Work is worship

The first year Novices had an enriching experience in Pannur in the month of May. It was a 'work experience' for them. Though the sun was burning hot, they did not hesitate to work in the scorching heat, digging foundations for the houses. As the fruit of their love for the poorest of the Hulugunchi village in Raichur, at the end of the camp fourteen poor families could smile looking at those trenches soon to be raised up with the walls. The hospitality of the Jesuits of Pannur was excellent. No doubt the Novices have returned back to the Novitiate with unforgettable rich experiences.

Called to be Sent

May is a month of many experiments in the Novitiate. Novitiate wears a deserted look as the novices have gone to various places. Second year novices are serving the sick people in different places like Snehadan and Snehasadan which are catering to HIV patients, Ashaniketan- a center for mentally disabled people and Sumanahalli-a home for leprosy patients. Novice Vinod is having an earn and live experience in a commercial center in Bangalore.
The first year Novices are led by their Fr.Socius to Pannur for work camp. All are expected to return Mount on 31 May.

Alone with the Alone in the eight day retreat

The second year novices (14) were led to have a wonderful experience of union with the Lord in silence. Fr.Frederick D'silva guided the novices through an eight day retreat helping them to know the infinite love of God. He being a missionary enthused them in being faithful and committed to the love and mission of Christ given to the Society.
As the second years prepare themselves to commit their lives through the vows, the retreat helped them to cherish, nourish and relish the graces so as to flourish in their vocation to serve Christ in His people. As the month's retreat fuels the mission experiment, let us pray that this retreat which they have spent with the Lord may energize them during their experiments ahead.

The Retreat Directors in the making....

Forty lively religious from the four corners of India are participating in a most sought after Retreat Directors' Course conducted by Dhyanashrama Retreat Center. Fr.William, the Director feels that the demand for the course is increasing year by year.
The course is given by experts in the field of Spirituality and Psychology- Fr.William S.J,. Fr.Freddie S.J, Fr.Terence S.J, Fr.Dion S.J, Fr.Hilario S.J, Fr.Francis S.J, Fr.Jossy S.J and Sr.Alphonsa SsPS.

Singapore returned....

Fr.Hilario is back to Mount after having a refreshing time in Singapore. Warm welcome to you Fr. Hilario. No doubt, you look younger now!
All the stories from Singapore are yet to be heard.

A word of thanks

Dear Fathers, Brothers, relatives, friends....,
It really brings joy for us to bring Mount St.Joseph closer to you. For some, though they like to come here and refresh themselves, the distance and traffic make them change their plans. For many, Mount brings nostalgic memories.... disciplines... hair shirts.. vine...butter fruits, mangoes...and those unforgettabe prayer and retreat experiences.... Now you can just sit back and relish all those memories at the click of the mouse.
We have 27 vibrant, promising novices. 18 more are expected to join the Novitiate soon. The second years are getting ready for the hospital, earn and live and community experiment and the first years warming up to go for the summer camp at Pannur. Dhyanashrama is always full as so many long to come to do retreat here.
The Ignatian Spirituality Center work is progressing very fast. Soon we will get to you the coverage on ISC with images.
The inspiration for this blog comes from Fr.Brian and Fr. JossyD'Mello. We remain grateful to them.
Make it a habit to (b)log in to our website. A special feature of this blog is- we store all the photos of the events taking place at Mount. Anybody from anywhere can access them and if they want download and print them.

On 14th April, Fr. Dion completed 10 years of priesthood. You can send your wishes to him: dionvazsj@gmail.com. We congratulate him on this occasion and look forward to many more jubilees.

Fr.Manoj

The Joyful Novitiate Community '06-'07

Standing: Brian(Bajpe), Vishal(Ferar), Jeevan(Bolkunje), Nithin(Mysore), David(left), Kevin(Perumai), Paul(Hiriyur), Jayaprakash(Kollegal), Vinod(Chamrajpet), Don(Kelarai)), Melwin(Chikmaglur), Ryan(Bajpe), Nelson(Nirmarga), Arul(Mysore), Rayan(Belman), Sujay (Chikamagalur)
Sitting: Suman(Hassan), Luminesh(Kolar), Fr.Manoj(Socius), Fr.Dion(Novice Director), Sudhir(Chikamagalur), Prem(Kulshekar)
Squatting: Merwyn(Hospet), Jeevan James(B'lore), Kiran(Bondel), Jeevan Gomes(Kanajar), John Baptist (Kollegal), Ronald(Taccode), Dayle(Neerude)

Fr.Mohan Live on Zee TV on Good Friday

Novitiate Picnic

The Novitiate Community went for a picnic to a resort in Bangalore. For more photos click on picnic in the photo gallery.

Silver Jubilee of Loyola School

Visit of the Australian Novitiate Community

Winners of Gloria Carol Competition

X'mas Recreation.....