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Publications in English

Sr Caridad Paramundayil, AASC
Sr Caridad Paramundayil, AASC

St Maria Micaela of the Most Holy Sacrament – Autobiography.

St Maria Micaela of the Most Holy Sacrament – Autobiography. Edition prepared and Annotated by Maria Milena Toffoli Moyano, AASC and translated by Caridad Paramundayil, AASC

This book contains the Autobiography of someone who, because of her Eucharistic devotion deserved to be called Mother Sacramento. Micaela wrote this book by order of her Spiritual directors, St Antonio Maria Claret and Fr Felix G. Cumplido. She was asked to write down the favors she received from heaven and the account of penances, documents that complete the facts in the autobiography. The prologist says that it is an impressive testimony of the fact that the ‘Charism of Micaela was the Charism of the Eucharist’.

Journey - General Plan of Formation, AASC,

Journey – General Plan of Formation, AASC, translated by Caridad Paramundayil, AASC Formation, a gift and task for all of us religious, is not only a duty, but also a right so that the identity of Sisters Adorers may not be an empty name, but real and true as Micaela wants. This Formation Plan of Sisters Adorers has been approved by the XXVIII General chapter held in Rome in September – October 2005. It is a pilgrim’s guide that points out the goal – objectives – a new style of journeying together; the possible obstacles in this journey, the help that are being offered to us in it – mediations and instruments – the wells where we turn in order to satiate our thirst and to refresh the sweat of an exhausting journey.

Eucharist, Life of Service.

Eucharist, Life of Service. By Maria Milena Toffoli Moyano, AASC and translated by Caridad Paramundayil, AASC Milena Toffoli, a great authority on the writings and documents of St Maria Micaela takes us deeper into the spirituality of Micaela. This book helps to enter the heart of Micaela on barefoot and will keep on grasping what it means to Adore in spirit and truth. It urges us strongly to turn our attention to the responsibilities of the Christian community; the re-interpretation of faith and the ways of living it.

Twenty three Martyrs Adorers.

Twenty-three Martyrs Adorers. Translated by Caridad Paramundayil, AASC This book is a narration of the events related to the death of 23 Sisters Adorers during the Spanish Civil War of 1936 – 1939. The content of this book is the historic realities lived by Sisters Adorers and of their testimony of faith during the war. It consists of two parts. The first one – Life for Christ – is an account given by Srs Ana Duarte and Maria Josefa Perez Hervada. The second part – Manuela Arriola of the sacred heart and her 22 companions Martyrs – is the offprint of the book prepared for the beatification of the 498 martyrs who share the cause with Sisters Adorers. It is the description of the facts about the 23 Martyrs Adorers.

Treasured Memories – Sisters Adorers in India 1947 - 1997.

Treasured Memories – Sisters Adorers in India 1947 – 1997. A Study and Compilation by Caridad Paramundayil, AASC

Treasured memories bring the cherished dream of the Adorers in India. In this Sr Caridad Paramundayil AASC invites us to take a joyful ride into the past, around the golden years of our presence as Adorers in India. The book explains the Spirit and the living testimony of Sisters Adorers from Europe, South America, and Japan. It clearly mentions the providence and continuous guidance of the Lord and from His people, who appeared on the scene like angels to help the Sisters at all times as well as the difficulties and hardships they faced to make this dream – the existence of Adorers in India – a reality.

A Life at the Service of Love.

A Life at the Service of Love. By Maria Milena Toffoli Moyano, AASC, printed in Japan

This book is the life history of St Maria Micaela, Foundress of Sisters Adorers. Glancing through this book we get an idea of the being of Micaela as we journey from her birth to death.

Letters - St Maria Micaela Vol.1 Part 1.

Letters – St Maria Micaela Vol.1 Part 1. Edition prepared and Annotated by Pillar Uribarri Diaz AASC and, Fabiana Pascual Rodriguez, AASC and translated by Caridad Paramundayil, AASCThis book presents us the letters of St Maria Micaela in chronological succession. This edition comprises 215 letters, dated between the years of 1835 and 1850. It is only a small portion of the total letters preserved in the central achieves in Madrid, Spain. This volume covers three parts; the first go with 120 letters of family topics, besides the situation of the house of Vega Del Pozo, the relationships and activities of the nobles of the XIX century Spain. The second and third parts combine a total of 95 letters written beginning with the “first inspiration” that took place in the St John of God hospital after her encounter with the “girl of the shawl”.

