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Ish Kr Bethany Provincial Ho Aryapuram, opp Karnal 132 Hary
FOREWORD
On the occasion of the 50th Death Annivers of our Founder, I am happy to present the bo ‘A Great Luminary’ which is an abridged form the biograph biographyy of Msgr RFC Mascarenh Mascarenhas. as. 2010-2011 is the Golden Jubilee year of the arr of Bethany Sisters in the North. Saint Joshep Convent School, Bathinda & Saint There Convent School, Karnal also celebrate their Gold Jubilee. This biography of Father Raymond is a to the readers on this Jubilee Year.
I congratulate and thank Sister Grace Maria w adding her own reflections culled this biograp Sign up to vote on this title Useful written Not useful by Sis from the book ‘Unless the Seed Die’ Violette BS. The lucid style of this book makes makes i
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cause of education and founded not only Congregation of the Sisters of the Little Flowe Bethany in 1921, but also the Bethany Educatio Society (BES) in 1948. BES runs schools all India with special emphasis on the education of children, the poor and the marginalized. The vis of BES is ‘Fullne ‘Fullness ss of Life for All.’ All.’ The III Convent of BES held on the occasion occ asion of the Diamond Jub of BES in 2008 had the following priorities: 1
Education for Relationship
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Education of the Girl Child Education for Peace and Harmony Education for Excellence
Father RFC Mascarenhas had a holistic view education. The core values of BES and the priori of the various conventions held are the outco of the gradual unfolding of his vision. This sh biography of RFC Mascarenhas brings out personality of a great luminary. May he be an inspiration to all of us. Sign up to vote on this title
Useful Not usefulus “Lives of great menall remind We can make our lives sublime
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INTRODUCTION
This booklet contains the life story of a g personality, person ality, Father Raymond FC Mascaren Mascarenhas. has. Fa Raymond was a Man of God, Man of vision, Eminent Educationist and a Compassionate Pas The Bethany Educational Society that he form in 1921 and registered in 1948 has contribu tremendously to the Indian scenario of education reaching literacy to the interior villages of India.
The source of this book is ‘Unless the Seed Die’ Die ’ wri by late Sister Violette, BS. I acknowledge my gratit to her. her. Thanks to Sister Lillis BS (The General Coun Sister Alodia BS and Sister Virginia BS who helped with appropriate corrections and suggestions. I exp my heart felt gratitude to Sr Wilberta, the Supe General of Bethany Congregation and Sr Maria Lee the Provincial Superior of Northern Province for t encouragement in writing this book.
Father Raymond’s life has a message for peopl all category specially the youth. Therefore, I dedic this book to the wonderful students whom I h encountered in various educational institutions wh Sign up to vote on this title I served as a teacher teacher and as a principal. While th Useful Not useful students pursue their dreams and face the challen of living in a high-tech society, this biography
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Msgr Raymond Francis Camillus Mascarenh
The Founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany
23 December 2010 marks the 50th de anniversary of Msgr Raymond FC Mascarenhas Founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Little Flower of Bethany Bethany.. Lives of great people always a source of inspiration to others. It is amaz to see how a single person can change chan ge the cours historyy. There are histor are people who have done it. In In we have many great political and religious lead whose vision and life have influenced others. Raymond FC Mascarenhas is one of them. M Raymond FC Mascarenhas is not with us today his spirit is with us. Inspired by him more than 1 women have dedicated their lives to God by opt to be a religious in the Congregation Co ngregation of the Sister the Little Flower of Bethany founded by him.
As a child Father Raymond was an ordin person who lived in ordinary circumstances up to votemade on this title his response to the call of SignGod him Useful Not useful extraordinary person. His involvement with youth made him an icon of youth.
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brought up their large family of 13 children, eight boys and five girls with great care. As good parents they instilled in their children at a very tender age Parents of Raymond deep love for God and one another. another. This loving and close-knit family li in Shimoga in Karnataka State where Lazarus w employed in the Deputy Commissioner’ Commissioner ’s of fice.
