Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- A young Catholic boy from Kalutara once went to a priest for his confession (religious exercise which Catholics use for acceptance and asking for forgiveness for one's wrongdoings). The priest after hearing the boy's confession invited him to attend a seminar on religious life organised by the church. The boy promised that he would attend. Keeping his word, the boy came to meet the priest a few days with his mother and said he is willing to enter into religious life.

This priest is none other than Fr. Camillus Fernando whose biography was launched recently at St. Peter's College. This biographical work written by Ajith Mendis is titled 'Winiwidimi Kendaweema' (Making the vocation transparent).

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