Christus --> Lumen + Caritas + Logos

India does not need populist leaders and popular thoughts; we need thought leaders and clarity of thought. We are confused between Institutional Democracy (by Constitution of India - India is One) and neo-classical liberalism. Do not guide us "Indians" wrongly dear Indian leaders - I am ashamed of the anarchy that is been caused by some of the so called activist who are mimicking certain principles of Mahatma but have failed to understand the true philosophies and truth of the great soul who guided this nation into freedom. No favorites in this situation; just sadness persists by seeing the foolishness of the parties involved and the economic loss caused due to this chaos to this nation. Is some one trying their hands in the day to day governance of this country. Who is the source? Who is funding? Who is this so called civil society? Are they the conscience keepers? Who gave them the right to determine a law? Are they elected representatives? (let them stand in for electoral

Your Epitaph TGIF Today God Is First Volume 1 by Os Hillman Sunday, July 03 2011 "He will bless those who fear the Lord- small and great alike." Psalm 115:13 What will be written on your epitaph? How do you want people to remember you? What type of legacy will your life leave behind? I interviewed a very successful and powerful man one time for a magazine when this question came up. The man ran an international business that is a household name to all. He was a professed Christian, but he had difficulty answering my question. "I always knew someone would ask that question some day. I am not sure I am any more prepared to answer it now either," was the man's answer. He grappled for a few nice words, but it was clear he had not seriously considered his life much beyond his business success. It is said of George Washington Carver that he got up early in the morning each day to walk alone and pray. He asked God how he was to spend his day and what He wa

VATICAN CITY, JUNE 17, 2011 ( Zenit.org ).- Here is the address Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Benedict XVI's secretary of state, delivered Thursday upon opening the Executive Summit on Ethics at the Vatican. The summit, which was organized by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, ends Saturday * * * I am pleased to greet the participants in this important Summit that has brought together so many world leaders in the areas of business, the economy and finance. I do not intend to enter into the technical or practical aspects of your deliberations in these days, but rather to offer a few reflections on the anthropological, spiritual and ethical foundations of your activity in the light of the Church's social teaching – and particularly the understanding of business and management set forth in the Encyclical Letter Caritas in Veritate. It is most fitting that you have chosen to make that document central to your reflections at this conference, which is look

"Significant Common Ground" Found With Pentecostals 6th Round of Conversations Considers Gifts of Holy Spirit VATICAN CITY, JUNE 17, 2011 ( Zenit.org ).- The Vatican's ecumenism council initiated a sixth phase in conversation with Pentecostal groups, saying a final report should be ready by 2015. The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity reported on a seven-day round of conversations that concluded Thursday. The Catholic-Pentecostal teams are considering Charisms in the Church: Their Spiritual Significance, Discernment, and Pastoral Implications. Dialogue between the Vatican and these Pentecostal groups began in 1972. The goal is not "structural unity," the Vatican statement clarified, but "to promote mutual respect and understanding in matters of faith and practice." Bishop Michael Burbidge of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Reverend Cecil Robeck, professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, Assemblies of God in Pasadena, Calif

Bird hit aircraft during take off and the Eagle's wing safety net…Trust in the Lord – the only mantra why I am alive to type this… What do I blame for today's (04 April 2011) eventful take off …the events that unfolded before the flight and look at it in a superstitious manner or should I thank God for the smart and wise pilot who brought the aircraft (Airbus 319 AI 507 TVM – MAA) to grounding halt by applying emergency breaks as he was speeding on the run way to take off. Will you call this a miracle or not. I would. It was just a small bird hit, which could have gone unnoticeable. However, he stopped for a quick check and then engineers declared the aircraft not fit for flight and grounded it. What a sound judgment on the pilot's part. The thoughts that ran in my mind and the reflection are what making me intriguing and make my heart adore the Eagle who bore the aircraft to safety – The Almighty Himself. The flight disaster that which was averted today would h

