CHAVARA , THE REFORMER SAINT | DR SHASHI THAROOR

By Fr John Mannrathara CMI This is the keynote address made by writer, diplomat and Indian parliamentarian Dr Shashi Tharoor after releasing the book Light on the Burnt Horizon: Chavara, the Reformer Saint, at Christ Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram on 10 December 2016. The first copy was received by Fr Joseph Vayalil CMI, Provincial, St Thomas Province Kozhikode. The inaugural address was made by director Sri Adoor Goplakrishnan. Fr Sebastian Thekkedath CMI, General Secretary for Education and Media, CMI Congregation, presided over the function. Fr Cyriac Madathil CMI and Sri Paul Kallanode spoke on the occasion. Fr Joseph Vattaparambil CMI, Fr Biju John Vellakada CMI, Fr Thomas Panthaplackal CMI, Dr Sebastian Adichilath CMI and Fr Kurian Chalangadi CMI were present on the occasion. The book, edited by Fr John Mannarathara CMI, is part of a series of books brought out about the life and works of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara. Chavara dedicated himself to reforms in education, promoting technology, endorsing secularism and women empowerment, forever seeking spiritual enrichment. The book is an in-depth and detailed study on the life of the Saint by renowned personalities from diverse fields of interest and profession. It is an attempt to present to the readers the less explored facets of this activist Saint. Replete with priceless lessons gathered from the vast wisdom of St Chavara, the book is a rare collection that will enrich your library. The observations and deliberations made are of highest academic merit with invaluable glimpses into the 19th century Kerala. A prized possession, the book is also a recommended guide for your spiritual quest. Website: http://www.chavaraculturalcentreclt.org/ YouTube Channel : https://goo.gl/SmcewM #chavaraculturalcentre #ShashiTharoor #johnmannarathara