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Joe Mannath’s Writings:

           A. Books

► Harvey of Nedellec's Proofs for the Existence of God. Rome: Salesian University, 1968.

► The Counsellor's Reference List.
Madras: Friends Magazine, 1977.

► Youth Worker's Resource Book (co author)
and its companion volume, Student's Diary.
Madras: Don Bosco Publications, 1985.
►You Surprised Me.         
 Madras: Chair Publications, 1977.
 Second edition, 1988.(Madras: Chair Publications)
 Third edition, 1995 
 (Bombay: Better Yourself Books). 
 Fourth edition, 1997.
 (Bombay: Better Yourself Books)
  Fifth edition, 1999 
 (Chennai: DB Publications, 1999)
  Sixth edition , 2003 
 (Chennai : DB Publications,2003)     
This is what  Lawrence Boadt, Publisher 
andCEO of Paulist Press, said of this book:“Ifeel,  and our 
editors thought, that YouSurprised Me was a masterpiece.”
► The Mystery of Me
(American edition of You Surprised Me).
New York: Doubleday, 1990.

► Panie Zadziwiles Mnie
(Polish edition of You Surprised Me).
Warsaw: Widawnictwo Salezianskie, 1993.

► Korean edition of You Surprised Me.
Seoul: Sogang University, 1994.
Reprint, 1995.

► Sections of You Surprised Me have appeared in Japanese translation in an Osaka-based journal.

► Como me has sorprendido!
(Spanish translation of You Surprised Me).
Madrid: Narcea, 1997.

► Ennil Unnai Kandén
(Tamil translation of You Surprised Me).
Bombay: Better Yourself Books, 1998.

► A Closer Look
Chennai (Madras):
Arumbu Publications, 2001.

► I Wish I Knew:
Questions Today’s Catholics Ask
(going to the press)

B. Edited Books

I edited the following five text books (out of a total of eight) for the M. A. Degree Course in Christian Studies offered by the Institute of Correspondence Education, University of Madras:

Christianity: General Introduction and History. Chennai: University of Madras, 2002.
The Old Testament. Chennai: University of Madras, 2002.
The New Testament. Chennai: University of Madras, 2002.
The Central Beliefs and Teachings of Christianity. Chennai: University of Madras, 2002.
Christian Spirituality and Religious Practices. Chennai: University of Madras, 2004.

C.Surveys

► “We Young People Have this to Say”:
A survey of 504 young people (294 boys and 210 girls) of the 13 35 age group on the problem of authority obedience and on their expectations from elders, FDS Magazine, April May 1969, pp. 13 36.

► "Indian Students 1970":
Answers of 679 students from three colleges and thirteen high schools to a 38 point questionnaire on their problems, views, beliefs and use of time, FDS Magazine April May 1970, pp. 27 46.

► "Indian Youth Speaks Out":
A comprehensive report on the problems, attitudes andideals of Indian youth, based on a questionnaire answered by 972 teenagers (541 boys and 431 girls) from all over India; accompanied by a psychologist's comments, FDS Magazine, April May 1972, pp.17 41.

► "The Religious Experiences of Indian Youth": first person accounts I collected, edited and published in part. E.g. "He didn't touch me; He hit me hard," Friends Magazine, April May 976, pp. 30 33.

D.Articles

► "The SQ3R Method of Study."
Friends Magazine, October, 1975, pp. 18 21, 42.

► "What Makes a Good Leader?"
Ibid., November 1975, pp. 22 28.

► (Ed.) "That Day I met God”
( Religious Experiences of Indian Youth, Part I), Ibid., January February, 1976, pp. 18 22.

► (Ed.) "When God Came Into My Life”
(Religious Experiences of Indian Youth, Part II), Ibid., March 1976, pp. 14 18.

► "A New Look at Examinations,"
Ibid., April May, 1976, pp. 12 17.

► (Ed.) "He didn't Touch Me; He Hit me Hard”
(Religious Experiences of Indian Youth, Part III)., Ibid., April May, 1976, pp. 30 33.

