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      • what kind of priest?
      • training for battle
      • clash of minds
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      • Andhra Pradesh
      • Jyotirmai – spreading light
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      • Helping the poor
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  1. Proposed Constitution for the Church, in La Croix International, 30 August 2022 & The Synodal Times, 3 November 2022.
  2. Mijn ervaring in een Jappenkamp, in Het Nederlands Dagblad on the 20th of August 2022.
  3. Tribute to Jackie Clackson, in RENEW. June 2022.
  4. Celebrate Easter with Mary and Cleopas, in La Croix International, 19 April 2022.
  5. Ordaining women is an urgent priority, in Réseau Femmes et Ministères on the 15th of April 2022.
  6. A most Revealing Eucharist, in La Croix International, 31 December 2021.
  7. Created in God’s Image, in Priscilla Papers, vol 35, no 4, Autumn 2021, pp. 24-28.
  8. The Beard, in Garden Village Roundup, no 151, 1 June 2021, p. 8.
  9. Review of Patricia Rumsey’s book Less She Pollute the Sanctuary, in RENEW. Quarterly Magazine for Catholics for a changing Church, no 197, March 2021, p. 17.
  10. “Women Deacons in Ancient Christian Communities”, in Patterns of Women’s Leadership in Early Christianity, Joan E. Taylor & Ilaria L. E. Ramelli (eds.), Oxford University Press 2021, pp. 195-210.
  11. “God expects us to defeat Covid-19 ourselves”, in The Irish Times, 15 September 2020.
  12. “Why Pope Francis should restore the full ancient diaconate of women”, in The Tablet, 9 June 2020.
  13. “Did God send Covid-19 and should we even ask that question?”, in The Tablet, 11 May 2020.
  14. “Women and Power in Catholic ministry”, in Today’s American Catholic, April 2020, pp. 1 & 3.
  15. “An alternative location for the ancient sanctuary of Shiloh”, uploaded to Academia.edu, 24 January 2020
  16. “My mother’s bravery, in Recollections, Maurice Landsberger (ed.), Boville Wright, Uxbridge 2019, pp. 55-56.
  17. “Life in a Japanese camp”, Garden Village Roundup, issue no 124, January/February 2019, pp.5-6.
  18. “Are women substantially incompatible with the priesthood?”, National Catholic Reporter, 18 June 2018.
  19. “Testimony regarding Oscar Romero”, Letter to The Tablet 30 September 2017, p. 17.
  20. “Magdalene drama illustrates: God’s forgiveness wipes the slate clean”, National Catholic Reporter, 14 April 2017.
  21. “Jesus and Women’s Ordination”, Letter to the Tablet, 25 February 2017.
  22. “We need a Pope able to think, willing to learn”, National Catholic Reporter, 12 march 2013.
  23. “Women’s Ordination”, letter to The Times Literary Supplement 28 October 2011, p. 6.
  24. “On the Tsunami of child-abuse cases”, letter to The Tablet 27 March 2010, p. 22.
  25. “Women in holy orders”, letter to The Tablet 14 June 2008, p. 19.
  26. “De vrouwelijke priester komt er toch”, Volzin, 20 October 2006, pp. 24-27.
  27. “Becoming real in a mysterious world”, The Tablet 14th October 2006.
  28. “Women Bishops? Views in the Roman Catholic Church, official and otherwise”, in Women and the Episcopate, ed. James Rigney, Affirming Catholicism 2006, pp. 37-48.
  29. “A Church without Women Leaders. Will Women ever Govern the Roman Catholic Church?”, The Geneva Post, November 2006, pp. 22-45.
  30. “When my oppressor knelt in awe”, The Tablet 20 August 2005, pp. 14-15.
  31. “Zullen vrouwen ooit priester worden in de R.-K. Kerk?”, MV-NU Marienburgvereniging, 2005, nr 5, p. 7.
  32. “Decennia lange campagne voor de priesterwijding van vrouwen”, Geroepen, 20 (2005) nr 4, p. 7.
  33. “‘Laicisation’ of the Ministerial Priesthood?”, Consultation on Church Reform, February (2004).
  34. “A lesson from history”, The Tablet 14 August 2004, pp. 10-11.
  35. “Church teachings can be subject of change”, The Catholic Times, 6 April 2003.
  36. “Women Priests Will Grace the Future Church”, The American Catholic 10 (2003) no 3 May, pp. 7-8.
  37. “Structures and the Spirit”, The Tablet 12 October 2002, pp. 32-33.
  38. “Rembrandt at the manger”, The Tablet 21/28 December 2002, pp. 21-22.
  39. “Discerning the Spirit’s New Creation”, in Woman, Why Are You Weeping?, ed. James Kottoor, Media House, Delhi 2002, pp. 89 – 113.
  40. “De wijding van vrouwen als breekijzer”, Acht Mei Post, Oktober 2002, pp. 10-11.
  41. “Speaking Up When It Counts”, Arcvoice 4 (2002 ) June, pp. 4-5.
  42. “A Heart In India”, Book review in The Tablet 17th February 2001, p. 244.
  43. “The Saint who Provokes Me”, The Tablet 22/29 December 2001, pp. 1828-1829.
