The month of January is named after the Roman god Janus, who was depicted as a man with two faces. One looked back into the year that had passed, bearing traces of sorrow, fear, and foreboding. The other looked ahead expressing hope, anticipation, and confidence.
– Richard de Haan
Our ancestors have shown great wisdom in selecting such a symbolically meaningful name to the first month of the year. We should begin not only the new year, but each new day with hope, anticipation of many good things to happen and with the confidence that they will.
About the author: Fr. Jose Kaimlett
Rev. Dr. Jose Kaimlett has been a Catholic Priest from April 1966. He has a doctorate in Canon Law. He is a great visionary who has been contributing enormously to the Catholic Church and to the society at large both as a missionary and philanthropist. He is the founder of Heralds of Good News (HGN), Sisters of Good News (SGN) and Missionaries of Compassion (MoC). These three communities (together) have inspired hundreds of young men and women to dedicate their lives for serving the society at various levels.
He has established numerous educational, health and charitable institutions in India and abroad. He is currently engaged in developing a full-fledged Cancer Hospital and Research Centre at Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, and a Centre for Higher Education in Tanzania.
