A True Christian
Magnet is a splendid monthly which I look forward to reading regularly. The article “I was in prison” by Fr MA Joe Antony S J, was worth reading. I was inspired by Mr. Bruce Kent. Indeed he was a peace hero. Now at this present context he motivates me to be a true Christian by being a peace maker and not be a trouble-maker. A heart filled with gratitude to the Magnet team for publishing this thought-provoking article.
Akshay Kumar, Jesuit Novice, Mt St Joseph, Bangalore
A Magnet!
Thanks a lot. Your magazine is a Magnet! I like the lay out and the articles are insightful and inspiring. I’ve tried to promote by asking others to subscribe and telling my students to read for their growth…
Fr. Anthony (address not in email)
The Five Whys
This is in reference to “The Five Whys Technique.” “Why?” is an enlightening question to all those who do not look within themselves in times of failure. I sincerely thank Fr Jose Kuttianimattathi SDB for revealing the secrets of problem solving through the question “why.” I’d also like to thank the Editor and team for publishing such informative articles in your magazine.
S.Vijay SJ, Hyderabad
About the Whole Issue
‘Let the children come to me for theirs is the kingdom of God ‘. In other words, this could mean that we learn from the children what the kingdom/real happiness is and it would belong to us.
Thanks to MAGNET for inviting us to be childlike in order to be really free and happy in life. A child attracts or disturbs even the demon in a positive way and creates in us a desire to be creative and makes great people to become their disciples in order to make them still greater.
Children stories (COVER STORY1-3) are much more educative and inspiring. They teach us what sharing, generosity and sacrifice means (little elder sister) and much more what prayer(Coles) is to them because God speaks to them (James) and how to put Our Father in practice (Domnic) and that they, as children, have deeper experience of God. Adults should not act as adults in the presence of their children but become childlike (‘Unless you become like….) to experience the warmth and freshness of our own being.
Fr. A.E.Ekka unravels the secrets of the growth of the young through identifying the talents, challenging them to actions and guiding and helping them (esp. the poor)to choose the right way of living through proper education and profession. Parents and teachers have a special and responsible role to play.
Fr .Scaria invites the children of the second stage of childhood (seniors) to enjoy life like the children looking at the wonders and beauty around us instead of looking back regretfully and sadly. They are called to enjoy the present like the children and be creative artists. Let us realize the BEAUTY lying deep within us..
Thanks to Fr. Jose K who has proposed the magic of 5 WHYs, which is a counselling process to find out the root cause of an issue or problem or conflict or concern or failure etc. There is a root cause and solution to every problem.
I hope and pray that on 21 August , our Senior Citizens were remembered fondly by their younger generation. It was also the birthday of St. Francis de Sales (21.8.1557), who has said that holiness can be attained by any and all at all stages and states of life.
Thanks for Fun and more: The son is 15 and dad is 51 =66!! Right!!.
Well, my share of apple is in the basket.
10 differences are identified but I am still looking for the one who hid the words or I must change my specs!
Thanks and all the best, Joe!
May MAGNET continue to be Magnetic, Magical and Magnanimous.
Fr Vincent Swami MSFS, Pune
Inspired by Bruce Kent
This is with reference to “I was in prison….” on pages 10 and 11 of the August issue. Amidst the ongoing catastrophic war in the world there is dire need of the promotion of peace across the world. I am very much inspired by the commendable work for peace in the world by Bruce Kent. Kent lived as a true Christian. His love for humanity was so immense that he could even sacrifice his priesthood and become a full-time man for others. Total service for humanity is more Christian than holding a priesthood like Pharisees, the hypocrites. I am very grateful to Fr Joe Antony for writing about Bruce Kent, a very good example for true Christian life because his life story can indeed inspire thousands of people across the globe to work to impede the wars which are at the cost of innocent people.
Pilat Narzari SJ, Udalguri, Assam
The article by Fr Joe Antony ‘I was in Prison’ Is very interesting and motivating to live a committed life for Christ. We need to emulate the values from the life of Mr Bruce Bent which is the embodiment of Christ. This article has rekindled me to love Jesus passionately. It has been a source of inspiration to promote peace in the world. I am indebted to Fr Joe Antony and the editorial team for this article.
Frewin D’Souza SJ
Thumba Trivandrum
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