Raymond’s mother played a great role in life. She laid the foundation of a character ba on devotion to God, respect for parents and eld and love for the neighbour neighbour.. The advice given, punishment meted out, the accidents and incide of home life all had their place in framing the stro character of Raymond. It was under the guida of his mother that the innate qualities of a stro will and a spirit of adventure were moulded into habits of sustained endurance, remarkable tena and dogged perseverance which manifested in Sign up to vote on this title Useful Not useful adult life.
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at Mr Mascarenhas’ Mascarenhas’ house. As usual they had their hats on. Some days later later,, five year old Raymond his elder brother of ten decided to play the Eng Deputy Commissioner and his assistant. Their mot had gone to the market and they were left lef t alone. T found a brass vessel with a wide brim which they t for the hat. Simon tried it first, and his head co easily slip in and out. Next came Raymond’s turn. head was slightly slightly bigger bigger than that of his elder elder brot With some dif ficulty he put on the fake hat and w about the house solemnly with a stick in his ha However, when the game was over, try as he mig the hat would not come off off his head. Of course, Sim did his best to extricate his brother from the ‘hat’ in vain. Meanwhile their mother returned home o to find the comedy turning into a tragedy tragedy.. She t her best to extricate Raymond from from his misery misery he brought upon himself. With all her skill she could help the boy who was now sobbing bitterly. bitterly. At junc ju nctu turre, th the e fa fath ther er ar arri rive ved d fr from om hi hiss of fice and wal into the confusion. Quickly he sent for a coppersm and had the vessel cut off. Sign up to vote on this title
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From his father he received the daring coura to venture into the new and the unknown. Sundays after the family prayer, Raymond’s fat would gather his children around him and ask th to repeat any sentence sentence from from the the day’s day’s sermon the church that had impressed them. While ev child would say something, Raymond would rep quite a number of ideas almost the whole serm He had a retentive memory memor y.
This was the family atmosphere in which active and gifted Raymond grew up strong in fa grounded in piety and good habits, under parental discipline. The stories of the trials sufferings of his ancestors in captivity under Tip Sultan which he heard from his father and moth further deepened his love for his religion. It be mentioned that Tippu Sultan had invad Mangalore in 1784. Mangalore is a city in So Kanara district of Karnataka State which form coastal strip between the towering Western Gh and the azure Arabian sea.
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Catholics. Often he would call his friends and out this worship service taking the role of a pr while his friends became the congregation. did he know that one day he would becom devout priest.
RAYMOND’S EARLY EDUCATION
As the children grew up, Lazarus found that educational facilities at Shimoga were inadequ So after his retirement from Government service returned to his native native place, place, Mangalore. Mangalore. Raymo received his earlier education at Milagres Sch Mangalore. Later he was admitted admitted to Saint Aloy College High School.
Discipline in these catholic institutions was st and there was great insistence on the developm of a strong spiritual spiritual life. As a student, student, both teach teach and classmates alike admired his intellect abilities. He was a born scholar. Even in solitude of his declining years one would see h surrounded by paper, paper, pens, dictionaries, Bibles, up to vote on title popular hymns translated fromSignLatin orthisEnglish i Useful Not useful vernacular for the use of the less educated peo Father Denis Fernandes, SJ, one of his teach
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great future for this brilliant young man. At a t when matriculation was known as the “slaughte the innocents,” innocents,” because teenagers from high sch often competed with the seniors from colleges obtained a first class in his examination in 1 when he was just sixteen!
It is very easy for a highly gifted person to beco proud and selfish. Raymond’s success however, not puff him up with pride. He was always conside of others even in little matters. In those days, bef electricity was available, he had to study by can light or a kerosene lamp. When he stayed up late night to read his lessons, he would sit with a can under a table screening himself with bedspre all around. He would say, “My studies should disturb another’s sleep.” This same unselfishn also characterized his later career as a seminarian trainee for priesthood), a priest and as the founde a religious congregation.
