DNC Times Presents

Great Indian Jesuits

Fr C.P. Varkey, SJ

Introduction to C P Varkey

• Jesuit from Kerala province• Known for his writings on a

variety of topics• He has authored 20 books• Well known in the field of spirituality, psychology and counselling.

Early Life and Formation

• He was born on 11-1-1928 at Manaloor in Trichur District. • BSc graduate in Chemistry with I class.• Admitted to the Society of Jesus

in 1948. • Training in India, USA and

France.• Ordained in 1960.

Jesuit Ministry• St Joseph’s High School,

Thiruvananthapuram• Novice Master, teacher and rector at

Christ Hall. • Rector of Loyola institutions (1969 –

1975)• Principal of Loyola School (1975 – 1983)• Socius to the Provincial (1984 – 1987) • After 1983 moved to the world of

Psychology

Transformation as an Educationist…

• At Loyola institutions, CP changed his approach of dealing with students

• A disciplinarian turned into a caring educator

• Breathed air of freedom, love and compassion on the students

• Encouraged student initiative, leadership and creativity

The Counselor• 1990 – 2013 at Socio

Religious Centre (SRC)• Life experience and

training made him an efficient counsellor

• Worked with groups of religious, school teachers, parents and lay organizations

C P Varkey – The Author

• In his later years, published 20 books in 20 years.

• First book written at the age of 63. • ‘Handle With Care’ – his first book

has seen 13 prints in English and 7 in Malayalam.

• His works are highly valued in the field of formation and spirituality.

Notable Works1. Be Human Be Holy by

SJ C. P. Varkey (1996)

2. The Power of Prayer (2008)

3. Handle With Care (1993)

4. Authority: Its Use and Abuse (1999)

5. Healing the Heart of Emotional Wounds (1997)

6. You Shape Your Children (2008)

7. A Pilgrimage Through the Mahabharata (2001)

8. If He and She Can… (2005)

Notable Works9. Gently and Firmly

10.A Pilgrimage Through the Ramayana (2000)

11.Are You a Winner or a Loser?

12.Live Life to the Full (2008)

13.Happiness Is Your Right (2009)

14.After Parents Teachers Shape Children

15.This Opened My Eyes

16.Let Go and Live

Culmination of Life Journey

• In his final days suffered from mild depression.

• Early 2012 he was discovered with minor heart ailment.

• Departed for his heavenly abode on August 1, 2011.

“The only really effective way to transform anyone to become more human was to treat him or her in a really humane manner.”

- from AUTHORITY ITS USE AND ABUSE

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