Reach Out to the Wounded..!

Very often I hear from some friend or relative that either they or someone in the family has been struck by a fatal disease, “But don’t tell anyone!” they tell me. I always wonder why they don’t want to tell others, and have come to the conclusion they feel the…

Do You See A Child Inside?

People donate for the blind, give generously towards old age homes and orphanages, but it is difficult having them part so liberally with their money towards charities or NGOs who work for the mentally challenged. I pondered on this as I drove back that evening: I’d seen the sterling work…

A Porter at a Funeral…!

Normally at a funeral I come prepared to see emotionally drained relatives, unconcerned bystanders and a dead body that looks like it has had enough with all on earth including the grieving relatives. But I came out of this funeral charged, relieved and happy! Most priests conduct a funeral service…

  Guestrooms..!

“I hope I’m not going to put you and your family to any inconvenience,” I tell a friend as I enter his house. “No problems for any of us. We have a guest room waiting for you!”  I shudder when I hear those words.  I’ve never been particularly lucky with…