  44. “Mary as Priest”, Letter in The Tablet 25th Dec.1999/1st Jan. 2000, p.1761.
  45. “www.womenpriests.org”. Ministerium Novum, Volume xiv, N.26 – 1999/2-2000/1
  46. “Aquinas on Women”, National Catholic Reporter January 14th 2000, p. 20; RENEW, 2000.
  47. “Mary as Priest”, Letter in The Tablet. 15th January 2000, p.47.
  48. “Does a Woman’s Vocation Come Less from God than a Man’s?”, Catholic Citizen. Feb 2000, pp 26-31.
  49. “Christian Autonomy and the Church”, Theological Conference, Newman College, Birmingham, 24 June 2000.
  50. “Mary as Priest”, Letter in The Tablet. 18th March 2000, p.381.
  51. ‘My Stand for Women Priests’, NewWomen, NewChurch vol. 23 (Spring 2000) p. 3.
  52. “Are Women called to be Priests?”, Viewpoint The Tablet, 8th April 2000.
  53. “Het Priesterschap van Maria en andere vrouwen”, De Bazuin May 12th 2000.
  54. “Don’t cage the sacred”, The Tablet 23rd September 2000, pp.
  55. “Women and the Diaconate”, Letter in the Irish Times, 3rd November 2000.
  56. “Where were the Bishops?”, The Tablet 18th November 2000.
  57. “Mary Priest”, Letter The Tablet 27th Feb.1999.
  58. “Those Jehovah’s Witnesses”, The Tablet 1st. May 1999, p. 587.
  59. “When Women were Deacons”, The Tablet 8th May 1999, p.623.
  60. “Bishops face the apostacy of Europe”, The Tablet.
  61. “Try seeing the Light”, Letter in The Tablet 16th October 1999, p.1398.
  62. “The Vatican undermines the collegiality of the Bishops”, Letter to The Tablet 6th November 1999, p.1506.
  63. “The Priesthood of Mary”, The Tablet 4th December 1999, p.1638-1640.
  64. “Gaten Slaan in de Dijken van het Vooroordeel”, Geroepen 14th December 1999.
  65. “Did Jesus Bring Trouble and Strife?”, Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Spring 1998.
  66. “There’ll be Fun in Heaven but no Cuddling”, Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Summer 1998.
  67. “God is like a Good Parent. Not a Dictator”, Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Autumn 1998.
  68. ” Wrong over Slavery”, Letter in The Tablet 12th Dec 1998, p. 1650.
  69. “God and our new Selves”, Religioni e Sette del Mondo 4 (1998) pp. 172 – 193.
  70. “Review of ‘Dieu peut-il mourir en Afrique?’ by Eloi Messi Metogo”, Journal of Religion in Africa, vol 28, no 3 (1998) 1-3.
  71. “On Joining the wrong family”, The Way, Vol 38 (April 1998) 140-149.
  72. “When Jesus’ Meaning gets lost for Words”, Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Spring 1997.
  73. “Science does’nt make Nonsense of the Bible”, Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Summer 1997.
  74. “Beware the Danger of Missing the Point”, Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Autumn 1997.
  75. “Seeking Black Holes of Intimacy”, The Times of London, 14 March 1997.
  76. “Misreading the Bible”, the Tablet 11 October 1997.
  77. “St Therese’s Testimony”, Mount Carmel Magazine 45 (1997) no 3 July-September.
  78. “See yourself in the Bible”, The Tablet 27 September 1997, pp. 1222-1223.
  79. “Review of ‘Rebels and Outcasts: a journey through Christian India’ by Charlie Pye-Smith”, The Tablet, 13 December 1997, pp. 1400-1401 (?).
  80. “Journey to the Centre – A Home Study Video Course”, Catholic Gazette, November 1997, pp. 19-20.
  81. “Therese and the Question of the Ordination of Women”, Mount Carmel, vol 45, no 3 (Oct-Dec 1997) 18-25.
  82. “Box-office Vision. Reply to John Wijngaards” by Peter Flemington, The Tablet, 19 July 1997, pp. 922-923.
  83. “The Ark that sank”, The Tablet, 12 July 1997, pp. 894-895.
  84. “New Age Soul Journeys”, The Tablet, 29 March/5 April 1997, pp. 451-452.
  85. “The Community of Matthew”, Scripture from Scratch, January 1996.
  86. “Jesus’ family tree,” (Matthew’s genealogy), Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Spring 1996.
  87. “Did the devil really speak to Jesus?”, Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Summer 1996.
  88. “101 ways of dodging the use of God’s name”, Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Autumn 1996.
  89. “The God of all consolation”, The Tablet October 1996.
  90. “Enkele veel voorkomende vragen”, Avimo, April, May/June 1996, pp. 18-19.
  91. “God down to earth”, the Tablet 6/13 April 1996.
  92. “Is Scientology a Religion?”, The Tablet July 1996.
  93. “Can we regain Control of TV?”, Priests & People, July 1996, pp. 260-263.
  94. “Faith through the Video”, Multimedia Yearbook, June 1996, pp. 23-25.
