A TRUE DISCIPLE
I am grateful to Fr Joe Mannath and the editorial team of magnet. The article ‘still running at 85’ by Fr M A Joe Antony SJ was insightful. Sr Mary John is truly a motivating figure in my desire to be a fervent disciple of Christ. I am also invited by this inspiring religious to raise my voice against women’s exploitation and work towards women;s empowerment. A heart felt gratitude to the MAGNET team for publishing this article.
Jesuit Novice Reuben Melvin D’Souza
TRUE CELIBACY
The article on friendship in celibate life by Fr Jose Parappully SDB is definitely an inspiration for religious men and women. Celibacy should not make us hate the complementary sex. It should rather be of assistance to all the religious in their loving the Lord more intimately, following the Lord more closely and serving the Lord more passionately. I am indebted to MAGNET for the beautiful article which has filled me with positivity.
Princeton, Jesuit Novice, Bengaluru
A VERY APT THEME
Extremely happy and grateful for MAGNET, September issue.
A very apt theme, indeed: BE A GOOD HUMAN. We all need a good dose of it …
In the bargain, while becoming the disciples of the Lord – an excellent human person- we forget to become, exactly what he wants us to become: Good Human Beings
I do hope all Priests and religious will read this issue…and assimilate a good dose of it.
I wait eagerly for the arrival of MAGNET every month and it has been a great source of enrichment.
I really hope and pray that quality will be maintained: substance of the articles, and theme would be relevant, and of course layout would be attractive as it has been always…
Celine D’Cunha FMA, Shillong
WORTH WAITING FOR
It’s worth waiting for MAGNET and the article on “Becoming a good human being” stresses this fact. Many experience a dark phase after joining the religious congregations. One needs to realize that at times God makes us walk through the dark tunnels in order to make us savour the brightness waiting for us at the end of the tunnel. Being a novice, I was touched by this article of Fr Joe Mannath SDB. It has boosted my spiritual life and stimulated in me a desire to be an ebullient novice.
Abhishek, Jesuit Novice, Bangalore
This is with reference to “Become a good human being.” The cover story strengthens my call to be deeply rooted in Christ . It helps me to be committed, compassionate, loving, caring and humble rather than jealous; available rather than self-centered, for our fellow beings. Let me sincerely congratulate Fr Joe Mannath, SDB and everyone at the MAGNET for inspiring, energetic, and powerful articles.
Thank you!
Erik Kerketta
This is with reference to cover story of September ‘become a good human being’ by Joe Mannath SDB. The article bluntly pointed out areas where religious should focus more. All the points mentioned are relevant and some are bitter truths too. I do have felt many of these in my religious life so far. The practical steps to tackle Negative feelings like jealousy were really insightful. All the ten guidelines have to be taken for prayer and further reflections. I thank MAGNET for sharing these insights which helped to introspect myself.
Thomas J Philip S.J., Thiruvananthapuram
EQUALITY IN LOVE
A great explanation is given on chastity, which taught us, religious, to be prudent in our friendships. To a religious, especially for me it is to love and serve everyone equally. From this article I learnt to maintain the purity of heart and thought. Hence I sincerely thank Fr. Jose Parapully SDB, and the editor for publishing this article.
T.Crumblish Anthomen S.J
This is with reference to the article “friendship in Celibate Life” by Fr Jose Parappully SDB (MAGNET, September 2022). I agree with the point “Friendship is one of the greatest ways in which God comes to us”. True friendship is beyond everything. We, humans, are social beings. Whatever life we choose to live, we need friends. We need someone to share our love. Only friendship is not life, but there is no life without friendship. A Trustworthy person in one’s life will be instrumental for one’s success in their life. Jesus said greater love than this no one has than to lay down one’s life for his friends. It is easy to give one’s life for one’s friend, but it is difficult to get a friend who gives one’s life for one’s friend.
Sugumar Jose, Thiruvananthapuram
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