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…
Fr. Jerry Sequeira, SJ (GUJ) 1947 – 2021
Fr. Jerry Sequeira was the 5th Gujarat Jesuit victim of the dreaded coronavirus. He was an exceptionally talented person, a leader, an educationist, a formator, a sensitive care-taker and a publisher. As Pre-Novitiate Director, he…
Fr. Jean Englebert, SJ (CCU) 1929-2021
In January 2017, for health reasons, Fr Englebert decided to return to Belgium. There were several farewell functions at the Prabhu Gisur Girja where he had spent the largest part of his apostolic life. Above…
Fr. Roshan Lobo, SJ (KAR) 1971 – 2021
The sudden demise of Fr Roshan Lobo has stunned the Karnataka Jesuits and many others who had known him as a zealous priest, a dedicated teacher and an affectionate friend. He died of a cardiac arrest…
Fr. Thomas Kaduvathookil SJ (DEL) 1934 – 2021
Fr. Thomas Kaduvathookil,affectionately called KT, was born in Ponkunnam, Kerala, and joined the Society after his Intermediate. On finishing his formation, KT was appointed to responsible positions of Headmaster, Principal and Rector of educational institutions…
Fr. Gregory Naik, SJ (GOA) 1933-2021
The long life of Fr. Greg Naik of 88 years, is best captured with the metaphor of a pilgrim - Greg the pilgrim. That is who Greg was from birth until the end of his…
Fr. Andrew Francis, SJ (CEN) 1961-2021
The Lord called Fr. Andrew unto Himself on 10th Sep 2021, when he was in Jalandhar as a member of the NAAC Committee visiting Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya. He died in his sleep. He…
Psalm and Ignatius
Conversion of St. Ignatius In the light of Psalm 23 [auth] At the stroke of a cannonballAttuned to the vocation callShedding honor, pride and all - inShepherding Lord, ‘I shall not want!’Precious castle costs nothingPasturing…
Our Master, St. Ignatius!
May your vision illuminate our mission of reconciliationwith your tears of pain, of conversion and of consolation,by accompanying our impulses mostly impatient,by purifying our souls swiftly penitent,[auth]by rebuilding our minds often negligent,by healing our wounds…