India, Nov. 3 -- The sudden and unexpected passing of Mr ML Satyan - a regular contributor to Indian Currents and Matters India - due to cardiac arrest on October 26, has deeply shocked his friends and readers alike. Death embraced him while he and his family were having a meal at a hotel in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Through his prophetic writings on socio-political and Church-related issues, Mr Satyan became widely known and respected.

Satyan's prophetic vision was rooted in his deep engagement with people - especially the poor and the marginalised - and his close understanding of the Catholic Church and its institutions. He began his priestly mission in the Diocese of Daltonganj, Jharkhand, where he served for a few years. He later lef...