We are all aware of what an addict goes through. First and foremost, s/he may not be aware of the addiction or s/he may be aware of it but is not willing to give it…
CLERICALISM: Where it comes from and why it…
Clericalism describes the cronyism and cloistered political environment of Catholic priests, and their loyalty to the feudal system of Rome. Jesuits are present in this environment too, both as perpetrators and as victims. Most professional…
Growing Gracefully Old in the Society
“I am happy that you are going to join the Society of Jesus. But pray to the Lord that He calls you to Heaven before you reach old age.” This is what a family friend…
Dubious Dubia and a Discerning Pope
Whither Francis effect? After the March 2013 election of Pope Francis, many were ecstatic about the ‘Francis effect’. Some four years later, Francis’s defects seem to have eclipsed the ‘Francis effect’, as follows: A sugarcoated…
Pastoral Possibles
Can you recognize the one who pronounced this: “As and when Jesuits take up parishes, let them first check with themselves whether they adequately possess a deep sense of MAGIS. Only then, they could and…
Governance and Mission Renewed
How governance was understood and actually carried out in the Society fifty years ago is so different from nowadays, and the gradual changes in it can be well-illustrated through the life of Jorge Bergolio SJ…
Jesuits and Refugees: A Renewed Mandate
Fr. Pedro Arrupe, the visionary former Superior General of the Society of Jesus, was deeply concerned about refugees and other displaced persons. In the late seventies, he was “struck and shocked by the plight of…
The Great Disruption: Why we should not run…
Recently, in an Alumni gathering, an alumnus said, “Father, you Jesuits should stop being Principals and Headmasters. We want you to guide us spiritually. You are all priests, so we think you are best qualified…