  95. “Skills to change our world”, CAMEC March 1996, pp. 3-12.
  96. “Make Christian Voice heard on the small screen”, The Universe, 2 June 1996, p. 14.
  97. “Perspectives on New Religious Movements”, Book Review, Priests & People, February 1996, p. 80.
  98. “You can meet Jesus personally.” (Love, prayer, sacraments), Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Spring 1995.
  99. “Naked without shame”, Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Summer 1995.
  100. “Heaven is something to look forward to”, Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Autumn 1995.
  101. Book review – “Innocent as a dove, but not as wise as a serpent”, The Tablet. 28th October 1995, p. 1380.
  102. “Escape from the tomb”, The Tablet, May 20th 1995, p. 628-629.
  103. “Images of success”, Mission Outlook, April 1995, pp.14-16.
  104. “Forming autonomous persons“, Millhilliana 1, 1994, pp. 24-28
  105. “Making human sense of God.” Scriptural images of God), Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Spring 1994.
  106. “Did Jesus know everything?”, Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Summer 1994.
  107. “Christ has made us free”, (Slavery and adoption), Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Autumn 1994.
  108. “God in ordinary”, Letter in The Tablet, 12th November 1994, pp. 1443-1444.
  109. “Access to God’s Word for all”, The Tablet, April 1994
  110. “God in ordinary”, Viewpoint, The Tablet, 20th August 1994, p. 1034.
  111. “Why faith steers clear of details”, Credo, The Times, 8 January 1994.
  112. “When God’s words need interpreting.” (Literal and literalist), Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Spring 1993.
  113. “Getting the right message.” (Development and progression), Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Summer 1993.
  114. “Are the Gospels too human?” (Discrepancies), Series: ‘Explaining the Bible’ Mission Today, Autumn 1993.
  115. “Dissent sustains universal church”, The Times 2nd October 1993.
  116. “Will Video help adults learn?”, the Tablet October 1993.
  117. “God’s Feminine Touch”, The Tablet 29 May 1993, pp. 683-684.
  118. “Techniques to be wary of”, Letter The Tablet, 8 May 1993, p. 578.
  119. “Magi, Magicians and deepening mystery”, Face to Faith, The Guardian, 12 December 1992.
  120. “Our mutual dependence as a Christian community”, Scripture Notebook, The Catholic Herald, 24 January 1992.
  121. “The man who took our sufferings”, Scripture Notebook, The Catholic Herald, 10 January 1992.
  122. Obituary on Bishop Gerald Mahon in The Tablet 8th February 1992, p.186.
  123. “Redemptoris Missio”, Dutch Mission Council, 10th Jan 1992.
  124. “Faith through Video”, The Tablet, 17 October 1992, pp. 1296-1297.
  125. “Reflections on the Christmas paradox”, The Times, 23 December 1991.
  126. “Learning to ‘Walk on Water'”, Information Bulletin of CATHOLIC MEDIA COUNCIL, November 1991, pp. 9-11.
  127. “Waiting for God to fulfil his Promises”, Scripture Notebook, The Catholic Herald 29 November 1991
  128. “Learning to live with life after death”, The Times, 4 November 1991.
  129. “Housetop Centre for Video”, Notebook The Tablet, 22 October 1991.
  130. “At the Helm of a Mission Crusade”, Interview with John Wijngaards The Universe, 7 April 1991, p.
  131. “Transcending the reality of Christ’s resurrection”, The Times, 1 April 1991, p.
  132. “The Heart of the Matter”, The Tablet, 30 March/6 April 1991, p. 395-396.
  133. “A double-edged appeal”, The Tablet, 9 February 1991, p. 180-181.
  134. “Video in the ministry”, Westminster Record (?) 1991.
  135. “A double-edged appeal”, The Tablet. 9th February 1991, pp. 180-281.
  136. “On Planning Scripture Studies”, Priests and People, July/August 1990, Vol.4 No. 7, pp. 270-277.
  137. “Out of Focus. Review of ‘Missionaries’ by Julian Pettifer & Richard Bradley“, The Tablet, 10 March 1990, p. 313.
  138. “The Gospel across Cultures”, presentation at the Congress of the International Catholic Organization for Cinema and Audiovisual (OCIC), Bangkok 7 November 1990.
  139. Review: “Towards a Theology of Inculturation” by Aylward Shorter, The Tablet 28 October 1989.
  140. “A saint in context”,  The Tablet 28 October 1989.
  141. Funeral Homily: Dietze Wijngaards-van Hoesel, July 1989.
  142. “Taking evolution seriously: theology comes of age”, (Review: “Creation and Redemption” by Gabriel Daly), The Tablet, 10 June 1989, p.671.
  143. “Making friends with God”, (Review: “Praying the Bible” by Elizabeth Canham), Catholic Herald 2 June 1989.
  144. “Missionaries of the future”, Paper given at Courtfield on 19th May 1989.
  145. “The true sacrifice”, The Tablet 25 March/1 April 1st 1989. Pp.342-343.
  146. “The glory of the Lord”, The Tablet 19 November 1988. Pp. 1334-1335.
  147. “New ways for mission”, The Tablet, 22 October 1988.
