He assured me he would only take a few minutes; just enough time to trim his toenails. That’s why I agreed. We, the jail chaplains, had access to nail clippers, a luxury which the inmates
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In this interview with Janina Gomes, we meet Fr. Frazer Mascarenhas SJ, a compassionate nurturer of young minds and hearts throughout his extensive tenure as an educator. His devotion to the Jesuit brotherhood serves as
Education remains one of the most important ministries of the Church in India. However, there is a lack of clarity regarding the line of authority and role and responsibilities of the different officials responsible for
As we step into the sacred embrace of February, a month steeped in significance for religious communities worldwide, the pages of Magnet come alive with stories that echo the heartbeats of consecrated men and women.
As an educator, I always knew that my role extends far beyond the academic realm. I found myself woven into the lives of my students, sharing in their joys, triumphs, and, at times, their deepest
The Tamil Nadu Conference of Religious in India (TNCRI) is an association of 75 congregations, encompassing 9 brothers’ congregations, 19 fathers’ congregations, and 47 sisters’ congregations, with a current count of 119 major superiors. Dedicated
We need more feet washing Jesus’ (Jn:13.5) than hand washing Pontius Pilates (Mt:27.24). It was in the year 2013 that we received the first Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium by Pope Francis. Through this exhortation the Holy Father encouraged us to
Religious life grapples with an array of challenges in the contemporary world, which reflect the seismic shifts in social, cultural, and technological landscapes that have up-heaved the established global order. The intricate and multifaceted context,
While studying Theology, I took the initiative to experience the pain that a beggar undergoes. For this purpose, I dressed myself as a beggar and sat on one of the busy footpaths of Pondicherry. It
After reading this column, you will see that Josef Meyr-Nusser might have lived in a different decade but the challenge he faced remains in various forms in many countries, including ours. Have you heard of