Adoramus Te 

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Gloria in excelsis Deo
Et in terra pax hominibus
Bonae voluntatis

(Glory to God in the highest

And on earth peace among men

Good will) 

Holy night dawns with the Savior’s light
Hope has come, born is the Chosen One
Mary’s heart treasures the Word of God
Child and King, great is the promise You bring

Adoramus Te Adoramus Te
Et Laudamus Te Et Laudamus Te
Adoramus Te Adoramus Te
Iesu Christe

(We adore Thee

And we praise Thee 

We adore Thee

Jesus Christ) 

Wise men bow before You as we do now
Son of man unfold Your sovereign plan
You hold the stars and You hold my heart
You have been, You are, You will be, Amen

Adoramus Te Adoramus Te
Et Laudamus Te Et Laudamus Te
Adoramus Te Adoramus Te
Iesu Christe
Iesu Iesu Iesu Christe

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WOW! This has become one of my favorite Christmas songs, along with other similar ones, like “Pie Jesu” by Future of Forestry 

The Latin does add an exotic & divine flavor! 

No tradition, no innovation! 

The timing of Kohli’s declaration in the final test

https://www.google.co.in/amp/www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/Challenge-and-response-a-declaration-of-faith/article16918306.ece1/amp

Does India really deserve the No. 1 ICC test ranking? How many test matches or series have we won abroad, especially outside Asia? 

This England team has been a demoralized & spineless side, unlike the tough Australians. 

Sports journalism ~ writing philosophy! 

“Timing is everything!”

I agree. 

Grace (divine) as challenge and faith (human) as response. The resulting game as salvation! 

Here’s why mobile money is dramatically reducing poverty in Kenya

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-theory/wp/2016/12/22/heres-why-mobile-money-is-dramatically-reducing-poverty-in-kenya/
-via Opeddiction

WOW! This is a good example of how technology and business (not necessarily conscientious or ‘ethical’),  working together can do a lot of good, sometimes even better & greater than governments. 

Development Economics and financial inclusion

I am learning more about finance nowadays, for personal reasons. I can see how money is not inherently a bad thing… 

“News Editorial Feed app – Opeddiction”

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=learning.ost.editorial

Ah! Just what I was looking for…… 😊

What’s the use of just gathering information without adding any meaning to it? 

I need the bridge of expert interpreters to help me make sense of my world. 

A big THANK YOU to the developer! 

Namaste 🙏

Berlin attack suspect emerged from Italian jail with ‘totally different mentality’

http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/berlin-attack-suspect-emerged-from-italian-jail-with-totally-different-mentality/story-36yxUHuqo5vZoToCeOVkKP.html

Refugees >> terrorists

Terrorists >> refugees? 

What good does it do the cause of the “Islamic State” to randomly massacre civilians in the developed world?? 

Were those German Christmas shoppers really ‘innocent’? Maybe this is the question the Jihadists want us to ask…! 

What truths do movies like “Elysium” & “Snowpiercer” try to bring out? 

Neglect ~ exploitation ~ brutalisation! 

The sociology & psychology of the demonic

The close connection between economics & law-&-order

Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill, explained

http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/gst-bill-parliament-what-is-goods-services-tax-economy-explained-2950335/lite/

Seems to be a good move. Another move, along with demonitisation, to increase tax revenue. 

I only hope that the newly generated income will be used efficiently and transparently by the government. 

Quite happy with the recent changes – lot of political activity to bring in significant reforms in major issues! 

Whatever the motives, this government deserves some credit/praise for shifting the gears forward, from a previous paralysis/stagnation