One morning, as I paddled from 66 into 67, a warm cup of tea brought surprising clarity. I realized that this phase of life is not about counting years but about finally understanding them. After…
When Jesuits had to go, she took over
This newly-minted saint has a surprising, delightful connection with Jesuits. She was raised to the altar on 11 February 2024. She is the first woman from Argentina to be honoured as a saint and the…
Learning to laugh
What do you think a young man will do, when he sees a young woman sitting in front of him in the train compartment? But what does he actually see? He sees her meticulously painted…
Harnessing for God the energies of love
Is it true that we live unloved and die unmourned? Intelligent and educated though we are, do we fail to grasp something that psychologists and psychiatrists repeatedly affirm today? We choose to live single lives,…
For hope when it is hard to hope
Have you come across people who seriously think that these are the end times? But why would they think so? If you ask them, they will be ready with a long list of recent catastrophes,…
Christmas ironies
Can you think of a sadder tragic irony than this? He is hailed as ‘the Prince of Peace’. But the land, where he was born and brought up, where he wandered preaching God’s fatherly love,…
Things hard to understand
Did you notice it? If you did, you deserve a pat on your back, because it shows you are a careful reader of Jivan. [auth] The first one to alert me to the mix-up…
A Gift that can be Snatched Away
It looks like the coming months are going to be crucial. [auth] All who truly love this great nation, - woman or man, whatever may be their religion, region, caste, race or economic status, -…
Rejoice or panic?
I should tell you about something strange and slightly scary that happened a few days ago. All through the morning chores like brushing, bathing, shaving etc, I keep listening to music. A bluetooth speaker brings…