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…
Patna Jesuits: as I saw them
I am glad to share my experiences and impressions of the Jesuits down the years. I limit my sharing to the Jesuits who came to Patna during or after the 1960s. [auth] They were given…
Collaborating with Jesuits of Patna
As the invitation to share my experience of collaboration with the Jesuits in their varied ministries of Patna Diocese came to me, the image that flashed in my mind was that of the gospel image…
Recalling my Jesuit associations
Ever since I gained my senses, I have been associated with the Jesuit missionaries for my upbringing. The first Jesuit priest I had encountered was Fr. Vervaraken, who was from Belgium. Further, I had the…
They have shaped my Life
I am Prem Manjhi. My father is Mr. Suresh Manjhi and mother is Mrs. Tileshwaridevi. I hail from Jamsaut, a village in the outskirts of Patna. I belong to the Musahar community, the most backward…
In Love with the Mission
I can never sum up in such a short article what the entire Patna Mission means to me, nor the incredible growth that has occurred in the past 100 years. Here are a few of…
Frontier Ministries: Responding to the Signs of Time
Leaping into the unknown is not anything new to Patna province. Every ministry evolved in the province was a result of a soulful search after reading the signs of the times and responding to it…
MAIN (Migrant Assistance and Information Network) Inaugurated
Setting a new milestone in accompanying distressed migrants to live with dignity by building a caring humanity, the Jesuit Conference of India’s premier initiative MAIN (Migrant Assistance and Information Network) has begun its operations. [auth]…
Easter: from Despair to Hope
Easter is the ultimate Solemnity and greatest Feast and is the longest among the liturgical seasons. It celebrates the crowning, central truth of our faith in Jesus Christ. Easter is the most important day of…