Musings on the Conversions of Saint Ignatius of…

In an interview with Pope Francis in August 2013, Jesuit Father Antonio Spadaro, editor of Civilta Cattolica, began with an unscripted question, asking the Pontiff point-blank: “Who is Jorge Mario Bergoglio?” Spadaro notes: “The pope…

Ignatian Heritage and Ashram Ministry

Jesuits have always been pioneers in meeting new challenges of the times. When science challenged religion, they met that challenge as scientists, and so also in the social fields as lawyers and social workers. In…

The Jesuit Principal

The task of a Jesuit Principal is monumental because he has to ensure the integral formation of the students under his care. He has to see that the institution is functioning according to the Ignatian…

The Mindful Education

Let me note a few remarks on Jesuit education. It is mostly on Tamilnadu Jesuit education—though it can apply to all of India--and it is not about all grades of education, only about the University…

Covid Beckons New Teaching Perspectives

“Everyone who remembers his own education, remembers teachers, not methods or techniques.  The teacher is the heart of the education system.” - Sidney Hook. [auth] Read More

Protecting our Educational Rights

The National Education Policy (NEP) – 2020, was released by the Central Government on 29th July with the cabinet’s approval. We immediately plunged into action and formed the National Federation for the Protection of Educational…

Speaking Truth to Power

An 86-page book titled ‘It's High Time: Women Religious Speak Up on Gender Justice in the Indian Church’ is set to create a storm in the Indian Church. [auth] Read More

Women in Islamic Religious Thinking

The cover story in the March 2020 issue of Jivan entitled 'Will Women's Struggle for Dignity Ever End?' by Professor Shalini, focusing on the place of women in Christian faith and practice, made an interesting…