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JESUS CHRIST THE SOURCE OF OUR HOPE
Repeated Tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and changing climate are seen as signs of impending doom. We are witnessing water shortage all over the world. The water level is going down in the lakes and reservoirs; rivers are drying up; lands that were fertile are now becoming deserts. There was no need of a prophetic eye to see that a disaster is looming in the horizon. Where can we place our foot, when the very earth we stand on gives in? What is the future of the people who live in this universe? Science does not inspire much hope for the future.
It is in this situation that we turn to the Bible to find a ray of hope. The Bible sets forth a hope that is anchored in faith. The source of that faith is the Word of God who became flesh and dwelt among us, Jesus Christ who is the center and fulfillment of the history of salvation.
This book is prepared with the hope that the readers will be helped to attain this hope and courage. It is Jesus, the source of all our hope that gives us the guarantee. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore” (Rev 21, l-3);”Surely I am coming soon. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (Rev 22, 20).
Sr. Glorista Arackal SABS belongs to the Tellicherry Province of the SABS Congregation. Studied in America for B.A & MA (History & Counseling) and did Clinical Pastoral Education upto Supervisory level. Returned to India and worked 15 years in the Bible Apostolate in Tellichery. 8 years in a parish in USA, 5 years in Italy, and 7 years in the Generalate of the SABS Congregation. At present engaged in translation for the purpose of the congregation.
CV Michael Karimattam, a Catholic Priest, belonging to the sj| Archdiocese of Tellicherry, Kerala, India. Born 1942; ordained priest, Rome 1968; holds a Licentiate in Theology from the Pontifical Urban University, Rome and a Doctorate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome. Has served as one of the three Chief Editors of the POC Malayalam Bible; 15 years as Director, Bible Apostolate of Tellicherry; 4 years as Principal of Divine Bible College, Muringoor. Since 2002 teaches Scripture at the Marymatha Major Seminary, Trichur, India