"Love thy Neighbour"
says Bishop of Kollam
"Love all your fellow beings, irrespective
of any superficial differences of colour, race, or religion"
said the visiting Bishop of Kollam, Rt. Rev Dr.Stanley Roman in
East Ham, London. In his message, both during the pontifical Mass
and in his reply to the reception, the Bishop stressed the importance
of all Christians living up to their responsibility to love all
their fellow beings, irrespective of any superficial differences
of colour, race or religion. "As Christians we have a moral
responsibility not to hurt others feelings. Most of the troubles
in this tumultuous world are caused by hurt feelings", he went
on to say. The Bishop also called upon the younger generation to
aim high to achieve great things in life. He expressed disappointment
that younger generation of today is highly deficient in the upward
thrust and drives to strive and achieve great things in life for
the betterment of them and their community.
Bishop of Kollam was speaking at a mass at St.Michael's
R C Church, in East Ham, in Malayalam arranged by Kerala Catholic
Association of the UK on 15th September 2002. This was followed
by a reception held at St.Michael's School Hall. Public meeting
began with prayer sung by Joy Peter. President of KCA Mr.Terence
Kabalias welcomed the Bishop and the well wishers and presented
a commemorative shield to the bishop. Fr.Joseph Vaniyamthara from
Potta Divine Retreat centre greeted the Bishop. The occasion was
well attended. KCA secretary Damien Roberts thanked the Bishop and
others.
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