The recent developments in the state of Jharkhand are a cause of concern for every citizen of India. The democratic institutions and rule of law have collapsed in Jharkhand, resulting in efforts to amend Chotanagpur/Santal…
A Language that could not be Written |…
A Foundational Grace The desire to learn, promote and empower languages is a foundational grace that the Society of Jesus has enjoyed from its very inception. Throughout the history of the Society of Jesus, Jesuits…
Krista Purana: Thomas Stephens’ Contribution to Indigenous Language
Four hundred years ago, during the time of inquisition, of forced conversions and of zealous Romanization, a Jesuit practiced enculturation. His contribution to the religious language of Goa is noteworthy and commendable. [auth] Life…
A ‘Labour of Love’ in Indigenous Languages
The UN General Assembly’s declaration of 2019 as the ‘International Year of Indigenous Languages’ echoed joyfully in the tribal heartland of Gujarat on 21 February 2019, when the Hon. Governor of Gujarat, Shri O. P.…
God’s Presence, God’s Present
For some years now I have received Christmas cards from some friends that have no reference to Jesus. On the outer page you see a bouquet of flowers, or a tree covered with buntings; on…
The Dawn of a New Life
A spiritual journey is a unique experience. Christmas inherently promotes spiritual growth and development, and is a time for spiritual rebirth and the dawn of a new Life. [auth] Jesus was born, and His birth…
Jesus: A name St. Ignatius Carried in His…
The titular feast of the Society of Jesus, celebrated on 3rd January, is one of three solemnities in the Society; the other two are the feasts of St Ignatius and St Joseph. The importance the…
The Encyclopaedia Mundarica of Fr. John Hoffman, SJ
Encyclopaedia Mundarica, is the work of Fr. John Hoffmann, SJ (1857 – 1928) assisted by Fr Arthur Van Emelen, SJ. Other Jesuits working in Chotanagpur have also helped Fr. Hoffmann in this great venture. Fr.…
Responding to REGAE II and Looking at the…
To, All Jesuits of the Conference of South Asia 15 Nov, 2019 POSA Circular 2019/06 Dear Friends in the Lord, Greetings of Peace! This circular brings you the responses of JCSA to the long process of…