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You:
Could Father tell our visitors,
where and when you were born?
Fr.SJ.Berchmans : I was born in a village called
Soosaipatti on 3rd August 1949
You: How about furnishing us with some details about
your family background?
Fr.SJ.Berchmans: My parents are agricultural farmers.
They're devoted catholics. They are so fervent that they
attend the morning and evening services in the village
chapel daily, without fail. |
You:
How many sibling do you have? -
Fr.SJ.Berchmans:
3 Brothers and 2 Sisters. All of them are saved. I'm the fifth
child.
You
: Where did you further your education? -
Fr.SJ.Berchmans:
I continued my studies in St.Mary's High School. Upon completion
of my secondary education, I went to the Catholic Bible College
to pursue my studies to
become a full-fledged Catholic Priest.
You: Rev.Father, could you tell us, who motivated you to
enter Priesthood? -
Fr.SJ.Berchmans: My parents were my source of strength and
encouragement. However,
My aunt who was serving as a Catholic Nun was the other driving
force behind my pursuit.
You: Please tell us a little more about your experience
in the Ministry? -
Fr.SJ.Berchmans: I was ordained as Priest in 1974. However,
I had the salvation
experience only in 1983. I was deeply involved in the Charismatic
movement. I found
my maker, as I sought Him diligently. In 1983, I participated
in Bro.DGS. Dhinakaran's
Power Ministry, PRAISE THE LORD! I was baptized in the HOLY GHOST.
You: Could you share how you developed an interest in the
area of music? -
Fr.SJ.Berchmans: As a youth, I sang in the Church choir.
I have foundational training
and knowledge in Carnatic and Western music.
You: How do Father compose songs? -
Fr.SJ.Berchmans: I have composed my songs based on scriptures
inspired by GOD
upon my heart. GOD gives me the tune and the lyrics for the songs,
mostly during my
morning worship hours. Sometimes, the LORD strangely leads me
to sing a new songs
to minister to the people during my preaching. Fr instance, the
song,
"Oru Thai Thetruvathu Pol, En Yesu Thetruvar" (My Jesus Will Comfort
You
Like A Mother) was given to me while giving a message in a church.
In short, it is
through the pure grace of GOD conferred to me that I am able to
flow into this ministry.
You: Do you play any musical or instrument? -
Fr.SJ.Berchmans: The keyboard.
You: To-date, which are the states in the India you have
ministered in? Where else
have you ministered abroad? -
Fr.SJ.Berchmans : I have taken evangelistic rallies in
North India namely Bihar, Punjab
and Delhi. I have ministered in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore,
Australia, Canada, Gulf
Countries and European Nations such as France, England, Germany
and Netherlands.
You: How do you fell about being used of GOD internationally?
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Fr.SJ.Berchmans: As the Angel Gabriel said to Virgin Mary,
"Hail Mary, Full of Grace;
GOD has started to love you" (as written in one of the translations),
I am fully
aware of the fact that GOD is using me because of His tender mercies
and grace.
He has remembered me in my humble state. He has raised me-one
with the voice
of a 'donkey' to drew glory to His name. It is as simple as that.
You: When was the happiest moment of your life? -
Fr.SJ.Berchmans: When I was filled with the HOLY SPIRIT
there couldn't have been a
happier moment than that.
You: Do you have plans to translate your compositions into
other Indian languages? -
Fr.SJ.Berchmans: Yes, of course. I have already released
translations of my songs in
English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Sinhali. ( Note : If you want
to hear Fr.SJ.berchman's
songs in other language, you can contact to : Good
News Book Store )
You: One last question, Rev.Fr.-What is your advice to
aspiring worship leaders? -
Fr.SJ.Berchmans: Begin to love Him. He must be your topmost
lover. Everything and
everyone else should be second to JESUS. Next, one must realise
what worship is all
about. Worshipping is different from singing a worshipper sings
from his heart. A singer
sings with his lips. As a true worshipper, your whole lifestyle
must change to please GOD.
You: Thank you Father. -
I consider it an honor to have had this wonderful dialogue. GOD
Bless you.
Fr.SJ.Berchmans: You're welcome. GOD Bless you too.
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