Most often in a Christian life we struggle with the very idea of living a victorious life purchased by the blood of Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross of Calvary. You and me are not called to either live a defeated, sinful, fearful, struggling or dead life (paradox ! – you can breathe and still be dead – I have been one and have seen many around too). But the Christian calling is into an abundant life (John 10:10)…life in its FULLNESS – All encompassing richness. Did not the scripture say we have Peace, Joy and Righteousness in the Holy Spirit of God. Oh …! How many times we have heard this and read this. The problem is not that it gets repeated but it is to do with our comprehension, understanding and applying the same to our context. If only one can do it, that soul is the one that will cherish the most of the life on earth and in heaven. How do we then live this abundant life? There are No shortcuts. Lord Jesus knowing our frailty, being the perfect Holy Priest and our Bro

I never knew that meditating on something as simple as Psalm 23 can just change you 180 degree and I am glad I did it. Oh what a joy it is to know that my Lord God is my Shepherd and I shall not want. What do I need other than this assurance in life …the blessed assurance my Savior gives. I am just so thrilled and excited in life that the joy of the Lord keeps abounding in measures unknown. How could someone miss this or ever think of not having this in life. I pity that soul which does not know have a glimpse what is in my heart. The righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost that none give and none can take. I would not dare to loose this or ever miss it anymore. I am not talking about a feeling or knowledge or thinking or …but just being with Him who leads you in green pastures and quiet waters. Just the comfort he gives you what matters as His goodness and mercy shall follow me (us) always. I know this is just a scribble but I had no other way than to express it. Oh my

PART A My dear blog, I am puzzled as i write this. The only hope i write this is to give a meaning, a form to so many thoughts that are running in my neurons. Especially lately the consequences - reap what you sow. So often we work in the fear or by reasoning the aftermath of our acts and I have been one too - by trying to reconcile the facts and realities of life in light of the logical 'cause and effect' (i just spared a formal fish bone diagram). But the truth is, I am not the only one who has been puzzled with this. As i did a quick word search i landed upon so much of intellectual debate by the great thinkers and philosophers of the world and after reading their work i could just come to one conclusion - the one thing that i need to know is what I guess is the key and which counts the most or the only one thing that matters. Does the act count? Does the human person who does count? Does the result count? ( 'End justifies the means') Does the virtu

She has been a gentle breeze; a tender leaf; a soothing note; a joy to have None has been more and will be more adorable apart from her Author She came from no where; never ever imagined her to be what she is I do not want anything from her than she being herself She is the last of His love - unconditional, all encompassing, and gentle She never barged in but she has left indelible impact that none can restore Oh no, i would love to have her till my home coming - to ashes I have done nothing that i merit her - the only one who did something was her mom who bore the pain For once i know there is a free meal that will last forever Can i say i am so blessed that i am reaping a joy which i did not pay for She is just a joy unleashed, a pleasure that you soak in Truly the only lasting sign of her Authors grace which shows that He still cares She is her father's everlasting joy and priceless find that he just could not but pen this one This is none but my little princess Riann - the fath

Life is made of so many choices; - choices that you desire to change & you can change - choices that you desire to change & you cannot change - choices that you cherish - choices that you regret - choices that were turing points - choices that were a sacrific - choices that hurt - choices that meant more than life - choices that you did not want to make - choices that you dream off - choices that you look for and on and on and on… I wish I had a time machine, to go back and make those changes; or do a documentary and ponder over the alternate reactions and realities that could have evolved. Not sure of how one can rationalise the emotions, questions, hurts, regrets, sacrifices. And I don’t want to make a lame excuse or not be responsible for those choices by just saying “Oh! It was God’s will”. I am not sure what others think, but I for one believe I made those choices and

"...My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness. And my mouth shall praise you with joyful lips. When I remember you upon my bed, I meditate upon you in the night watches. Because you have been my help therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice!" " (Psalms 63:5-7) Why are you down cast my soul…Don't you know that the God thy refuge is the only one in whom you can hope and trust and find your satisfaction. These are constant theme that King David (The Psalmist) use to say to himself as though he is addressing a 3 rd person. He recalls and rehearses all the goodness that he has enjoyed in God than brood over the times of difficulty. In fact when he recalls difficulty of the past, he ends it by recalling the goodness, mercy and deliverance that he enjoyed from God through those times. What a lesson to learn and act on today than in the past. So many times we end up looking at the past and cry than look at   the goodness and blessings we