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It’s an honorific title of respect & reverence


The title of Goencho Saib for St Francis Xavier is not ordained by decree and not a mandatory religious directive. Even if authorities or others take away the title it will in no way demean his respect. 

It is the right of people to use the salutation that does not catapult him to higher any order of adoration.

St Francis earned the title of Goencho Saib by his love for his people, his work, his sacrifice and his humanitarian concerns.

No one ever shines brighter by blowing out the light of others.

Forgive them for their ignorance for they know not what they do. 

St Francis is much above misguided individuals who are misinformed and have misunderstood in their limited intelligent capacity.


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Price rise: Bhivpachi garaz asa for the common man

RONNIE D’SOUZA, Chandor
Published May 8, 2022, 11:51 PM IST
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The saying ‘bhivpachi garaz na’ may hold good for our Chief Minister and his cabinet colleagues, but for common man, surely it’s the opposite. Look at the price of essential commodities, vegetables, petrol and now cooking gas. LPG cylinder price has been increased by Rs 50 and now costs over Rs 1000. Prices have increased to such an extent that it is impossible for the common man to survive.The government only seems to come to the common man’s rescue during the…

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