instrumental role in building up the nation in thefield of economy, education, social services, health care etcthrough centuries. They enlightened India not only spiritually butalso in all various aspects of the people of India. Theircontribution to Indian education has been remarkable that it pavedthe way for the eradication of most of the social evils in India.

Jesus came into this world to give the fullness of life toevery human being (John 10:10). This was the focus of educationoffered by Christians in India. In the past, evangelization in Indiawas done mainly through education. The Christian educationsystem based on the Biblical values of love, universal brotherhoodand sisterhood, justice, equality, human dignity, compassion, truth,etc. was instrumental in uprooting all the afore mentioned socialevils from the society. This educational pattern has opened anew phase where all castes have access to education especiallythe under privileged, downtrodden and the socially oppressedclasses. New opportunities for education and occupation wereopened up through Dalit education in mission schools.

Swami Vivekananda, an Indian thinker and a sage said:Education is ‘man-moulding’. It is ‘shaping’ the ‘whole person’,an ‘all round development of the body, mind and soul of the

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individual’. This is the specific thrust of Christian education.We aim at the integral development of each student and intellectualformation inclusive of a reflective ,logical and critical ability.

Socially and educationally enlightened Kerala that we seetoday is built upon the sweat and blood of Christian missionaries.The founding father of CMI congregation, St. Kuriakose EliasChavara’s pioneering vision, farsightedness and spiritual motivehave laid foundation to the education sector of Kerala. This socialand educational ideology put forth by St Chavara in Kerala wasembraced wholeheartedly by the CST fathers which now bearsits fruit increased literacy rate in North India.

There is a long history of toil and hard work for CST fatherswho headed towards various parts of India with their new missionof social work and education. From a situation where they werenot provided food and shelter, we have come a long way. Ourinstitutions which were previously engaged in reaching out tothe weaker section of the Indian society mostly in rural and tribalareas now slowly shifting our focus on to the Higher Educationin North India. We too consider women’s education a need forthe time. Due the dedicated service of the Christian mission ofCST fathers in the field of education and production of literature,the literary rate in most parts of the subcontinent specially NorthIndia are commendable compared with the national average. Evencritics acknowledge the positive transformation and impact ofChristian education in North India.

Our activities are multifaceted: Helping the physically andsocially needy people through dispensaries/hospitals, varioussocial development programmes, and the most importanteducational services. The missionary activities had changed overtime. We have to look upon a change in the education sector. Wehave to rethink our approach or mode of education. Now HigherEducation sector is the only sector we could really work ondue to the changed social scenario. We should develop

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Christian value based education system through variousprofessional colleges and other Higher Education centres inNorth India for the upcoming generation. Also, having anupper hand in the higher education sector may also help us tohave a positive influence on government.

When we consider our social works, we always lend ahelping hand for poor, we provide financial aid for them. Now,it’s time to update our strategy, we should support them towork on something which would yield them a fortune ratherthan just providing them with financial and material aid thoughwe get it freely from different sources from India and abroad.We should put forth a new educational and social ideology whichare based on the need for today’s world and to upbring a faithfulgeneration.

Also, we are taken a back by the attitude of our studentswho have got no sense of belongingness towards the alumnischool/college and the community which runs it, once completeeducation through our institution and system. Their affiliationtowards our institutions are bound only prior and through theircourse time. We should definitely ponder on the drawbacks fromour part, if any, that calls for rethinking which would build up anenduring sense of kinship.

On this day of the feast of our heavenly patroness St. LittleFlower we shall take up a new thinking, a new educational andsocial mission.

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fn¬ t]mepw tZjytam, hmin-tbm, ISpw-]n-Sp-Øtam H∂pan√msX

Ah¿ At£m- y-cmbn \ne-sIm-≈p∂ ImgvN Fs∂ hfsc A¤p-

X-s∏-Sp-Øn. X߃°p-≈Xv C√m-Øhcp-ambn ]¶p-h-bv°p∂

bYm¿∞ ZmcnZy-ssN-X\yw Ch-cn¬ Rm≥ I≠p. s]mXpth

e÷m-io-e-cmb Ch¿ _mly-tem-I-tØmSv kº¿°w ]pe¿Øp-

70

∂-Xn¬ hnap-J-cpw AXn-¬ Xm¬]cyw ]I-Sn-∏n-°m-Øh-cp-am-Wv.

t\Xr--]m-S-h-an-√mØ Ch¿ Xocp-am-\-߃ FSp-°m≥ sIev∏n-√m-

Ø-hcmWv. Ch-cpsS icm-icn hnZym`ykw aq∂mw ¢m m-Wv.

Bbp¿ssZ¿Ly-am-Is´ 50˛\pw 60- \p-an-S-bn-em-Wv. t]mjIm-lm-

c-°p-dhp sIm≠p≈ Btcm-Ky-£bw A\p- hn-°p-∂-h-cmWv `qcn-

`mKw Ip™p-ß-fpw.

h¿Æ-®n-d-Ip≈ kz]v\-ß-sfm∂pw Ch¿°n-√. A∂-

∂sØ Blmchpw AXn-eq-sS-bp-≈ BtcmKy]me-\--sa∂ ]cn-

an-Xamb kz]v\ßfpw amX-ap≈XmWv ChcpsS Ip™p-tem-Iw.

hnZym`ymkw \¬Inbpw \qX-\-amb Irjn-co-Xn-Iƒ A`y-kn-∏n®pw

]pXnb kz]v\-ß-fpsS Nnd-Ip-Iƒ Ch¿°p \¬Ip-hm≥ \ap°p

Ign-bpw. ]utcm-ln-Xy- -k-∂ym-k-Po-hn-X-km-£m-Xv°m-c-b⁄w

km[y-am-°p-hm≥ sIev∏p≈ hf-°q-dmb aÆm-Wn-sX∂v tXm∂n-

t∏m-Ip-∂p. \ncm-ew-_-cmb P\-°q-´sØ I≠t∏mƒ Aenhp

tXm∂n-b, Ah¿°mbn A∏w ]¶p h®, H‰-hm-°n¬∏d-™m¬,

\∑ sNbvXp IS-∂p-t]m-b InkvXp-hns‚ injy\v Kpcphns‚

Im¬∏m-Sp-I-fn-eqsS A£-cm¿∞-Øn¬Xs∂ Ncn-°p-hm≥ ]‰nb

hnf- q-an!

t\∏m-fnse ktlm-Z-c-ß-fpsS D∂-a-\-Øn-\p-th-≠n-bp≈

Rß-fpsS Cu kwcw`sØ t]m’m-ln∏n® F√m-h-scbpw \µn-

tbmsS Hm¿°p-∂p. ]tXy-In-®v, ChnsS h∂v Rß-fpsS ]h¿Ø-

\-ß-fn¬ ]¶p-tN¿∂ s]cn. _lp. P\dmf®\pw s]mhn≥jy¬

km_p- A-®-\pw, s]mhn≥jy¬ s]mIp-td-‰¿ s_∂n-b-®\pw

]©m_v t]mhn≥kn¬ \n∂v ChnsS h∂v Znh-k-ß-tfmfw Rß-

tfm-sSmØp ]h¿Øn® tdm_n≥ Aco-∏-d-ºn-e-®-\pw tPm_n≥

aqe-\-®-\pw jn_n≥ Xºq-c-®\pw kabw In´n-tºm-sgms° ChnsS

HmSn-sbØn Rßsf klm-bn-°p∂ kndn-e-®-\pw _ntPm am¶q´w

A®\pw tSmwkn A®\pw \µn.

71

PohnXw BflobIzmdss‚\ntebv°v.....

^m. F_n≥ Hmctج kn.Fkv.‰n.

PohnXØn¬ \mfpIfmbn D≠mbncp∂ kwib

ambncp∂p k\ykvX¿ Fßs\bmWv an≠maT߃ t]mep≈

CSßfn¬ ]pdw temIhpambn bmsXmcp _‘hpan√msX

Pohn°p∂sX∂v. XØzimkvX]T\ ImeØv Bephmbnepw

ssZhimkvX]T\ thfbn¬ ]q\bn¬ RßfpsS skan\mcn

tbmSv tN¿∂p≈ an≠maTßfnse kntÃgvkns‚bpw

PohnXssien Hc¤pXambncp∂p. Hcp I\ymkvXo G‰hpw

kt¥mjtØmsS ]¶ph® Imcyw Hm¿°p∂p: ""40 ZnhksØ

[ym\Øn\v s]mhn≥jymfΩ A\phmZw X∂ncn°p∂p.''

sImtdmWbpsS cwK]thitØmsS an≠maTßfpsS

Xs∂ A¥co£Ønte°v temIw amdnsb∂Xv \n wibamWv.

tem°vUu¨ BbtXmSpIqSn `h\ßfn¬ \n∂v ]pdØv

t]mIm≥ IgnbmsX hcnIbpw tImhnUv _m[nXcmhpItbm

D≈hcpambn kº¿°ØnemhpItbm sNbvXm¬ H‰bv°v

apdn°p≈n¬ Bcpambn CSs]SmsX Izmdss‚\n¬ Ccn°pIbpw

sNtø≠ Ahÿ h∂p. Cu Ahkcßfn¬ ap≥]d™

PohnX ssienbpsS am[pcyw temIw BkzZn°m≥ XpSßn

bncn°p∂psh∂v tXm∂p∂p.

hn. sNdp]pjv]Øns‚ PohnXØn¬ 9 h¿jw amXta

I¿ΩeaTØn¬ Pohn®p≈qsh¶nepw sNdp∏w apX¬ Ahsf

BI¿jn®ncp∂ t]cIi‡nbmbn B `h\w \nesIm≠p.

AhfpsS aqØ ktlmZcnam¿ Ahƒ°v aptº B aTØn¬

]thin®ncp∂Xv sImt≠m, AXn\v Np‰pap≈ bmX sImt≠m

aTØns‚ GIm¥Xbpw kuµcyhpw Ahsf sISmsX

BI¿jn®p. AXpsIm≠mWt√m 15˛mw hb n¬ A\phmZ

an√mXncp∂n´pw I¿Ωe ]thi\w km≤yam°nbXv. B

aTØns‚ `nØnIƒ°p≈n¬ \n∂v kmaqlnI ]h¿Ø\߃

t]mep≈ henb Imcy߃ sNbvXns√¶nepw ][m\ambn

72

ssZhsØ t\m°nbp≈ PohnXambncp∂p AhfptSXv.

B[p\nI temIØnse G‰hpw henb hnip≤bmb Ahƒ

temItØmSv hnfn®p]dbp∂Xv PohnXØn¬ CSbvs°¶nepw

hf≠nb¿ Izmdss‚≥ FSp°Wsa∂XmWv.

]penapcpI≥ kn\nabn¬ ]dbp∂ Hcp UbtemKv

t]mse ˛ ""]pen ]Xpßp∂Xv Hfn°m\√, IpXn°m\mWv''˛ Hcp

Bflob ]Xp߬ BhiyamWv. tami aebn¬ Ibdn

Znhkßtfmfw ]m¿∞n® tijw ]Øv ]amWßfpambn Cdßn

hcp∂XmWv \mw ImWp∂Xv. aq∂v h¿jsØ ]ckyPohnX

Øn\v ap∏Xv h¿jw clkyPohnXw \bn® InkvXphpw Hcp

Bflob ]Xpßen¬ Bbncp∂p. kmhqfn¬ \n∂v ]utemkn

te°p≈ bmXbnepw CXpt]mse ]n≥hm߬ ImWp∂p≠v.

