Thursday, February 19, 2015

CCMSI Meeting in a House Boat.....Alleppy

 This morning after breakfast we left for Alleppey which is about 70 km away from Kottayam.....we travelled by bus and reached around 10.30am.....we right away began the meeting in a house boat sponsored by one of the friends of Br. P. J. Joseph, provincial minister of st. Joseph. He is a popular preacher and well known figure nationally as well as internationally. Very social and fraternal. He has made all arrangements for the meeting....
 Both Josephs sipping tender coconut water.....
 Br. Paul, Custos of Arabia – addressed the CCMSI – expressed his gratitude towards the CCMSI.
·      Presented a short history of gulf and collaboration of the Capuchins
·      Today there are 116 priests out of which 69 capuchins out of which 49 Indian Friars. 20 from Syro Malabar and 29 Latin provinces
·      19 jurisdictions sending provinces. 15 Indian Jurisdictions are sending friars.
·      Trying to get African friars
·      He reminded about the decisions taken in 2013 in Rasal Khyama
·      1 year probation with letter of 3 years of obedience from the provincials
·      after 3 years general minister requests
·      term is for 9 year and after 9 years General Minister grants….



 Hugo loves everything about India,,,,he is drinking "TODI" which is a sweet drink which is extracted from the coconut tree....it is intoxicating too......but here in India everyone loves it....it is good in the morning

 Friars having a break after long discussion
 For Paul it was a golden opportunity to meet the provincials for the friars working in the custody.....he had chat with many provincials.....it was good that he attended our meeting....he will attend every year one meeting....
Friars discussing and deliberating about inter provincial collaboration....
 There are over thousands house boats....mostly all foreigners who come and even Indians too.....

Selfie......time/....
 Friars in meeting and Hugo trying his hands on the steering ....after the meeting


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