– Alexander flaming

I fled Him down the nights and

down the days

I fled Him down the Arches

of the Years

I fled Him down the labyrinthine

ways…

From those strong feet that followed,

followed after…

Deliberate speed majestic instancy…

Naked I wait they love’s uplifted stroke

Rise, clasp my hand

and come

Ah, Fondest, Blindest,

Weakest,

I am He

whom thon Seekest

- Francis Thompson

I fled Him down the nights and down

the days

I fled Him down the Arches of the

Years

I fled Him down the labyrinthine

ways…

From those strong feet that followed,

followed after…

Deliberate speed majestic instancy…

Naked I wait they love’s uplifted stroke

Lo, all things flee thee, for thou fliest

me…

Rise, clasp my hand

and come

Ah, Fondest, Blindest,

Weakest,

I am He

whom thon Seekest

“Don’t ask me to leave you!

Let me go with you!

Whenever you go, I will go;

Whenever you live, I will live

Your people will be my people,

And your God will be my God”

Wherever you die, I will die

Ruth – 1 : 16 & 17

“Your people will be

my people

The poor, neglected,

marginalized and the

differently able”

Your God will be my God

A God who has called me and

entrusted me with a mission

So he asked the twelve

disciples, “And you-

would you also like to

leave?”

Simon Peter answered

him, “Lord, to whom

would we go? You have

the words that give

eternal life.”

John – 6 : 67 & 68

Mathew – 19 : 29 & 30

Teacher & Socius St.Anlinys High School, Coonoor :1952-1954

Juniorate & Office Assistant, St.Gabriel’s

High School, Kazipet :1957-1959

Primary Headmaster, St. Charles Inter College,

Sardhana :1959-1962

Headmaster, St. Aloysious Middle School, Ranchi :1962-1964

Juniorate & Headmaster of Teacher Training

St.joseph’s High school, Noatoli, Ranchi :1964-1965

Director, St.Gabriels Juniorate, Kazipet :1965-1966

Direct Apostolate in Konbir at Noatoli Parish :1966-1967

Headmaster & Director, St. Aloysious High School,

Ranchi :1967-1968

Socius, Eachinkadu Novititate, Yercaud :1968-1971

Director of Montfort Home & Teacher, St. James,

Palakurichi :1971-1974

Student, CRI, Banglaore :1974-1976

Director , Palakurichi Juniorate :1976-1977

Student Dharmaram College, Bangalore :1977-1978

Director, Juniorate & Chaplain, Nirmala Hr.Sec.School,

Kolathur :1978-1983

Head master & Chaplain, St.Antonys High School,

Manaparai :1983-1987

Apostolate, St.John’s ITI :1987-1993

Chaplain & Bursar Nirmala Higher Sec.School,Kolathur :1993

Director of Nirmala Juniorate & Bursar & Chaplain :1994-1995

Bursar & Chaplain, Nirmala Hr.Sec. School :1995-1996

Director & Bursar Nirmala Hr.Sec. School :1996-1999

Chaplain & Warden for Nirmala Hostel & Bursar :1999

Chaplain & Bursar, Nirmala Hr. Sec. School :2003-2009

Chaplain, Nirmala Hr. Sec. School :2010-2012

Actions speak louder than words

You believe in ‘doing’ rather than ‘talking’

Your integrity and wisdom

Are the hallmarks of your ascetic life.

The poor and the marginalized are

sacraments to you

For you they are great and wonderful

You are ready to enter even hell

For a heavenly cause with the poor

“Blessed are the poor in sprit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” -Mat: 5/3

You are a great ‘Drona’ who has

Inspired numerous ‘children’ by

your example.

May there be many more of your

generation amongst us

As you move beyond the Diamond,

We envey your example

and Heights achieved by you!

Challenging us to love, especially

the poor.

