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…
Building a Bridge: Catholic Church and the LGBT…
“Brave, prophetic, and inspiring.” Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Newark In this revised and expanded paperback of his ground-breaking book, Jesuit priest and New York Times bestselling author James Martin makes the surprisingly controversial argument…
Women Religious in India: In service or servitude?
Early this year L’Observatore Romano published an article on the widespread exploitation of nuns in the Catholic Church. It was received with some surprise coming as it did from the Vatican. The article elicited responses…
Reminiscing a fellow pilgrim and companion: FR. ISUDAS…
How does one capture a personality that has grown to assume proportions larger than life? How does one do justice to a Jesuit stalwart, with an immense contribution to the Gujarat Church, through religious literature…
Poverty in the Constitutions of the Society of…
Ignatius’ esteem for poverty can be seen in three images: a mother [287], a strong wall [553] and a bulwark [816]. These images embody the attitude of Ignatius and the first companions who found poverty…
Solidarity
JIVAN mourns the devastation and loss in Kerala due to the Calamity of recent floods and expresses prayerful communion with its suffering people. [auth] Solidarity means together we stand Always ready to lend you a…
Cleaning Youth
Youth for Parivarthan (YFP) works for a cleaner city by cleaning, beautifying roadsides and corners which are common garbage dumps. [auth] YFP is a Bengaluru based non-profit organisation whose frequent ‘spot-fixing’ sessions have given many…
Dalit Movements in Malabar
Dalit Movements in Malabar is based on a research study done at Samskriti, a Jesuit Social Centre in Pariyaram. The speciality of this book is that it brings together all the Dalit Movements in Malabar.…
Gold and silver, I have none
Peter, the Apostle, shows us the most effective way of evangelization (Acts 3:6). The sheer power of his faith helps him heal a physically challenged person: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth! Peter…