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The priests of the Society of Jesus whom held in great respect and reverence were anot great influence on his h is life and character c haracter.. Raymo completed his high school studies under tutelage of the Jesuits of Saint Aloysius Colle Mangalore in 1891. His keenness of intellect application to duty made him outstanding, it was his singular piety that endeared him all. Every year Raymond came out first in all subjects and was praised highly for his work. It not unusual to see after his name such remarks “very good” or “excellent”. Teachers, profess and classmates held him in high esteem for lofty ideals, his unfailing joviality, his since and his openness. Their predictions were that would turn out to be a most extraordinary m Future events proved how right they were.
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Usually, Raymond did not loiter after the sch hours but returned home immediately immediately.. One even just as he returned from school he overhear Sign up to vote on this title lady visitor remarking to his mother, “This son Useful Not useful yours can be an instrument either for a great d
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THE CALL OF GOD
Among Catholics there is a pious custom dedicating one’s life totally to God by renounc the family ties and joining a religious congregat or by becoming a diocesan priest. The call renounce one’s one’s life for a life of service ser vice is experien by young girls and boys even today.
Raymond’s brilliant success did not awa worldly ambitions in him. By now he had m up his mind as to what he wanted to do. do. He decided to follow the voice of the Divine Mas calling him to priesthood. Deep within his heart cherished the desire of becoming a minister of Church so that he might be able to dedicate him to the welfare of his beloved native land - India
But there was one dif ficulty that baf fled him. could not sing a single musical musical note. All priests expected to sing certain part of the worship ser All efforts to overcome this disability having fa Raymond had recourse to the intercession of Sa Sign up to vote on missionar this title Francis Xavier. Xavier. He prayed to this great Useful Not useful India to give him suf ficient voice to sing those p of the Mass which he as a priest would be requi
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As the time came near to act on his decis of becoming a priest, Raymond had to encoun other dif ficulties too. Many people near and to him could not understand how such a talen young man could turn his back on a world so of opportunities. Some of of them were disappoin that he did not follow fo llow in the footsteps of his brot Simon, who was studying to be a medical doc They wondered why he would forego his chan for a brilliant career in order to choose an ‘uncert ministerial service as a priest of the Church i mission land.’ In spite of all the discouragement received from people around Raymond was firm his decision to follow God.
THE SEMINARIAN (STUDENT OF PRIESTHOOD)
It was not easy for Raymond to resist the pressu from many quarters to go for higher education college degree would bring him added power a prestige. God keeps keeps revealing revealing himself to us in w that we can never understand.SignWhen we seek G up to vote on this title Not usefula glim He becomes our light. Once Useful we have of Him through His grace we are guided by
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When a boy enters the seminary, a few d are spent in retreat. retreat. Retr Retreat eat is a time time of of silen reflection and prayer. prayer. Normal Normally ly,, 8 days are spen deep silence listening to one’ one ’s own inner voice a divine whisperings. Raymond must have recei many graces during these days of intense pra for he often referred to this retreat with spe affection.
While he was making this retreat, matriculation results were announced in the lo papers and Raymond was anxious to know how had done in the examinations. That evening as was walking along the College corridor praying rosary, a classmate of his, Mohammed by na shouted within his hearing, “Results have co man! Results are out. out.”” But Raymond stifled curiosity and did not even raise his head. Ye later when he mentioned this episode to one his friends, he said jokingly, “The fellow could h told me directly my result instead of merely rous my curiosity.” This incident insignificant thou it may seem to some, was weighty fo Sign up to vote onenough this title Useful Not useful student whose future plans would depend up the examination results. It also showed the
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and was always surrounded by a band of ea friends. Even in his class, his friends vied with other to sit next to him so as to enjoy his sharp a intelligent questions, witty answers and stories. prodigious memory (it is said that in the semin on one occasion he had memorized about 300 li of Latin poetry in two days) and his keen intel enabled him to master successfully the course studies in Philosophy and Sacred Theology T heology..
DETACHMENT DET ACHMENT FROM HIS MO MOTHER THER
As a young man in the seminary he was v fervent, detached and faithful to the min prescriptions of the rules and regulations of seminaryy life. He tried to forego even the ordin seminar legitimate comforts and joys, such as the de to see his mother mother.. But his mother would opportunities of meeting him. Those were days when rules and regulations were very st about visiting privileges and seminarians were allowed to to entertain entertain visitors too often. His mot mot knowing the dif ficulties of a common life in Sign up to vote on this title seminary, would wait at the seminary Useful Not usefulgate w some of the choice home-made delicacies wh
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in explanation he would add, “It was on the lap my mother that I had learned the first lesson self-discipline, self-control and self-denial.”