“ePNu vd; Gfyplk;>ePNu vd; muz;:

vd; ,iwth>ehd; ck;ik ek;gp cs;Nsd;.” rq;. 90 (91)

1964-1969 : Teacher, R S K Hr. Sec. School, Trichy 1969-1971 : Socius, Eachinkadu Novitiate,

Yercaud 1971-1973 : Student, C R I Brothers Institute,

Bangalore 1974-1975 : H M & L S, St. Joseph’s Eng. Medium

School, Chengalpattu 1975-1976 : Socius Novitiate Sitagarha, Bihar

1976-1977 : Master of Novices, Sitagarha, Bihar 1977-1979 : Master of Novices, Eachinkadu,

Yercaud 1980-1985 : L S & Bursar, St. Anthony’s, Coonoor

1985-1991 : L S & Principal, R S K Hr. Sec. School, Trichy

1991-1993 : L S, Montfort School,Yercaud

1993-1994 : L S, St. Louis Villa, Yercaud

1994-1995 : Bursar, Montfort School,

Champaknagar, Tripura

1995-1998 : Regional Superior, Region of Yercaud

1998-1999 : Principal, Lake Montfort, Bangalore

1999-20th Jan.2011.: Treasurer, Vice Principal,

Warden, Montfort School, Yercaud

2011 Jan.- Dec.2011: Student, Dharmaram College,

Bangalore

22.12.2011 : Ordained for Priestly Ministry

2011-2012 : L S, Montfort School for the Disabled,

Belagola

2012 - : L S & Correspondent, Montfort Sen.

Sec. School, Anakkara

Your life has been coloured by the dictum

‘Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile’

Always melting out as a candle

And dying out for others as our Master did

show us

Looking always at the brighter side of life -

Never say die, never say ‘nay’ is your principle

No corruption or any compromise

Even when confronted with doubts and

tribulations

“Blessed are the peace makers for they will be called

sons of God” – Mat: 5/9

You are a model to be emulated by us all

Teaching by words and examples in perfection

so high

You defy the negative gravitational forces of

division and destruction

If we are to rise above the small and the base…

You have fought the evils amongst us

With the ‘peace’ that the Lord has come to

bestow

Lead us on, so that we too can harvest that

peace

The Lord has left amidst us in abundance. John: 14/27

“O Lord, I will always sing of your constant love." Ps.89/1.

1964-1967 : Warden, Little Flower Orphanage, Pondur 1967-1972 : Warden, Santhome High School, Chennai 1972-1974 : Warden, St. Antony’s, Coonoor 1974-1975 : Assistant, Juniorate, Palakurichi 1976-1979 : Warden, Nirmala Hr. Sec. School, Kolathur 1979-1987 : Principal & L S, St. Stanislaus Hr. Sec. School, Sattur 1988-1993 : H M & L S, Lourdu Annai Hr. Sec. School, K. Kuppam 1993-1995 : Principal & L S, St. Stanislaus Hr. Sec. School, Sattur

1995-1996 : Warden, St. Mary’s Hr. Sec. School,

A N Mangalam

1996-1998 : H M & L S, Lourdu Annai Hr. Sec.

School, K. Kuppam

1998-2001 : Warden, St. Mary’s Hr. Sec. School,

A N Mangalam

2001-2002 : Socius, Eachinkadu, Yercaud

2002-2004 : Bursar & L S, Montfort School for the

Disabled, Belagola

2004-2006 : Student in Christianity,

Mysore University

2006-2010 : Warden & L S, Nirmala Hr. Sec.

School, Kolathur

2010-2012 : Bursar, Good News Welfare Society,

Kalghatgi.

“Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy” Mat: 5/7

Simplicity is your Garment that clothed you long

‘Giving up to go up’ and seeking His will in all things

With purity of mind and heart your ornaments.

The poor are your friends and pride

Always bending towards the least, like

the Master

Addicted to His word, you love His Cross

Following the footsteps of Montfort our

Father.

As you move on to the Diamond,

Teach us the art of winning His forgiveness

By being merciful unto the ‘small and great’.