  148. Review: “Africanische Theologie: Darstellung and dialog” by Heribert Rocker The Heythrop Journal October 1988 Vol XXIX No. 4, Fourth Quarter.
  149. “Praying with the body”, The Tablet 24 September 1988, pp. 1086-1087. Also reprinted: International Christian Digest June 1989, vol. 3 no. 5.
  150. Review of: “A deeper kind of truth: Biblical tales for life and prayer” by Elizabeth M. Reis), Scripture Bulletin Vol. XVIII No.2, Summer 1988.
  151. “Open Accountability”, Vidyajyoti March 1988 pp. 137-143.
  152. “Cult heroes: mirrors and masters”, Christian living for a change, January/February 1988.
  153. “Christ’s birth in us”, The Tablet, 19/26 December 1987. Pp.1378-1379
  154. “Daily Bread”, (Review of “The Life of Christ – Everyday through one year” by Trevor Partridge and Rita and Neil McLaughlan), The Universe 18 December 1987.
  155. “The pedagogy of love”, Vidyajyoti September 1987.
  156. “Video friendlies”, The Tablet, 26 Sept. 1987. pp.1021-1022.
  157. “Celibacy not a requirement”, The Catholic Herald, 7 August 1987. (Review of “Married Priesthood in the Catholic Church” by Raymond Hickey).
  158. “Helping people believe in themselves”, Vidyajyoti August 1987, pp 356-362.
  159. “Leadership that fosters growth”, Vidyajyoti July 1987, pp 319-324.
  160. “Mary, the woman who stood by the cross”, The Universe June 5th, 1987.
  161. “Priests for today”, The Tablet 18/25 April 1987. pp. 425-426.
  162. “The word of life”, The Tablet 14 March 1987. pp 275-276
  163. “Spiritual snobbery won’t do”, in The Bible Today vol.25 No. 1 January, 1987, pp 6-10.
  164. “The Gospels – from speech to writing”, Faith Alive” series. The Universe 14th November 1986.
  165. “God and yourself”, The Tablet 11th October 1986.
  166. “Rocking the Boat: The Challenge of the House Church”, Review . The Tablet 19th July 1986.
  167. “Face to Faith”, Series: The Guardian 7th July 1986.
  168. “Dealing with the Cults”, The Tablet 17th May 1986.
  169. “Healing yes but with proper diagnosis”, Paper given at British Council of Churches Consultation on new Religious Movements 28th April 1986.
  170. “Passages through India”, The Catholic Herald (Contribution to a shared feature article ) 31st January 1986.
  171. “Face to Faith” Series: The Guardian 6th January 1986.
  172. “Countering Cults Constructively”, The Outlook Vol. xx No. 4 Winter 1986, pp. 105-107.
  173. “Making friends with God”, Review of “Praying the Bible” by Elizabeth Canham. No date. Catholic Herald.
  174. “Light and dark in India”, The Tablet 30th November 1985.
  175. “A Saint from Holland”, The Tablet 2nd November 1985.
  176. “Body and Soul”, The Tablet 10th August 1985.
  177. “Africanising Christian Theology“, S. Africa Events Vol. 1. No. 8 August 1985.
  178. “Roman Catholic Women Priests”, Book review Church Times (Supplement) July 1985.
  179. “Partnership in mission”, The Tablet 15th June 1985.
  180. “In orthodox opposition”, No. 3 article on the Church in Holland: The Catholic Herald 26th April 1985.
  181. “The Laity in their place”, No. 2 article on the Church in Holland: The Catholic Herald 19th April 1985.
  182. “Church hit by a Tornado”, No. 1 of three articles on the church in Holland: The Catholic Herald 12th April 1985.
  183. “We can and must have an African Christianity”, Review The Tablet 23rd February 1985.
  184. ” Bhajans and Spiritual Inculturation”, The Outlook vol. 19 (1985) 1 pp.124-128. Also in Proclaim Part i vol 6 (1985) 9 pp. 11-14; Part ii vol 6 (1985) 11 pp.17-20.
  185. “Sacred Scripture: The New Testament”, A Reading Guide for Missionaries 1985, St. Joseph’s College, Mill Hill.
  186. “God’s Word through modern media”, The Outlook Vol. 19 (1985) 8 pp.215-219. Also in Millhilliana 4 1986.
  187. “Scripture in our Life”, Address: IVth UP Charismatic Convention, Nav Sadhana, Varanasi, 24th October 1984. (Published in English and Hindi.)
  188. “Inside a Spiritual Genius”, Book review: The Universe 19th October 1984
  189. “Jewish Viewpoints”, Book review: The Universe 12th October 1984.
  190. “The Intricate Web that is India.” Book review: The Universe 9th October 1984.
  191. “Under Plain Cover”, Notebook: The Tablet 6th October 1984, p. 969.
  192. “Everyday Holiness”, Article: The Tablet (18th August 1984) pp. 786-787.
  193. “The Mantra Mystery”, Article: The Tablet (30th June 1984) pp.619-620. Also in Annual Bulletin of the Catholic Centre, Madras. July 1983-June 3rd 1984 pp.13-17. Also in Word and Worship vol. xviii no. 6 July 1985, pp. 241-246.
