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Acknowledgement
It is not to forget all those who have helped me in the shaping of this dissertation. First and foremost, I pay tribute and thanks to God our Father and blessed mother of Carmel for their munificent presence till the completion of this work. My Moderator, Prof. Dr. Augustine Mulloor deserves attention, for it was his scholarly guidance that helped me to undertake this study. He has taken the trouble to go through every word of this dissertation, making suggestions, corrections and critical remarks. For all his scholarly guidance and direction and for his encouragement and support I thank him most sincerely. I have learned a lot from the lectures of the professors at the faculties of theology and spirituality of Jyotir Bhavan, all whom I remember with gratitude. The untiring services of the administrative staff librarians of our institute are gratefully acknowledged. The continued encouragement and support that I received from Rev. Fr. Provincial, my Superior and Community, Master and Students Community and Colleagues are acknowledged with thanks. Similarly, I gratefully remember my deceased parents and I offer this dissertation in honour of their loving memory. There are so many who deserve my special thanks for their unfailing support, encouragement and love. I thank very sincerely all of them who have loved and supported me all through my studies.