Francis Gonsalves SJ

By Vidyajyoti College of Theology, July 13, 2009

Lecturer of Systematic Theology Since June 1997Francis 3
Reader Since 2007
Principal since July 2009
Book Review Editor, Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection

Vidyajyoti College of Theology
4-A, Raj Niwas Marg
Delhi, India 110054.
Telephone: +91-11-23943556, 23947609, 9868964049
Email: fragons@gmail.com

Academic Qualifications

  • B.Com
  • Licentiate in Dogmatic Theology from the Gregorian University, Rome
  • Ph.D from the University of Madras, India.

Subjects Taught At Vidyajyoti

  • Introduction to Theology and Socio-Cultural Analysis
  • Faith and Revelation
  • Christology
  • Trinity
  • Eucharist
  • Priesthood
  • Theological Research Writings
  • Subaltern Movements

Teaching Experience at Other Faculties

  • Symbols and Sacraments for M.A. Students, University of Madras
  • Faith and Revelation at Samadarshini, former Regional Theology Centre (RTC) of the Andhra Pradesh Province and at Jnana Bharati, Regional Theology Centre (RTC) of the IMS (Indian Missionary Society)
  • Eucharist at ‘Gyanoday’ Patna Regional Centre
  • Christology at ‘Tarunoday’ Ranchi Regional Centre

Areas of Interest

  • Interdisciplinary Approaches to Theology
  • Interfaith Dialogue and Interfaith Initiatives
  • Socio-religious and Subaltern Movements
  • Networking with committed groups on Socio-justice Issues
  • Networking with Legal Luminaries to Expedite Legal Matters
  • Developing Poetry, Music, Art, Dance and Drama as alternative sources of Theology

Publications

  1. Pilgrim Poems. Anand, Gujarat: Gujarat Sahitya Prakash, 2007
  2. Sunday Seeds for Daily Deeds: Homilies for the Liturgical Year A,B,C. Bandra: Mumbai: Pauline Publications, 2008. Reprinted 2009.
  3. God of Our Soil: Towards Subaltern Trinitarian Theology. Delhi: ISPCK & VIEWS, 2010.
  4. One more book on The Christian Sacraments will be published shortly

Edited Works

  1. Body, Bread, Blood. Eucharistic Perspectives From The Indian Church. Delhi: ISPCK-Vidyajyoti Publications, 2000. Reprinted in 2003
  2. Paddy Fields And A Grain Of Rice.Delhi: ISPCK-VIEWS, 2007.
  3. Church’s Engagement in Civil Society: A New Way of Being Christian in India Today. Edited together with Antony Kalliath, CMI. Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation and Indian Theological Association, 2009.

