Benedict of Nursia: (480-547 CE) “The Abbot should use prudence and avoid extremes... He should prune faults with prudence and love as he sees best for each individual. Let him strive to be loved rather than
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In this frank first person account, young Andrea tell us of the insecurities and fears she faced, and how she learnt to cope and make sense of life. Life is a rollercoaster; as it is
Five years ago, a bright, active student leader in one of Delhi’s prestigious colleges shocked her family and college mates by joining a contemplative religious order. MAGNET has published the story of a young woman
Fourteen years ago, in 2004, I published an article in The New Leader, with the title, “Give My Eyes to My Cousin.” It was the true story of Rajalakshmi, a sixteen-year-old student, who was hit
For our cover story, we interviewed Fr Jerry Rosario SJ, who has donated blood a whopping 194 times—possibly the highest number in India! He has also been active in promoting blood and organ donation. Anyone
Meaning matters—for our emotional and even physical well-being. How do we find it? The author shares relevant insights from psychology—including a study of parents whose children were murdered. Could they construct a meaningful life after
This Indian, who, I am sure, must be very close to God, is not a Christian. When Kailash Satyarthi was born, he was named Kailash Sharma. Sharma is a common surname among Brahmins in India
(339-397 CE) “The Emperor is within the Church, not above it… I say this with all humility, so also, I state it with firmness. Some threaten us with fire, sword, exile; we have learnt as
Interviewed for MAGNET by Sr Celine Vas, our associate editor, eighty-seven-year old Sr Pauline Yadav, a Medical Mission Sister, tells us her story, adding perceptive insights into religious life, the differences she sees between older
A close look at ‘The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994’ (THOTA-1994) ‘Organ Transplantation Technology’ offers a gift of life to patients suffering from terminal stage of organ failure diseases. Every person who