  194. “Channel 4’s Gnostic Christ”, Letter: The Tablet (26th May 1984) p.513.
  195. “On Planning Scripture Studies”, Booklet: At the Heart of the Church Catholic Charismatic Renewal Vth International Leaders Conference 1984, 30th April -5th May. 1984. Rome. Also in Word and Worship Part (I) 17 (1984) No.9 pp.314-322. Part (ii) 17 (1984) No 10 pp.347-357. Also in Koinonia ano IX No. 53 Mayo-Junio 1985 pp.4-11., and Scripture Bulletin Vol.XVII No. 1 Winter 1986.
  196. “A Channel 4 Debate”, Letter: The Universe 6th April 1984. Letter (Miss Veronica Fletcher) 20th April 1984. Letter: (George Wilson) The Universe 20th April 1984.
  197. “Jesus on trial again”, Article: The Universe 6th April 1985. Comment: (Rowanne Pasco) The Universe 6th April 1984. Article: (Christopher Howse) Catholic Herald 13th April 1984.
  198. “Absurd Tales of St. Paul”, Article: The Universe 2nd March 1984.
  199. “That Dutch Church”, Article: The Tablet 25th February 1984 pp.181-183.
  200. “Hindu Christianity”, Letter: The Tablet 21st January 1984 p.70.
  201. “Escape from the Cannibal God”, Millhilliana 36 (1984) 2 pp.69-74.
  202. “Letter to Jesus”, Worldwide Marriage Encounter, India 4/6 November 1983.
  203. “Young Churches grow up”, The Tablet 2/9 April 1983, 336-337.
  204. “Die Heilige Scrift in den Sprachen Indiens”, Die Katholischen Missionen. Jan/Feb 1983 Vol.102 pp.10-14.
  205. “Being taught by God the Father”, The Clergy Review October 1982 vol. 67 no.10, pp.350-355.
  206. “Misioneros para el futuro”, Missiones Extranieras March/April 1982 vol.68 pp.125-139.
  207. “Did Christ rule out Women Priests?”, Radio Interview Sunday 22nd January 1982 at 5pm.
  208. “Assessing Spiritual Experiences”, The Clergy Review vol.67 (1982) 7 pp.253-260.
  209. “Missionary Brother – a happy vocation”, Millhilliana 34 (1982) 3 pp.7-11. Also in The Outlook 18 (1982) 3 pp.63-66.
  210. “Wayfarers in a New Age”, Mission in Dialogue ed. M. Motte and J.R.Lange, Orbis, Maryknoll, New York 1982, 317-352.
  211. “Priesthood”, Homily, Millhilliana vol.34 (1982) 4, pp.46-48.
  212. “The Society in the Home Regions”, Mill Hill Chapter, 1982 printed report, 13-43.
  213. “Is the Third World assuming leadership in Biblical Apostolate?”, The Tablet (Copy only) no date.
  214. “Ruysbroeck and the God within”, The Tablet 5th December 1981, pp.1194-1196. Letter: “Jan van Ruysbroeck”, The Tablet 6th March 1982 p.228.
  215. “Tomorrow’s Church”. The Tablet 4th April 1981, pp.334-335. Letter: “Mission Today”, The Tablet 18/25 April 1981, p.396.
  216. “The Indianised Mass”, Missions and Missionaries (Spring 1981) , 4-5.
  217. “Mission in the Future”, Millhilliana 33 (1981) 2 pp.4-11. Letter: Millhilliana, 33 (1981) 4 p.35. “Mission in the Future”, The Outlook vol. 17 (1981) 3 pp.186-191, 196.
  218. “Wat mij bij is gebleven”. Liber Amicorum , pp. 16-18.
  219. “Christianity’s Foreign Image in India”, St. Joseph’s Advocate vol.21 (1981) 4 pp.7-10.
  220. “India – Op een eeuwenoude stam geënt”, Wereldwijd 12 (1981) no. 118, 30.
  221. Objections to the Gospels, Catholic Truth Society, London 1981.
  222. “Islamic Orthodoxy?”, The Tablet 22nd November 1980, pp.1140-1141.
  223. “Gurus at Olympia”, The Tablet 21st June 1980 pp.598-600.
  224. “Towards an Adult Faith,” in The Tablet vol.234 no. 7278 5th January, 1980 pp. 7-10. Letter: “The Dutch Church”, The Tablet 26th January 1980 p. 83. Comment: “Catholic vs. Catholic” Newsweek 28 January 1980, 11.”Pionierkirche Holland”, Orierenterung No. 2 Jahrgang 31.1.1980.
  225. Letter: re “Mill Hill in the Critical Eighties”, Millhilliana 32 (1980) 4 pp.50-51.
  226. “Resurrection on the Third Day”, Millhilliana 31 (1979) 1 pp.16-23.
  227. “On the Primacy of the Spiritual Dimension”, The Outlook 16 (1979) 6 pp.184-188.
  228. “Man of God”, Millhilliana 31 (1979) pp.13-16.
