Shillong, Oct 24: Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, on Monday, released a book called Values Must Come Alive authored by Archbishop Emeritus of Guwahati, Thomas Menamparampil, SDB, at a function that was held at Bianchi Hall, Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Shillong.
Archbishop of Shillong, Victor Lyngdoh, Dr David Syiemlieh, Former Chairman, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)and Rev W C Khongwir, Former Moderator, Presbyterian Church of India (PCI) were presented at the launch.
I thank His Grace Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil for bestowing me with this honour to release this wonderful book. May it be a blessing to everyone who reads it. pic.twitter.com/m50MpwOOya
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) October 24, 2022
Speaking at the book launch, the CM said that the values of life are not instilled in youngsters in a way it should be and by having the book launched in these contemporary times is an extremely significant event.
“It is the values, that are the basis and the foundation, that will define our actions in our family, life, society, organization or government,” he said.
He also added that if we don’t have the right values everything we do in life to move forward will eventually be meaningless. He went on to say that the book will not only benefit different individuals but also to members of different organizations, thereby being of great value to the society as a whole.
Menamparampil’s book Values Must Come Alive guides one through a labyrinth of worrying questions that have arisen in modern times relating to the issues of moral principles, ethical norms, social codes and value systems amidst bewildering cultural differences and infinitely varied contexts.
Thomas Menamparampil, is the retired archbishop of Guwahati. He served as the bishop of Dibrugarh for 11 years and the Archbishop of Guwahati for 20 years before his retirement. He was awarded the ‘Ambassador of Peace’ Award in 2019 by International Human Rights Council. He is a social activist and is a firm believer of peace and social harmony and has been a key figure in the peace process happening in India particularly among the ethnic groups in Assam, becoming a mediator and promoter of sincere dialogue between cultural and other parties through mutual respect and sympathy. He has travelled all over the world addressing and animating various religious groups, congregations and universities and is well-known for inter-religious dialogue.His analysis of socio-cultural and political issues have triggered numerous debates and concrete peace initiatives for which he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011. His nomination recognized his continued commitment to encourage peace, reconciliation and stability in North East India.
