It's a DNC Times Presentation

1. DNC Times Presents
Great Indian Jesuits
Fr C.P. Varkey, SJ

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. Notable Works
1. 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)

10. Notable Works
9. 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

11. 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.

12. “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

13. Thank You