F√m Znhkhpw t]mIp∂ hgn Xs∂ Xncs™SpØv

bmX sNøp∂h¿s°m∂pw ImXemb am‰ßƒ PohnXØn¬

kw`hn°mdn√. F∂m¬ kmlNcyw sImt≠m at‰m hgn amdn

\S°p∂hcn¬ \n∂v IqSpX¬ \≥aIƒ D≠mIp∂psh∂Xv

NcnXkXyamWv. ]´mf°mc\mbn cmPysØ tkhn®ncp∂h≥

]cnt°‰v Bip]Xn InS°bn¬ BtI≠ ÿnXn h∂t∏mgmWv

Abmƒ hn. Ct·jykv etbmf Bbn amdnbXv.

PohnXØn¬ tÃm∏pIƒ Ipd®v IqSpX¬ thKØn¬

HmSm≥ ]cnian°p∂ XeapdbnemWv \mw. B\h≠nsb∂v

hnfnt∏cp≈ sI.Fkv.B¿.Sn.kn. _kpIƒ tÃm∏pIƒ Ipd®v

Town to Twon, Super fast, Fast Passenger F¥nt\sd "an∂¬'

F∂v t]cn´v ]d°pw thKØnembncn°p∂p. sdbn¬th

satSmbmIs´ kn¬h¿ sse≥ k¿∆okpIƒ hgn a\pjycpsS

PohnXØns‚ thKXbpsS am‰v Iq´p∂p. acWw hsc

\n¿ØmsXbp≈ Cu ]bmWØn\v sNdnb t_°v CSm≥

tImhnUv ImcWambnsb∂p≈XmWv Hcp kXyw. Is≠bv‚ vsa‚ v

tkm¨, Izmdss‚≥ Chaqew PohnXØn\v sNdnb tÃm∏pIƒ

CtS≠n hcp∂p. henb am‰ßsfm∂pan√msX ÿmbnbmbn

PohnXw aptºm´p t]mIm≥ ImcWw PohnXØns‚

KXnsb°pdn®v im¥ambncp∂v Nn¥n°m≥ IgnbmØXp

sIm≠mWv. Nn¥n°p∂h¿ hgnamdpsa∂p≈Xv Ipd®p

t]¿s°¶nepw t]Snbp≠m°p∂XmWv.

73

k\ymk PohnXØn¬ amk[ym\w, hm¿jnI [ym\w,

Kq∏v ssU\mankw, saUnt‰j≥ XpSßnbhbpsS ]k‡n

ChnsSbmWv. hmKaÆnse Ipcnipae BiamwKßsf H∂v

i≤n®pt\m°q. Ah¿ \Ωƒ sNøp∂ henb Imcyßsfm∂pw

sNøp∂n√. F∂m¬ AhcpsS apJ]kmZhpw kmao]yhpw \mw

Btctb°mƒ FXtbm aSßv A[nIamWv. ImcWw

PohnXØn¬ Hmtcm \nanjßsfbpw Izmdss‚≥ ssNX\y

Ønem°p∂XneqsS henb ssZhnI ]ImiamWv ssIhcnI.

Hcp ImeØv Icnkvam‰nIv ]ÿm\w DSseSpØXp

t]mse Cu ImeL´Øn¬ cq]s∏tS≠ H∂mWv im¥ambn

ssZhkzcw ihn°p∂ ssienbptSXv. AXn\v A[nIamcpw

ss[cys∏Sns√∂v Dd∏v. ImcWw Ahsc A\pKan°m≥

Bƒ°m¿ Ipdbpw. P\Øn\v th≠Xv Bchßfpw

BthißfpamWv. AhnsS ssZhØn\v ]m[m\yw F∂ anYym

[mcWtbmsS kz¥w Ahÿsb ad°p∂p. Hcp ]m¿∞\bpw

B≤ymflnIXbpw ssZhØn\v th≠nbp≈X√. adn®v Fs‚

c£sb klmbn°p∂XmIWw. InkvXp ]d™Xv; ""Hcph≥

temIw apgph≥ t\Snbmepw kz¥w Bflmhns\ \jvSam°n

bm¬ F¥v ]tbmP\sa∂mWv''. A√msX ssZhsØ

\jvSam°nbm¬ F∂√. ssZhhpw BKln°p∂Xv Fs‚

c£bpw B¥cnI \hoIcWamWv.

hn. sIm®ptXkybpsS Xncp\mfn\v tImhnUv ImeØv

Hcpßptºmƒ I¿Ωe aTØns‚ ]m¿∞\m¥co£w Ahƒ°v

Hcp t]cWbpw DtØP\hpambn \ns∂¶n¬ Fs‚ hy‡n

PohnXsØ \bn°p∂ i‡nsb¥v F∂XmWv Nn¥mhnjbw.

ssZhkzcw tIƒ°m≥ CSbvs°¶nepw Hcp t_°v \mw

FSp°mdpt≠m? BtLmjßsf amXw CjvSs∏Sp∂

P\kaqlsØ \bn°p∂hcmImsX AXns\Xnsc ssZhnI

km∂n≤ysØ hneaXn°p∂ BflobXbp≈hcmIphm≥

th≠ Ir]bv°mbn hn. sNdp]pjv]Øns‚ am≤yÿyw

bmNn°mw.

74

hnip≤nbpsS \dpaecpIƒ

B[p\nIXbnse sNdp]pjv]hpw

DØcm[p\nIXbnse AIzn‰kpw

_. kn_n≥ ]m≠y∏n≈n¬ kn.Fkv.‰n.

H∂mw h¿j ssZhimkvXw

XqenI Db¿Øpw ap≥]v....

""lrZbip≤nbp≈h¿ `mKyhm∑m¿ Ah¿ ssZhsØ ImWpw''

kz¿§]m]vXn°v Bhiyamb LSIamWv hnip≤ PohnXw.

kjvSmhns\ e£yam°nbp≈ \ΩpsS Xo¿∞bmXbn¬

hnip≤n Gsd ][m\s∏´XmWv. hnip≤ PohnXw Akm[mcW

amb Imcya√. AXv km[mcWXzØneqsSbpw t\SnsbSp°m≥

BIpsa∂v XßfpsS PohnXßfneqsS ImWn®pX∂ c≠v

hnip≤mflm°fmWv hyXykvX ImeL´Øn¬ Pohn®

]pWymflm°fmb hnip≤ sNdp]pjv]hpw Im¿tem AIzn‰kpw.

tIhew 24 h¿jw amXw Cu `qanbn¬ Pohn®v, AXpw

]pdwtemItØmSv bmsXmcp hn[ _‘ßfpw C√msX ho´nepw

aTØnepw km[mcWXzØn¬ Pohn®v sNdpabn¬ BtLmjw

Is≠Øn, emfnXyw F∂ Ipdp°phgnbneqsS Xs‚ ]nXmhmb

ssZhØns‚ lnXtØmSv tN¿∂v k©cn® ]pWyhXnbmWv

sNdp]pjv]w. \ham[ya߃°v \∑bpsS Xo¿∏pI¬∏n®v,

kvt\lØns‚ IY temItØmSv hnfn®v ]d™v, ssI°pºnfn

semXpßmØ Iºyq´¿ bpKØns‚ km[yXIsfms°bpw

Imew ad°mØ \∑bpsS kvacWIfpW¿Øp∂ h≥

tiJc߃ B°n am‰n Im¿tem AIzn‰kv. ZnhyImcpWyØns‚

Iq´pImc\pw N¶mbpw amdn \hbpKØnepw hnip≤ PohnXw

km[ysa∂v Cu 15 hb pImc≥ ImWn®pX∂p. hnip≤n

hnZqcØ√ F∂v \sΩ A\pkvacn∏n°p∂ c≠v hy‡nXz

ßfmWv Ch¿. sNdpabpsS ktlmZcnbmb sNdp]pjv]hpw

ZnhyImcpWyØns‚ Iq´pImc\mb AIzn‰kpw \ΩpsSsb√mw

am¿KZo]ambn ]tim`n°s´.

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IpSpw_w : ip≤nbpsS hnf\new

Hcp hy‡n°v PohnXØnse kz`mh khntijXIfn¬

`qcn`mKhpw e`n°p∂Xv Ah\hs‚ IpSpw_Øn¬ \n∂mWv.

kz¿§ob ]q¶mh\w F∂Xpt]mse Hcphs\ Xf¿Øm\pw

IpSpw_w ImcWamtb°mw. B[p\nI temIØnse G‰hpw

henb hnip≤bmbn hntijn∏n°s∏Sp∂ hnip≤ sIm®p

tXkybpw hnip≤nbpsS ]cnafw hoin XpSßnbXv Xs‚

IpSpw_Øn¬ \n∂mWv. Xncpk` hnip≤mflm°fmbn

hWßp∂ eqbn am¿´ns‚bpw sken Kzcns‚bpw PohnX

amXrIbn¬ Pohn®v, ssZh]nXmhns\ kz¥w ]nXmhmbn

kvt\ln®v, AhnSpsØ lnX]Imcw Pohn® sIm®ptXky B

IpSpw_Øn\p amXa√, \apt°h¿°pw amXrIbmbn

amdpIbmWv. sNdp∏Øn¬ Xs∂ ssZh hnNmcØnepw ssZhnI

Imcyßfnepw i≤ sNepØn°phm≥ sIm®ptXkybpsS

amXm]nXm°ƒ i≤mep°ƒ BbXp sIm≠mhWw Ahƒ

B[p\nI temIØnse G‰hpw henb hnip≤bmbn

hWßs∏Sp∂Xv. CutimbpsS ap≥]n¬ Hcp Ip™mbn

h¿Øn®v, PohnXsØ Ip™p]qhmbpw, Ip™p Ifn∏¥v Bbpw

aW¬Øcn Bbpw Hs° ImWm≥ amXw ssZhtØmSv

CgpInt®¿∂n´ps≠¶n¬ Xo¿®bmbpw AXns‚ DdhnSw

AhcpsS IpSpw_]›mØehpw amXm]nXm°fpw BWv.

]m¿∞n°p∂Xv Fßs\ F∂v AdnbWsa¶n¬ A∏®s‚

apJtØ°v t\m°nbm¬ aXn F∂p ]d™p ]m¿∞\m PohnXw

Xs‚ A∏®\n¬ \n∂pw H∏nsbSpØ sIm®ptXky C]Imcw

]d™p: ""]m¿∞\ F∂Xv \ΩpsS lrZbw ssZhØn¶te°v

Db¿Øp∂XmWv''. AΩbpsS PohnXØn¬ \n∂pw ImcpWy

]hrØnIfpw a‰pw H∏nsbSpØp a‰p≈hsc klmbn°m\p≈

Hcp a\ v Ahƒ B¿÷ns®SpØp. Aßs\ hnip≤nbpsS

`qcn`mKhpw Ahƒ IpSpw_Øn¬ \n∂pw t\SnsbSpØp.

CXn¬ \n∂pw H´pw hn`n∂a√ DØcm[p\nIXbpsS

hnip≤\mb AIzn‰kns‚ PohnXhpw. temIØns‚Xmb

F√mhn[ kmlNcyßtfmSpw s]mcpØs∏´v Hcp a\pjys\

G‰hpa[nIw \in∏nt®°mhp∂ am[yaßfneqsS \∑bpsS

76

Io¿Ø\w kwt]£Ww sNbvXp ZnhyImcpWyØns‚

tkmZc\mbn Xo¿∂ Im¿tem AIzn‰kv, CutimbpsS kz¥w

N¶v t_m..... Xs‚ hnip≤amb PohnXw t\SnsbSpØXv

IpSpw_Øn¬ \n∂pamWv. Ft∏mgpw tbipth Rm\ßbn¬

Bibn°p∂p F∂v Dcphn´ Im¿tem Xs‚ ]m¿∞\m

PohnXØns‚ amXrIbm°nbXv Xs‚ amXm]nXm°sfbmWv.

