On June 06, 2007, H.G. Augen Mar Dionysius thirumeni, the metropolitan
of Idukki diocese completed his mission and joined HIS heavenly
father. During his lifetime he dedicated himself to HIS Heavenly
Father's will and served the poor. He lived serving the poor and he
died serving the poor.
On June 07, 2007, the land of Valikattu became blessed once again to
be the resting place of yet another great spiritual father of our
church. Thousands from all walks of life poured in to pay the last
respect to thirumeni.
Thirumeni was a great visionary. As part of his vision for Idukki
diocese, he had many dreams in line with his creators will. He had
started aggressively on many of these dreams. The untimely departure
of thirumeni has left many of his dreams for Idukki diocese
unfulfilled.
The tribute to thirumeni must not end with the wreaths and the
incense. The true long lasting tribute to thirumeni is to celebrate
his life: a life of prayer and service to the poor and to execute his
dreams that he had for the betterment of the people of Idukki diocese.
The wheels of Idukki must continue to roll. The greatest disgrace to
thirumeni would be for us to abandon the great work that he had
started.
Though he might not be with us physically, he is always with us in
spirits. We have his prayers; we need our efforts to see that his
vision of Idukki becomes a reality. The greatest tribute to thirumeni
is for each of us to pitch in to help in our own ways to realize the
dreams that thirumeni had for Idukki.
May all of us be inspired by his life and service and subject
ourselves to will of almighty father to serve the poor and the needy.
May his prayers guide us.
Thanks,
Rajesh Vargheese
http://www.stgregoriosaustin.org/
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