► "Are People Born Different? A Discussion on Caste In India,"
Ibid., June 1976, pp. 18 21.

► (Ed.) "God Stretched Out His Hand and the Impossible Happened”
(Religious Experiences of Indian Youth, Part IV), Ibid., July 1976, pp. 18 21.

► (Ed.) "The Best and the Worst”
(Religious Experiences of Indian Youth, Part V), Ibid., August 1976, pp. 8 11, 32.

► (Ed.) “Need a Friend? Try God”
(Religious Experiences of Indian Youth, Part VI), Ibid., October 1976, pp. 26-27.

► "The Priests for Tomorrow’s India,"
Sacred Heart Seminary 1961 1976, Madras, 1976, pp. 41 17.

► "Religious Experiences of Indian Youth,"
Kristu Jyothi Journal, I, 1 (1984), pp. 4 11.

► "Evil and Suffering: How Do We Respond?" Kristu Jyothi Journal, V, 1 (September
(1989), pp. 1 12.

► "Is Confession an Empty, Outdated Ritual or a True Home coming?"
The New Leader, November 1990, pp. 25 27; December 1990, pp. 29 31.

► "Liturgical Celebrations: Do They Touch the Young?"
Kristu Jyothi Journal 8, 2 (June 1992), pp. 25 41.

► "Counseling Youth",
in Thomas Kalathuveettil (Ed.), Serving Youth Today in India (Bangalore: KJC Publications, 1993), pp. 133 144.

► "Encounter (and) Therapy Groups and the Church,"
Asian Quest, May-August 1993,
pp. 15-28.

► "Higher Education in India: How Healthy Is It? What Are Christian Colleges Doing?"
New Frontiers in Education, XXIV, 4 (Oct. Dec. 1994), 451 472; and in Directory of Church Related Colleges in India (New Delhi: AIACHE, 1995), pp. 349 368.

► "Psychology and Religion: Allies, Rivals or Enemies?"
Jnanodaya Journal, IV (1994 1995), pp. 31 41.

► "Gender Discrimination,"
Journal of Dharma, XX, 4 (January March 1995),
pp. 51- 64.

► "Love as the Key to Understanding the Person: The Personalist Philosophy of Maurice Nédoncelle."
Journal of Dharma, January March 1996, pp. 94-103.

► “Priestly Training: The Rhetoric and the Reality,”
in Diamond Jubilee 1936-1996 (Madras: Sacred Heart Seminary, Poonamallee, 1996), pp. 30-39.

► “The Political Philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr.”
Journal of Dharma, XXII, 1(January- March 1997), pp.49-73.

► “Youth Ministry Today: Principles and Essential Dimensions,”
Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection, 61, 5 (May 1997), pp. 321-334.

► “How Psychologists View Religion,”
Journal of Dharma, (April-June 1998), pp.

► “A Fad, a Cult of Jargon, or a Significant Intellectual Trend? An Introduction to Postmodernism, with Special Reference to the Indian Context,”
Indian Philosophical Annual, 1999-2000, pp. 121-134.

► “The Cost of Discipleship: The Challenges Facing Religious in India Today. Part I,”
Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection, 64, 7 (July 2000), 494-507.

► “The Cost of Discipleship: The Challenges Facing Religious in India Today. Part II,”
Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection, 64, 8 (August 2000), 583-591.

► “Spirituality and Children,”
Vaigarai, VI, 1 (May 2001), pp. 16-25.

►“Clarifying Our Vision of Education,”
Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection, 66, 12 (2002), 955-973.

►“Computer-based Resources for Christian Studies,”
in Joe Mannath (ed.), The Basic Beliefs and Teachings of Christianity, Chennai: University of Madras, Institute of Correspondence Education, 2002, pp. 257-294.

►“Postmodernism: A General Introduction,”
in Johnson J. Puthenpurackal (ed.), The Postmodern: A Siege of the Citadel of Reason, (New Delhi: Media House, 2002), pp. 31-49.

►“Sexuality, Celibacy and the Religious Quest,”
Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection, 67,1 (2003), 43-58.