Articles

Theology and Scripture

  1. “Shepherds After My Own Heart,” in Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 61/11 (November 1997): 775-83.
  2. “Paul and Ignatius: Servants of the Spirit,” in Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 62/7 (July 1998): 449-60.
  3. “A Theological Epilogue to Buber’s Dialogue,” in Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 62/8 (August 1998): 580-95.
  4. “The Father Will Send You the Spirit,” in Vidyajyoti Journal of Theology 63/4 (April 1999): 303-6.
  5. Christ Courting Arrest: Assessing Easter Evidence,” (cover story) in Indian Currents XI/15 (April 12-18, 1999): 22-8.
  6. “Two Hands of God and Bread for New Life,” in Vidyajyoti Journal of Theology 64/6 (June 2000): 409-21.
  7. “Paschal Promises for a Persecuted People: Eucharistic Perspectives for a Persecuted Church,” in id., ed. Body, Bread, Blood. Eucharistic Perspectives From the Indian Church. ISPCK-Vidyajyoti: Delhi, 2000, 237-58.
  8. “Gods of War and Wars of God: Religions and Violence in Contemporary Society,” in The Yearbook of Contextual Theologies, IKO – Verlag fur Interkulturelle Kommunikation (2001): 33-59.
  9. “The Implications of Kenosis Christology for Contextual Christology,” in Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 66/1 (January 2002): 7-17.
  10. “Religion in the Global Society: Processes and Prospects – I,” in Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 66/6 (May 2002): 345-52.
  11. “Religion in the Global Society: Processes and Prospects – II,” in Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 66/7 (June 2002): 438-50.
  12. “God After Godhra: Communalism and the God of Community,” in Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 66/8 (August 2002): 634-52.
  13. “Multiculturalism as Mission in a New Millennium,” in Seeking New Horizons: Festschrift in Honour of Michael Amaladoss, S.J., ed. Leo Fernando. Delhi: ISPCK, 2002.
  14. “Women at Worship: An ‘Altar-nate’ View,” in The Axe 20/1-4 (April-June 2003): 3-5.
  15. “Sinking Sands and Shifting Stands: Approaching Adivasi Apostolate Anew,” in Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 68/4 (May 2004): 325-37.
  16. “An Aged God or God of the New Age?” in Jeevadhara 34/201 (May 2004): 243-9.
  17. “Space and Churchscape: Contesting Centres of Indian Christianity,” in Co-Worker for Your Joy: Festschrift in Honour of Fr. George Gispert Sauch, S.J., ed. S. Paindath and L. Fernando. Delhi: ISPCK, 2006, 231-45.
  18. “Water: Wellspring of Wholeness,” in Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 71/1 (January 2007): 67-70.
  19. “Sacrament of Love: Source and Summit of Indian Life – I,” Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 71/5 (May 2007): 325-41.
  20. “Sacrament of Love: Story of Salvation in India – II,” Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection71/6 (June 2007): 417-35.
  21. “Eurozentrisches Eucharistieverständnis? Sacramentum Caritatis aus indischer Sicht” in Mission Korrespondenz 2 (2007): 5-6.
  22. “A Triune God for our Interdependent World,” Jnanadeepa Journal of Religious Studies 10/2 (July 2007): 26-50.
  23. “Crucified with Christ: Paul’s Master Motif,” Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 72/3 (March 2008): 217-23.
  24. “Paul’s Body Language.” In Paul for Our Time, ed. Antonette Jesumani, fsp (Bandra, Mumbai: Pauline Publications, 2008): 45-9.
  25. “Set Free for Freedom,” Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 72/8 (August 2008): 622-8.
  26. “Covenantal Celebrations at Three Tables,” Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 72/10 (October 2008): 725-38.
  27. “Body Symbols and Symbolic Bodies: Reaffirming Womanhood in Church and Society,” in In Search of Space: Commission for Women – Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India. 2008, 83-94.
  28. “La compasión en la confluencia de credos,” in Crítica 58/958 (December 2009): 71-5.
  29. “Drawn into Christ, Driven by the Spirit.” Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 73/4 (April 2009): 313-20.
  30. “God is Love: A Christian Conception of the Divine,” in Voice of God: Traditional Thought and Modern Science. Ed. Baidyanath Saraswati. New Delhi: D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd. and Varanasi: N.K. Bose Memorial Foundation, 2009: 148-70.
  31. “The Eucharist in the Light of the Common Priesthood and Lay Empowerment: Case Study from India.” In Eucharist and Community: Beyond All Borders. Seoul: Pax Romana-ICIMIA and Woori Theology Institute, 2009: 152-93.
  32. “In the Form of a Slave: Priests in Christianity.” In The Divine Shepherds’ Voice 1/1 (January-March 2010): 45-59.
  33. “A Body You Have Prepared for Me: Reflections for the Year for Priests.” Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 74/3 (March 2010): 313-20.
  34. “Be Book! Be Bread! Be Bridegroom! Concluding Reflections for the Year for Priests” Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 74/6 (June 2010): 432-33.

