കുരിശിനെ ഭക്ഷിക്കുന്ന മനുഷ്യരോ - Fr. Thomas Kuzhiyalil
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A Latin inscription at an old ashram asks if we approach the cross like we approach a table.
The episode is a solo religious talk by Fr. Thomas Kuzhiyalil, delivered in Malayalam as part of a retreat series. It opens with a descriptive account of visiting a very old ashram in Thiruvanthapuram, built by Belgian fathers, which houses a philosophy school. The speaker notes the ashram's beauty and a special dining setup. His attention is drawn to a large statue with a Latin inscription, which he reads and translates, posing a question about approaching the cross with the same desire as one approaches a meal. This leads into a broader discussion on human desire and spiritual attitude. The talk then shifts to a scriptural examination, referencing Jesus's interaction with Peter, where Jesus states that Peter's confession of Him as the Christ came from God the Father, not from flesh. The speaker elaborates on the authority given to Peter and its implications. A significant segment follows where the speaker interprets the crucifixion, claiming that Jesus saw Satan operating in the cross, not the person of Jesus, and discusses the operation of evil spirits in human hearts. He contrasts this with the spirit of God. The talk moves to themes of prayer and suffering, using the biblical figure Hannah, who prayed painfully for a child and received a clear word from God, as an example of how pain can be an opportunity to experience God. The speaker emphasizes that love and pain are both avenues to see and touch God, concluding with a call to praise and a message of finding peace with God. The format is narrative and philosophical, weaving personal anecdote, scripture, and theological reflection without guest interaction.
