Father Anand Pereira SJ's interview by John Sealey

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Listen to this insightful interview with the late Father Anand Pereira SJ, conducted by John Sealey. In this heartfelt discussion, Father Anand shares his journey of vocation and delves into the mission of the Jesuits in the Kohima Region. He also highlights the relationship between the Midwest Jesuits and the Kohima Region Jesuits, and how the Midwest Jesuits have been helping the people of North-East India, especially through financial support.
The video contains the audio file of the interview accompanied by compilation of video clips and photos of Father Anand Pereira SJ.
I thank Father Pradeep SJ ‪@WKPradeepSj‬, ‪@JesuitVocationPromoter‬ and Brother Bahdeng SJ ‪@BahdengLambokWarlarpihSJ‬ for allowing me to use clips from their videos in this content.
Here are the links to the original files of the audio and video clips of Father Anand Pereira SJ:
1) Interview Audio:
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MUSIC CREDIT
1) Music 1:
"Slow Emotional Solo Piano" by Oleggio Kyrylkoww
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2) Music 2:
"In The Sweet By and By (Acoustic Hymn)" by Jesse Quinn
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[@MenuoZashiimoAngami]

😢😭 so good to hear his voice again 😭😭 i miss u Fr. Anand 😢

[@Aaathonyo]

😢 I can imagine him conversing in Tenyidie with our elders so fluently and respectfully. And who can deny that they love his Tenyidie mass. How much he loved us! He was one of a kind. 🙏

[@giselerumachadathu3656]

Such clarity and vision in every word spoken. His absence is even deeper felt. May he intercede for all of us.

[@Aaathonyo]

Yes. 😇 His talks have always ignited our hearts. May he intercede for all of us. 🙏

[@anonymouskezo135]

He had lived a life of a saint 👏 not to be forgotten, forever in our hearts!! I am sure Heaven awaits for his return.😢

[@Aaathonyo]

👍 He set the bar high for the all the religious and lay leaders.

[@hran6757]

Didn't knew that Fr. Anand passed away. Rest in peace Father Anand.

[@makmath1738]

Well, I've been with him sometimes to help him in retreats with the youths. He is the most gifted priest I've ever come across. I pray that he intercede for us and that God may bless us with more priests like him. Gone too soon. Gone when we most needed him. Well done Fr. God must satisfied with you.

[@Aaathonyo]

You are truly blessed to have created such wonderful memories with him 😇. May he intercede for us all. 🙏

[@zds3483]

Lucky u to personally interact with Late Fr. Anand. Rest in Eternal Peace & Tranquility. .

[@adinadhangmei3393]

l always miss you father Anand

[@khriehunokhale4582]

Father Anand continue inspiring. May he rest in peace.

[@Aaathonyo]

🙏Amen. His was a person who walks his talks. He'll continue to inspire us all even in death. 😇

[@rebeccawari3242]

We have lost such a great visionary and spiritual discerning priest about North East India. We love you, father Anand Pereira , rest in peace in the arms of God, you have run the race, a life that lived so well can not be forgotten by God, your reward is in Heaven.

[@Aaathonyo]

@@rebeccawari3242 Amen. 🙏 Indeed, it's a great loss for us.

[@rosemarykamei8551]

Most generous, n kind hearted Jesuit Priest. May ur soul rest in peace Fr. Anand

[@Aaathonyo]

Amen 🙏

[@blah3316]

Such an impeccable person.

[@Aaathonyo]

Indeed.

[@viketolenoho6124]

Thank you for the video Father Anand is deeply missed RIP dear father I subscribed your youtube because of this content.

[@Aaathonyo]

He was very special. I had to make this for all of us who loved him so that we can remember his good deeds, and also to listen to his voice and see his face. 😇 Thank you very much 🙏

[@AMDGfire]

Thank you for the Video. It's so inspiring to listen to this interview. Father Anand 's respond carry lots of meaning and that "Fire that enkindles other fires". We all Miss him so much.❤

[@Aaathonyo]

You are welcome. I knew it in my heart that his interview will be very special, and will inspire everyone, especially those of us who know what he did for the people. We really do miss him so much.. 🙏 May God bless you.

[@marthasanthmayer8770]

Fr Ananad you are leaving in each and everyone’s heart. You have done so much impact on the peoples lives. Rest in peace Fr.

[@Aaathonyo]

Amen. 😢

[@imtisong]

Called too very soon, but lived each day that will always be remembered.

[@Aaathonyo]

Truly said. 😇 His life has always and will always inspire the religious and the lay people alike.

[@anitafernandes2816]

May your soul rest in peace Fr.Anand

[@adopuro7289]

We will be miss u Father.

[@catherinezavi6162]

If only our love for you could have saved you Fr. But God love you more, May your soul rest in peace. We miss you. 😢

[@Aaathonyo]

😢 🙏Amen

[@rachelgreen3827]

It feels so good to see Father's like Father Gerald and Father William.🥹 May Father Anand Rest in Peace 🕊️

[@Aaathonyo]

Yeah.. Seeing Fr. Anand, Gerald, Willy, etc, brings back childhood memories... 😇

[@elielikhale]

Its so good to hear his voice again dear Fr Anand I miss u your kindness Loving caring and generosity to me I always keep in my heart that u have support me may your grace walk with me always Rest in peace dear fr 😂😂😂.

