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…
From Outside the Looking Glass
I have the fondest memories of my life as a Jesuit scholastic. I spent nine very formative years with the Jesuits: Antony D’Mello - my Rector, Vincent Banon - my Novice Master, Bertie Phillips -…
A Name Above All Names!
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The Meaning of Suffering
Suffering is a disorder, a disruption of inner human harmony which causes physical, mental and spiritual pain. In every corner of the world suffering abounds! The search for the meaning of suffering remains one of…
Pope Francis’ mesmerizing effect on the church
The merciful message of Pope Francis has changed the way we understand ourselves and the Church. His compassionate words and challenging deeds have generated tremendous goodwill toward the Catholic Church. His simplicity has enthused the…
Lay Collaboration is Mission itself
We cannot deny that the talk of Lay Collaboration (LC) has gained momentum only in the wake of a vocation crisis the world over – vocation to religious life and the priesthood. However, we need…
JCSA meet in Sri Lanka
The Island nation, Sri Lanka, Pearl of the Indian Ocean and Paradise of the East, continues to live up to its exotic name. The temperate climate, swaying palms, clear blue skies, pothole free roads, disciplined…
What Change?
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MAGIS South Asia, 2018
MAGIS South Asia! What would be the best metaphor to capture the core essence of this youth movement? That metaphor could be - a butterfly, a butterfly which is first a larva, then a pupa…