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An Elegy on

Dear Fr. Benny Konooran

Fr. Bibin Mattathil

A phenomenal priest was you, yes you were!
Touched many lives, no doubts for sure
You occupied the hearts of all and filled it with God
We can’t fathom the incredible loss and we sob
Death brings pain that time can only heal
No words could ease what we truly feel;

But with God, oh! Dear priest of Jesus
With Him your “Joy” is eternally sealed

We cherish your memories-the best moments
That death can neither steal nor even rot
We lift up, a smile though hard for us
‘cause we know you are already in Paradise

As you were laid motionless in the coffin
Dressed in the full splendor of Priesthood
Your face lit with serenity and sanctity
All said “He is smiling, for sure he is in Paradise”

You are forever missed in our ‘Circle”

For so genuine was your approach
A smile that no one could reproach
And we relish the best version of you.
In summary we cherish a man of Prayer
One who embodied truth of the Gospel
Walked the path of convictions
And yes we miss you dear Konu Achha!