[@Aaathonyo]

We will always remember and miss him 😇 May his soul rest in peace 🙏

[@agathadukru1463]

Dear Rev. Fr. Anand, thank you for the love and care you give to each and everyone according to their needs. A rare talent which is not found in many people. How hard you worked for our people. Words is not enough to thank you. I regret for not being able to thank you when you are with us. We will continue to pray for you and kindly intercede for us till we meet again Fr. Anand. RIP😢😢

[@Aaathonyo]

😢 You truly captured the essence of what made Father so special. His contributions to our community and the relationships he has built are invaluable. I couldn't agree more with everything you said.

[@pelesanuopienyu1259]

Thank you so much for this video, Anthony. Something we can always come back to....❤ May his soul rest in peace.

[@Aaathonyo]

You're welcome. 🙂 I had a feeling this video needed to be made and be put out here for all of us who knew him well and loved him. May his soul rest in peace 🙏

[@katherineleo8624]

Rest in peace dear father Anand

[@Aaathonyo]

Amen. 🙏

[@MDzudo-it6nk]

Dear father thank you so much for your hard work for as. We well never forget your love. Mey God bless you n rest in peace. We love you dear father Anand

[@Aaathonyo]

😢

[@syrasequeira992]

We miss you dear Fr Anand

[@Aaathonyo]

😢

[@nancysanuh3493]

Continue to inspire us from above dear father missing you a lot.

[@Aaathonyo]

Amen🙏

[@feliszhimo8996]

I miss you Anand

[@genevievelhingneihoi9369]

Thankyou for making this interview available. It's so inspiring also informative. May Fr. Anand Rest in Peace and continue to inspire us from above. An authentic Jesuit ❤

[@Aaathonyo]

I'm glad you liked it. 😇 I made this video knowing that all of us who loved him dearly will find it very inspirational and, at the same time, cherish the great moments we had with him by hearing his voice and watching those clips of him serving our community. May he rest in peace. 🙏

[@VekutoLohe]

I will be missing him till the day i close my eyes...RIP

[@Aaathonyo]

I understand. And we'll miss him very much. He has done so much for us all.

[@noturningback3401]

Thank you Father Anand

[@renyepthomi2230]

RIP Father Anand😢😢😢

[@VekutoLohe]

I will be missing him till i close my eyes...RIP Fr.

[@Aaathonyo]

I understand. Many of us will be missing him alot too. 🙏 May God grant him eternal rest.

[@kennethmarchon9598]

RIP REV FATHER

[@atastvcollections2575]

Beautiful

[@Aaathonyo]

Thank you Brother.. 🙏

[@zds3483]

RIP Rev. Fr. Anand. Still to come to terms of his shocking demise. True, dis all has taken a toll on your health dear Late Fr. Anand Pereira.

[@Aaathonyo]

😢🙏

[@thoipileivon2783]

Thank you so much for this beautiful video.

[@Aaathonyo]

You're welcome. I'm happy to know you liked the video, and also to know that you know Father Anand. 😇 God bless. 🙏

[@rilinlyngdoh7742]

Rest in peace 😢 dear Father Anand 🙏🙏🙏😢😢😢

[@Aaathonyo]

Amen 🙏

[@AnhiDomeh-mu6zc]

Gone too soon Fr. Anand ! We missed you 😢

[@Keneingu-uTherie]

Father Anand we really miss you. Rest In Peace.

[@Aaathonyo]

Amen 🙏

[@marthamate1364]

❤❤❤😢

[@mercysiichamai8100]

I came here seeing Fr. Anand n find myself in the video😍, Fr.Anand Will be always living in our hearts, thanks for the video ❤❤❤

[@Aaathonyo]

You're welcome. 😇 And I'm now curious to know which one is you. Do you mind telling me at which specific timestamp you found yourself? 😁

[@mercysiichamai8100]

Starting 25sec n ....😍

[@Aaathonyo]

@@mercysiichamai8100 😍 wowww.. Thats amazing. 😇 You were sitting near him when the video shoot was going on. I'm sure you remember that day very clearly in your mind. 😇 Thank you letting us know that you're in the video 😇🙏

[@mercysiichamai8100]

Fr. Anand n the Jesuits give me the courage to keep fighting to live a happy life how hard life get, Fr. Anand advice n his Incouraging words r always there in my daily life n I'm sure they are many people....... Hearing his voice fm this video make me feel his physically present with us❤

[@Aaathonyo]

@@mercysiichamai8100 Fr. Anand and also the Jesuits really helped so many of us to live better lives. And like you, I also have some great and special memories of him too. We will miss him so much in the years ahead. ♥

[@marthaangami4035]

Good people gone too soon always Rip father

[@rebeccadaniel4667]

How did he pass away ?

[@Aaathonyo]

According to the official circular from the Regional Superior of the Kohima Jesuits, he died of cardiac arrest.

[@rebeccadaniel4667]

Reverend Father ! Thank you very much for the kind reply !

[@Aaathonyo]

You're welcome. 😇

[@tovidominic3154]

I miss you Anand