All the major superiors of the Jesuit Conference of South Asia (JCSA), headed by Fr Stanislaus D’Souza, along with the General Assistants, Frs. Vernon D’Cunha and M K George gathered at Christ Hall, Calicut, Kerala…
The Healing Touch
Remembering Fr. Britto Joseph, SJ who brought health to thousands of patients across the country. [auth] John Britto Joseph was born near Madurai, Tamilnadu, into a large Catholic family. His mother, a traditional healer, was greatly respected…
Alternative Medical Care – A Holistic Approach
The word ‘Alternative Medical Care’ brings to our minds the idea of one or more choices available to restore health or wellness that is alternative to the existing conventional system of medicine. Dr. Samuel Hahnemann…
Healthy Ageing
Because I spent my entire professional life as a geriatric internist and psychiatrist, I chose to add the question of aging and old age to the suggested title "A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body." …
Love-Giving and Life-Gifting
It was a Lenten Sunday that year. Manjula had lent her voluntary service at a blood donation camp organised at her parish belonging to Coimbatore diocese. Along with several others, she donated blood and also…
The Green Medicines
Herbal medicine has its origin in every home. The book of Wisdom says, “The Lord created the medicinal herbs which grow on the earth, and these a sensible person will not despise. The physician uses…
Every Area Starts to Enter Renewal
Doubt and disillusionment, discouragement and despair, dread and fear are emotions that are common to all of us at some point or other in our lives. When we are confronted with the death of a…
Palliative Care in Life-Limiting Condition
When suddenly faced with a diagnosis of a life-limiting condition, many would be completely devastated; "How could this happen; I have done nothing wrong!" they cry. Others are made of sterner stuff; "One has to…
The Commission on the Role of Women
The Commission on the Role of Women in Jesuit Apostolate observed its first anniversary on 8th March 2022, expressing its resolve to facilitate the worldwide Jesuits and their collaborators in their efforts to align themselves…