Xs‚ kvIqƒ PohnXImeØv tbiphns\ Iq´pIm¿°v

]cnNbs∏SpØpIbpw \ham[ya߃ D]tbmKn®v ZnhyImcpWy

A¤pX߃ ]kn≤s∏SpØpIbpw sNbvXXphgn Im¿tem

CutimbpsS kz¥w BhpIbpw hnip≤nbpsS D∂X ]ShpIƒ

Nhn´nIbdpIbpw sNbvXp.

Im¿tembpsS PohnXw I≠ AΩ km£ys∏SpØnbXv

Cßs\bmWv: ""]et∏mgpw Rm≥ ]m¿∞n®ncp∂Xv Fs‚

aIs‚ PohnXcoXn I≠n´mWv...'' AtX kvt\lnXsc,

DØcm[p\nIXbnepw hnip≤n hnZqcØ√ F∂v \sΩ

Hm¿Ωs∏SpØp∂ hy‡nXzamWv Im¿tembptSXv. IpSpw_Øn¬

\n∂pw \n¿Kfn°p∂ hnip≤nbpsS ]cnafw BWv sNdp]pjv]

Øns‚bpw Im¿tembptSbpw PohnXØn¬ ]tim`n®Xv.. Ahsc

Xncpk` ]pWymflm°fmbn hWßp∂Xv ChcpsS \nkzm¿∞

kvt\lhpw ]m¿∞\Xo£vWXbpw PohnXhnip≤nbpw

sIm≠mWv. km[mcW PohnXØneqsS hnip≤cmbnØo¿∂

Cu hy‡nXz߃ \aps°√mw ]tNmZ\amhWw. F¥psIm≠v

F\n°pw Cu hgnsb \S∂pIqSm? \ap°pw [ym\hnjbw

B°mw Cu ]pWymflm°fpsS PohnXßsf.... hnip≤nbpsS

tkm]m\ßfnte°v \ap°pw \S∂Sp°mw....

km[mcW Nn¥mKXnIƒ

hnip≤n XymK߃ Dƒs°m≈p∂XmWv. am\pjnIamb

]cnanXnItfbpw _elo\XItfbpw adnIS∂v PohnXtØmSv

Xs∂ a¬∏nSpØw \SØn t\SnsbSp°p∂ H∂mWv hnip≤n

F∂v \mw ]ecpw IcpXnbncp∂p. F∂m¬ B Nn¥mKXn shdpw

sX‰n≤mcWbmsW∂v \sΩ ]Tn∏n°p∂ hnip≤ PohnX

ßfmWv sIm®ptXkymbptSbpw Im¿tembptSbpw. km[mcW

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Xbn¬ Akm[cWXzw Is≠Ønbh¿. hn. ^m≥knkv

Akoknsbt∏msebpw AΩtXkysbt∏msebpw henb

XymK߃ Gs‰Sp°m≥ F\n°v BIn√, Rm≥ tbiphns‚

ap≥]n¬ Hcp aW¬Xcn BbnsIm≈msa∂p ]d™p

A\nXckm[mcWamb Xs‚ PohnXØneqsS ssZhsØ

alXzs∏SpØnbhfmWv sIm®ptXky. Akm[mcWamb

Imcy߃ H∂pw sNtø≠Xn√. \ΩpsS sIm®p sIm®p

]pWy]hrØnIfneqsSbpw hnip≤nbpsS ]ShpIƒ Nhn´n

Ibdmw F∂v Ahƒ sXfnbn®p. B≤ymflnI inipXzw F∂

PohnXssien kzoIcn®p Ip™mbn Xo¿∂v Gh¿°pw

A\pIcn°mhp∂ hnip≤nbpsS am¿§w Ahƒ \sΩ ]Tn∏n®p.

am[yaßfpsS AXn]kcw D≈ temIØnemWv \mw

Pohn°p∂Xv. \Ωsf hgnsX‰n°m\pw t\¿hgn \SØm\pw

\ham[ya߃°v i‡nbp≠v. C∂v ]e bphm°fpw

\miØnte°v \n]Xn°p∂Xpw Cu am[yaßfpsS Zpcp]tbmKw

sIm≠pXs∂. F∂m¬ am[yaßsf \∂mbn ]tbmP\

s∏SpØnb DØcm[p\nIbpKØns‚ hnip≤\mb, ""ssk_¿

skbv‚ v'' F∂v hntijn∏n°p∂ hy‡nbmWv Im¿tem.

\ΩpsSXn¬ \n∂pw H´pw hn`n∂a√mbncp∂p Im¿tembptSXpw.

F∂m¬ X\n°v e`n® Ahkcßsf \∑bv°mbn D]tbmKn

®t∏mƒ AhnsS hnip≤n IfnbmSn. km[mcW Nn¥mKXnbn¬

\n∂pw hnip≤nbnte°v Db¿∂ sh≈cn]mhpIƒ BWv Ah¿.

\ΩpsS PohnX kmlNcyßfn¬ \n∂psIm≠v hnip≤n

hnZqcØ√ F∂v ]Tn∏n® Cu ]pWymflm°sf t]mse \ap°pw

hnip≤cmImw..

\∑ hnXbv°mw... hnip≤n sImømw...

""kvt\lw kvt\lØm¬ amXta ho´s∏SpIbp≈q'' ˛ hnip≤

sIm®ptXky Xs‚ PohnXØns‚ am¿Kambn I≠Xpw Cu

kvt\lw Xs∂bmbncp∂p. ssZhØnte°v FØnt®cm\p≈

GI am¿§w F√mh¿°pw \∑ sNbvXp kvt\lØns‚ hgnsb

\oßpI F∂XmWv. kvt\lØns‚ IY temItØmSv hnfn®p

]d™ hy‡nXzamWv Im¿tembptSXv. PohnXØn¬ \∑ amXw

78

hnX®t∏mƒ hnip≤n PohnXØns‚ `mKambn. At\I¿°v

kvt\lØns‚ XWteIp∂ \∑acw BbnØocm≥ Cu

hnip≤cpsS PohnXw ^e]ZamWv. Im¿temsbt]mse \ap°pw

Nn¥n°mw. ""N¶n¬ Ft∏mgpw Cutim D≠mIWw hnip≤cmIm≥

th≠n amXw BIs´ \ΩpsS ]m¿∞\....'' sIm®ptXkymbpsS

hm°pIƒ \ap°v DtØP\w BIs´. ""Xncpa\ v

\ndth‰p∂Xnepw AhnSp∂v \¬Ip∂ ÿm\Øv ÿnXn

sNøp∂XnepamWv ]pWy]q¿WX ASßnbncn°p∂Xv....''

A]Imcw \∑ hnX®v hnip≤n sImøm≥ \ap°v CSbmIs´.

Xmgvabn¬ BWv \√ ssZhw Xs‚ amlmflyw shfnhm°p∂Xv.

hnip≤sct∏mse Ffnabnepw emfnXyØnepw \∑bnepw

kvt\lØnepw hf¿∂p sIm≠v kz¿t§m∑pJcmbn Pohn°m\pw

F∂pw hnip≤nbpsS tkm]m\߃ Nhn´n°bdm\pw \ap°v

CShcs´.

\µn

Fs‚ ]nbs∏´ A∏®s‚ \ncymWØn¬

A\ptimN\߃ tcJs∏SpØpIbpw ho´n¬

h∂v H∏okv sNm√n ]m¿∞n°pIbpw sNbvX

F√m ktlmZc sshZnI¿°pw kwkvImc

NSßn¬ ]s¶SpØv Rßsf Bizkn∏n®

s]cnb _lp s]mhn≥jy¬ kp∏ocnb¿

^m ^m≥knkv Nn‰n\∏n≈n A®\pw as‰√m

A®∑m¿°pw lrZbw \nd™ \µn

tcJs∏SpØp∂p.

^m. tPmk v Ip∂n∏pcbnSØn¬ kn.Fkv.‰n.

79

hn. sIm®ptXky :am¿§hpw amXrIbpw

_. Pn≥kv amXmfnIpt∂¬ kn.Fkv.‰n

c≠mw h¿j ssZhimkvXw

ssZha\pjy _‘amWv B≤ymflnIX. A\pZn\

PohnXØn¬ ssZhnI Poh\nep≈ ]¶ptNcemWXv.

\nXyXbnse ssZhØns‚ Blzm\hpw a\pjys‚ `mKØp

\n∂p≈ ]XypØchpw. hnip≤ sIm®ptXky Xs‚

PohnXØneqsS Is≠Ønb \qX\ ]mX hfsctbsd

Ffp∏ap≈XmsW∂v BZyImgvNbn¬ tXm∂nbm¬ Xs∂bpw

AXns‚ B¥cnIXbntebv°v Cdßns®√ptºmƒ

a\knem°m≥ km[n°pw G‰hpw XymKw Bhiys∏Sp∂

B≤ymflnI ]mXbmWv AsX∂v. C∂seIfpsS BNmcm

\pjvTm\m[njvTnXamb, I¿Ω\ncXbpsS B≤ymflnIXbn¬

\n∂pw amdns°m≠v hy‡n]camb kvt\l_‘Øn\v Du∂¬

sImSp°p∂ ]mXbnemWv sNdp]pjv]w \S∂Xv. kvt\l

Øm¬ \nd™v Xmgvhmcßfnte°v Cdßnhcp∂ ssZhsØ

bmWv Ahƒ Is≠ØnbXv. I¿Ωe aebpsS apIfn¬

\n¬°ptºmgpw Ahƒ Xs‚ PohnXØn¬ Xmgvhmcm\p`hw

sIm≠phcp∂p. AXv ssZhØns‚ CSs]S¬ A\p`hn°m≥

th≠nbmbncp∂p.

temIØn\v ap≥]n¬ hfscb[nIw ]Xy£s∏SmsX

Pohn® Ahƒ I¿Ωebnse PohnXw sIm≠v hfsctbsd

Bflm°sf t\Sn. C∂ns‚ temIØn\v A\ptbmPyamb

BflobX \¬Im≥ Aßs\ Ahƒ°mbn. Cu ImeL´Øn¬

ssZhØn\pw ssZhcmPyØn\pw th≠n ]h¿Øn°m≥ \qX\

am¿K߃ At\zjn°p∂hcmWv \mw. A oknbpw

AΩtXkybpw Ipcnins‚ tbml∂m\pw C∂pw \nd™p

\n¬°p∂ps≠¶nepw an°hmdpw A]m]yambXmWv AhcpsS

BflobX. F∂m¬ AhnsSbmWv sIm®p tXkybpsS

]k‡n. \mev NphcpIƒ°nSbnemsW¶nepw AhnsS hnip≤n

80

Is≠Ømsa∂pw ssZhØn\pw ssZhcmPyØn\pw

ssZhP\Øn\pambn Pohn°msa∂pw Ahƒ ]Tn∏n°p∂p.

CØcØn¬ ]pXpbpKØn\v ]pXnb hnip≤nbpsS am¿Kw

\¬Inb tXkymbpsS PohnXw \aps°√mw sh√phnfnbpw

A\mbmkXbpw \¬Ip∂XmWv. 21˛mw \q‰m≠n¬ sXtcky≥

B≤ymflnIXbpsS km[yXbpw ]m[m\yhpw Cu

]_‘ØneqsS t\m°n°mWp∂p.

