I watched the teens running with friends along the riverFlowing from the snows of the Himalayas,They jumped into the water, they collected pebblesThat captivated their eyes and their senses.They ate, they drank, they made merry…
The Wound of Ignatius – an Opportunity of…
In September 2019 Fr. Arturo Sosa SJ, called for an Ignatian year in order to celebrate the road of conversion that led Ignatius from the agony of his room in Loyola, to seeing all things…
What has Modern Business to do with Ignatian…
It is becoming fashionable to link business concepts with Ignatian spirituality in general and discernment in particular. In the recent past it began with Chris Lowney, and has gained currency with some Jesuits. It is…
Two Worldly Saints: Ignatius of Loyola and a…
John O’Malley, a noted Jesuit historian, observes, “Ignatius redefined the traditional basis of saintliness which usually involved a degree of unworldliness.” For Ignatius, reality is more important than the ideal of any kind. Yes, O'Malley…
Prayer Dynamics in the Spiritual Exercises
The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola is broadly referred to as a ‘school of prayer’. It provides a number of formal ways of approaching God: Meditation, Imaginative Contemplation, Application of the Senses, Repetition, Triple Colloquy,…
A Novel Handbook for Ignatian Retreat
This book, TO SEE ALL THINGS NEW IN CHRIST, is prepared keeping in mind the Ignatian Year and its theme. It is a collection of thirteen eight-day Ignatian retreats for various groups: religious men, religious…
Ignatian Insights in Ignatian Year
St. Ignatius of Loyola underwent a deep conversion following the battle of Pamplona in 1521. To commemorate this event Fr. Arturo Sosa, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, has asked Jesuits all over the…
Fr. Mathew Pichalakattu, SJ (GUJ) 1940-2022
Like the rich young man of the gospel, young Mathew felt the loving and inviting gaze of the Lord on him. Mathew Picha also left everything and followed the Lord for the unknown land of…
Fr. James Xalxo, SJ (MAP) 1944-2022
James was born on 7th October, 1944. His parents Mr Martin Somra and Mrs Seraphina Xalxo were simple but staunch Catholics who imparted a sound Catholic faith in him. He was the second among three…