The way to redemption

Fr. Michael Panachikal VC is a prominent lyric composer who has produced several Christian devotional albums and a few movies. He has written several books and articles in English and Malayalam. He is credited with the production of the first Catholic Audio Bible in Malayalam, the entire text recorded in his own voice. The Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council Media Commission had selected him as the best lyric composer in Christian devotional songs. The Shalom Media Award for 2012 was conferred on him as acknowledgement of his contribution to the Church. Fr. Michael is the founder Editor of 'Vachanolsavam,' a Catholic magazine published in seven languages. As a retreat preacher, he has traveled widely in India and abroad. He was Novice Master, Director of Popular Mission and Asst. Provincial Superior of St. Joseph's Province of the Vincentian Congregation. Presently, he is the Director of Depaul Media Mission and a resident member of the Vincentian House at Kaloor near Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district. He was born on September 6, 1948 to Devasia Panachikal and Aley Thekkel at Arakkulam in Kudayathoor parish of Pala diocese. He entered the Vincentian Congregation in 1965 and studied in St. Joseph's Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye. He was ordained priest on December 19, 1974. He did his graduation in Malayalam literature from Kerala University and further studies in mass media from St. Xavier's (XIC) Bombay. 1. "Mercy, Not Sacrifice 2. Good News of the Truth of Christ 3. The God who unveiled himself 4. The Source of Prudence 5. The Passion of Jesus Christ and his infinite Mercy 6. To Grow in Spirtual Joy 7. The Consolation that Comes from Love 8. The Fortune of the Prodigal Son. 9. Sin and Self-justification 10. The God who stands with us 11. The God who does not accuse anyone 12. The Secret of transforming a Person 13. The Deception and its Immediate Aftermath 14. Testifying to the Truth 15. Sprout of Hope 16. The God who does not forsake Man 17. Look at Jesus Christ 18. God Reveals himself as Abba 19. The Knowledge about God 20. The Will of God. 21. An Acceptable Stance 22. The Highest Principle of Goodness 23. Testimony to the Truth 24. The Goal to be attained