CWM-TIM 2023

In this journey I have learned that Jesus Christ has been portrayed as supreme white male with an image of patriarch which is an colonial invention and imagining of Christ. This image and understanding of Christ has been injected into the minds of Asian Christians by western missionaries. But, many times this imperial westernized colonial image of Christ became an exclusive one which is not been able to own by diverse communities who are the victims of colonialism.   But in reality Christ is Asian who is born in a middle class family at Palestine. Christ is a pro- feminist one who really empathetic and understands the pains and sufferings of women. Jesus attitude has a radical shift from his own contemporary times, he goes beyond the purity codes and discussed deep divine theological aspects with a untouchable Samaritan women. The image of Christ has to be re-imagined according to our own context, then he becomes relevant to our struggles in the community.  According to t...

Ecology is one of the focus areas in this journey, which once again has provoked me and reminded me of the inter-conceitedness and inter-relatedness that we have within the creation. If one part of the body suffers the whole body suffers similarly if the one part/ species suffers then it endangers the stability and sustenance of the other parts of the creation.  I learned that this earth has its intrinsic worth and value on its own which must be looked as subject rather than an mere object, only then we can hear the voice of this earth and its agony. We as humans have ignored the atrocities that we have committed against this whole creation - through our greed of exploitation and plundering of all natural resources we disturbed the whole beauty of creation.  We as whole human community and specifically as faith community/churches have the responsibility to protect and safeguard the entire creation. Educating, empowering and bringing awareness among the faith community and soci...

                                                             PLACE: PTC CHAPEL, SUVA One of the wonderful experience that I had during Sunday church service at PTC chapel in Suva. In Many churches the holy elements during the communion is only given to baptized and communicants which quite exclusive. But first time all the believers, irrespective of status were given  access to feed on the body and blood of Christ which is the spiritual food for their daily strength.   Church must be a place of inclusiveness, where everyone are welcomed, not a exclusive or dividing space. Using coconut water as contextualized blood of Christ instead of wine is a new experience and much appreciated. Even breaking the coconut and the water spilling out resembles the crucifixion experience of Christ.    

Museum talks about our people's past, reminds the present generations of the their ancient cultures and traditions. Many times we forget our roots, cultures and indigenous elements which are overridden by modern elements.  This museum is really a eye opener and wonderful place. Lot of historical things, cultural items, their ancient boats, vessels, clothes etc were preserved in that museum. Fijian history and it's relations which was influenced by colonization of British empire had a great impact on Fiji in all ares and levels of live which is observed through things displayed.    Came to know about Indio- Fijian relationships in the past and how Indians came to Fiji and settled down here, transfer of knowledge and other skills and techniques. How Fijian people accommodated foreigners in their land, their cultures, their traditions etc. Most importantly caught my attention, missionar...

                                               ALL GLORY AND HONOR TO GOD ALONE In all our anxieties, confusions, worries we tend to doubt "is it possible/ will it happen". In our vulnerable moments we as humans doubt  ourselves  and even God. But the one who chosen us has everything in his control, it's not me, it's God. God's Love, grace, mercy surpasses all my understanding and leaves all others at wonder. I applied for CWM TIM 2023 program and eagerly waiting for the results to come- some where the doubt, will my dream of going to Fiji comes true? Is it possible?. Somewhere deep inside inner voice comforting me by saying If God want me to go ,then i will go, if He doesn't want, then it will not happen.  All the through the process i can feel the invisible hand of God who is guiding and leading me and protecting me....