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FOJET meet in Tamil Nadu

The Ignatian Year (2022-23) brought forth many an initiative across the South Asian Assistancy. One ofthem was FOJET, (the Former Jesuits in Tamil Nadu). The concept invites the Former Jesuits to come together for a…

Ekdumjhakaas (Super fine)!!!!

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Rejoice always and give thanks!

Is it easy to do what St. Paul asks – to rejoice always and to give thanks in all circumstances? [auth] ‘Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in…

Ignatian Roots of Daughters of the Cross

We, Daughters of the Cross, are required to make a month’s retreat based on the Ignatian Exercises before the final vows. The value of this directive was brought home to me powerfully in my month’s…

The Graham Staines Story

Film: The Least of These: The Graham Staines Story (2019) Director: Aneesh Daniel                                            Running time: 112 minutes Cast:   Stephen Baldwin, Shari Rigby, Sharman Joshy, Aditi Chengappa. In 1999 the violent death of the Australian missionary…

Fr. Braz Faleiro, SJ (GOA)

Fr. Braz Conceicao Faleiro was born on 8 December 1936, in Navelim-Goa. He did his Novitiate in Andheri-Mumbai, licentiate in Philosophy in Braga-Portugal and Theology in Innsbruck-Austria. He was ordained a priest in Zug-Switzerland. He…

Fr. John Misquitta, SJ (BOM)

Fr. John Misquitta was a multi-faceted personality - an educationist, theologian, pastor, socius to novice master, and dministrator. In losing Fr Misquitta, the Bombay Province has lost a great stalwart. Fr. John was a jogger.…

Being Kind, Even When Everyone Else Is Not

A few days ago, I was visiting my mother in the nursing home where she lives.  She has been suffering from thyroid cancer and is “immune compromised,” which means that she is highly susceptible to…

True Heroes of Our Nation

Praise to the farmers, who till the land,With calloused hands and a noble stand.They sow seeds for our daily bread,Bringing forth life, from earth's deep bed. Praise to the domestic helpers, who sweep our homes,With…