B[p\nIXbnse sh√phnfn : hn. sIm®ptXky

C∂sebpsS B≤ymflnI Z¿i\ßfn¬ \n∂pw

XnI®pw hyXykvXamb Hcp at\m`mhamWv C∂ns‚

B≤ymflnIX ImgvNhbv°p∂Xv. ssZ\wZn\PohnXØn¬

A\p`hn°p∂ ssZhnI km∂n≤ytØmSpw \sΩ ]cn]men

°p∂ kvt\ltØmSpap≈ hy‡n]camb _‘Øn\mWv

ChnsS ]m[m\yw. a\pjys\ tXSnbndßp∂ Hcp

ssZhnINn¥bmWv \mw ChnsS Is≠Øp∂Xv. ssZhIcpWbpw

kvt\lhpw kt¶mNan√msX HgpInbndßp∂Xv Cu

hy‡n]camb A\p`hØnemWv. hy‡n]cambn sXm´dn™

ssZhsØbmWv C∂ns‚ BflobXbv°v Bhiyw. CXn\p

tbmPn® BflobXbpsS aIptSmZmlcWamWv hn.sNdp]pjv]w.

hy‡n]cambn Adn™ ssZhsØ lrZbtØmSv

tN¿Øv hbv°pIbpw B ssZhsØ ]¶phbv°pIbpw

sNbvXhfmWv tXky. CXmWv Ahƒ ap∂n¬ hbv°p∂

sh√phnfn.

B≤ymflnIXbpsS \qX\ `mjyw

\nba_‘nXamb BNmcm\pjvTm\ßfpsS AXn

]m[m\ysØ A]k‡am°ns°m≠v \njvIf¶amb

inipXzhgnbn¬ hnip≤n \nd®hfmWv sIm®ptXky.

ssZhnIXsb hy‡n]camb A\p`hambpw PohnXØns‚

ASnÿm\ XXzambpw Ah¿ I≠p. \nc¥cw ssZhsØ

[ym\n®ncp∂hƒ, ]IrXnbn¬ ssZhnIXbpsS ]mcaysØ

Is≠Ønbhƒ, inipXzØn¬ Akm[mcWXzw Is≠Ønbhƒ,

kl\Øn¬ ]p©ncnbpsS hnip≤n Is≠Ønbhƒ CXmWv,

sIm®ptXky. PohnXØn\v DW¿∆pw Du¿Phpw \¬Ip∂

81

Acq]nbpsS km∂n[ysØ Ahƒ Xs‚ A\pZn\ PohnXØn¬

I≠\p`hn®p.

XymKhpw, Bim\nKlhpw Hcp A`yk\sa∂Xnep

]cnbmbn tbiphnt\mSp≈ kvt\lØns‚ Hcp ]hml

amIp∂p. hy‡n]cambn PohnXØneqsS A\p`hn®dn™

tbiphns‚ IcpWbv°pw kvt\lØn\pw ]Xnkvt\lambn

kzbw \nKln°m\pw XymK߃ A\pjvTn°m\pw XømdmIp∂p.

AXv tIhew sNbvXIq´e√, adn®v B¥cnI kzXzØns‚

]IS\amWv. kzm¿∞XtbmSp≈ hnS]d®n¬ F∂Xnep]cn

ssZhkvt\lØn\p≈ Hcp Bflka¿∏Wambn Øocp∂p.

C∂sehsc, hnip≤nbpw B≤ymflnIXbpw a\pjys‚

]bXv\w sIm≠pw ITn\]mb›nØwsIm≠pw kzbw \nKl

]h¿Ø\߃sIm≠pw kzmbØam°mhp∂XmWv F∂

Nn¥bmbncp∂p. ssZhØns‚ IcpWbpw AhnSpsØ

kvt\lhpamWv a\pjy]bXv\tØ°mƒ ]m[m\ysa∂v

sNdp]pjv]w ImWn®pX∂p.

tKmhWnbpsS Xmsg \n∂v A∏®s\ t\m°n IÆp

\ndbv°p∂ Ip™ns\ Xs‚ Bflmhnt\mSv Ahƒ Xpe\w

sNøp∂p. B≤ymflnIXbpsS G‰hpw D∂Xnbn¬ \n¬°p∂

hy‡nbpsS ASbmfw.... Xs‚ ]cnanXnIsf hIhbv°msX Xs‚

ASptØ°v Cdßnh∂v DbcØnte°v sIm≠pt]mIp∂

ssZhsØ Is≠Øm\pw B Is≠Øen¬ AhnSpsØ

]q¿Æambn Bibn°m\pw Ahƒ°v km[n®p.

""B≤ymflnIPohnXw _u≤nIXeØnep≈ Hcp

FØn∏nSn°e√. AXv GXm\pw ]pWyßfpsS A`yk\

Øntem Xn∑IfpsS D∑qe\Øntem A√ ASßnbncn°p∂Xv.

AXv lrZbØns‚ at\m`mhamWv. AXv tbipsh∂

hy‡ntbmSp≈ kvt\lØn¬ ASßnbncn°p∂p.''

hy‡n]cambn tbiphnt\mSv G‰hpw ASpØncp∂

t∏mƒ AhnSp∂v Xs‚ lrZbclky߃ F\n°v shfn

s∏SpØnX∂p F∂v tXky ]dbp∂p. a‰p≈h¿°mbn

]m¿∞n°ptºmƒ \nckn°mØ ]nXmhns‚ amXrI Ahsf

HØncntbsd kzm[o\n®p. AhfpsS PohnXØn¬ \n∂pw

82

kaqlw hgnbmbpw hy‡nIƒ hgnbmbpw ssZhw

Bhiys∏´sXm∂pw Ahfpw \nckn®n´n√. AXn\mbn Ahƒ

HcpßnbXv Xs‚ lrZbØns‚ ASnØ´n¬ ssZhØns‚

IcpWsb A\p`hn®psIm≠mWv. Bflmhns‚ \nc¥c

Bcm[\ Xs‚ D≈nte°v Cdßnh∂ tbiphn\v

ka¿∏n°p∂Xphgn AhnSp∂v Bhiys∏Sp∂Xv F¥pw \evIpw

F∂v Ahƒ hy‡am°n.

k\ymkPohnXØns‚ A¥:kØ ASßnbncn°p∂Xv

kzbwZm\ØnemWv. AXv shdpw sNbvXpIq´tem ]pWyßfpsS

A`yk\tam A√. adn®v \n mcXsb a\knem°n k¿∆

i‡\mbhs‚ Icßfn¬ k¿∆hpw ka¿∏n°emIp∂p.

sXtcky≥ B≤ymflnIXbpsS ]tXyIXIƒ

Xncpk`bn¬ \ne\n∂ncp∂ B≤ymflnI ]t_m[\

ßfn¬ \n∂pw hfscb[nIw hyXykvXambXpw \qX\ambXpw

Bgap≈Xpamb Hcp B≤ymflnI ]mTamWv sIm®ptXkym

AhXcn∏n°p∂Xv. ssZh IcpWbn¬ Bgs∏´ B≤ymflnI

]mXbmWv Ahƒ apt∂m v hbv°p∂Xv.

\nc¥camb ssZhmt\zjWØns‚ B≤ymflnIX

sIm®ptXkymbpsS hy‡nXzØns‚ ]tXyIX

bmbncp∂p ssZhsØ°pdn®p≈ Nn¥bpw ssZhmt\zjWhpw.

kz¿§Øn¬ t]mIptam? F∂ tNmZyw Ip™p\mƒ apX¬

Ahƒ Xs‚ AΩtbmSv tNmZn®ncp∂p. Cu tNmZyØn¬ \n∂pw

At\zjWØn¬ \n∂pamWv Ahƒ kz¿KØnte°p≈

""Ipdp°phgn'' Is≠ØnbXv. Xs‚ Bflmhns\°pdn®pw,

hy‡nXzØns‚ ]tXyIXIsf°pdn®pw AXns‚ IpdhpIsf

°pdn®psa√mw Ahƒ XnI®pw t_m[hXnbmbncp∂p. henb

hnip≤cpsS PohnXØn¬ Ahƒ I≠ hnip≤nbpsS

am\ZWvU߃ Ahƒ°v Xo¿Øpw A]m]yambn tXm∂n.

F∂m¬ \nc¥camb ssZhmt\zjWØnt‚bpw kz¿§Øn¬

FØm\p≈ BKlØns‚bpw ^eambn X\n°mhiyamb

hnip≤n kz¥am°m≥ Hcp Ipdp°phgn Ahƒ Is≠Øn.

_lp\ne sI´nSØn¬ ""en^v‰v'' ]h¿Øn°p∂Xv t]mse

kz¿KØnte°p≈ Hcp Ffp∏hgn. Aßs\ Ahƒ

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Is≠ØnbXmWv AhfpsS kz¥amb "B≤ymflnI inipXzw'

F∂ \qX\]mX. ssZhsØ At\zjn°pI F∂Xv Ahƒ°v

Hcp X]kybmbncp∂p. hfsc Npcp°Øn¬ ssZhw, kz¿Kw,

hnip≤n F∂nhbn¬ e£yw h® Hcp PohnXambncp∂p

tXkybptSXv.

ssZhIcpWbn¬ Bgs∏´ B≤ymflnIX

hn. sNdp]pjv]w Xs‚ PohnXw apgph≥ A\p`hn

®dn™ ssZhw IcpWm¿Zkvt\lamWv. ssZhw AhfpsS

PohnXØn¬ sNmcn™ IcpWbpsS ]Io¿Ø\amWv AhfpsS

kzbwIrXNcnXw. [q¿Ø]pXs‚ D]asb HØncntbsd

CjvSs∏Sm\p≈ ImcWhpw CXpXs∂. ssZhØns‚ \oXnsb

IcpWbpsS BtLmjambmWv Ahƒ ImWp∂Xv. Xs‚

IpdhpIfnepw AtbmKyXIfnepw ImcpWyhm\mb ssZhsØ

Bibn°m\mWv Ahƒ ian°p∂Xv. sIm®pIp™ns‚

a\t msS Ahƒ ssZhIcpWbn¬ Bibn°p∂p.

\oXnam∑msc F∂Xnt\°mƒ ]m]nIsf tXSn h∂

ssZhØns‚ IcpWbpsS i_vZamWv Ahsf \nc¥cw

]tNmZn∏n®psIm≠ncp∂Xv. aKvZe\ adnbtØ°mƒ ImcpWyw

e`n®psh∂v hnizkn°p∂ tXkymbpsS BflobXbpsS Bgw

a\knem°Wsa¶n¬ AhfpsS ssZhIcpWbpsS ]Io¿Ø\w

[ym\n®m¬ aXnbmIpw. ]m]w sNbvXmepw ]nXrlrZbØns‚

hm’eyw t]dp∂ I¿Ømhns‚ ]°tebv°v IS∂psN√m≥

tXkym \sΩ Hm¿Ωn∏n°p∂p.

km[mcWXzhpw emfnXyhpw

F√m Ip™mflm°ƒ°pw A\pIcn°m≥ km[n°p∂

PohnXw \bn°m≥ Bbncp∂p AhfpsS BKlw.

km[mcWXzØn¬ Akm[cWXzw Is≠ØnbhfmWv tXky.

hnip≤nbpsS am\ZWvUambn Ahƒ ]dbp∂Xv kzbw

ka¿∏Whpw ssZhlnXtØmSp≈ hnt[bXzhpamWv.

I¿ΩeaTØn¬ Imcyambns´m∂pw sNbvXns√¶nepw Xs‚

PohnXw hgnbmbn Akm[mcWXzØns‚ ]mcayXbn¬ Ahƒ

FØnt®¿∂p. \n mc Imcy߃ ssZhkvt\ltØmsS

sNøp∂Xv hnip≤nbnte°p≈ ]mX Xpd°psa∂v Ahƒ

84

]Tn∏n®p. Xs‚ PohnXwsIm≠v Ahƒ AXv sXfnbn°pIbpw

sNbvXp.

ssZh]cn]me\

""I¿ØmhmWv Fs‚ CSb≥ F\ns°m∂n\pw

Ipdhp≠mhpIbn√'' F∂ 23˛mw k¶o¿Ø\w sIm®ptXky

bpsS PohnXZ¿i\Øn\v cq]hpw `mhhpw \¬In.