NEVER FRITTERED AWAY HIS TIME
Raymond never frittered away his time e during holidays when he would come home fr the seminary. seminary. He went about doing good to oth He spent his vacation vacation with his family in Mangal where he continued to be an active helper at parish. People admired him wherever he w He was always considerate and full of conc especially to the poor people people of of the the parish. parish. great pleasure and enthusiasm he would collect the tiny tots in the neighbourhood and teach th good manners and prayers. prayers. The children children who of gathered in his house for the same purpose g extremely fond of of him. him. Mothers of of these these child too were happy when he came from the semin for his vacation. Apart from the visits to his fam during vacation, he discouraged them from com to see him too often of ten at the seminary seminar y. Sign up to vote on this title
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A GREA GRE AT SORROW SORROW
Raymond longed for the solemn moment wh he would be ordained a minister of God. That w not far off off.. He completed his course in Philoso and received received the minor Orders. In order order to to at the sanctity and perfection he so ardently desir he made it a point to forego small liberties liber ties that w permitted by the rules of the seminary seminar y. He restric himself voluntarily to a much more severe mo of living and divided his time between study a prayer, stimulated by the thought of becomin priest dedicated dedicated to the welfare of others. Before Ordination, however, however, God demanded a big sacri from him. Towards the end of August 1895, sor enveloped envelo ped the Mascarenh Mascarenhas as family. Raymon father, the head of the family, suddenly took ill a died after being fortified by the rites of the Chu It was like a bolt from the blue not only to the en family,, but also to those in the neighbourhood. family hearing the news of his father’s death Raymo wept bitterly, for his father would not be there the day of his Ordination to see a pries Sign uphis to vote son on this title Useful Not useful God, something that meant a great deal to him. bore this sorrow in his usual stoic manner, feel
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priest on 4 March 1900 by the Titular Bishop of Mangalore, Bishop Cavadini, SJ SJ.. His father father’’s absence was conspicuous on this occasion, but undoubtedly, he must have been praying for him before the heavenly throne. Reminiscing about his Ordination day Father Mascarenhas would say in later years, “It was the most wonderful day of my life,” and would then tell how he prayed at this mass for those who had helped him. “I recommended God all my professors, my spiritual and tempo benefactors and especially my beloved father w always had a tremendous influence on me. me .”
A week later, later, on 11 March 1900 with deep hum Father Raymond Mascarenhas celebrated his Solemn Mass in Milagres Church Mangalore. Sign up to vote on this title Useful Not useful mother,, relatives and friend mother friendsswere present on occasion and proudly rejoiced on this holy mom
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with thick black hair surrounding his broad forehead, somewhat full face with eyes whose twinkle lightened the solemn set of his countenance in repose. In company, a smile lit up his face as if laughter came easily to him. He was endowed with masculine voice and a calm manner of speech which, in combination rendered him exceedingly friendly. In appearance, he looked sturdy, exhibiting th physical qualities of latent strength and endura which were backed with great determination a the ability to turn his hand on anythin anything. g. Toget with an extraordinary nimbleness of mind th traits stamped him as one well equipped for years to come perhaps as parish priest, in so Sign up to vote on this title hilly village, caring for the flock far beyond the st Useful Not useful limits of duty, sacrificing his strength and wear himself out in the interests of his parishioners.
