Book Launch: Psychospiritual Dynamics at Midlife and Beyond by Fr. (Dr) Jose Parappully SDB
Date: 31-05-2025
Time: 4:00 PM onwards
Venue: Don Bosco Provincial House, Okhla Road, New Delhi
A solemn and intellectually enriching event marked the formal launch of the much-anticipated book “Psychospiritual Dynamics at Midlife and Beyond” authored by Fr. (Dr) Jose Parappully, SDB, held on 31-05-2025, and presided over by His Grace, Most Rev. Anil J.T. Couto, Archbishop of Delhi. The event commenced promptly at 4:00 PM, bringing together a gathering of religious leaders, scholars, psychologists, educators, and distinguished guests from various walks of life.
The event began with a prayer invocation and welcome address, setting a reflective and reverent tone for the occasion. In his inaugural remarks, Archbishop Anil J.T. Couto praised the author’s deep insight and his ability to merge clinical psychological understanding with spiritual wisdom, calling the book “a roadmap to personal renewal and graceful aging.”
Fr. (Dr) Jose Parappully, already well-regarded for his two-volume best-seller “Psychosexual Integration and Celibate Maturity,” addressed the audience with an overview of his new work. He shared that Psychospiritual Dynamics at Midlife and Beyond was born out of years of research, counselling experience, and deep spiritual reflection. The book, he explained, is not merely an academic text, but a personal companion for anyone navigating the emotional, psychological, and spiritual shifts of midlife and beyond.
About the Book:
This profound work presents pathways to health, happiness, and inner transformation in the second half of life. It explores:
Experiences that indicate the awakening to midlife.
Key psychological and spiritual dynamics faced during this phase.
Processes of transformation required to live a meaningful, satisfying, and fruitful life.
The challenges and opportunities of aging gracefully.
Relevant spiritualities for post-midlife years.
Every chapter is enriched with real-life stories, introspective questions, and practical reflections—making the book not just a read, but an experience of self-discovery and renewal.
Words of Appreciation:
The launch was graced with testimonials from prominent thought leaders:
Br. Philip Pinto, CFC, Former Superior General of the Christian Brothers, praised the book for its “thorough and panoramic treatment of midlife” and called it a “gift for all seekers of life.”
M.A. Joe Antony, SJ, former Editor of The New Leader, commended the book’s ability to draw deeply from both psychology and spirituality, recommending it as a powerful resource for clergy and laity alike.
Dr. Stephen Mavely, SDB, Former Vice Chancellor of Assam Don Bosco University, reflected on how the book helps readers to courageously confront illusions and redefine their purpose in later life.
The event concluded with a ceremonial unveiling of the book by Archbishop Couto, followed by an interactive session and book signing by Fr. Parappully. The gathering ended with tea and refreshment, where participants continued engaging in rich conversations inspired by the themes of the book.
“Psychospiritual Dynamics at Midlife and Beyond” is more than a book—it is a spiritual and psychological guide for those who seek to understand, heal, and flourish in the later seasons of life.