\ΩpsS PohnXØnse IpdhpIfnepw t]mcmbvaIfnepw

]cmPbßfnepw hogvNIfnepw \ncmis∏SmsX ssZh]cn]me\

bn¬ Bibn°m≥ Ahƒ ]Tn®p, \sΩ ]Tn∏n°p∂p. ITn\

Xm]›cyIƒs°m≠v hnip≤n t\Sm≥ ian°ptºmƒ hogvNIƒ

D≠mImw. AhnsS \ncmis∏ScpXv adn®v, k¿∆i‡\mbh\n¬

hnizmka¿∏n®v Ahs‚ ]cn]me\bn¬ Bibn°pI. ssZhw

BKln°mØ bmsXm∂pw PohnXØn¬ kw`hn°pIbn√

F∂ t_m[yamWv AhfpsS PohnX Z¿i\Øns‚ ASnÿm\w.

F√mw \∑bv°mbn ]cnWan∏n°p∂ ssZhØns‚ ]cn]me\

A\p`hn°p∂h¿°v hnip≤n hnZqcØ√.

ASnÿm\]cambn km[mcWXzØn¬ Akm[mcWXzw

Is≠ØnbhfmWv sIm®ptXky. henb Imcy߃ sNømsX

sNdnb Imcy߃ sNbvXpsIm≠v Pohn®hƒ! F∂m¬ Cu

sNdnbImcy߃ sNøm≥ henb hnip≤nbpw ssZhm\pKlhpw

ssZhmibhpw BhiyamWv F∂v sIm®ptXky \sΩ

]Tn∏n°p∂p.

C∂v .... tXkymbpsS BflobX.... ChnsS

A¤pXmhlambhn[w k¥penXmhÿIfp≈ Hcp

B≤yflnIXbmWv sNdp]pjv] BflobX. AXv Htc kabw

AhKmlap≈Xpw efnXhpamWv. F√mw ssZhØns‚ Ir]bpw

IcpWbpw BWv F∂ t_m[yØnte°v IS∂phcptºmƒ \mw

sIm®ptXkymsb PohnXØn¬ A\pIcn°p∂p. Cu

ImeL´Øn¬ Pohn°p∂ \ap°v ap∂n¬ henb hnip≤nbpsS

amXrIbpw am¿§hpamWv tXky Xpd∂p Xcp∂Xv.

hnip≤nsb∂m¬ AXv GXm\pw ]pWyßfpsS A‘amb

A`yk\a√. adn®v lrZbØns‚ Db¿ØemWv. Cu hn[Øn¬

C∂v sImtdmW tcmKØns‚ Ahÿbn¬ ssZhsØ IcpXp∂

85

kvt\lambn, IcpWbmbn ImWptºmƒ \ap°v hnip≤nbpsS

Dbcßfn¬ FØm≥ km[n°pw. Aßs\sb¶n¬ sNdpasb

BtLmjn°m\pw kvt\lØns‚ DdhnSw ssZhamsW∂

t_m[yØnte°v IS∂phcm\pambn \ap°v km[n°Ww. \ΩpsS

PohnXØn¬ hnip≤nbpsS D∂Xnbnte°v Ibdm≥

sIm®ptXkymbpsS am≤yÿyw XpWbmbncn°pw.

temItØmSv AI∂v \n¬°m≥ km[n°ptºmƒ

ssZhtØmSv ASpØv \n¬°m≥ km[n°pw. ]pWyßfpsS

BtLmjØn\v G‰hpw IqSpX¬ klmbn°p∂Xpw CXpXs∂.

C∂v \mw A\p`hn°p∂ Hcp k¶Shpw, thZ\bpw

CXpXs∂bmWv. sImtdmWaqew A]c\n¬ \n∂pw AI∂v

\n¬°p∂p. kz¥hpw _‘hpw aXnepIƒ Xo¿°p∂p. ChnsS

Is≠Øm≥ km[n°p∂ Hcp Nn¥bmWv ""Bcpw IqsSbn√,

H‰s∏´p, GIm¥X F∂nhsbms°.... F∂m¬ Cu

Ahÿbn¬ sIm®ptXkymsb [ym\n®m¬ \ap°v

hnip≤nbpsS as‰mcp Xew IqSn Is≠Øm≥ km[n°pw.

AIeßfn¬ Bbncn°ptºmƒ ASpØmbncn°m≥ km[n°Ww

F∂v Hm¿Ωn∏n°p∂ BflobX. GIm¥Xbn¬ Bbncn

°ptºmƒ \sΩ kvt\ln°p∂ \√ ssZhtØmSv

ASpØmbncn°m≥ km[n°Ww. AhnSpsØ ImcpWyØnte°v

]cn]me\bnte°v \ΩpsS kIe thZ\Isfbpw \ncmi

Isfbpw GIm¥Xsbbpw ka¿∏n°m≥ km[n°Ww.

CØcØn¬ Pohn°m≥ km[n®m¬ 21˛mw \q‰m≠n¬

Bbncn°p∂ \ap°v sIm®ptXky hfscb[nIw

]tNmZ\amIpw. C∂pw amXrIbpw am¿§hpambn sIm®ptXky

\nd™p \n¬°p∂Xn\v ImcWhpw Cu km[mcWXzhpw

A\mbmkXbpamWv.

D]kwlmcw

B[p\nI temIØn¬ Ht´sd sh√phnfnIƒ \mw

t\cnSp∂p≠v. AhnsSbpw Bflob a\pjycmbn Fßs\

Pohn°m≥ km[n°pw F∂v sIm®ptXky \sΩ ]Tn∏n°p∂p.

hnip≤nbnte°p≈ Ipdp°phgn Is≠Ønb Ahƒ C∂ns‚

temIØn\v Xpd∂v X∂Xv bYm¿∞ Bflob ]mXbmWXv.

86

sNdpasb BtLmjam°ns°m≠v, Bbncn°p∂ CSßfn¬

hnip≤cmIm\p≈ amXrIbpw am¿§hpw Ahƒ ImWn®pXcp∂p.

\mev aXn¬s°´n\p≈n¬ PohnXw Xo¿Ø Ahƒ hnip≤n

kz¥am°nbXv Xs‚ \qX\ Ipdp°phgnbneqsSbmWv.

AXpt]mseXs∂ C∂v \mw A\p`hn°p∂ GIm¥Xbnepw

H‰s∏Senepw ssZhsØ A\p`hn°m≥ \ap°v t]cWbmWv

tXky. sImtdmW tcmKØn\nSbn¬ BflobXbpsS henb

Hcp amXrIbmbnXs∂ sIm®ptXky \ne\n¬°p∂p. H‰s∏´

Ahÿbnepw \aps°ms° hnip≤n Is≠Øm≥

sIm®ptXkymbpsS PohnXw Gsd ]tNmZ\amWv. BgØn¬

ssZhØns‚ kvt\lw hy‡n]cambn A\p`hnbv°m≥

km[n®m¬, \sΩtØSn Cdßnhcp∂ ssZhsØ Z¿in°m≥

km[n®m¬ AhnsS hnip≤n A\p`hthZyam°m≥ \ap°v

Ignbpw. Akm[mcWXzØn¬ km[mcWXzhpw km[mcWXz

Øn¬ Akm[mcWXzhpw Is≠Øm\pw. AX\pkcn®v Pohn®v

hnip≤nbpsS D∂Xnbn¬ FØm\pw sIm®ptXky \sΩ

]tNmZn∏n°p∂p.

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sNdp-]p-jv-]w F-∂ A-¤pXw

_. tSmWn ap≠m\ntbmctج kn Fkv ‰n

aq∂mw h¿j ssZhimkvXw

sN-dp-]p-jv-]w H-cp A-¤p-X-amWv. ]n-km tKm-]p-cw

t]m-se-tbm ssN-\-bn-se h≥-a-Xn¬ t]m-setbm D-≈ H-c-¤p-Xw

A√. a-dn®v, B-flm-hn-s‚ A-¤p-Xw! ssZ-hw \n-d-™p-\n¬-°p-∂

A-¤p-Xw. sXm- m-hm-Sn kz- m-h-°m-cnbpw Zp-imTy-°m-cnbpw ho- n¬

h-f-sc-tb-sd ]-cn-em-fn-°-s∏- -h-fp-am-bn-cp-∂ sIm-®p-dm-Wn F-∂

s] -Ip- n tIh-ew H≥º-Xp h¿j-sØ k-∂ym-k-Po-hn-X-Øn¬

Fßs\ C-X-amXw I-cp-Øm¿-÷n®p? _m-ey-Im-e-Øv A-Ω-®n-

bp-sS I-_-dn-S-Øn¬ h-bv-°m-\m-bn F-Sp-Øn-cp-∂ ]q-°ƒ hm-Sn

t]m-b-Xn-\m¬ h-gn \o-sf Dd-s° Ic-™p \n-e-hn-fn-® Cu s] -

Ip- n G-Xm\pw h¿j-sØ k-∂ym-k-Po-hn-Xw sIm-≠v F-ß-s\

a-s‰m-cm-fm-bn cq-]-s∏´p? I¿-Ω-e-aT-Øn¬ tN-cp-∂-Xn-\v ap-ºv [ym-\-

Øn-\m-bn A-Sp-Ø t_m¿-Unw-Kv lu-kn¬ t]m-bn- v A-hn-Sp-sØ

-£-Whpw hni-a ku-I-cy-ßfpw H-∂pw C-„-s∏-Sm-Xn-cp-∂Xn\m¬

aq-∂p-t\-chpw A-∏\pw tN-®n-bpw -£-W-hp-am-bn sN-∂v hm-cn-

s°m-Sp-Øv Du-´n D-d-°n-t∏m-∂ Cu sIm-®p-tX-ky Fß-s\

Np-cpßn-b Im-ew sIm-≠v hn-ip-≤n-bp-sSbpw kv-t\-l-Øn-s‚-bpw

B-fl-hn -izm -k-Øn-s‚-bpw hy -‡nXzambn? 24˛ma -sØ

h-b- n¬ a-cn-® Cu bp-h- k-∂ym-kn-\n-°v Np-cpßn-b Ime-sØ

k-∂ym-k Po-hn-Xw sIm-≠v F-]-Im-cw kv-\m-]-I tbm-l-∂m-s‚

B-fl ss[-cy-hpw A-Ω-tX-kym-bp-sSbpw Ip-cn-in-s‚ hn-ip-≤

tbm-l-∂m-s‚bpw Bflo-b Hu-∂-Xy-hpw, ^m≥-ko-kv A- o-

n-bp-sS ssZ-h-kv -t\-l-hpw sPm-hm≥ Hm-^v B¿-°n-s‚

a\ pd∏pw t\-Sn-sb-Sp-°m-\mbn?

I¿-Ω-e-aT-]-thi-\w ap-X¬ ÿn-c-X-tbm-sS s]m-cp-Xp-hm≥

B-cw- n®p. X-t∂m-Sp-Xs∂, X-s‚ kzm¿-∞-X-s°-Xnsc, A-l-¶m-

c-Øn-s\-Xnsc. \n-ch-[n ]m-hiyw A-hƒ tXm-‰p-. F-∂m¬, hn-P-

bw X-s‚ `m-K-Øm-Ip-∂-Xph-sc A-hƒ s]m-cpXn. tKm-X-ºpa-Wn

\n-e-Øp-ho-Wv A-gn-bp-∂-Xp-t]m-se sIm-®p-tX-kym I¿-Ω-e-aT-

Øn-s‚ \m-ev `n-Øn-Iƒ-°p-≈n¬ ho-Wv No-™-gn-™v Po-h-s‚

]pXn-b ap-Ip-f-ßfmbn- Db¿-∂p-h-∂p.

