Gathering of the Priest-Religious

A gathering of the clergy and religious in the Major Archdiocese of Trivandrum was held on December 16, 2015, at Girideepam Convention Center, Nalanchira. The gathering was convened in connection with the birth centenary celebrations of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios. In the first session that lasted for two hours Dr Babu Paul IAS gave a memorial speech on the great personality of Benedict Mar Gregorios stressing on the point that he was a man who lived the fullness of sanyasa life. His simple way of life, a natural, spontaneous outflow of finding his happiness in his Lord, was admired by all, Babu Paul said.

In the session that followed, Fr Joseph Plampani took a class on the very spirituality foundational to the life of the clergy and religious. Citing a variety of examples from real life experience and inspiring stories Fr. Plampani made every priest and the religious ponder hard over the real implications of the life separated for God.

There was a documentary presentation on the life of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios. Afterwards His Beatitude addressed the gathering. In his speech His Beatitude emphasized on the urgency of forming an attitude that makes every person come together to work for the Kingdom of God. The gathering drew to a close with the holy adoration and blessing.