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…
Science – The Divine Milieu
Science, dealing with the laws of nature, is closest to God and the mystery of creation. Scientific laws and principles therefore provide the deepest of spiritual insights and inspiration. Science and religion both ultimately attempt…
“Who do you say I am?”
Jesuits and humility? Forget it. They are a bunch of arrogant ‘know-it-alls.’ Some would say this citing the dictionary definition of ‘Jesuits’, and pointing to their suppression in the late 18th century. For this issue…
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…
102, NOT OUT !
When the moustache starts greying and the head gets balder, when knees or bellies making bending forward a luxury, when a game of basketball seems to be in the distant past and a brisk walk…
Where then did this man get all these…
When Jesus preached in the synagogue, some people were astonished as to how an ordinary carpenter’s son could have such wisdom and do such mighty works!! We see that Jesus experienced rejection in very hometown…
Bonding with People: The Crux of Pastoral Ministry
In the Biblical context, if there is any word holier after ‘God’, it is ‘people’. The Old Testament is full of Yahweh’s constant concern for HIS people. “I will be your God and you will…
Jesuit Governance and its Spiritual Fibre
Governance!!! The heavy term conveys more of administration than gentle animation, at least in the present-day corporate and political environment. Whether as Superior or as Director of Works, Governance is a must. In the growing…
Jesuits on Life-threatening Frontiers
Among the inspiring documents of GC 36 is a letter with a prayer for the Jesuits living amidst war and conflict across the world, braving life-threatening situations. It is a moving message that expresses solidarity…