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H≥-º-Xp-h¿-j-°m-ew sIm-®p-tX-ky Po-hn-® k-aq-l-Øn¬

Po-hn-®n-cp-∂-h¿°pw A-\p-Zn-\w A-h-fp-sS C-SXpw h-eXpw C-cp-∂v

`£-Ww I-gn-®-h¿°pw Cu bp-h-k-∂ym-kn-\n-°v G-‰hpw C-„-

s∏-´ `£-Ww G-Xm-sW-∂v Xn-cn-®-dn-bp-hm≥ km-[n-®n-s√-¶n¬

A-Xv A-h-cp-sS ho-gv-N-tbm A-h-K-W-\tbm sIm-≠√; a-dn-®v A-X-

am-Xw sN-dp-]p-jv-]w am-\p-jn-I-am-b C-„m-\n-„-߃-°v D-]-cn-bm-bn

h-f¿-∂n-cp-∂p F-∂-XpsIm≠m-Wv. X-t≥Xm-b H-cp k-∂ym-k

Z¿i-\w cq-]-s∏-Sp-Øp-hm≥ ]p-Wyh-Xn B-cw`w apX-te ]-cn-i-an-

®n-cp∂p. H-cp an-kv-‰n-°n-t\bpw ]-hm-Nn-I-tbbpw hn-ip-≤-tbbpw

Zm¿-in-\n-I-tbbpw I-hn-tb-bpw t]m-se-bm-Wv A-hƒ Po-hnX-sØ

Im-Wp-Ibpw kzo-I-cn-°p-Ibpw sN-bv-XXv. ap-ºv ]-d-™-Xp-t]mse,

kv-\m-]-I-tbm-l-∂m-s‚ Xm-]-k-a-t\m-`m-h-hpw A- o- n-bn-se

^m≥-ko-kn-s‚ ssZ-h-kv-t\-lhpw Pohn-X em-fn-Xyhpw A-Ω-tX-

kym-bp-sSbpw Ip-cn-in-s‚ hn-ip-≤ tbm-l-∂m-s‚-bpw Bflo-b

Hu-∂-Xyhpw tPm-hm≥ Hm- v B¿-°n-s‚ a\ pd∏pw H-cp hy-‡n-

bn¬ h-∂p tN¿-∂m¬ A-Xm-bn-cn°pw hn-ip-≤ sIm-®p-tX-ky.

sIm-®p-tX-ky Po-hn-®n-cp-∂ k-aq-l-Øn¬ B-sI C-cp]-Xv

k-∂ym-kn-\n-I-fm-Wv D-≠m-bn-cp-∂Xv. hn-ip≤ ssZh-sØ I-≠p-

ap- p-I-bpw A-dn-bp-Ibpw A-\p -hn-°p-Ibpw sN-bvXXv Cu C-cp

]-Xv t]-cn-eq-sS am-X-am-bn-cp∂p. A-h-fp-sS kp-hn-ti-j-]-tLm-j-

W-ßfpw an-j≥ ]-h¿-Ø-\-ßfpw c-‡-km-£n-Xz-hp-sa√mw Cu

C-cp]-Xv t]¿ A-S-ßp-∂ tem-I-Øm-bn-cp∂p. A-©v h¿j-sØ

k-∂ym-k Po-hn-Xw ]n-∂n-´-t∏mƒ sX-tc-km-bp-sS kz-`m-h-co-Xn

I-sf°p-dn-®v ]-d-™n-cp∂-Xv C-]-Im-c-amWv: Db-cw Iq-Sn I-cp-

Øp-≈ ]-IrXn; in-ip-°ƒ-°v k-am-\am-b co-XnIƒ, A-º-Xp-h-

b- p-≈ H-cm-fp-sS ]-Iz-Xbpw hn-th-N-\ i-‡nbpw hn-⁄m-\hpw

a-d-®p-h-°-s∏- co-Xn-bn-ep-≈ kz-chpw s]-cp-am-‰-hpw. F-hn-sSbpw

km-l-N-cy-ß-ƒ-°v D-]-cn-bm-bhƒ. F√m-bn-S-Øpw F√m-h-cp-am-bn

]-cn-]q¿-Æ B-fl-\n-b-¥-Ww ]m-en-°p-∂hƒ. Ip-º-km-cw Iq-Sm-sX

hn. Ip¿-∫m-\ kzo-I-cn-°m≥ tbm-Ky-bm-bn-cp-∂ H-cp \n-jv-If-¶.

H-tc ka-bw A-hƒ an-kv-‰n°pw Nn-cn-°p-Sp-°-bp-amWv. H-tc ka-bw

-‡n-sIm-≠v \nß-sf I-c-bn-∏n-°p-hm-\pw D√m-k-k-ab-Øv \nß-

sf Nn-cn-∏n-®v izm-kw ap- n-°p-hm\pw A-hƒ-°v I-gn-bpw. AsX,

sN-dp-]p-jv-]w \-ap-°v ap-ºn¬ H-c-¤p-Xw Xs∂.

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Finding God in the Ordinary

St. Therese of Lisieux, popularly known as Little Floweris one of the most influential saints of the modern times. It is dueto her ‘little way’ which emphasized that humans need to bespiritual master in order to connect and relate with the Divine, aninstant reflection in her autobiography “The story of a Soul”.Through the study of Saint’s autobiography could explore realitiesand challenges of the modern day spirituality. St. Therese wasable to find God in the ordinary by relating to the world in itswholeness and not as a material object. In the same way the saintwas also able to address the modern day trend in Spirituality ofreligious that is “ I - Thou relationship. Some may think that beinga Doctor of the Church entails a marvellous life, a life that isbeyond the human capacity, this notion can be right but it wasdifferent in the case of St. Therese. It was different because it isin her sanctity her teachings were rooted. Her very life was rootedin her authentic love for Jesus which transformed her little waysto sure ways towards sanctity which she herself affirmed afterher death. After the age of 24 she was already reunited with theHeavenly Father. But that short lived life was a life well livedand this was portrayed in her autobiography, The story of a soul.The story of a soul comprises of her childhood stress and herearly sufferings because of the early demise of her mother andher sisters entering into Carmel convent. It also comprises of herchildhood faults and simple joys in family. At the later portionsof the autobiography she had written about her great desire toenter into the Carmel convent, to serve Jesus with all her life.She also had written about her sufferings and the realities of thespiritual and earthly life as a carmelite nun. St. Therese was veryhuman in nature, in fact she honestly admitted her faults whilewriting it. The little way of spiritual childhood is not to be confinedwith St. Therese but to be dramatised anew reminding us thatgreat love, not great deeds is the essence of Today’s spirituality.She is known around the world as one of the great saints of themodren times and she teaches to find God in the ordinary.

Bro Abin Madassery CSTSecond Year Theology

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H∂mw h¿j XØzimkvXw

DujcXbn¬ sh¥pcpInbn´pw Pohc‡w h‰mØ

XW¬ac߃ F∂pw Hcp A¤pXamWv. sImSp¶m‰n¬

BSnbpe™n´pw IS]pgImØ almhr£ßfpw! CØcw

A¤pXmflIamb kmlknI IYIfpw Ah \¬Ip∂

thZ\Ifpw XßfpsS ]pdw Nphcn¬ ]ckyam°s∏SmsX

t]mIptºmƒ, lrZbØns‚ tImhnen¬ F∂pw clkyambncn

t°≠nhcp∂p CØcw XW¬acßfpsSbpw almhr£ßfp

sSbpw AXnPoh\Øns‚ IYIƒ°v. ImeØns‚ ]XnIqe

ßsf F∂pw [ocXtbmsS AXnPohn°p∂, Xe Db¿Øn

s°m≠v A]cs\∂pw XWteIphm≥ \nbp‡am°s∏´

CØcw h≥acßsf Ipdn®v [ym\n°ptºmƒ Ime߃°vapºv

enkyphn¬ hncn™v, Xs‚ kuc`yØns‚ tim`bm¬ C∂v

ssZhsØ kpK‘]qcnX am°p∂ B Ip™p]qhns\

Hm¿Øpt]mIpIbmWv.

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BImi]dhbpsS NndIpIƒs°m∏w \rØw hbv°p∂

almhr£ßsf Ipdn®v [ym\n°ptºmƒ Hcp sNdpIm‰ns‚

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hncn™ B Ip™mflmhv Hcp sNdp]pjv]w amXambncp∂n√.

Xs‚ta¬ ]Xn® F√m kqcycivanIsfbpw kzbw

kzoIcn®psIm≠v At\I¿°v XWembn amdnb Hcp ]SpIq‰≥

XW¬ acw IqSnbmbncp∂p.

ssZhØns‚ ]qt¥m´Øn¬ hnhn[ ]q°fmIp∂

a\pjycpsS CSbn¬ Hcp sNdp]pjv]ambn Cutimbv°v ap∂n¬

h¿Øn°phm≥ Ahƒ BKln®ncp∂p. ]ufn≥ \¬Inb,

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FgpXnt®¿ØpsIm≠v Ahƒ tbiphns‚ sNdp]pjv]ambn

kzbw \maIcWw sNbvXp. Xs‚ PohnXØn¬ Xm≥

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am‰nbsX¶n¬ Ahƒ ]p¬Inb PohnX\∑IfpsSbpw

kl\ßfpsSbpw BsI XpIbmWv Ahsf Hcp XW¬

hr£°n am‰nbXv.

taL߃°nSbn¬ Nn∂n®nXdp∂ kqcycivanIfpsS

km∂n[yØns‚ adhn¬ P∑saSp°p∂ Xs‚ \ngepIsf

A]c\v XpWbmbn \¬Ip∂ hr£ßsf XW¬ ac߃ F∂v

hnfn°s∏Sptºmƒ Ccp]Øn\mev h¿jsØ lkzPohnXØn

\nSbn¬ B¥cnIambpw _mlyambpw Xs‚ ta¬ ]Xn®

t\mhns‚ aq¿®bp≈ IncWßsf kzbw G‰phmßns°m≠v

At\Iw P\߃°v XWteInb B sIm®p ]qhns\

Fßs\bmWv Hcp XW¬hr£sa∂v hnfn°mXncn°m≥

Ignbp∂Xv? kz¿§∏qt¥m∏n¬ \n∂v Xs‚ `uXnIkm∂n[yw

A\p`hn®n v Hcp \q‰m≠ntesdbmbn Cu `qanbnte°v Bflob

km∂n≤yØns‚ XWteIp∂ B sIm®p]qhns\ Fßs\

bmWv Hcp XW¬hr£sa∂v hnfn°mXncn°m≥ Ignbp∂Xv!

kl\ßsf Bflm°ƒ°v th≠n kzoIcn°m\p≈

AhfpsS at\m`mhØn\v Ahkm\ \nanjßfn¬ t]mepw

Ipdhn√mbncp∂p. AhfpsS A¥nahNkpIƒ AXv

hy‡am°p∂p. ""F\n°v CXamXw kln°phm≥

km[n°pambncps∂∂v Rm≥ Hcn°epw hnNmcn®n√. Bflm°sf

c£n°m\p≈ Fs‚ Xohamb BKlØn¬ \n∂mWnsX∂v

F\n°v ]dbmsXhø.'' IS]pgIn \neØv hogp∂Xn\v apºp≈

Ahkm\ \nanjßfn¬t]mepw Xs‚ icocØns‚ _e°pdhv

Bflm°sf t\Sm\p≈ AhfpsS BKlØn\v XSk

ambncp∂n√. XW¬ \¬Im\p≈ AhfpsS BKlw Xnßn

\nd™ CeIƒt]msebmbncp∂p. CeIsf adnIS∂v A`bw

\in∏n°m≥ I∑gIƒ°v Ignt™°mw. F∂m¬ AhfpsS

BKlsØ tXmev]n®v Bflm°ƒ°p≈ Bibw XI¿°m≥

AhfpsS thZ\Ifmb Xo agbv°pt]mepw IcpØn√mXncp∂p.

kvt\lsØ ]XnbmWv Ahƒ F√mw kln®Xv;