►“Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality:
Continuities and Discontinuities,” Divyadaan, XIV, 3 (2003), pp.235-252.

► “Truth, Power and Money:
A Philosophical Look in the Postmodern Context,” in Stanislaus Swamikannu (ed.), Truth, Power, Money: A Postmodern Reading (Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, 2004), pp. 11-28.

►“The Social and Political Role of Intellectuals according to Antonio Gramsci,”
in George Thadathil (ed.), Subaltern Perspectives: Philosophizing in Context (Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, 2005), pp. 253-272.

►“Spirituality of the Bible,”
in Joe Mannath (ed.). Christian Spirituality and Religious Practices, Chennai: University of Madras, Institute of Correspondence Education, 2004, pp. ……..

► “Contemporary Spiritual Masters,”
in Joe Mannath (ed.). Christian Spirituality and Religious Practices, Chennai: University of Madras, Institute of Correspondence Education, 2004, pp. ……..

►“Celibacy Today: The Promise and the Perils,”
CREST (Sample issue of a magazine I prepared for clergy, religious and seminarians of today [hence the title], February 2006, pp. 15-18.

►“Integrating Sexual Feelings in Celibate Life,”
Ibid., pp. 19-22.

E.Regular Columns in Magazines

► Liturgy and Life:
Reflections and Commentary on the Bible readings of Sunday In The New Leader,
Madras, December 1989 to December 1992. About 150 pieces were published.This column was voted the best-liked regular feature of the magazine by the readers. This will be published soon in book form.

► Contemporary Religious Update:
A monthly column in The New Leader (Madras) clarifying currently discussed questions on Christian living and theology. Some of the articles have also appeared in The Herald (Calcutta).
The column aimed at presenting the fruits of current theological research in simple non-technical language accessible to all.

The following articles appeared in that column:

► “A Relevant Spirituality for Today,”
The New Leader, December 1-31, 1994, pp.37-38.

► “Liberation Theology,”
Ibid., January 1-15, 1995, pp. 11-12.

► “The Real Meaning of Prayer,”
Ibid., February 1-15, 1995, pp. 13-14.

► “Feminism and Women’s Movements Today,” Ibid., March 1-15, 1995, pp. 11-12.

► “What is the Meaning of (Your) Life?”
Ibid., April 1-30, 1995, pp. 31-32.

► “Do I Have a Vocation?”
Ibid., May 16-31, 1995, pp. 13-14.

► “Personal Bible Reading,”
Ibid., June 1-15, 1995, pp. 13-14.

► “Theology and theologians,”
Ibid., July 1-15, 1995, pp. 11-12.

► “Money for Masses?”
Ibid., August 16-31, 1995, pp. 11-12.

► “What is the Eucharist?”
Ibid., October 1-15, 1995, pp. 9-11.

► “Who Is a Priest?”
Ibid., November 1-15, 1995, pp. 13-14.

► “Who is Jesus?”
Ibid., December 1-31, 1995, pp. 47-48.

► “Devotion to Our Lady,”
Ibid., January 1-15, 1996, pp. 19-20.

► “Sin and Guilt,”
Ibid., February 1-15, 1996, pp. 21-22.

► “Confession,”
Ibid., March 16-April 15, 1996, pp. 19-21.

► “Christians and Politics,”
Ibid., April 16-30, 1996, pp.13-15.

► “Being a Christian Today,”
Ibid., June 1-15, 1996, pp.15-16.

►“Who (or What) is the Holy Spirit?”
Ibid., July 16-31, 1996, pp.19-20.

► “The Beautiful Gift of Sexuality,”
Ibid., August 1-15, 1996, pp.9-10.

►“The Beauty and Meaning of Celibacy,”
Ibid., August 16-31, 1996, pp.19-21.

► “Popular Devotions,”
Ibid., October 1-15, 1996, pp.13-14.

► “What is Forgiveness?”
Ibid., November 16-30, 1996, pp. 21-22.

► “The Meaning of Love,”
Ibid., December 1-31, 1996, pp. 17-19.

►“The Secret of Happiness,”
Ibid., February 1-15, 1997, pp. 19-21.

