Pathways to God: Formation of the Constitution of the Society and Integration of Candidates in Letter and Spirit

MSJ, 12th September, 2019:  Fr Francis Pudhicherry, SJ, Editor of Ignis and Head of the Department & Director of Spirituality at Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth (JDV) gave a talk on "Pathways to God: Formation of the Constitution of the Society and Integration of  its Candidates in Letter and Spirit" to the community.  The talk shed light on deliberations of the First Fathers (St Ignatius of Loyola and his companions) in Venice, Italy,  in 1539, which led to the formation of the Society of Jesus and later drafting of its constitution. 

Fr Francis highlighted the importance of quality of men to the Society which was the conscience decision of Ignatius and others in order to fulfil the apostolic effectiveness.  Therefore, Francis dealt extensively on the fourth chapter of the constitution which speaks of examen of the candidates to the Society.  Fr Olvin Veigas, SJ, moderated the session. This talk was part of community's ongoing intellectual and human formation.  [OV]

Fr Pedro Arrupe, SJ: Life and Legacy - Exhibition at MSJ

As part of the Diamond Jubilee of Mount St Joseph, 22 August 2019, an exhibition on the life and legacy of Fr Pedro Arrupe, SJ was held at the house Aula. Archbishop of Bangalore, Peter Machado along with Fr Stany D'Souza, Provincial of the Jesuits in Karnataka inaugurated the exhibition. Fr Arun Kumar, SJ gave a brief description at the beginning on the aims and objectives of the exhibition as well as a short note on Fr Pedro Arrupe. In the following brief video you will find all that we try to communicate on this great man of the Catholic Church and the Society of Jesus, Fr Pedro Arrupe, whose cause is opened recently by declaring him the Servant of God. May he intercede for us in all our endeavours to propagate faith and promote justice of our Lord. [OV]

Diamond Jubilee of Mount St Joseph

On the 22nd August 2019, MSJ witnessed the celebration of Diamond Jubilee of its existence with a large number of Jesuits and non-Jesuits in attendance. Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore Archdiocese presided over the Mass and preached a homily. A sumptuous meal prepared by Mr Joachim Vaz, the dad of Fr Joyson was served to around 325 people.

A short program was organized after the Mass. On this occasion,

i. an exhibition on Fr Pedro Arrupe was held at the Aula;

ii. Shalom Jesuit Listening Centre marked the beginning;

iii. "My Soul Magnifies the Lord," souvenir of the jubilee was released;

iv. 7 of our co-workers who worked at Mount for more than 25 years were honored;

v. “Mount Melodies” a new hymnal saw its light;

vi. www.dhyanashrama.in website of the Dhyanashrama Retreat House inaugurated.

Every member of the community worked hard in one way or the other to make this occasion smooth, solemn and stupendous. [OV]

Novena to Our Lady

In view of the feast of the nativity of Our Lady, Mount St Joseph Community has started 9 days Novena. There is a lot of creativity each day while conducting the prayer for 20 minutes. As part of the tradition, flowers are offered to Mother Mary as a token of our devotion and filial love towards her. [OV]