CutimtbmSp≈ kvt\lsØ ]Xn. AhnSp∂v Xs∂bpw

kvt\ln°p∂ps≠∂pw AXv CØcw kl\߃ \¬Inbm

sW∂pw Ahƒ a\knem°nbncp∂p. I¿ΩeaTØnse

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Bcw`L´Øn¬ aTm[n]bmbncp∂ tKm¨kmKΩsb Hcp

]t£ Ahƒ Xs‚ kz¿§ob ]nXmhns‚ tPmen°mcn

bmbn´mbn°mw Z¿in®Xv. ImcWw I¿ΩeaTØnse AhfpsS

BZy\mfpIfn¬ Ahcn¬ \n∂p≠mb kl\ßsf Ahƒ

ImWm\mKln®Xv ssZhlnXambn´mWt√m. Xm≥\´

hr£Øns‚ NphSv Infbv°phm\pw IqSpX¬ Imbv°m\mbn

sh´nsbmcp°phm\pw the°msc Ab°p∂ Irjn°mc\mb

]nXmhns\t]me. Bflm°sf t\Sp∂Xn¬ Ahƒ hcn®

hnPbØn\v ]n∂n¬ Xo¿®bmbpw CØcw sh´nsbmcp°ep

Ifp≠mbncp∂p. Fs¥∂m¬ CØcw sh´nsbmcp°eneqsS

hf¿∂p Xnßnb imJIfpsS adhnet√ Ahƒ Bflm°ƒ°v

XW¬ \¬InbXv?

hr£ßfpsS as‰mcp ]tXyIXbmWv ImeØns‚

sh´pInfnIƒs°Xnscbp≈ AXnPoh\w. Hcp hr£_nw_

Øns‚ ssZhhnfn Xs‚ hyXykvXßfmb khntijXIfneqsS

At\I¿°v _enbmbn Xotc≠XmWv.

Xs‚ Nn√Ifn¬ A`bw \¬Im\pw Xs‚ ^eßfm¬

t]mjn∏n°m\pw Xs‚ XWens‚ ioXfnabn¬ Dd°phm\pw

Xs‚ \nizmkØm¬ Pohhmbp ]Icm\pw hnfn°s∏´

]ctam∂Xamb P∑w. CØcw ZuXy\n¿∆lWØn\mbn

cq]wsIm≠ hnfnPohnXØn¬ D≠mIp∂ ]Xnk‘nIsf

AXnPohn®v IS∂pt]mIptºmƒ XßfpsS hnfnsb IqSpX¬

Dd∏n°pIbmWv sNøp∂Xv. sIm®ptXkybnepw Cu

hnfnPohnXØns‚ AXnPoh\w kv]jvSamWv. Xs‚

I¿ΩeaT]thi\Øn\v apºn¬ hmXnepIsf√mw

AS™t∏mƒ Ahsb√mw Xpd∂p In´m≥ GX‰w hsc

t]mIm\pw Ahƒ Xømdmbn. B kacw sNs∂ØnbXv ]cnip≤

]nXmhns‚ ]°embncp∂p. B™phoip∂ sImSp¶m‰ns‚bpw

hc≠ acp`qan A\p`hØns‚bpw acw tIm®p∂

XohssiXyØnt‚bpw BIaWßsf adnIS∂v Xs‚

hnfns°∂pw ]XypØcw \¬Ip∂ almhr£w t]mse.... B

sIm®p]pWyhXnsb.... Hcp almhr£ambn D]an°p∂Xn¬

sX‰ns√∂v tXm∂nt∏mIpIbmWv.

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hr£w IWs° A`bambn amdnbhƒ. enkyphn¬ Xfncn´v

I¿ΩeaTØn¬ hf¿∂v s]m¥nb AhfpsS XWen¬ At\Iw

Ip™mflm°fpw, tam£`mKyØn\mbn Imeßtfmfw

ImØncp∂ acn®hnizmknIfpw Bbncp∂p A`bw

Is≠ØnbXv. C∂nXm kz¿§Øn¬ \n∂pt]mepw Xs‚

tdmkm]pjv]ßfm¬ Cu temIØn\v XWteIphm≥ Ahƒ

ad∂n´n√. B XWen≥ Iogn¬ \ΩpsS ItØmen°mk`bpw

AXnse hnizmknIfpw ]ptcmlnXcpw anj\dnamcpw

k\ymkkaqlßfpw Xg®phfcp∂p F∂dnbptºmƒ

AdnbmsX Akqb tXm∂nt]mIpIbmWv B Ccp]Øn\mep

ImcntbmSv!

Unkw_¿ e°w Henhnte°v

teJ\ßtfm A\p`h°pdn∏pItfm

kvacWItfm a‰p k¿§mflIcN\Itfm

\evIm≥ Xmev]cyap≈h¿

2021 \hw_¿ 31 \v apºmbn

Abbv®p XcWsa∂v

khn\bw Hm¿Ωn∏n°p∂p.

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lm! tbipth Fs‚ kvt\lta....

_. tPm¨ I√dbv°¬ kn.Fkv.‰n

c≠mw h¿j XØzimkvXw

""lm! kvt\lsa∂ ]`m]qcnXamb Zo]kvXw`ta,

\n∂n¬ h∂p tNtc≠sXßs\sb∂v F\n°dnbmw. \ns‚

Zo]w kzmbØam°m\p≈ clkyw Rm≥ I≠p]nSn®p

Ign™p.'' ˛ hn. sNdp]pjv]w

Iev]\Ifpw \nbaßfpsams° B≤ymflnIXsbbpw

ssZhmcm[\sbbpw BNmcm\pjvTm\ßfm°n am‰ptºmƒ Hcp

ap∏Ønaq∂v hb pImc≥ AXns\ F∂pw C∂pw

XncpØnsbgpXp∂p. F√mw A[njvTnXambncn°p∂Xv H∂n¬

amXamWv. AXns‚ ImX¬ kvt\lamWv. Hcp injy\v Xs‚

Kpcp ]I¿∂p X∂ ]mTßfn¬ G‰hpw tijvTambXv Ahs‚

HSphnesØ samgnIfmWv. ap∏Ønaq∂v hb pImc\mb \ΩpsS

Kpcphns‚bpw kvt\lZ¿i\ßfnse G‰hpw kmµamb

]mT߃ Ah≥ ]I¿∂v X∂Xv Xs‚ A¥y AØmg taibn¬

\n∂mWv. AhnsS Ah≥ hmgvØn hn`Pn®v hnfºn. kvt\lsØ

_en A\p`ham°nb InkvXphns\ [ym\n®v Pn±p

IrjvWaq¿Øn F∂ FgpØpImc≥ Ipdn®p. ""Love is a painfulexodus''. Hcphs‚ thZ\m]q¿Æamb ]pd∏mSmWv kvt\lw.

FhnsStbm hmbn® Hcp hmNIw Hm¿Ωn°pIbmWv. ""To live isto love and to love is to get worn out'' (Pohn°pI F∂Xns‚

A¿∞w kvt\ln°pI. kvt\ln°pI F∂Xns‚ A¿∞w

Po¿Æn°s∏SpI) InkvXpkvt\lØn\pth≠n Pohn®hcpsS,

Pohn°p∂hcpsS kaqlamWv Xncp `.

Cu kaImeØpw angnthmsS hncn™v \n¬°p∂

]pjv]amWv enkyphnse hn. sNdp]pjv]w. PohnXØnse H´pw

Akm[mcWsa∂v tXm∂mØ Imcyßfn¬ t]mepw ssZhnI

km∂n≤yØns‚ Bg߃ Xncn®dn™ ]pWyhXn. CXp

Xs∂bmWv sNdp]pjv] B≤ymflnIXbpsS A¥kØ

sb∂Xpw. F√m‰ns\bpw ssZhkvt\lsØ ]Xnbp≈

A\p`ham°n am‰ptºmƒ Ahƒ hnizkn®ncp∂p B ssNX\yw

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Ahƒ°v \¬Ip∂Xv Xs‚ D≈n¬ hkn°p∂ tbiphmsW∂v.

Ahƒ Ipdn®p. ""lm! tbipth F\n°nXv F¥njvSamsWt∂m!

F¥psIms≠∂m¬ Rm≥ kvt\ln°Wsa∂v Asßt∂mSv

I¬∏n°p∂ F√mhscbpw F∂nencp∂psIm≠v kvt\ln

°m\mWv Aßv Xncpa\ mbncn°p∂Xv''. Xncpk`bmIp∂

auXnI icocØnse Ahbhßfn¬ Xm≥ H∂pa√ F∂

Adnhn¬ \n∂v Ahƒ IS∂v sN∂Xv F√m‰nepw X\n°v ÿm\w

thWsa∂ henb t_m[yØnte°mbncp∂p. Hcp XØzNn¥I≥

Xs‚ Bibßsf hfsc XmØznIambn hnhcn°p∂Xpt]mse

Xs‚ kvt\lZ¿i\sØ tXky hnhcn®Xv C]Imcambncp∂p.

""hnhn[ Ahbhßfp≈ Hcp icocamWv k`sb¶n¬ AXn¬

Hgn®pIqSm\mhmØ H∂v D≠mImXncn°p∂Xv Akm[yamWv.

AXv lrZbamWv, AXn¬ Fcnbp∂Xv kvt\lamWv. B

kvt\lamWv k`bmIp∂ icocØns‚ Du¿÷w.''

Cu Bgamb Z¿i\Øns‚ ]mcayØn¬ \n∂p

sIm≠mWv "Fs‚ ssZhhnfn kvt\lamsW∂v' Ahƒ

DZvtLmjn®Xv. ]n∂oSv AhfpsS PohnXw B kvt\lØn\v

]n∂msebp≈ bmXbmbncp∂p. B kvt\lsØ kwXr]vXn

s∏SpØm\p≈ hgnIƒ tXSnbp≈ bmXs°mSphn¬ Ahƒ

Xncn®dn™p Rm≥ Xmgv∂p hcWw, iq\yXhscbpw

Xmgv∂phcWw B iq\yXsb A·nbmbv cq]m¥cs∏SpØWw.

ssZhØns‚ kvt\lØn\v ]Xnkvt\lw ka¿∏n°pI. Xs‚

kvt\lw Hgp°phm≥ AhnSp∂v BKln°p∂ Bflm°fpw

AhnSpsØ ]cnXyPn°pIbmsW∂v a\ nem°nb tXkym

ssZhsØ ]kmZn∏n°m≥ Xo£vWambn BKln®p. a‰m¿°pw

th≠nb√, Xs∂ kvt\ln°p∂ \√ ssZhØn\v th≠n amXw.

kvt\lamIp∂ Xmt°mepIƒsIm≠v amXamWv

ssZhcmPyØns‚ hmXnepIƒ Xpd°s∏SpIbp≈q F∂

Bgamb Z¿i\w tXkybn¬ \nd™p \n∂ncp∂p.

Akm[mcWamb H∂pw ssZhw a\pjy\n¬ \n∂v

BKln°p∂n√. \tΩ°mƒ \∂mbn \sΩ Adnbp∂

ssZhØn\v th≠Xv \ΩpsS Hmtcm ]hrØnbnepw \nd™p

\n¬°p∂ kvt\lw amXamWv. ChnsSbmWv inipXzØns‚bpw

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kvt\lØns‚bpw Z¿i\߃ hnip≤ \ap°v ImWn®p

Xcp∂Xv. Hcp inip Ft∏mgpw BKln°p∂Xpw a‰p≈h¿°v

]I¿∂v sImSp°p∂Xpw kvt\lw amXamWv. hm°pIfn¬

amXw HXpßn \nev°p∂Xmbncp∂n√ AhfpsS kvt\lw. AXv

Hmtcm ]hrØnbnepw hy‡ambncp∂p. Hcp iniphns‚

ss\¿aeytØmsS Hmtcm PohnXm\p`hßsfbpw ssZh

kvt\lw sIm≠v h®pamdn! B sNdnb inip, ]pjv]߃ hnXdn

cmPIob knwlmk\sØ kpc`ne]cnafw sIm≠v A`ntjIw

sNøpw. sh≈n°pg¬ \mZØn¬ kvt\lKoXw Be]n°pw!

