The Quotation of the Week (June 2 - 8, 2019)

A quotation of Father Antonio Spadaro, S.J.,
on 'the cross,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Design: Adrian D'Costa (2019)

The Quotation of the Week (February 18 - 24, 2018)

A quotation of Pope Francis on 'a priest carrying Christ's cross,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Design by Adrian D'Costa (Feb. 18, 2018)

The Poem of the Month (December, 2010): THE CROSS

"The Cross", a mini poem of mine in Bangla (Bengali),
published in Chowp (Dhaka: February 29, 1993),
jointly edited by Christopher Purification
and Amal Milton Rozario


The Cross

By Jerome D'Costa

Croosh, cross, crux, cruz,
Whatever we call it,
You're the sign of our salvation.
You are present everywhere --
In the East, West, North and South.

We see you in the church,
On the summit of a mountain,
And on a stony island of the sea.

We also view you,
In a variety of ornamentation,
You're present among mankind,
Even though you might be unwanted.

My Doodles Series -- 13: Children

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Doodles on Children © Jerome D'Costa

Children are a wonderful gift as well as a blessing of God. They are the hope for a family, society and country. It is in them that the parents live.

My doodles portray children in their various modes and moods. Let us give them our love.

(Continued)

My Doodles Series -- 10: Crosses

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Doodles on the Cross © Jerome D'Costa

The cross signifies Jesus Christ who was crucified. To the Christians it is an important symbol.

Through my doodles I tried to draw the cross in different patterns and shapes.

(Continued)

My Doodles Series -- 8: Jesus on the Cross

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Doodles on Jesus on the Cross © Jerome D'Costa

For the Christians, Jesus on the Cross bears a great significance. They believe that Jesus died on the cross to expiate for the sins of mankind and to bring eternal salvation. So, the cross, bearing the image of Jesus Christ, means a good news of the salvation that became available to anyone who believes in him and strives to lead a life according to this teachings.

(Continued)