Two Articles that Helped
Thanks for the inspiring article, “Give proper feedback” by Joe Mannath SDB (Magnet – January, 2022) which we need for our life today. I know that feedback from others means a lot. But when I have to give feedback to others, I become so pessimistic. Instead of appreciating and affirming, I usually ignore or become indifferent. This pains the other, and our relationships are curtailed. At times there is a desire to appreciate but we are prejudiced. The ten basic rules are a great help to be positive and to give good feedback for one’s growth and for the growth of others.
The article “The Religious Superior’s Complex Role” by Alex G., SJ (Magnet – February, 2022) gives a lot of information about the role of superiors. We all are aware, yet there are times when we are not acting accordingly. It’s not only superiors; every religious has a responsibility towards one another. The superior cannot do anything on her own; she needs community and the community cannot exercise anything without the superior. Both are important for a good community building and serving the other. Superiors have greater responsibility towards temporal administration, religious communities and in the apostolic works. Thank you for giving us more clarity in exercising our responsibility which will surely make our communities a loving home and family.
Hrudaya Mary JMJ, Bangalore, Karnataka
Candles, Interview, Ministry
You Joes seem to sweep the honours, as I find Joe Anthony’s account of the power couple illuminating Candles in the Dark an inspiring narrative, which will surely motivate some readers to do likewise.
The interview with Alena Fernandez is also very stimulating, and I enjoyed her clarity of thought and vision.
Matthew George’s article on ministry is another energizing, down-to-earth story. I loved his last paragraph, with two nuggets in the first and last sentences!
Conrad D’Souza CFC, Shillong, Meghalaya
All the Articles
I found all the articles very well written.
The one on human trafficking was very necessary and heart wrenching—very difficult to read. But that was the whole purpose, isn’t it, to not let ourselves become complacent?
Loved your editorial, as I truly believe that we the people of God have to more actively work for unity and bring together all people of good will. If forces for evil can work together, how much more so should forces of good work together? I too agree that this increasingly difficult in a world full of escalating divisiveness.
But Magnet is a good tool to combat that.
The anti-average slogan is very relevant for us Christians today and was great.
I liked most of the articles, especially the one by Fr Jose Kuttianimattathil on a listening church and synodality, your article on when not to take decisions, the one on mental health and the sister superiors’ article on thinking together and how important discerning decisions in a congregations and provincial level is crucial for all the members growing together and not just taking unilateral decisions.
Dr Ann Agnes Mathew, Bangalore
Evil of Child Trafficking
I wish to thank the MAGNET team for throwing light on social issues such as child trafficking. It is sad to see how the heinous practice of child trafficking is prevalent in our society. Child trafficking is a stain on humanity. The evil of trafficking strips children of their dignity and future. I was inspired by the works of some Good Samaritans, engrossed in protecting and rehabilitating trafficked children. The article, written by Sr Lini Sheeja MSC really exposed the pathetic situation of children. It is our social responsibility to curb this evil and support those who have been doing this work. Thanks to the MAGNET team.
Rushikesh Makasare SJ, Vinayala, Mumbai
Helped by Many Articles
As always, the present issue also benefited me. The second paragraph of the editorial and the column “Helps for Growth” helped me for a personal verification. The article on Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder by Fr Jose Parappully too helped for an introspection. The article on child trafficking wrenched my heart and kept me on my knees making my own, the sufferings of those innocent children. “Meeting God” by Sr Nambikkai and the Testimony by Royston D’Souza, the Candles in the Dark, the interview with Sr Alena—all lifted my heart to the Lord in thanksgiving. Together with me my community members also thank Magnet for presenting my vocation story. A very special thanks to Fr Joe for reading and editing it well as only you could do it.
Sr Mary Tancy PCPA, Adoration Monastery, Chelacombu, Kerala
Unique Every Month
You have a unique issue every month. The articles are filled with colorful and eye-catching drawings, which makes them stand out from other publications. There are plenty of timeless and priceless articles, stories, etc., in the magazine. I want to express my sincere appreciation to the editor and the entire team for their hard work and painstaking efforts. The magazine “MAGNET ” keeps me glued to it and I look forward to future issues with eager anticipation.
Kakumanu Teja, Vijayawada, A.P
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