I think Gilbert is blinded by computer glare as he reads the posts. There is no other explanation for his inane responses, without basic logic. See his responses to my original post.
--- Gilbert Lawrence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The reason why I brought up the celebration of Blessed Joseph Vaz feast > in the Goan Diasporas is because there are Goans (no names please) that > claim (off all things) white racial discrimination in not celebrating > Goan saints by the supposedly 'white Catholic Church'. This is what I (George) originally wrote "As far as the world-wide Goan community and Goan associations are concerned their strings are firmly attached to the Euro-centric, and servient role to colonial history and European saints. If they cannot step out from their second-class past, don't ask me to help. They are a hopeless lot, it is not worth my time to help them. If they do not consider Blessed Vaz worth celebrating - fine." It is clear my point is Goans themselves have ignored to celebrate Blessed Vaz on a large scale - of course, the Vatican has helped. The blame for the lack of Blessed Vaz support lies with Goan Catholics, including the Goan Catholic church, and the Vatican shares some of the blame too. Don't blame the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute which are one of the few who ACTUALLY did something. I also think Gilbert is confusing (nothing new!) the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute with Goa Sudharop, two separate organizations. Also Gilbert has again not mentioned how HE celebrated the Blessed Vaz feast or how NY Goans celebrated it. Not that Gilbert is responsible for NY Goans and what they do any more than I am responsible for Northern California Goans and what they do. But that is his silly logic. > Gilbert wrote.... > In fact the Goan cruise-gala in San Francisco bay (with multiple postings on > cyber > Goa) or similar activity could have been done two weeks later to honor > the Goan Patron Saint. The above is borderline idiocy. First of all, Goa Sudharop is a non-profit and as I mentioned in my prior post, cannot engage in religious or political activities (both its mission and IRS regulations do not permit it). Goa Sudharop CANNOT celebrate a religious feast like Blessed Vaz. Goa Sudharop and the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute are two separate organizations. Comprehende Gilbert? For Gilbert's benefit, one more time - Goa Sudharop CANNOT celebrate a religious feast like Blessed Vaz. Goa Sudharop and the Joseph Naik Vaz Institute are two separate organizations. Comprehende Gilbert? Gilbert, please read the posts several times and take time to understand. It might help. A famous Goan world-class oncologist should not write without logic, facts, or sense and waste people's time. So Gilbert, what did YOU do to celebrate the Blessed Vaz feast and promote his cause? Regards, George
