Black Mass

About the Book

Indeed, it is a story of a life search. Born and brought up in a traditional Catholic family, it is just a look into the various paths I have trodden in my search to rediscover the actual path of Jesus. Rooted in Christian faith and theology, the book is an expression of my basic position with the poor and the marginalized sections of the people in their struggle for liberation. In this process, God, faith, religion, morality, society, and family—all are to be seen with a perspective, different from the traditional. This book is an attempt to this effect.

About the Author

Fr. Aloysius D. Fernandez, son of David V. Fernandez and Thresiamma, born on 29 August 1947, has a Bachelors in English and Divinity from Kerala University,and St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary respectively and Masters in Religious Education with thrust on Liberation Theology from Boston College, Massachusetts,. Diplomas in Community Organisation from Indian Social Institute, Bangalore; Diploma in Advanced Psycho-Therapy and Counselling, Kottayam and in Social Worker's Promotion, New Delhi; Gurukulam experience in Social Action under Dr. M. M. Thomas and in Marxism under Dr. Sebastian Kappen. Inspired from the above experience, got involved in providing a theological orientation and support for the struggles of the agricultural workers and traditional fisher folks. Besides initiator in forming resistant action-groups like MJM at Mavelikara, VVK at Pathanamthitta, DPIFC at Kollam, Sarovara at Kottarakkara, Janajagrthy at Alappuzha, Samanwayam Kerala at Alappuzha and Bhairavi Women Organization at Pathanamthitta. Besides there is the Co-ordination Committe for facilitating there groups in an organised manner.