Stroking a major controversy, Delhi Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto has written an ‘open letter’ to Christian community asking them to offer prayers and observe a day of fast on every Friday for “new government” in 2019. This is not all. In the letter/circular, the Archbishop alleged a “turbulent political atmosphere” and said it is acting against the “democratic principles of Indian Constitution”. Now, this circular from Archbishop is creating huge stir among political fraternity as he indirectly referred to the incumbent Narendra Modi government and seeking for its change.
In the circular addressed to all parish priests and religious institutions in the Archdiocese of Delhi, Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto said, “We are witnessing a turbulent political atmosphere which poses a threat to the democratic principles enshrined in our Constitution and the secular fabric of our nation,” while urging the Christians to pray for the political leaders of the country as the general elections are nearing.
“As we look forward towards 2019 when we will have new government let us begin a prayer campaign for our country from May 13, 2018 which marks the anniversary of the apparition of the Blessed Mother at Fatima, consecrating ourselves and our nation to the Immaculate Heart,” the circular read.
The Delhi Archbishop further asked the faithful to forego at least one meal on Fridays. “I request that we observe a day of fast every Friday of the week by forgoing at least one meal and offering our penance and all our sacrifices for our spiritual renewal and that of our nation.”
“Moreover, I earnestly request that we organize an hour of Eucharistic adoration every Friday at a convenient time in all our parishes, religious houses and institution specifically praying for our nation. During this Adoration the enclosed Prayer may be recited,” said the note.
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