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want” (Ps23:1)

“You will receive more, when

you give

More than what you receive”

is your firm belief.

For you, Mercy begets Mercy

And kindness multiplies the

bread of life

1967-1968 : Teacher & Warden, Montfort School,

Yercaud

1969-1972 : Socius, Sitagarha Novitiate, Bihar

1973-1975 : Student, C R I Brothers Institute,

Bangalore

1975-1976 : Socius, Eachinkadu Novitiate, Yercaud

1976-1978 : Novice Master, Eachinkadu Novitiate,

Yercaud

1978-1979 : M. Sc Student,

De La Salle University, Manilla

1979-1981 : Master of Novices,

Eachinkadu, Yercaud

1981-1984 : Ph.D Student, De La Salle

University, Manilla

1984-1988 : Director, Montfort College, Bangalore

1988-2000 : Assist. General, Generalate, Rome

2000-2003 : Professor & Principal, Montfort

College, Bangalore

2003-2005 : Counselor, Montfort School, Yercaud

2005-2006 : Professor, Montfort College, Bangalore

2006-2010 : Director, Xavier College, Ba, Fiji

2010-2011 : Student, Dharmaram College,

Bangalore

22.12.2011 : Ordained for Priestly Ministry

2011-2012 : L S & Principal,

Montfort School Anakkara

2012 - : Animator, Community School,

Kombuthooki

Blessed are you Bro. Jacob in untold ways.

Down the long path of life as a ‘blessed’

You have shared His wisdom and love

With the least and the little ones

As a scholar and guide for decades and more…

You revealed His face of authority & service

To the entire Brothers of the Institute as a servant.

“Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God” – Mat: 5/8

When eyes have not seen and ears not heard of

His glories,

You have seen Him and touched Him!

Through your heart so pure and unique

Undivided, free and available

‘Becoming all things for all men’

Transcendence of self in love.

Continue to reflect Him dear Brother,

Like a mirror as you walk along,

Creating rainbows of life through your heart

So that we the blind too can see and hear Him.

“What no one ever saw or heard,

What no one ever thought could happen,

Is the very thing God prepared for those who love him” 1 Cor: 2/9

1964-1969 : Teacher, St, Joseph’s School,

Rudrapur

1969-1972 : Teacher, Montfort School, Yercaud

1972-1973 : Teacher, St. James, Palakurichi

1973-1975 : Teacher, C R I Diploma, Bangalore

1975-1977 : Teacher, Montfort School, Yercaud

1977-1978 : B.Ed Student, Palayamkottai

1978-1980 : Teacher, Montfort School, Yercaud

1980-1983 : Teacher & Bursar, Santhome Hr. Sec.

School, Chennai

1983-1988 : L S & H M, Montfort School, Alandur

1988-1989 : St. Joseph's Farm, Koothavakkam

1989-1990 : Teacher, St. Joseph’s School,

Chengalpet

1990-1995 : Teacher, Montfort School, Yercaud

1995-1999 : Teacher & Bursar, St. Mary’s,

Agraharam

1999-2006 : Montfort Vocation Centre &

Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor

2007-2008 : Bible Apostolate, Montfort School,

Anakkara

2008-2009 : Bible Apostlate, Montfort

School, Chinnakkanal

2010-2012 : Bible Apostolate, Montfort

Valley School, Murickumthotty

2012 : Bible Mission, Montfort Sen. Sec.

School, Anakkara.

“He prays best who loves all things

Both small and great”

Like Theresa the meek Mother,

You don’t believe in ‘great things’

But have proved the secret of

greatness

By doing ‘little things’ in humility

and obedience

“Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth” Mat: 5/5

You have walked a beautiful road

Filled with joys and sorrows, failures and success.

Like a prophet you defy the physics principles

To predict the death of stars and the collapse of the universe,

Only to warn us to be on our feet

To receive the Lord of the just

Who will come in glory with His Angels and Saints

Keep walking with Him and our Mother in faith

"I am the vine and you are the branches.

