Convinced that we have much to learn from happy seniors, we interviewed 84-year-old Fr Joseph Kezhakkekara SDB, who has held leaderships roles for years, mixes with the young and old joyfully, and radiates enthusiasm. Here are his wise and simple answers to our questions.—Editor
- Father Joseph, you come across as a happy and enthusiastic senior religious priest. What is the secret of your enthusiasm and joyful spirit?
The thought that I have lived a meaningful and productive life, that I have been able to contribute something positive to the lives of people around me. I have lived these past fifty years in various leadership roles in the provinces of Kolkata and New Delhi. That brought\t me in touch with many people for whom I have been able to do something—initiating or strengthening many works for poor children, for youth, getting my confreres to break new grounds in the mission areas, interacting with many religious families and groups with animation activation. In all this, I went through a process of personal growth and a personalized understanding that “Leadership is service.”
Fr Joseph Kezhakkekara SDB
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