  229. “Communicating the Word of God”, Communicatio Socialis 12 (1979) 3 pp.259-266; Word Event 10 (1980) 4 pp. 10-12.
  230. “Beschrijving van een Indiase Eucharistieviering”, Tijdschrift voor Liturgie 63 (1979) No 6 pp. 328-342. Eglise et Mission No 217 (1980) Mars pp.25-27.
  231. “The Presence of Jesus in our Lives”, A New Missionary Era ed. P. Flanagan, Irish Missionary Union, Dublin 1979, pp. 202-207.
  232. “Hommage tijdens de Uitvaart van Dr N.C.H.Wijngaards”, 11th August 1978.
  233. “Young Churches and the Bible.” The Tablet 10th June 1978 pp. 569 571.
  234. “Biblical Spirituality”, in Plenary Assembly World Federation Catholic Biblical Apostolate, ed. R. Delaney, Stuttgart 1979, pp.130-144; summary in WFCBA Bulletin 8 1978 pp.131-134; Scripture Bulletin 9 1978 pp.9-14 , 32-36; Millhilliana 30 ( 1978) No 4, pp. 8-30; extracts in Africa Service Bulletin, Lusaka 1979; in Dutch as “Bijbelse Spiritualiteit” in Ons Geestelijk Leven 55 (1978) No4, pp.198-219; Word and Worship 12 (1979) pp.122-129, 203-214, 231-238.
  235. Review of “The Vedic Experience” by R. Panikker, in The Catholic Herald July 8th 1977.
  236. “Forecasting Mission Needs in 2000 AD.” In Millhilliana. 29 (1977) 4 -15.
  237. “Authentic Christian Worship in India. A Search and a Struggle,” The Outlook 15 (1977) 5 134-138 . Millhilliana 29 (1977) 4, 14-19.
  238. “Indian Pilgrimage to Mother”, The Outlook 15 (1977) 7 196-198. Millhilliana 29 (1977) 7 14-19. “Indische Pilgerfahrt zur Mutter”. St. Josefs Missionnsbote Brixen. (May/June 1978) pp.3-5; Absam 83 (May1979) pp. 8-14; St. Joseph’s Advocate, Autumn 1985, pp. 14-16.
  239. Review of “First Steps in Search of the Truth”, by M.C.Rajendram.
  240. “The Ministry of women and Social Myth”, New Ministries in India Ed. D.S.Amalopavadass, Bangalore 1976, pp.50-80.
  241. “The Hand on the Plough”, unpublished manuscript. Paper read at Courtfield 1976.
  242. “Why Shepherds at Christmas?”, in The New Leader 21st December 1975.
  243. “The Co-Existence of the Bible and the Non-Christian Sacred Scriptures”, in Research Seminar etc., ibid. pp. 80-98. Review in Laity 3 (1975) 267-273, here 271.
  244. ” `Judgement’ of the Bible on the other Sacred Scriptures?”, in Vidyajyoti 39 (1975) 210-216.
  245. “I Want You All to Speak in Tongues” (1 Cor 14,5)”, in Vidyajyoti 39 (1975) 358-373; download here.
  246. “The Awe-inspiring Reality of Christ’s Silence”, in Indian Journal of Theology 24 (1975) 132-142.
  247. “Do Jesus’ Words on Divorce (Lk 16,18) Admit of No Exception?”, in Jeevadhara 4 (1975) 399-411.
  248. “Friendship and Reconciliation”, in Nene Velugu 11 (1975) 7-10.
  249. “The Authority and Use of the Scripture Today“, in Indian Journal of Theology 2 (1974) 96-103.
  250. “The World-wide Mission of God’s Humble Servant”, in Jeevadhara 3 (1974) 137-143.
  251. “Gandhi and Hindu Prayer”, in Outlook 14 (1974) 103-104.111; and in Millhilliana 27 (1975) 85-88.
  252. “The Need to Change Patterns of Leadership. Self-Reliance in Personnel“, The National Advisory Council of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India, Bangalore 11-13 November 1974.
  253. “Correspondence between Fr P. van der Valk and Fr H. Wijngaards”, in Millhilliana 26 (1974) 286-291.
  254. “The Integration into Scripture of Originally Non-Jewish Religious Literature”,  in Research Seminar on Non-Biblical Scriptures, ed. D.S. Amalorpavadass, Bangalore 1974, pp. 78-80.
  255. “Let him take up his cross . . .”,   Millhilliana 1974.
  256. Review of R.H. LESSER’s “Words with God” in The Examiner 125 (1974) 33.
  257. “Catholic Family Planning Norms”, in The New Leader, 12-11-72; also in The Malabar Herald, 4-11-74 (with long controversy).
  258. “Don’t Live on an Island (Sir 34,9)”, GEMS OF WISDOM Series the New Leader, 15 February 1976.
  259. “Clashes don’t solve Tensions (Prov 30,17)“, GEMS OF WISDOM Series the New Leader, 8 February 1976; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 25 December 1975.
  260. “Salt on your Sacrifice (Job 6,6)”, GEMS OF WISDOM Series the New Leader, 1 February 1976; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 1 February 1976.