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parishes too. As an energetic and active you priest, he won the hearts of the young and old. In 1903 he was appointed the parish Pr of Udyavar Udyavar,, anoth another er parish in Mangalo Mangalore. re. houses of the parishioners were several m away from the church. Father Mascaren visited the sick and the sorrowing in their hou in good and bad weather, in rain and sunsh In his compassion he tried his best to help poor. Epidemics of small pox and cholera w a common occurrence in Udyavar in those d and many fell victims to these terrible diseas Father Mascarenhas was a father and a doc to them. Many a time even in the middle o night there would be a knock at the door and response would always be an unhesitating ‘Y will be there, I shall come immediately my so He would then rush to the bedside of the s pray over them and assist the dying to dep from this world in peace. He used his ti energy and resources in relieving the misery of suffering people. Several priests have succeed Sign up to vote on this title him but the name of FatherMascarenhas is Useful Not useful fresh in the memory of the people of Udyav Even to this day, the grand children and the gr
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GOD’S WAYS ARE NOT OUR WAYS
The people of a new parish, named Bendu Mangalore requested the Bishop to appoint Fat Raymond as the pastor of their newly form parish. They had heard of Father Raymond’s ab of preaching the Word Word of God and his great fam a builder. builder. Heeding to the request of the peo providence brought him to Bendur parish on August 1914. A small shed of 20 feet by 15 f with a thatched roof served as the original chu Father Raymond’s sole reliance was on God acquiring land, putting up new buildings a starting schools. This great, devout and hum priest, unmindful of himself, thought of needs of his people especially of the educat of their children and went about forming fo rming a pa community commu nity.. Today Bendu Bendurr is one of the developed parishes of Mangalore with a num of schools and colleges around.
As a priest Father Mascarenhas encourag young boys and girls to dedicate their lives Sign up to vote on this title God. The good example given was useful Useful by Nothim inspiration to many to become priests after
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ability to inspire people. people. This was the result of of lo hours he spent in prayer conversing with God. God. sermons were profound and deeply powerfu their practicality.
RAYMOND’S RA YMOND’S DREAM
The fatherly heart of Father Raymond of lamented of the lack of of opportunities opportunities for the child of middle and lower economic groups to education. He was so close to God God that he took burden of of his to God in prayer. prayer. In a deep mom of prayer he was inspired to start a congregation sisters who would dedicate themselves to the the ser of the poor and bring the light of education to th He placed this dream of his before his Bishop w gave him permission to follow his inspiration. committed this project to the Lord and prayed o it and waited for God to send him some gener lady teachers who would be willing to offer their time, services and talents to serve the poor.
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UsefulCatholics Not useful It is a custom among the to their homes blessed every year during the Eas
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marriage and had strongly felt the inner call of G to dedicate her life totally to Him. She made made desire of of hers known to Father Father Raymond. Flora a reserved, well mannered, balanced person dee religious and duty conscious. Father Raymo quickly detected that Flora did have a divine and asked her to keep praying in order to know will of God.
Flora found a new joy and nurtured the cal God spending time in prayer prayer.. Alice, her youn sister who found a heavenly joy hovering arou her sister, was curious to know the secret of new found joy joy.. After much coaxing, Flora sha her secret plan of of being a religious religious with Alice. Alice. was not aware that Alice too had been pursu her secret plan of being a religious. From onwards both of them were of one heart and m in knocking heaven’s door in fervent prayer their special project.
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GOD DOES ANSWER HONEST PRAYER
There were now four lady teachers given as a gift to Father Raymond by God in answer to his prayers. He guided them in their desire to consecrate themselves to God. When they were spiritually ready for a life commitment, on 16 July 1921 Father Mascaren warmly received the four young women who w accompanied by their parents and relatives. Th courageous young women were ready to sacri the family relationships, the sweetest, the deep and the tenderest of human ties for the sake God and his people. On 5 August 1921 they made their formal commitment to God and received
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CHAMPION OF EDUCATION
Realizing the importance of education in mak a person self-reliant, self-reliant, Father Father Raymond started his school, Saint Sebastian’s Elementary School wh Bethany Sisters taught with zeal. He also star technical schools, and established Saint Marth Industrial School and Saint Joseph’ Joseph’ss Weaving Cen (1934). Father Raymond was a member of District Education Council of South Kanara (19 1927) besides being a Delegate of the Mad Presidency Catholic Educational Council. He in the Delegation of the Catholic Association t met Simon Commission at Madras in 1929. 1929. Wh the Hartog Committee which favoured the b public system of education, ignoring religion a moral education, Father Raymond contended t the religious and moral training adds to educat and perfects it.