\√ ssZhtØmSp≈ AhfpsS A[nIamb kvt\lw sIm≠v

\√ ssZhw Xs‚ B¥cnIbmb clky߃ Ahƒ°v

shfns∏SpØn. kvt\lØm¬ acn°p∂Xphscbpw kvt\ln

°Wsa∂√msX thsdsbm∂ns\∏‰nbpw Ahƒ BKln®ncp

∂n√.

tXkybpsS Bflob inipXzw apgph\pw kvt\l

Øns‚ imkvXamWv. Cu kvt\limkvXØns‚ \nc¥c

[ym\hpw hnNn¥\hpamWv tXkysb Hcp anÃn°mbn am‰nbXv.

B≤ymflnI PohnØXns‚ ASnÿm\hpw e£yhpw kvt\lw

Xs∂bmWv. kzbw ad°m\pw a‰p≈hcnte°v IS∂v sN√m\pw

Hcphs\Sp°p∂ Zqcw, AXmWv kvt\lw. Bflob bmXbn¬

Nnet∏mƒ Xf¿∂v t]mIp∂Xpw hogp∂Xpw Cu kvt\l

cmlnXyw sIm≠mWv. kvt\lØns‚ henb hm°pIfnepw

]kwKßfnepw ssZhw H´pw kwXr]vX\√. \sΩ B\¥ambv

kvt\ln®h\n¬ \n∂v, \tΩmSp≈ kvt\lsØ ]Xn

Iqin°s∏´h\n¬ \n∂v, At\Imbncßsf kvt\ln°m\p≈

i‡n \ap°v kw`cn°mw. \sΩ kvt\ln® ssZhØn\p th≠n

\sΩØs∂ hnkvacn°phm≥ hn. sNdp]pjv]Øns‚

\nkzm¿∞hpw DZmchpw B¿Zhpamb kvt\lw F∂pw

amXrIbmIs´.

""F\n°n\n IqSpX¬ BKlsam∂pan√; kvt\ln°W

sa∂pamXw, tbiphns\ t`mjØwhscbpw kvt\ln°Ww....

kvt\lw amXamWv Fs∂ BI¿jn®p sIm≠ncn°p∂Xv.'' ˛

hn. sNdp]pjv]w

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sNdp]pjv]wFfnabpsS Kpcp\mY

_. _n_n≥ ]mem´n kn.Fkv.‰n.

c≠mw h¿j XØzimkvXw

ssZhtØmSv ]pXoklPamb Hcp kao]\w kz¥am°n,

Xs‚ Xs∂ PohnXsØ°pdn®v Bgamb Aht_m[w t\Sn

ssZhmibNn¥bn¬ ASnbpd®v Pohn® hnip≤bmWv hn.

sNdp]pjv]w. B[p\nI temIØnse G‰hpw henb

hnip≤bmWv hn.sIm®ptXky. sNdp]pjv]Øns‚ B≤ymfln

IXbpw PohnXssienbpw ]escbpw BI¿jn°p∂XmWv.

Ffnabn¬ \n∂mWv Ahƒ Xs‚ Ipdp°phgn I≠p]nSn®Xv.

F¥mWv Ffna

\o FXamXw D∂X\mtWm, AXamXw hn\oX\mhpI;

At∏mƒ I¿Ømhns‚ Ir]bv°p \o ]mXamIpw (]`m. 3: 18).

C∂sØ kaqlØn¬ Nne a\pjycp≠v. sh√phnfnIƒ

Gs‰Sp°m≥ XømdmImØh¿, IgnhpIƒ a‰p≈h¿°mbn

D]tbmKn°mØh¿ F∂nßs\. thsd Nnecp≠v. X߃°v

F√mw Adnbmw, X߃ ]dbp∂XmWv icn F∂ at\m`mh°m¿.

Bhiyap≈Xpw C√mØXpamb F√m Imcyßfnepw Ah¿

CSs]Spw. CX√ bYm¿∞Øn¬ Ffna.

Ffna F∂Xv Rm≥ F¥mbncn°p∂pthm AXv

ssZhIr]bmemWv F∂ bmYm¿∞yt_m[amWv. F¥mWv

Ffnasb∂v hn.]utemkv «olm hy‡am°p∂p: ""Rm≥

F¥mbncn°p∂pthm AXp ssZhIr]bmemWv. Fs‚ta¬

ssZhw sNmcn™ Ir] \njv eambn t]mbn´n√. t\sc adn®v

as‰√mhscbpwImƒ A[nIw Rm≥ A[zm\n®p. F∂m¬ Rm\√

F∂nep≈ ssZhIr]bmWv A[zm\n®Xv (1 tImdn. 15: 10). F√mw

ssZhIr]bmWv, CXmWv FfnabpsS at\m`mhw.

Ffnabnte°p≈ hgnIƒ

1. ssZhmibw

ssZhØnep≈ BibamWv Ffnasb∂ ]pWyØn¬v

FØphm\p≈ Ipdp°phgn. hn. sNdp]pjv]Øns‚ PohnXw

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ssZhmibXzw \nd™Xmbncp∂p. AhfpsS kzbwIrXNcnXw

apgph\pw ssZhmibØnemWv cNn®ncn °p∂Xv. Hcn°¬

X≈t°mgn Xs‚ NndIns‚ Iogn¬ Ip™pßsf

tN¿Øp]nSn°p∂Xv I≠t∏mƒ AhfpsS IÆpIƒ

\ndbpIbpw Ahƒ B›cys∏SpIbpw sNbvXp. \√ ssZhw

FXamXw IcpXtemsSbmWv Xs∂ ImØp kq£n°p∂Xv

F∂ Nn¥bmbncp∂p CXn\v kmcw.

Hcp inip Xs‚ amXm]nXm°sf Bibn°p∂Xp

t]mse Hmtcm hy‡nbpw ssZhØn¬ Bibw hbv°Ww.

F√mw Fs‚ IgnhmsW∂p ]d™m¬ AXv ssZhmiba√,

adn®v X∂mibamWv.

2. XmgpI / sNdpXmhpI

GXp hy‡nbptSbpw PohnXØn¬ kwL¿j߃

\ndbv°p∂ Hcp ImcyamWv sNdpXmhpIsb∂Xv. IpSpw_

PohnXØnepw hy‡nPohnXØnepw kaqlPohnXØnepw

G‰hpw henb sh√phnfn \nd™ H∂mWv XmgpIsb∂Xv. Ffna

B¿Pn°phm\p≈ c≠masØ hgn sNdpXmhpIsb∂XmWv.

AXmbXv ssZhØns‚ apºnepw kaqlØn\p apºnepw

iniphn\SpØ ss\¿aeyap≈hcmbncn°pI.

temIc£I\mb InkvXp Xs∂Øs∂ XmgvØn

Zmks‚ cq]w kzoIcn®p. ]cn. adnbw ""CXm I¿Ømhns‚

Zmkn''sb∂p ]d™v kzbw ssZhØn\p apºn¬ XmgvØn.

hnip≤t\m, hnip≤tbm BIphm\p≈ Ipdp°phgn

sNdpXmhpIsb∂XmWv. hn sIm®ptXkym Xs‚ \nc¥camb

]m¿∞\bneqsSbpw XymK]hrØnIfneqsSbpw sNdpXmIm≥

]Tn®p. AXns‚ sXfnhmWv AhfpsS t]cpIƒ. sIm®ptXky,

sNdp]pjv]w, Ip™p]dh XpSßnbh CXn\p sXfnhmWv.

Ffnabn¬ \n∂psIm≠v F]Imcw kz¿§Ønte°p≈ hgn

I≠p]nSn°msa∂mtemNn® hnip≤bv°v e`n®XmWv

B≤ymflnI inipXzsa∂ Ipdp°phgn. Hcp iniphns‚

at\m`mhw kzoIcnbv°pI kz¥w _elo\Xbpw \n mcXbpw

a\ nem°n I¿Ømhns‚ ImcpWyØn¬ Bibn°pI.

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Ffnabntebv°p≈ XS ߃

PohnXØn¬ Ffnabnte°v \oßm≥ Hcp hy‡n°v

km[n°mØXv Ah\nse Nne XS ßfmWv. PohnXØn¬

Al¶cn°p∂hcmWv \Ωn¬ ]ecpw. Fs¥¶nepw \√Xv

sNbvXm¬ Fs‚ IgnhpsIm≠msW∂v ]et∏mgpw

hnNmcn®pt]mIpw. \Ωnse Al¶mcamWv Ffnabntebv°v

\S∂p \oßp∂Xn\p≈ H∂masØ XS w. a‰p≈hsc

IcpXmsXbncn°p∂XmWv as‰mcp XS w. ssZhw X∂

IgnhpIƒ \mw a‰p≈h¿°v ]I¿∂p sImSp°Ww. F√mw

ssZhIr]bmemWv F∂p≈ t_m[yap≠mIWw. AXv

PohnXØn¬ \jvSs∏SptºmgmWv a‰p≈hsc IcpXm\pw

kz¥ambn ImWm\pw km[n°mØXv.

Fßs\ XS ߃ am‰mw

1. ssZhØn¬ Bibn°pI: ssZhw X∂XmWv F√mw

AhnSpsØ IqSmsX PohnXØn¬ H∂pan√ F∂ t_m[yw

hf¿ØpI.

2. hn´psImSp°pI: ]q¿Æambpw \sΩØs∂ ssZhØn\v

hn´p sImSp°pI.

3. A\pKlap≈hcmIpI: ssZhØn¬ Bibn°pIbpw

AhnSptØ°v hn´psImSp°pIbpw sNøptºmƒ ssZhw

A\pKl߃ sNmcnbpw.

Ffna F∂Xv XnI®pw B¥cnIamb Hcp at\m`mhamWv.

Hcp hy‡nbpsS D≈nep≠mbncnt°≠ at\m`mhamWnXv.

FfnabpsS _mly]IS\ßfmb A\pkcWhpw \µn

]Imin∏n°epw PohnXkz`mham°n am‰Ww. a‰p≈hcpsS

sX‰pIfpw IpdhpIfpw kln°ptºmgpw klnjvWpX

ImWn°ptºmgpw PohnXØn¬ Ffna cq]s∏Spw.

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Days to Remember Our DepartedOctober to December 2021

October 01 - Feast of St. Therese of Child Jesus

October 04 - Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

October 04 - D.A. of Very Rev Fr Basilius Panat CST

October 04 - D.A. of Bro Ajimon Joy Kuzhiyalil

October 05 - D.A. of Fr Thomas Ottalankal CST

October 07 - Feast of Our Lady of Holy Rosary

October 15 - Feast of St. Therese of Avila

October 17 - D.A. of Fr Christopher Puthumana CST

October 19 - D.A. of Fr Shanoj Mattathilanickal CST

November 01 - Feast of All Saints

November 02 - All Souls Day

November 03 - D.A. of Bro Arsenius Nedumpuram CST

November 13 - D.A. of Fr Felix Nellikkunnath CST

November 17 - D.A. of Fr George Kudukkamthadathil CST

December 03 - Feast of St. Francis Xavier

December 08 - Feast of Immaculate Conception of Our Lady

December 25 - Christmas

December 27 - Feast of the Apostle St. John

December 30 - D.A. of Fr Sibichan Embrayil CST

Olive s‚ tIm∏n hy‡n]cambn kq£n°m≥

BKln°p∂h¿ Adnbn®m¬ tIm∏n kwe`yam°p∂XmWv.