Letters - St Maria Micaela. Vol. I Part II.

Letters – St Maria Micaela. Vol. I Part II. Edition prepared and Annotated by Pillar Uribarri Diaz, AASC and, Fabiana Pascual Rodriguez, AASC and translated by Caridad Paramundayil, AASCThis book contains the letters St Maria Micaela has written or those written on her orders, between the years 1851 and 1855 under the title; ALONE, CARRYING OUT THE WORK. In her correspondence, one can discover the richness of her life, infinitely committed to helping all those who approach her, but in a particular manner to her work, according to the plan of God. The Spanish edition of this book is prepared and annotated by Srs Pilar Uribarri Diaz AASC & Fabiana Pascual Rodriguez AASC. The contribution of Sr Caridad Paramundayil AASC is something remarkable as she has done the English translation of the book.

Maria Micaela - A Living from Love.

Maria Micaela – A Living from Love. A picture novel narrated by Carmen Levi-Vale and printed in France

This book brings a great message that Saints were not born as Saints. They were LIKE YOU AND ME. They began like all of us, answering the call of God. It gives a clear picture, how the Lord made Micaela understand that “I want YOU in my work” and how he prepared her to answer His call.

Lord, Teach us How to Pray

Lord, Teach us How to Pray. Compiled by Caridad Paramundayil, AASC

History of the Congregation of Sisters Adorers, Vol.1

History of the Congregation of Sisters Adorers, Vol.1. This is the first of the four volumes of the History of the Congregation authored by Sr Maria Vazquez, AASC, and translated into English by Caridad Paramundayil, AASC. This volume contains the first 20 years of our history, that is, from her first encounter with the girl of the shawl in St John of God Hospital in the year 1844, until the death of Mother Sacramento in 1865. The author unfolds before us Maria Micaela’s first inspiration, the establishment of the first Centre for the forsaken girls, its growth, the struggles and hurdles she faced, the founding of the Congregation of Sisters Adorers and its first seven Houses. Indeed, this is a beautiful source of information for those who wish to delve into our origins and history.

APVP – Adorers’ Plan for Vocation Promotion.A comprehensive and inclusive document that has been prepared by an International Commission under expert guidance, and translated into English by Caridad Paramundayil, AASC.Accepting the challenge launched by our XXIX General Chapter, the Document responds to the desire and cry of the Congregation and is a tool that will guide and unify our work in the field of animation in Vocation Promotion. The Document is the fruit of a long journey that involved the efforts of many, and implicated all of us, in order to “transmit the Charism of Adoration-Liberation to the future generations”.
St Maria Micaela Breaking barriers St Maria Micaela Breaking barriers – A Biography of St Maria Micaela, by Mr. Jose Ignacio Rivers, published on the occasion of celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Congregation. The author has brought alive, in the 21st century, life and mission lived in the 19th century, by summarizing it quite efficiently, in modern expressions. It is indeed a reader-friendly and informative biography of St Maria Micaela, the first in English. It is translated into English by Caridad Paramundayil, AASC.
Adorers Pedagogy, an experience of love, liberation and encounter Adorers Pedagogy, an experience of love, liberation, and encounter – A research work accomplished by Monica Gijon, under the co-ordination of the General Area of Liberating Action, Sisters Adorers, and translated into English by Caridad Paramundayil, AASC. This work gathers, sorts out, and systematizes those aspects that characterize the pedagogical model/style of the Congregation until now known as the Micaelian Pedagogy or Pedagogy of Love, the charismatic lived experience of St Maria Micaela. This is expected to be a tool of study and inspiration for the sisters, professionals, and animators who are engaged in the apostolic activities of Sisters Adorers.
Maria Micaela lives on in her thoughts and expressions Maria Micaela lives on in her thoughts and expressions – A booklet with some of the thoughts and expressions of St Maria Micaela. These texts have been selected, arranged, and published by ASMRA (Archives of our Saint, Sisters Adorers) and translated into English by Caridad Paramundayil, AASC. This is a very handy booklet for each Sister Adorer for personal reflection as well as community prayers. Yes, Maria Micaela lives on in her writings.