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Fr. N. A. Joseph As I Knew Him By Matthew Adukanil SDB
Chennai, Feb. 22. A great, unique Salesian has departed from our midst. When shall we see again another such? He was a man of no academic degrees but rich in native wisdom, a man whose possessions could be packed into a pillow case but whose heart held many thousands of poor and distressed in its embrace.
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JoshiJoseph India
says:
March 24, 2015
Fr NA Joseph has ensured the completion of Studies and settlement of career of thousands of students. I am one among them. He was always with such a positive spirit, that every time you ask him' How are you", his spontaneous response will be" Never have been better than this".. Rest in peace dear Father.
Regards,
Joshi Joseph
Antony EARATHARA India
says:
February 25, 2015
From Henry Tirkey SDB (New Delhi Province):
"Hearty condolence to all d confrers of chennai province.
With prayerful wish
Henry Tirkey sdb INN
Antony EARATHARA India
says:
February 25, 2015
From Fr. Albert Thottungal (Purnea, Bihar):
We were together in Mawlai and used enjoy his jokes and observations. Even then he was knon for his observance of "Poverty". He had taken his Doctorate in Economics and was the Principal of Tirupatur, Sacred Heart College for several years. Then he took to mission and parish apostolate.
May God give him eternal rest.
Hope you are keeping well.
Albert sdb. Purnia.
Antony EARATHARA India
says:
February 25, 2015
From Fr. John Kalapura (Mawlai, Shillong):
With prayers for Fr.N.A. Joseph. who passed away.RIP. He was known only as Fr.N.A. ( earlier years)
May God reward him abundantly and may he enjoy the company of D.Bosco.
Fr.John Kalapura, sdb. (Savio Juniorate.Mawlai, Shillong).
Jaison India Chennai
says:
February 25, 2015
Fr. N. A. Joseph never complained about his inability to get out of the room due to the paralytic attack. He always said "I am doing fine and no problem". I am one of those students who received educational assistance. I am grateful to him until my lifetime. I am happy that I was blessed by him last month when I visited him. When I said "you are a living saint", he just smiled. Simplicity is the ones of the virtues that attracted me.
Jaison
Parackal Bijoy Joseph India Delhi
says:
February 24, 2015
Thank you Fr.NA for what you are. May the Lord the merciful and just judge be your reward.
By Matthew Adukanil SDB
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Fr NA Joseph has ensured the completion of Studies and settlement of career of thousands of students. I am one among them. He was always with such a positive spirit, that every time you ask him' How are you", his spontaneous response will be" Never have been better than this".. Rest in peace dear Father. Regards, Joshi Joseph
From Henry Tirkey SDB (New Delhi Province): "Hearty condolence to all d confrers of chennai province. With prayerful wish Henry Tirkey sdb INN
From Fr. Albert Thottungal (Purnea, Bihar): We were together in Mawlai and used enjoy his jokes and observations. Even then he was knon for his observance of "Poverty". He had taken his Doctorate in Economics and was the Principal of Tirupatur, Sacred Heart College for several years. Then he took to mission and parish apostolate. May God give him eternal rest. Hope you are keeping well. Albert sdb. Purnia.
From Fr. John Kalapura (Mawlai, Shillong): With prayers for Fr.N.A. Joseph. who passed away.RIP. He was known only as Fr.N.A. ( earlier years) May God reward him abundantly and may he enjoy the company of D.Bosco. Fr.John Kalapura, sdb. (Savio Juniorate.Mawlai, Shillong).
Fr. N. A. Joseph never complained about his inability to get out of the room due to the paralytic attack. He always said "I am doing fine and no problem". I am one of those students who received educational assistance. I am grateful to him until my lifetime. I am happy that I was blessed by him last month when I visited him. When I said "you are a living saint", he just smiled. Simplicity is the ones of the virtues that attracted me. Jaison
Thank you Fr.NA for what you are. May the Lord the merciful and just judge be your reward.