► “The Cross in Our Life,”
Ibid., March 1-15, 1997, pp. 19-20.

► “The Good News that Jesus Brought,”
Ibid., March 16-April 15, 1997, pp. 31-32.

► “Retreats: Why to Make Them--and How,”
Ibid., May 16-31, 1997, pp. 9-10.

►“Spiritual Direction (and Counselling),”
Ibid., June 16-30, 1997, pp. 21-23.

► “Finding God in Everyday Life,”
Ibid., July 16-31, 1997, pp. 21-22.

► “Patriotism, True and False,”
Ibid., August 16-31, 1997, pp. 25-27.

► “The Real Meaning of Inculturation,”
Ibid., September 16-30, 1997, pp. 21-22.

► “Religion and Science,”
Ibid., October 16-31, 1997, pp. 21-22.

► “Humour is More than Fun,”
Ibid., November 16-30, 1997, pp. 21-22.

►“For a Better Family Life,”
Ibid., December 1-31, 1997, pp. 17-18.

►“Things to Do,”
Ibid., January 1-15, 1998, pp. 21-22.

► Parables for Today:
A fortnightly column on spirituality, with examples taken from contemporary life, unofficially rated as the most widely read feature in the magazine.I wrote 172 parable in this series .The titles are given below.

The Cyclist Who Fell—and Learned to Ride

Basketball: What to Do When You Miss a Shot

The Video as Teacher

How Catholic Are You?

Those Who Throw Stones

A Shortcut to Happiness

Tim, My Wise and Friend

“Give My Eyes to My Cousin”

You Are Stronger than You Think

Violence Within and Without

Why Not Me?

Everybody Is Mine!

Tried Jumping Backwards?

The Least Known Part of the Universe

That, too, Is Part of the Gift

Everybody Needs Strokes

Religion and Prejudice

Pass the Love On!

Is Human Life So Cheap?

Look Beyond the Obvious

“You Are the Best Teacher I’ve Ever Had!"

“I Have No Address.”

He Made a Difference—Without Making a Fuss

With Tears of Tenderness

“I’ve Lived Only Two Years!”

There Was Room at the “Inn”

Who Owes What to Whom?

A Tale of Two Vocations

The Only Sure Moments We Have

A Diary Takes the World by Storm

It Started in the Train

Lessons from Young People

Is Easter Happening to You?

It Is Not the Heat that Kills

Wounded Healers

Deepest and Most Lasting

What Does It Mean to be Educated?

More Trees, Please! Not More Cement

Just Bachelors and Spinsters, or Celibates?

This is Celibacy!

Who am I? Whose Am I?

Source of Serenity and Strength

The King and the Rat

Children as Teachers

Are You a Judge or a Healer?

The Genuine Stuff, without the Labels

Any Regrets?

Why Celebrate Christmas?

How Will You Spend the New Year?

Marriage as Heaven

Marriage as Hell

Making a Marriage Work

The Right Way to Fast

Is Your Penance Life-giving?

From Fasting to Feasting

She Listened and Said Yes - then Rushed to Help

Masterpieces from a Broken Man

An Unlikely Heroine

If the Salt Loses Its Flavour

Homes of Love?

Decisions and Re-decisions

The Life-saving Station

Life is ALWAYS Meaningful, is it?

Shine on, Gentle Light!

Good News for Whom?

What is Formation?

Have You Experienced Despair?

Start from the End

Do You Believe in Love?

Are You Confident or Scared?

Desires for a Loved One

Most Do Not Count

Suggestions for Lent

Have You Read Kabir?

The Passion and Resurrection Today

It is Horrible! It is Widespread! But We Are Silent

What difference do You Make?

Are Catholics Wrong?

Human Beings or Tape Recorders?

Five Rupees, No; Fifty Thousand, Yes!

The Future of Theology and Ministry?

Same Sower, Different Soil (Part I)

Same Sower, Different Soil (part II)

God is in the details!

“Sorry I Lost My Temper…”

A Heart to Let Them In

Where Have We Gone Wrong?