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that the progress of the community lies in progress of the villages, he started schools a community centres in the interior villages of In The Agricultural projects that he set up and Industrial schools that he established show his de appreciation of the dignity of human labour a concern for the poor poor.. He believed in indigene human and material resources. The ‘Primer ‘Primer’’ a b that he wrote for Adult education was extensiv used by adult education centres. He introdu Basic education in teacher training schools.
DEATH IS THE BEGINNING OF LIFE
Unless a seed dies, it cannot germinate, blo and produce more seeds. Father Raymond’s dre of spreading education in the remotest corn of India was partially fulfilled by the year 19 On 29 February 1960 as he was getting ready celebrate the 60 years of his priesthood (prepon he suffered a partial paralysis. paralysis. In his suffering was calm, dignified and close to God. Althou stricken in body, his spirit remained alert and Sign up to vote on this title lips whispered prayers. On 23 Useful December Not useful this saintly man breathed his last and flew to
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BETHANY SPREADS
Slowly but steadily, Bethany took shape and grew into a religious congregation formally approved by the Church. From Mangalore it Bethany Mother House, Mangalo spread its branches to other states like Kerala. On 6 January 2011 Bethany will complete years since it started its mission in North India.
When the sisters left for North India Fat Raymond was on his deathbed. As a man of of pra in health and in sickness he depended on G Prayer came naturally to to him as breath. Raising prayerful hand, lying on his deathbed he bles and sent the pioneer group consisting of Si Oliva, Sister Genevieve, Sister Rosalie, Sister Gem Sister Florence, Sister Benilda, Sister Mida and Si Sign up to vote on this title Benjamine to Nor North th India. Inthose Useful days Not useful travel from South India to the North was an adventur
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Januar y 1961. Within a year Bethany reached January also to the people of Mizoram in the North E From then on Bethany Sisters have been work throughout the length and breadth of India. Beth is present in 24 States of of India and in Itay Itay,, Fran Germany, West Africa and Belgium.
COMPASSION COMP ASSION – THE SPIRIT SPI RIT THA THAT GUID BETHANY
All the activities in the the life of Father Mascaren reveal in a special way the compassionate love Jesus. After our death, God will not judge us ba on our wealth, property or achievements. W really matters is how much we cared for oth in need. The words of the Gospel “I was hun and you gave me to eat, I was sick and you to care of me, I was naked and you clothed m (Mathew 25:35) motivated Father Raymond his activities.
Following the model of its Founder, Following Founder, the Congregat and its Lay Associates are committed to undertake Sign up to vote on this title only education but also works of charity and mercy Useful Not useful caring for the poor and needy and bringing good-n of love, sharing, peace, harmony and establishm
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It is 89 years since Bethany was founded and years since the Founder Founder’’s death. The light lit Father Raymond cannot be hidden under a bus It must continue burning through all those who associated with Bethany.
AT PRESENT
At present there are 170 Bethany Communi spread all over India and abroad. Beth Educational Society has 99 recognized scho with a strength of over over 70,000 students. More t 31,000 have profited by the non-formal sector education like Balwadies in the villages, Nurser National Open Schooling, Community Colleges a Women groups. More than 3 lakh students moved out of the formal schools alone. Low medical facilities are provided through Beth Hospitals and Health Centres. Centres. Rural girls and and b are given opportunities for education throu Bethany homes and study houses.
‘Suvidya Lahari’ - a Newsletter of BES, ‘Chr ‘Chroni oni Sign up to vote on this title ‘Beth - the Newsletter of the Congregation and Useful Not useful Connection’ - the Newsletter of Northern Provi connect and link the Bethany family started
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his holiness and spiritual power spread arou Through his intercession healings took pl and favours were received. He was theref considered to be declared a saint. A saint person who is captured by God and posses extraordinary virtues. He is closer to God. Wh a person is selected for Sainthood he/she g the title of ‘Ser ‘Servant vant of God. God.’’ Father Raymo Mascarenhas was declared a ‘Servant of God’ 16 June 2008. A worthy person is declared a S so that others may follow his /her example. Th Holy people who are closer to God will interce for us. Definitely, Father Raymond will intercede all those who seek his assistance.
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