CONTENTS: Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Autobiographical Reading Chapter 2: Milieu Chapter 3: Call to Ministry in the Marthoma Church Chapter 4: Theological Education Chapter 5: Ministry in Various Parishes Chapter 6: Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius Memorial Orientation Centre, Manganam, Kottayam Chapter 7: Mar Thoma Theological Seminary Chapter 8: Conferences and Some Memorable Talks During My Tenure Chapter 9: Publications and Some Forewords for My Books and Book Reviews 1. His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. Theodosius Marthoma Metropolitan 2. His Grace (Late & Lamented) Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan 3. His Grace Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Suffragan Metropolitan 4. His Grace (Late & Lamented) Dr. J. W. Gladston (CSI) 5. His Grace (Late & Lamented) Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Suffragan Metroplitan 6. His Grace Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa 7. His Grace Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa 8. His Grace Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios Episcopa 9. Rev. Dr. M. V. Abraham 10. Rev. Dr. M. V. Abraham 11. Rev. Dr. K. V. Mathew 12. Rev. Dr. M. J. Joseph 13. Rev. Dr. M. J. Joseph Book Reviews 1. Rev. Dr. C. K. Mathew 2. Rev. Susheel C. Cheriyan 3. Rev. Bobby Mathew 4. Rev. Mathew K. Muthalaly 5. Rev. Abraham Mathew, Kandanperoor 6. Rev. John Philip A. 7. Rev. Tony Eapen Varkey 8. Rev. Nebu K. Varghese 9. Rev. John G. Varghese 10. Rev. P. John Philip 11. Rev. Blesson Philip 12. Rev Benoy Baby 13. Rev. Dr. M. V. Abraham 14. Dr. Mariyamma James Chapter 10: Immediate Family and Stay at Kottayam Chapter 11: Life after Retirement from Active Service Chapter 12: An Evaluation of the Ministry of the Church Conclusion Appendix 1. “A Good Neighbour”, C. T. Easow, Perumbabvoor 2. “Amma” and “Our childhood home” Ammu, my sister 3. “Destination of life”, a Sonnet, Ramya, our daughter 4. Some Photos.