Tuesdays with Morrie—Part I

Tuesdays with Morrie-Part II

Where is Bethlehem today?

The World’s Greatest Wonders

The Need for Political Saints

Those Who Count-and Those Who Don’t

Meaningful Penance

End of the Year-What did you learn (and teach)?

Vocation Promotion-or Just Increasing the Numbers?

Vocation Promotion-or…(Part II)

“Ask Them to Be Human!”

perfection is no trifle

Get Healed! Live!

What Problems? Whose Pain?

Learning from “the Others”

When You feel Jealous

A Whole Family Commits Suicide

How Often Do You Laugh?

Twenty-first Century Slaves

Whom do you include in your family?

Murderers get away!

He was a living parable

Praying for the Dead? To the Dead?

Good People Around Us

Letter to a New Priest

Mostly for Priests, Once Again

Learning to Pray

Starting Lent

From Victims to Heroes and Heroines

One Man’s Death and Resurrection

Psychologists on Religion

A Parable for Mother’s Day

God Calls – Each of Us, Every Moment

How the Poor Help Us

Education is more than Maths and English

Concern for the Lost

A Positive Attitude

Our Crimes, Their Crimes

France’s Best- Loved Women

A Fine Human Being, An Inspiring Priest

Ah, the Human Heart!

Want to Save Money?

What Will Help You (and Them) Grow up?

Helps for Growth- Part Two

Healer Extraordinary

Love according to Little Children

Add Life to Your Years

When Disaster Strikes

Growing Up in Fear

Overcoming Fear

Five Stories about the Eucharist.

Lessons from Holy Week

Spirituality: Sr. Jyoti’s Odyssey

Who Will Teach Me Spirituality?

How to Teach Spirituality

Cheating as Way of Life

Which Retreat will help you?

Students Remember Miss Betty

Catholicism Under Attack?

Counselling or Spiritual Direction?

When You Look in the Mirror

Abandoned and Alone

The Women Who Saved 2,500 Children

The Healing Power of Love

What Do You Read?

How to Face Criticism

Refined Behaviour or Real Goodness?

Lessons from Advent and Christmas

Facing Tragedy

How do you use the Web?

New Movements, New Hope

What are your dreams?

Which India?

Whom Do We Educate? And How?

What Do They Give Back?

Mary, Everyone’s Mother

How Our Works Defines Us

What Makes a Country Great

Gifs are for Sharing

On a Wedding Day

The Body Scan

The rich (and woman) and Lazarus

Loving, inspiring and often hidden service

Very happy and very Committed

And he took them in

Sutras

These are short pieces on various topics. (Sutra in Sanskrit means a brief aphorism. The best-known sutras may be the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.) I have published ten sutras on happiness and ten on marriage. The sutras being published at present are on religious life. There will be sixteen of them.

Sutras on Happiness:

If you want to be happy, learn to love

Want to be happy? Be grateful

If you want to be happy, get closer to God

Don’t confuse “needs” and “wants”

Learn to forgive

Live for something

Ten things you can do today

Don’t wait to be happy later; be happy NOW!

Lessons from recent research

How happy are you?

Sutras on Marriage

A happy marriage has to be built

Not fifty-fifty, but hundred-hundred

Understand your spouse’s love language

Respect your spouse

Learn to face disillusionment

See differences as an advantage

Today matters more than yesterday

Affirm your spouse

Learn to forgive

Three to get married

Sutras on Religious Life:

Fitness is for everyone

Jesus is the reason

Full heart, empty hands—and real love for the poor (“Poverty”)

Big heart, big dreams—the meaning of celibacy

God’s business first: Obedience

Everyone’s sister/brother: community

Gripped by something larger than me: Mission

A leader who wants everyone to shine

Teaching to love, training to serve: Formation

Large numbers, much work, many work: Religious in India today

Sutras in Brief: What is religious life?

