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…
Democracy to Defend, Not to Destroy
Democracy is rightly defined as “the government of the people, by the people and for the people.” Real power in a democracy is vested in the hands of its citizens by the exercise of their…
THEOLOGY ONLINE – Encountering God in Cyberspace
The year-long curfew imposed due to Corona, turned out to be a dark period for all the educational institutions, students and those interested in learning. However, the saying ‘Not all the classrooms have four walls’…
Introduction to the Mass in memory of Fr…
Introduction to the Mass celebrated on 10 July 2021 by Fr. General at the General Curia, Rome in memory of Fr. Stan Swamy, SJ [auth] On behalf of the South Asian Jesuits here in Rome,…
A Chapel with a Cosmic Countenance
When we, the Good Shepherd Sisters, decided to build our new Provincialate in 2018, in Nagpur, I dreamt of a chapel which would reflect emerging spirituality. I wanted it to embrace the Universe and its…
Fr. Devasia Vellapani, SJ (GOA) 1939-2021
Fr Vellapani was born on 13th May 1939, in Mundakayam - a village in Kerala. He entered the Society of Jesus on 11th July 1961, and was ordained a priest on 26th March 1971. As…
Fr. Abraham Enthemkuzhy, SJ (JAM) 1950-2021
“Enna Thambi”- the impromptu greeting of Fr. Abraham Enthemkuzhy will no longer be ringing in our ears. Abe, as he was lovingly called by all, was promoted to eternal glory on the morning of 14th…
Fr. Antony Cruze, SJ (GUJ) 1964-2021
Twenty five days of battle against Corona was well fought. Finally Fr. Cruze, SJ gave himself to the will of God, and surrendered his spirit on the 19th May, 2021. His loss is irrevocable as…
Fr. Lawrence Maria Gabriel, SJ (MDU) 1940 –…
Fr. Lawrence Maria Gabriel (81/56), fondly called Gabiri by fellow Jesuits, passed away at 8.15 a.m. on 29th May 2021, within hours after the demise of Fr. Maria Jeyaraj. As the death of Gabiri was…