Lent Reflection (2)

Lent: a time to let go and let live!


The readings of the second Friday of Lent remind us of our sinful activities and give us guidelines of how to begin a new life. The first reading invitees each one of us to say goodbye to our sinful life and begin a new life. One the other hand, the Gospel is more concrete as it says, reconcile with your brothers and sisters and do not call anyone fool. A close glance of these two readings will us that the first reading is theoretical and the Gospel is practical. We might even just say, one gives theory of what to do and the other gives practical implementation.

Lent reflection (1)

Lent: a time to fall in love with Jesus


The Liturgical season Lent has just begun with Ash Wednesday. The ashes which are placed on our foreheads by the priest remind us that Lent is a season of repentance. Lent also reminds us that Jesus Christ loves us unconditionally. Therefore I would prefer to describe Lent as a joyful season.

Republic Day of India

India in my heart…

January 26: Republic Day of India! I had celebrated the last ten Republic Days without any break in India. Even last year I had a wonderful celebration with our Pre-novices. And this year I am far away from India. But am I really far away from India? I must admit that geographically ‘yes’ but in my heart I still dwell in India.

The Year of Priests

This year being 'Year of Priests' I have decided to write a few articles on Priestly/Religious life. These will not be any scholarly writings, but simply my own personal reflections. Like what is my understanding of Priestly/Religious life? And who are the Priests who have influenced me. There will be a few topics which I plan to cover. Here is the first article.

You gave life to my child

"You gave life to my child"

While studying philosophy, I tried to look different things little critically. I was privileged to visit many places, meet many people and encounter many incidents. Many things left their mark behind. After visiting a Remand Home I wrote this article. This was my first article to be published in Jivan, a Jesuit magazine.

The death of a Christmas story

The Death of a Christmas Story


A sudden laughter broke out in the class-room when Praveen Gomes, asked by his professor to introduce himself, uttered his name for the first time. He was furious but could not express his anguish.
“What a cranky name? Who gave you this name?” many murmured.

Reflection on Fundamentalism

Fundamentalism and Extremism

Over the last few years i have experienced Fundamentalism and Extremism in different forms. In this article I try to reflect on fundamentalism and extremism. It is not a research paper, rather my personal reflection.This article was translated in Irish language and published in an Irish magazine called, 'Timire'.