As we celebrate 60 years of the existence of Mount St Joseph, the community members have come forward to help the faithful in listening to them. The yearning to be heard, the need to be understood, sacred space to share the confidential matter, to reveal the struggles of faith, the worries of life and thereby be healed, to grow in one’s faith, maturity, integrity are some key features of this Listening Centre.
The essence of good listening is empathy and it helps relationships. Through depth dialogue the deeper aspirations of life send their roots deep and spread their wings wide. Spiritual conversation has become our way of proceeding in all our ministries and initiatives. Besides, one of the Universal Apostolic Priority approved by Pope Francis and promulgated by the Superior General Arturo Sosa, is “to show the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment”. The Listening Centre is a new venture to bring wellness, a discerning attitude and wholeness and ultimately peace and reconciliation among our target groups. We are grateful to Anthony Joseph our Rector and the members of Mt St Joseph community for allotting rooms 14 & 15 at MSJ for this purpose.
The listeners’ list as of now is five.
Fr Clarence D’Souza -Spirituality & Scripture
Fr Jossy Rodrigues -Psychology & Spirituality
Fr John Pradeep -Spirituality & Psychology
Fr Olvin Veigas -Theology & Scripture & Research
Fr Arun Kumar - Counseling & Pastoral concerns
The Beneficiaries of this listening centre are; Parishioners, Schools and College staff members, parents and students. [AK]
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