Catholics are called to spread inner joy like light in the world and it can come only from God, says Justice Kurian Joseph, former Supreme Court judge.

“Wealth, power, or positi-ons cannot remove darkness; only God’s light can remove darkness,” Justice Kurian told opening session of the 36th annual convention of the Catholic Association of Nagaland on January 31 at Dimapur, the commercial capital of the northeastern Indian State.

The three-day convention has chosen as the theme, “Be the light that shines in the darkness.” It began with Mass led by Bishop James Thoppil of Kohima.

Justice Kurian, who was the chief guest, commended the joyous nature of Naga people and said he was fortunate to be in the land of festivals. “Unless you are joyful, you cannot have festivals,” said the native of Kerala State who was on his maiden visit to Nagaland.