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| An elder honors Fr. Varghese by presenting him with a special shawl. At left, is Fr. Sridhar, who is moving to a new mission assignment of five outposts on the Bay of Bengal. At right (head) is Fr. Bhaskar, who is moving to a remote mission with no electricity nor phone service. |
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| The focus of any faithful priest is Our Lord in the Eucharist. Fr. Varghese during Holy Week, 2013, in Holy Family Church. |
"We love Christ as you love Him. We are happy that we are born in India and more happy that we are priests, to celebrate the mystery of faith. Please love us, help us, pray for us."
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| Eucharistic Adoration in the colorful Holy Family Church. Father had the mural painted to incorporate elements of the story of redemption, and to reflect local culture -- see the grass-topped hut upper right. |
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| The missionary celebrates Sunday Mass at his Yelleswaram church, then heads out to his mission outposts in scattered villages to celebrate Mass, often not returning until 9-10 PM. |
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| Fr. Varghese often celebrates holiday Masses such as Easter Mass outside in a tent, due to overflow crowds who travel in from surrounding villages. |
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| Father and his people built this Marian shrine out of rocks gathered near the church. |
These days, Fr. Varghese is often on a work team with volunteers, preparing his property for the June 2 Confirmation ceremony. Below, the work team prepares a frame for pouring a new concrete stage.    |
| Above, Father Varghese makes home visits. A good, holy priest spreads light to a suffering world. Fr. Varghese during Easter vigil Mass, 2013. |
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