  261. “Scolding is better (Prov 27,5)”, GEMS OF WISDOM Series the New Leader, 18 January 1976.
  262. “Show true Sympathy (Prov 27,5)”, GEMS OF WISDOM Series the New Leader, 11 December 1975; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 9 November 1975.
  263. “Simpletons Beware (Prov 20,4)”, GEMS OF WISDOM Series the New Leader, 30 November 1975; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 7 December 1975.
  264. “Don’t Judge by Externals (Koh 10,7)”, GEMS OF WISDOM Series the New Leader, 9 November 1975; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 19 October 1975.
  265. “Have many Advisers (Prov 15,22)”, GEMS OF WISDOM Series the New Leader, 26 Octover 1975; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 12 October 1975.
  266. “Be Tolerant (Deut 15,21)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 31 March 1974; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 2 November 1975.
  267. “Allow newly-wed man to build Home (Deut 24,5)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 10 February 1974; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 28 September 1975.
  268. “Honour your Parents (Ex 20,12)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 25 November 1973; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 7 September 1975.
  269. “Respect your Neighbour’s Rights (Deut 19,14)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 14 October 1973; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 16 November 1975.
  270. “Be a Peace-Maker (Prov 6,16-19)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 7 October 1973; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 31 August 1975.
  271. “Do not take Bribes (Ex 23,8)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 19 August 1973; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 5 October 1975.
  272. “Be Faithful to your Vows (Deut 23,22-24)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 29 July 1973; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 26 October 1975.
  273. “Respect your Neighbour’s Freedom (Deut 23,15-16)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 1 July 1973; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 17 August 1975.
  274. “Do not oppress a Poor Man (Deut 24,6)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 24 June 1973; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 14 September 1975.
  275. “Do not appear before God empty-handed (Deut 16,16-17)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 20 May 1973.
  276. “Be Loyal to God above All (Ex 20,4-5)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 29 April 1973; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 3 August 1975.
  277. “Shun ‘Religious’ Magic (Ex 23,19b)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 22 April 1973; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 25 December 1975.
  278. “Be always Ready to Help (Ex 23,4-5)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 1 April 1973; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 27 July 1975.
  279. “Don’t be Stingy with Good Things (Deut 25,4)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 25 March 1973; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 21 September 1975.
  280. “Be Just. Don’t Defraud (Lev 19,35-36)”, LAWS FOR LIFE Series the New Leader, 18 March 1973; in Telugu Bharata Mithram, 23 November 1975.
  281. “The Adoption of Pagan Rites in Early Israelite Liturgy”, in God’ s Word Among Men , ed. G. Gispert-Sauch, Delhi 1973, 247-256.
  282. “The Bible in an Indian Setting”, in The Bible is for All, Collins, London 1973, 154-175.
  283. “On Present-day Catechesis for College Students“, The Living Word 79 (1973) no 3, 149-160.
  284. “The Parable of Lazarus and Reflections on How We Should Preach”, in Nene Velugu 9 (1973) 14-21.
  285. “Existential Forms of Preaching”, in The Living Word 79 (1973) 143-168.
  286. “Witness of the Spirit in Evangelisation”, in Service and Salvation, Papers of the Nagpur Theological Conference on Evangelisation, Bangalore TPI 1973, 133-147. Also published in Nene Velugu.
  287. “The Function of Sacred Scripture in the Christianization of India”, in The Biblical Apostolate, Quarterly of the WFCBA, 10 (1973) 3-13. Also published in Millhilliana 26 (1974) 83-94. World Mission 31 (1980) No 4, pp 35-45.
  288. “Man’s Nature and Destiny — Readings in the Theology of Teilhard de Chardin”, in Religion and Society 20 (1973) 64-72.
  289. “Apostolate among Muslims”, in Light and Life We Seek to Share, Papers of the All India Consultation on Evangelization, Patna 1973, 152-168; Al-Basheer 2 (1973) 195-210.
  290. Review of F.C. FREITAS, “BAPU”, a Pictorial Life History of Mahatma Gandhi, in The Examiner (1972).
  291. “Catholic Family Planning Norms. Is the Church against any form of family planning?”,  The Malabar Herald, 4 November 1972, p.4; download here.
  292. “No Sandals, Nor Staff . . . “, in In Christo 9 (1971) 44-47.
  293. “New Priorities in Andhra . . . Communications”, in Catholic Information Centre Report, Dec. 1970 Hyderabad, 25-43.
  294. “Have Catholics and Protestants a Different Bible?”, unpublished manuscript, extensively reviewed in R.W.WOOTTON’s “Treatment of Controversial Passages in Recent Roman Catholic Translations and Commentaries”, the Bible Translator 21 (1970) 65-71.
  295. “The Apostolic Church and the so-called Apocrypha”, in The Clergy Monthly 34 (1970) 55-63.
  296. “I Call You to Salvation (Qur 40/44)”, in Indian Ecclesiastical Studies 9 (1970) 247-250.
  297. “Scriptural Reflections on the All India Seminar”, serial in The New Leader 66 (1969) 6 April; 13 April; 27 April; 11 May; 18 May; 25 May. Also in The Herald 1969, May 2, etc.