Sutras in Brief: Vocation and vows

Sutras in Brief: Basics to keep in mind

Sutras in Brief: Today’s needs and chances

Sutras Illustrated: The story of Father James

Sutras Illustrated: The story of Sister Janet

F.Book Reviews

► Wetlesen John (Ed.). Spinoza's Philosophy of Man: Proceedings of the Scandinavian Spinoza Symposium, 1977. Oslo, Begen & Troms: Universitetsforlaget, 1978, 224 pp. Salesianum, Vol. 42, No.3 (1980), pp. 667 668.

► Fink, Eugen. Grundphänomene des menschlichen Daseins. Herausgegeben von Egon Schritz und Franz Anton Schwarz. Freiburg München, Karl Alber, 1979, 456 pp. Ibidem, p.688.

► Philippe M.D. Lettre à un ami. Itinéraire Philosophique. Paris: Téqui, 1978, 310 pp.
Ibidem, p.695.

► Liebel, Hermann. Führungspsychologie. Theoretische und empirische Beiträge.
Unter Mitarbeit von Rudolf Luhr, Karl Harald Meyr und Rudolf Walter. Göttingen,
Toronto & Zurich: Verlag für Psychologie, Dr. C. D. Hogrefe, 1978, 199 pp.
Ibidem, p.709.

G. Editing Learned Papers

► The papers of the 1994 annual session of the Association of Christian Philosophers of India, on the theme: Philosophical Responses to the Social Challenges of Today: Economic Disparity, Gender Discrimination and the Ecological Crisis. Published as a special issue of the Journal of Dharma (Bangalore), January- March 1995.

► The papers of the 1995 annual session of the Association of Christian Philosophers of India, on the theme: The Human Person: Philosophical and Religious Perspectives. Published as a special issue of the Journal of Dharma (Bangalore), January-March 1996.

► The papers of the 1996 annual session of the Association of Christian Philosophers of India, on the theme: Philosophies of Liberation: Political Philosophers and Their Impact on India. Published as a special issue of the Journal of Dharma (Bangalore), January-March 1997.
(Being published in book form)

► The papers of the 1997 annual session of the Association of Christian Philosophers of India, on the theme: Philosophy of Religion. Published as a special issue of the Journal of Dharma (Bangalore), April-June 1998, and as articles in the journal Divyadaan.

H. Books in Preparation

I Wish I Knew: Answers to the Questions Contemporary Believers Ask.
The Word: Reflections and Homily Outlines for Sundays, Feast days and Special Occasions.
Spirituality Today.
Parables for Today
Winning with Youth: Principles and Practice of Youth Work

A.Unpublished Manuscripts

► Harvey of Nedellec:
Four Questions on the Existence of God (Quaestiones de PrimoPrincipio, QQ. I-1V). Critical Edition and Study. Going to be published inBelgium.

► "Junior Champions of the Spirit":
On why and how to present religious ideals to
today’s youth. Paper presented at the National Symposium on Salesian Spirituality, Bangalore, 15 22 July, 1984.

► "What is the Use of Studying Philosophy?"
Inaugural Address at the Satya Nilayam Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Madras, 1987.

► "Higher Education: Culture, Values and Inter religious Dialogue,"
Address to the Principals of Christian Colleges of India at the Triennial Meeting of the All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE); Bangalore, December 1987.

► "Education in India: A Few observations and Suggestions,"
Address to the National Seminar on Education organized by the Salesian Province of Madras; Madras 1988.

► "Mass Media: Its Impact Today and Our Response,"
Key note address at the all-India celebrations of the death centenary of Don Bosco; Bombay, January 1988.

► "Higher Education in India: Ethical and Spiritual Issues,"
Address to the Principals of Christian Colleges of India at the Triennial Meeting of the All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE); Bangalore, December 1993.

► "Attitudes to (Nature and) Science in Christianity,"
Lecture delivered at the National Seminar on Science, Philosophy and Religion, at the Radhakrishnan Institute of Advanced Studies in Philosophy, University of Madras, March 1994.

► "Poverty and inequality as a Challenge to Higher Education,"
Lecture delivered at The International Ecumenical Assembly of the Associations of Christian Colleges and Universities, New Delhi, January 16 20, 1995.

