Fr General Meets the Novices! The Novices were on cloud nine on March 4, when Fr General (Fr Adolfo Nicolas) came to the Novitiate in the evening to have tea with the Novices. There was a flurry of activity and excitement to set the stage ready for a very memorable meeting with him in the Aula. We arranged a traditional welcome to Fr General who was flanked by Fr James E Grummer and Fr Lisbert P D’Souza, the assistants ad providentiam. In his talk to the Novices he spoke on a wide range of issues and also shared his personal experiences. Stressing on the need for creativity, flexibility, depth, honesty and availability he encouraged us to be always men for others. He gave a thumbnail sketch of the ongoing work in the Curia and the situation of the Society in relation to peoples lives all around the globe. We had a nice time talking with him after the talk which was a unique experience as Fr General had specifically mentioned that he wanted to meet the novices without the presence of anyone in the hall. We really had a first hand experience of an ideal Jesuit. As the JCSA meet continued, we were privileged to listen to talks by Fr Grummer and Fr Gabriel Je, the Provincial of Korea. Many of the JCSA delegates also celebrated the morning Mass for the Novices .“Asia has a lot to offer to the Church. Make sure you know Asia in depth.” - Fr General to the Novices.
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