  298. “An Assessment of General Trends in the Consultation on Priestly Training”, in Indian Ecclesiastical Studies 8 (1969) 327-332.
  299. “Sharing Responsibilities in the Pastoral Apostolate”, in Nene Velugu 5 (1969) 2-6.
  300. “You will not bow down to them or serve them”, in The Indian Journal of Theology 18 (1969) 180-190.
  301. “Will the Seminar Increase our Efficiency?” in All India Seminar “Church in India Today”,. New Delhi 969, pp. 186-189
  302. “Pastoral Teams. A Contribution to Renewal”, in Millhilliana 20 (1968) 51-54.
  303. “Prayer for Guidance: Origin, Historical Background and Meaning”, in The Muslim World 58 (1968) 1-11.
  304. “Sacred Scripture in the Life of the Priest”, in Word and Worship 1 (1968) 253-258.
  305. “The Episode of the Magi and Christian Kerygma”, in Indian Journal of Theology 16 (1967) 30-41.
  306. “Death and Resurrection in Covenantal Context (Hos. VI 2)” in Vetus Testamentum 17 (1967) 226-239.
  307. “Saint Luke’s Prologue in the Light of Modern Research”, in The Clergy Monthly 31 (1967) pgs.172-179 Part I: download here; pgs 251-25 Part II: download here..
  308. “Prayer for Guidance: an Attitude Common to Christians and Muslims”, in The Muslim World 57 (1967) 259-264.
  309. “Heroes of the Faith in the Bible”, in Word and Worship 1 (1967) 101-102.
  310. “Practical Attitudes of the Believer”, in Word and Worship 1 (1967) 229-231.
  311. “Declaring oneself for Christ”, in Word and Worship 1 (1967) 125-130.
  312. “Preaching from Scripture”, serial in Nene Velugu 2 (1966) 7-9; 6-8; 3 (1967) 12-14; 10-12; 17-23; 19-21.
  313. “Easter Celebration: Our `Eating and Drinking’ with God”, in Witness unto Christ 1 (1966) 194-198.
  314. “The Second Vatican Council’s Declaration on Ecumenism”, in The South India Churchman (1966) 1-4.
  315. “Uneasiness about the Faith”, in Millhilliana 17 (1965) 45-49.
  316. “Hosi’ and Heºelah a Twofold Approach to the Exodus”, in Vetus Testamentum 15 (1965) 91-102.
  317. Review of A.K. Fenz, “Auf Jahwes Stimme hören”, Freiburg 1964, in Tijdschrift voor Theologie Sept. (1965) 341-342.

Overview of all publications:

  1. Academic books
  2. Spirituality for a wider audience
  3. Articles in magazines and newspapers
  4. Fiction / books & screen plays
  5. Pamphlets & Chapters in Books

THE STORY OF MY LIFE

  • » FOREWORD
  • » Part One. LEARNING TO SURVIVE
  • » origins
  • » into gaping jaws
  • » from the pincers of death
  • » my father
  • » my mother
  • » my rules for survival
  • » Part Two. SUBMIT TO CLERICAL DOGMA — OR THINK FOR MYSELF?
  • » seeking love
  • » learning to think
  • » what kind of priest?
  • » training for battle
  • » clash of minds
  • » lessons on the way to India
  • » Part Three (1). INDIA - building 'church'
  • » St John's Seminary Hyderabad
  • » Andhra Pradesh
  • » Jyotirmai – spreading light
  • » Indian Liturgy
  • » Sisters' Formation in Jeevan Jyothi
  • » Helping the poor
  • » Part Three (2). INDIA – creating media
  • » Amruthavani
  • » Background to the Gospels
  • » Storytelling
  • » Bible translation
  • » Film on Christ: Karunamayudu
  • » The illustrated life of Christ
  • » Part Three (3). INDIA - redeeming 'body'
  • » spotting the octopus
  • » the challenge
  • » screwed up sex guru
  • » finding God in a partner?
  • » my code for sex and love
  • » Part Four. MILL HILL SOCIETY
  • » My job at Mill Hill
  • » The future of missionary societies
  • » Recruitment and Formation
  • » Returned Missionaries
  • » Brothers and Associates
  • » Part Five. HOUSETOP LONDON
  • » Planning my work
  • » Teaching teaching
  • » Pakistan
  • » Biblical Spirituality
  • » Searching God in our modern world
  • » ARK2 Christian Television
  • » Part Five (2) New Religious Movements
  • » Sects & Cults
  • » Wisdom from the East?
  • » Masters of Deception
  • » Part Five (3). VIDEO COURSES
  • » Faith formation through video
  • » Our Spirituality Courses
  • » Walking on Water
  • » My Galilee My People
  • » Together in My Name
  • » I Have No Favourites
  • » How to Make Sense of God
  • » Part Six (1). RESIGNATION
  • » Publicity
  • » Preamble
  • » Reaction in India
  • » Mill Hill responses
  • » The Vatican
  • » Part 6 (2). JACKIE
  • » childhood
  • » youth and studies
  • » finding God
  • » Mission in India
  • » Housetop apostolate
  • » poetry
  • » our marriage

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