Fr. Nithiya Sagayam, a Capuchin Father urged the significance of church to focus on personal mission-based commitment against preparation for running institutions. “It is time we ponder on a proactive stand on our religious life: it is relevance and need for people and Church today,” said Father Nithiya Sagayam, human rights activist and retreat preacher.
As reported by mattersindia.com, Fr. Sagayam remarked that “Review of our institutional functioning- purpose and effect is a must. Formation to the priesthood and religious life – preparing to face challenges or preparing for comfort zones has to be done carefully. The ongoing formation of priests, brothers and sisters -critical evaluation of personal mission in life and its effectiveness has to be planned.” Further, he added, “The centering on Gospel commitment against an excess focus on intellectualism based promotions is to be checked. We have to focus on spirituality against ritualism. Centering on God experience, the life of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit against excessive focus on increasing pious practices with the direct connection to the economy can be sacrificed.”
Fr. Sagayam concluded his remarks by highlighting that “Taking the radical option for the poorest and the marginalized (Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe, who form 70% of Indian Christians) rather than becoming caste-based, power based and Rite based in fights and competitions is must.”
Source: www.mattersindia.com
