Cheriyan Menacherry

New Horizons from Disasters Cheriyan Menacherry

New Horizons from Disasters: Engaging the Words of Jesus is a translation of a part of my book in German Wahrheit macht frei: Nachsinnen der Worte Jesu. The book contains different topics in random order. 'New Horizons from Disasters' is the first one. The present pandemic in the world has reached almost apocalyptic proportions in 2020. The book of Revelation, amidst the cosmic catastrophes, had a great vision of hope. So also, the present terrible disaster could lead to something new in the horizons of the world. It is a great responsibility to express theological thoughts for the lay people. Entering deep into silence for reflection is not for a monologue. In the solitude of the heart one meets his Creator "day and night." (Ps 1:2). The thoughts wander through the experience one has gained with one's fellow human beings and also with nature. Engaging the Words of Jesus is the title of the series of books I am intending to publish. 'Engaging' rather than 'contemplating' or 'meditating': Apostle Peter heard the words of his Master, to let down the nets for a catch (Lk 5:4); 'meditated' and also engaged the words of Jesus. Ultimately he did what the Word inspired him to do.