Jesuit presence on the Indian sub-continent dates back to the arrival of Francis Xavier in Goa on 6th May 1542. As for as the Tamil country was concerned, Francis Xavier and his companions had worked in the Pearl Fishery Coast, Mylapore and in other parts, preached the Gospel and planted the Catholic Church. The whole of India, including the Tamil country was part of the Goa Province, ...
Dear Friends in the Lord,Our days are filled with activities and generally, the demands of our life-mission are great and, as committed stewards, we move from one task to another. While this zeal is a blessing, it can also leave us little space for rest and time for our inner journey. In a fast-moving world and demanding work schedule, this becomes not only difficult but may even seem unwarranted. Yet, just as each day invites us to pause and be with ourselves, so too, each year calls us to set aside sufficient time for rest and review. Just as a... Read More