Our world is broken :
terror and violence continue unabated innocent, vulnerable, poor and marginalized are hounded out of their homes and lands State-sponsored terrorism in Orissa, Karnataka, Gujarat..... Our world is broken : dramatic climatic changes due to global warming..... consumerism and over-consumption..... Special Economic Zones and Mega projects. Our world is broken : the Loss of a loved one the bitter cry for justice the terrible dilemma of not knowing where to go..... AND Into this broken world Christ is Born With HIS message Of Hope, Justice, Non-violence, Reconciliation, Peace, Love, Joy..... To HEAL us....to HEAL our broken world. All blessings to you today and every day of the International Year of Reconciliation 2009 ! May you have the courage to be a Fire that kindles other Fires and to LIVE the message of Christmas ! HAPPY CHRISTMAS ! HAPPY NEW YEAR ! Fr. Cedric Prakash and all at " PRASHANT " (A Centre for Human Rights, Justice and Peace) Post Box 4050, Navrangpura Post Office Ahmedabad 380 009, Gujarat, India

