tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post51793200987375554..comments2024-03-26T02:07:02.561-04:00Comments on Vijaya Bodach: On Priests, Family and ResponsibilitiesVijayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-12689167556422294352012-02-14T20:37:03.211-05:002012-02-14T20:37:03.211-05:00Hugs, Vijaya, on the loss of your uncle. I'm ...Hugs, Vijaya, on the loss of your uncle. I'm so glad he could rejoice with you in your new-found faith. And I'm so glad he shared with you these wonderful family photos. I loved getting to see them. What a wonderful family faith heritage you have!Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458293325369594900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-46431260489486803282012-02-13T21:09:29.232-05:002012-02-13T21:09:29.232-05:00Marcia, the aunt you mention is my favorite (she d...Marcia, the aunt you mention is my favorite (she died six years ago). And even though I'm logical, it never occurred to me why men had bellybuttons too ... given the explanation my mom gave. It's a wonder I ever found out anything at all ... being a late bloomer and all.<br /><br />Bish, we are blessed indeed. It is interesting to be with my family when we've visited. Talks generally revolved around ethics and religion. My husband was shocked when the first thing they asked him was about his philosophy of life.<br /><br />Lee, thank you for stopping by. Yes, time together on earth is always short.Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-57904515679084902642012-02-13T14:49:15.120-05:002012-02-13T14:49:15.120-05:00Sorry that you lost your wonderful uncle. No matte...Sorry that you lost your wonderful uncle. No matter how long we have those we love with us, it's never enough time.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-36698520082699827302012-02-13T13:26:33.985-05:002012-02-13T13:26:33.985-05:00I'm so happy that you have these photos! I kno...I'm so happy that you have these photos! I know how much they mean. That you are of the Brahmin caste is a testament to your family's religious quest. You are blessed indeed.<br /><br />May your uncle rest in peace, knowing you have found your way.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-34158416438721184532012-02-10T22:26:24.049-05:002012-02-10T22:26:24.049-05:00I can really see the resemblance between you and y...I can really see the resemblance between you and your mother. Also between you and the woman immediately behind her, second from the left in the top row. An aunt? <br /><br />I have to giggle at bellybuttons. My mother told me nothing, and my friends' mothers weren't any more forthcoming. It's amazing we kids didn't assume it WAS bellybuttons. Of course, that wouldn't explain why men had them. :DMarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-42419402547253879472012-02-10T21:01:19.757-05:002012-02-10T21:01:19.757-05:00Amy, I can laugh and cry at the same time ... I ha...Amy, I can laugh and cry at the same time ... I have a feeling that you can too.<br /><br />Ruth, I'm sorry that your aunt died, and so soon after your father.Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-3217719332211359232012-02-10T17:02:39.281-05:002012-02-10T17:02:39.281-05:00I'm sorry about your uncles death. (I lost an ...I'm sorry about your uncles death. (I lost an aunt this week.) I think it's so helpful to reflect, and how nice to have these lovely pictures to help you do so.Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-32986328368179388152012-02-08T13:58:25.614-05:002012-02-08T13:58:25.614-05:00Ha ha, Elvis and bellybuttons. In the midst of thi...Ha ha, Elvis and bellybuttons. In the midst of this solemn and touching post, you made me giggle out loud. I'm sorry to hear about your uncle's death, but it sounds like he lived a full and worthy life. I loved seeing your family pictures!A.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-37768663247540405212012-02-08T09:26:28.606-05:002012-02-08T09:26:28.606-05:00Mirka, I didn't know that about Elvis. That is...Mirka, I didn't know that about Elvis. That is so funny.<br /><br />Baby, my visions of heavenly celebrations always involve mangoes. Is that ridiculous or what? I feel limited with my poor, earthly mind.<br /><br />Hemu, thanks for visiting and sharing that bit of family history. Now I understand the significance of Feb. 10th. I always wonder about the first conversions, how difficult it must've been to leave your birth religion. By the way, we have a priest from S. India at our parish, and his family has been Catholic for 350 years! Imagine! There are pockets like these in India where the entire village was converted.<br /><br />Faith, my first emotional response is always that of gratitude. <br /><br />I can imagine the stories your great-uncles brought home. We watched a couple of movies showing the conversion of people in remote regions of South America and the zeal of the missionaries amazed me. Of course, they were all martyred, but a small band of Christians remained (underground)and kept the faith alive, until new missionaries arrived.Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-15505010555016147232012-02-08T07:40:12.520-05:002012-02-08T07:40:12.520-05:00How wonderful that he was able to use his last yea...How wonderful that he was able to use his last years to give you a closer connection to your family through his research.<br />I have two great uncles who are priests (in heaven, now), and--like your uncle, I'm guessing--they had some pretty amazing stories...they were missionaries in Mexico.Faith E. Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823750019164801104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-71606442604132968782012-02-08T02:17:14.698-05:002012-02-08T02:17:14.698-05:00A very neat piece, WInkie. As for the priest thin...A very neat piece, WInkie. As for the priest thingie in the family...it is true...it was Appaji Trimbak Pathak (father of Sadanand Appaji Pathak, the Bishop, & our grandfather) who first embraced the Christian faith (obviously amidst vehement opposition from family & brahmin society)along with Narayan Waman Tilak, and one Deshpande & one Kulkarni (all brahmins)....and this happened on the 10th February (sorry I forget the year), which also happens to be the date on which Appaji was born...(as also our son Unmil), and therefore this date had a special place in Dad's heart...hence the memorial on this his special day...hemanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615701800333445903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-31706220174262668912012-02-07T17:50:28.747-05:002012-02-07T17:50:28.747-05:00Very beautifully written. I can only imagine what ...Very beautifully written. I can only imagine what a joyous celebration it must be in heaven every time someone on earth is invited to join in the gathering up there. <br />Ai's story about Elvis being Indian cracks me up every time I think about it.Suman Khistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189096836581663811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-88321074643353513202012-02-07T11:52:28.710-05:002012-02-07T11:52:28.710-05:00I loved looking at your old family photos, Vijaya....I loved looking at your old family photos, Vijaya. Your uncle and many others in the photos are smiling now, even if they didn't in the picture.<br />P.S. Everyone claimed Elvis. In Israel, when I was growing up, many insisted he must be Jewish, because his middle name was Aaron. :) Your Ma was part of a global trend.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.com