Description

Wellspring of Love

The book Wellspring of Love is a collection of various published articles of the author. There is an element of simple yet meaningful message given in each article. The topics take the reader through a journey of faith, a pilgrimage to different social concerns. Thus the reader can be edified, enthused, and encouraged to read more as he or she moves from one page to another. The world gives enormous challenges and opportunities which have to be faced and the meaningful life has to be found. In this context, a good reflection can give direction and this book offers this help. When authenticity has the mixer of faith it can withstand any vulnerability. Authentic experiences of the divine and the living witness portray faith in a tangible way and people begin to trust the authentic expression of the life experiences of love and concern. This book can help to become authentic persons with good reflection. The readers would enjoy the various thoughts which can be helpful to their lives.

Author, John Singarayar SVD, belongs to India Mumbai Province of the Society of the Divine Word. He entered the Society in 2002 after completing his graduation in Bank Management from the University of Madras. He holds a post-graduate degree, having completed his Master of Philosophy degree from University of Bhopal.

He also holds Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) and Post Graduate in Diploma Computer Application (PGDCA). He has also done religious studies: Bachelor of Philosophy (B Ph) and Bachelor of Theology (B Th). His articles on various topics have appeared in national and international journals. He is a very good interpreter of the Word of God according to the signs of the time and he breaks the Word of God in a simple ways that faithful can understand and practice. He is much appreciated for his deep reflections on Christian living. He was ordained a priest on 5,h May 2012 in Chennai and is presently doing his pastoral ministry at the Sacred Heart Church, Andheri-East, Mumbai.

Contents

Acknowledgements
Foreword

Preface

Roses And Brickbats

Spiritual Themes Jesus Christ:

1. He Dwelt Among Us
2. A Connection With Christ

3. Pray To Love

4. Share Love And Touch The Hearts Of Others

5. Rise To Love, Not Fall
6. God Just Keeps On Forgiving
The Holy Spirit:

7. Walking InThe Spirit

8. The Mother To All.
9. Mother Mary: Mother To All Priests
10. Contemplating On The Rosary

Mission:

11. Political Advocacy As A Mission.

12. Faith Not Only Heals But Also Forgives.

Priesthood:

13. A New Understanding Of Priesthood.

14. A Priest: The Light, TheSaltAndThe Leaven.

15. To Be A Priest In India.

Mission:

16. Advocacy: The New Mission

Bl. John Paul II:

17. A Prophetic Journey.

18. A Rebel With A Cause

19. An Untiring Servant Of Christ

Youth:

20. Faith Journey Of Youth

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21. Jesus The Pragmatic Youth Icon

Social Themes: Hiv-aids

1. Care: The Metaphor Of Love

2. A Healing Touch.

3. A Challenge To The Church.

Women:

4. The Creation Of New Social Order

5. Motherhood Degraded
6. Women Find A Role In The Indian Army.
7. The Rights Of Women In Islam.

Science And Morals:

8. Gene Therapy

A Reflection on Genetic Engineering

Social Issues:

9. A Christian Response To Global Warming – A Theological View

10. A False Eye On You

Motivation:

11. What Motivates You
Personality:

12. Gandhism
13. Called to Priesthood.