► "Cristianismo y culturas indias" (Christianity and Indian Cultures),
Communication presented at the VIII Symposium on Historical Theology, Faculdad de Teologia Vicente Ferrer, Valencia (Spain), 20 22 February, 1995.

► "Youth Spirituality in the Indian Context"
Paper presented at the Don Bosco Youth Animation(India) Annual Meeting, Madras, 1995

► "Healing: Physical, Psychological and Spiritual Levels."
Annual Day Oration for the Medical and Administrative Staff of the Institute of Cardio vascular Diseases, Madras, 1995.

► “Renewal Day”:
Three experiences to help religious communities to seek and express renewal.Composed for an international Catholic religious order, and used by different groups.

J.Articles Of a Popular Nature

► “What do I Mean by Success?”
FDS Magazine, June 1968, pp. 4-5.

► “Joy and Pleasure: Is there any Difference?” Ibid., August 1968, p. 2.

► “Five Ways of Helping to Better India,”
Ibid., August 1968, p. 12.

► “There are Two Kinds of Love,”
Ibid., September 1968, pp. 7-8.

► “From Jerusalem to Jericho to Madras,”
Ibid., September 1968, pp. 9-10.

► “Willie, My Friend,”
Ibid., October 1968, pp. 25-27.

► “Robbery, Assault, New Life,”
Ibid., July 1969, p. 4.

► “Happiness among Leprosy Patients,”
Ibid., July 1969, pp. 17-18.

► “Torn Muscles and Blood,”
Ibid., August 1969, pp. 10-11.

► “First Things First,”
Ibid., August 1969, pp. 12-13.

► “The Best Discovery of Your Youth,”
Ibid., September 1969, pp. 6-8.

► “From Caves to Hippies and Apollo 11,”
Ibid., September 1969, pp. 9-10.

► “I was Proud of Being an Atheist,”
Ibid., September 1969, pp. 11-13.

► “Gagarin saw No God,”
Ibid., September 1969, pp. 14-16.

► “How Many Believe in God?”
Ibid., September 1969, pp. 17-18.

► “The Films that People Like Best,”
Ibid., October 1969, pp. 5-6.
► “Arresting India’s No.1 Killer,”
Ibid., November 1969, pp. 7-9.

► “FDS Report: (1) Youth Power - a Promise or a Threat? (2) Situations that Challenge you,”
Ibid., November 1969, pp. 11-18.

► “Neighbour: Yes; God: No!”
Ibid., November 1969, pp. 22-23.

► “Man’s Most Expensive Journey,”
Ibid., December 1969, pp. 25-27.

► “Ever Tasted the Joy of Loving?”
Ibid., January 1970, pp. 4-6.

► “Another Diagnosis,”
Ibid., February 1970, p. 2.

► “Is this the Way Out?”
Ibid., February 1970, pp. 7-9.

► “Student Revolt in India,”
Ibid., February 1970, pp. 10-15.

► “We’d Rather be Challenged,”
Ibid., February 1970, pp. 16-18.

► “This is Revolution Indeed,”
Ibid., February 1970, pp. 19-24.

► “Do You Believe in God? The Answer May be the Opposite of What you Think,”
Ibid., March, 1970, pp. 9-11.

► “An Open Letter to Grown-Ups,”
Ibid., March 1970, pp. 18-19.

► “Seven Steps to Happiness and Success,”
Ibid., March 1973, pp. 18-21; 38-39.

► “Boys and Girls: What do they expect from each other? What do they admire and like most in each other? What do they find least tolerable in each other?”
Ibid., July 1974, pp.

► “Do One Thing at a Time,”
Ibid., September 1973, pp. 32-33.

► “How to Come Out of Your Shell,”
Ibid., October 1973, pp. 13-14.

► “Plan your Day Effectively,”
Ibid., November 1973, pp. 29-31.

► “Fill Your Life with Joy,”
Ibid., December 1973, pp. 15-16.

► “Why to be Only Half Awake?”
Ibid., June 1974, pp. 12-13.

► “You can be Charming,”
Ibid., July 1974, pp. 29-30.

► “How to Praise, and When,”
Ibid., August 1974, pp. 11-12.

