Reference to Subhash Anand’s letter to Editor with the above caption (Light of Truth May 16-31 issue). Quoting Evangelii Gaudium no. 43, he suggests that many rules, rituals, doctrines and dogmas that no longer serve any real purpose must be honestly evaluated with a view to making things meaningful to the people of our times. It is very easy to make a general observation on this subject and that is not helpful. Specific rules doctrines and dogmas have to be brought to the notice of the proper authorities to make correction or change if possible. Some of the German Bishops do not seem to be favourable to accept the Magesterium of the Church. Anything directly or indirectly connected to the heart of the Gospel cannot be changed by bishops and Pope, which all should understand.

K C Thomas, N. Mumbai-400 614