Who ever remains in me and I in Him,

will bear much fruit;

for you can do nothing without me". (John15:5)

Bro. Joseph Louis

1962-1964 :Teachers Training, RC Training School, Tindivanam 1964-1969 : Assistant, Santhome Hr. Sec. School, Chennai 1969-1978 : Assistant, Montfort School, Yercaud 1978-1979 : Assistant, St. James Hr. Sec. School, Palakurichy 1979-1982 : Bursar, St. Joseph’s Hr. Sec. School, Chengalpattu 1982-1986 : L S, Montfort Home, Palakurichy 1986-1991 : L S & Principal, Montfort School, Yercaud 1991-1993 : L S & Principal, RSK Hr. Sec. School, Kailasapuram 1993-1995 : In Charge, Development Projects Kerala/Karnataka

1995-1997 : Manager – Press, St. Louis Institute, Adyar

1997-1998 : Student, Generalate,

(Angelicum University) Rome

1998-1999 : L S & Principal, Montfort School,

Chinnakanal

1999-2000 : Bursar / P.G Assistant,

Santhome Hr. Sec. School, Chennai

2000-2004 : Director/Bursar, Montfort College,

Bangalore

2004-2006 : Assistant, Montfort School, Chinnakanal

2006-2008 : L S & Provincial Bursar, St. Louis Villa,

Yercaud

2008-2012 : Bursar, Montfort Valley School,

Murickumthotty

2012 - : Bursar & Correspondent Montfort School

for the Disabled, Belagola

“Here is a man who does not grieve

For the things which he has not

But rejoices for those which he has”

You believe in yourself and your principles

But ever trusting in the Lord and His mercies

You have achieved much in life

By sheer hard work and resilience

Always finding satisfaction in the mission

entrusted you.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

For they will be filled” Mat: 5/6

A strict disciplinarian

With all your love and passion hidden

within

Your hunger and thirst for

righteousness

Has made you distinct and unique

Pray that you move forward with

strength and determination

To reach the summit of beatific vision

Walking and climbing the less

travelled paths.

"Leave the world a little better than you found it“

-Baden Powell

Student, R S K, Trichy : 1987-1990

Training Officer, St. John’s Boys Town,

Manpparai : 1990-1993

Preparation for final vows:

Montfort College, Bangalore : 1993-1994

Training Officer, Montfort I T I,

St. Thomas Mount, Chennai : 1994-1995

Home Suprintendant & Vice Principal,

Boys Town, Suva & Savusavu, Fiji: 1995-1998

Training Officer & Bursar, M.T.I,

St. Thomas Mount : 1998-1999

Principal & Bursar M T I,

St. Thomas Mount,Chennai : 1999-2004

Montfort College, Bangalore : 2004-2005

Director & Principal, Montfort School,

Belagola : 2005-2007

Sabbatical Year : 2007-2009

M.Ed. Student, Lake Montfort,

Bangalore : 2009-2010

Principal & Correspondent,

Montfort School, Kolathur : 2010-2011

Teacher, St. Mary’s, Hr. Sec. School,

A N Mangalam : 2011-2012

Renewal programme at Bangalore : 2012-2013

“You are the salt of the earth,

But if the salt loses its saltiness,…

It is no longer good for anything” Mat: 5/13

“A wise man will make more

opportunities than he finds”

Dear Brother, you live by these words

of Bacon

You have put your hands on everything

possible!

Always trying to learn something new

and different.

A man with a whole lot of qualities and potential

You dare to venture even into the impossible

realms

Moving from Machines and tools,

You have taken on to the academics

As your new field of mission.

May you continue to be the salt

Without losing its saltiness

To sustain and add flavor to our lives

As you move on from the silvery mountains

To the Golden peaks of your mission

achievements.

“In everything do to others as you would have them do to you”. – Mt. 7:12

“Well done, good and faithful

servants,…” Mat: 25/21.