► “How to be Understanding,”
Ibid., October 1974, pp. 16-17.

► “Your Best Hours of Work,”
Ibid., November 1974, pp. 28-29.

► “The Value of a Smile,”
Ibid., January 1975, pp. 15-16.

► “Friendship and Self-Consciousness,”
Ibid., September 1975, pp. 17-21; 41-42.

► “Ten Tips on Friendship,”
Ibid., September 1975, pp. 30-32.

► “How to Develop Will Power,”
Ibid., November 1975, pp. 15-18.

► “If You are the Chairman of a Meeting,”
Ibid., December 1975, pp. 12-15.

► “When is Your Christmas?”
Ibid., December 1975, pp. 22-28.

► “You Can Like People - Provided You Like Yourself,”
Ibid., January 1976, pp. 7-9.

► “Profiles,”
Ibid., January - February 1976, pp. 18-22.

► “How to Prepare a Speech,”
Ibid., March 1976, pp. 24-25.

► “A New Look at examinations,”
Ibid., April - May 1976, pp. 12-17.

► “Are People Born Different? A Discussion on Caste in India,”
Ibid., June 1976, pp. 18-21.

► “How to Face Fear,”
Ibid., July 1976, pp. 10-13.

►“How to Enjoy Yourself,”
Ibid., September 1976, pp. 18-21.

► “How to be an Efficient Person,”
Ibid., October 1976, pp. 23-25.

► “Be a More Positive Person,”
Ibid., November 1976, pp. 26-27.

► “How to Find a Job,”
Ibid., January 1977, pp. 10-13; February 1977, pp. 8-12.

► “Exams: How to Meet Then and Beat Them,”
Ibid., January 1977, pp. 11-14, 23-26.

► “Fact or Fiction?”
Ibid., April - May 1977, pp. 18-22.

► “How to Keep Emotional Balance,”
Ibid., August 1977, pp. 12-17.

► “You can Beat Your Inferiority Complex,”
Ibid., November 1977, pp. 15-17, 25.

► “The Answer is a Paradox,”
Ibid., January 1978, pp. 10-12.

► “You too Can Develop a Superpower Memory,”
Ibid., February 1978, pp.....

Translation(from Italian to English)

► Abbé Pierre (Serialized in FDS, August 1968 to January 1969).

► Pope John (Serialized in FDS, February 1969 to November 1969).

► “The Trip to Mato Grosso,”
Ibid., March - April 1968, pp. 24-40.

► “Give my Ticket to Daddy,”
Ibid., July 1968, pp. 1-2.

► “This Summer on the Beach,”
Ibid., October 1968, pp. 8-10.

► “Heroism in the Bunker,”
Ibid., February 1969, pp. 12-14, 29.

► “Operation Mato Grosso II,”
Ibid., June 1969, pp. 11-14.

► “I Can’t Stand It Any More,”
Ibid., October 1969, pp. 13-15.

► “Extraordinary Ex-Convict,”
Ibid., November 1969, pp. 19-20.

► “A Woman Called Larissa,”
Ibid., November 1969, p. 21.

► “My Question Is...,”
Ibid., November 1969, pp. 24-25.

► “A Sit-In Around a Theatre,”
Ibid., December 1969, p. 17.
► “Three deaths and a Life,”
Ibid., January 1970, pp. 10-11.

► “When You have to Suffer,”
Ibid., February 1970, p. 27.

► “The Atom Bomb over Nagasaki,”
Ibid., June 1971, pp. 13-18.

► “Drug-Addicts See God?”
Ibid., July 1971, pp. 16-18.

► “The Ragpickers of Emmaus,”
Ibid., October 1971, pp. 12-15.

► “He Challenged 180 Youngsters,”
Ibid., October 1971, pp. 16-21; November 1971, pp. 16-21.

► “I’m a Refugee, but...,”
Ibid., November 1971, pp. 12-15.

► “The Charming Mosquito,”
Ibid., September 1972, pp. 28-29.

► “The Greatest Athlete of All Times,”
Ibid., September 1972, pp. 30-31.

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