Spirituality and Christian Life

  1. “Prabhuji, Tam?ro S?d,” (Gujarati) in Doot 73/8 (August 1983): 19-21.
  2. “A? Rahyo Tam?ro R?j?,” (Gujarati) in Doot 75/4 (April 1985): 20-2.
  3. “Phool Khilé Hai Gulshan Gulshan,” (Gujarati) in Doot 75/10 (October 1985): 28-9.
  4. “Amar Premnu Indradhanu,” (Gujarati) in Doot 77/4 (April 1987): 10-1.
  5. “Krus, Kam?n ané Karar,” (Gujarati) in Doot 78/11 (November 1988): 15.
  6. “The Passion of a Compassionate God,” in The Examiner (April 4, 1998): 10-1.
  7. “That’s the Story of, That’s the Glory of Love,” in The Examiner 149/51 (December 19, 1998): 52-3.
  8. “Sar?im? Jagiy? Nati,” (Gujarati) in Xavier Vani 4 (December 25, 1998): 4-5.
  9. “Dying, He Restored Our Life,” in Indian Currents XI/13 (March 29, 1999): 8-9.
  10. “When I Am Lifted Up,” (guest editorial) in The Examiner 150/15 (April 10, 1999): 4-5.
  11. “‘I’ & ‘Thou’ Speak in Spirituality’s Shadow,” in The Times of India: The Speaking Tree section (October 16, 1999): 12.
  12. “Watch and Wait,” in The Examiner 150/48 (November 27, 1999): 8-9.
  13. “Behold The Man! Behold Your King!” The Examiner 151/16 (April 15, 2000): 8-9.
  14. “Making all things new,” in Indian Currents XII/16 (April 23, 2000): 28-31.
  15. “Called to Be Whole & Holy Families,” The Examiner 151/41 (Oct 7, 2000): 12-3, 15.
  16. “One with the Action of the Passion,” in The Examiner 152/14 (April 7, 2001): 10-3.
  17. “Hammering Swords into Ploughshares,” in The New Leader 114/22 (Dec. 1-31, 2001): 19.
  18. “The God of Littleness,” in The Examiner 152/50 (Christmas Special 2001): 20-1.
  19. “Three-in-One Divinity: Triumphs and Trials.” In The Times of India: The Speaking Tree section (December 22, 2007): 20.
  20. “Serving with love message.” In The Hindustan Times: Inner Voice section (February 6, 2008): 13.
  21. “From Emptiness to Fullness: Seeking Dialogue.” In The Times of India: The Speaking Tree section (August 18, 2008): 16.
  22. “True Compassion As A Universal Ideal.” In The Times of India: The Speaking Tree section (December 26, 2008): 14.
  23. “Sacrifice Sanctifies the Entire World.” In The Times of India: The Speaking Tree section (April 15, 2009):16

Jesuit and Religious Life

  1. “An A to Z Caricature of the Modern Scholastic” JIVAN (May-June, 1990): 22.
  2. Apostolic Fieldwork Touches our Hearts and Minds,” (interview) in JIVAN (April 1999): 17-20.
  3. “Making the Kingdom of God a Reality: An 8-Day Retreat” in IGNIS 1 (2000): 46-71.
  4. “Ignatius, God’s Steadfast Sishya: A Lifelong Learner,” in Ignis 3 (2000): 3-14.
  5. “The Pilgrim and the Pastor,” in The Examiner 151/31 (July 29, 2000): 10-1.
  6. “Peerless Fisher of Pearl-Fishers,” in The Examiner 151/49 (Dec. 2, 2000): 10-1, 22.
  7. “Are we part of the solution or …?” in JIVAN (December 2000-January 2001): 9-10.
  8. “The Saint of Sanguine Sands,” in The Examiner 152/6 (February 10, 2001): 11-3.
  9. “Formation for Transformation,” in Indian Currents XIII/27 (July 8, 2001): 48-9.
  10. “Burning Boats, Building Bridges: Refurbishing Religious-Laity Relationships,” in In Christo 39/3 (July 2001): 151-8.
  11. “The IRS Programme” Poised for Piloting,” in JIVAN (August 2001): 15.
  12. Mary: The Perfect Disciple,” in In Christo 39/4 (October 2001): 191-6.
  13. “Making Houses Homes,” in JIVAN (October 2001): 3.
  14. “Gunning for the gods,” in JIVAN (November-December 2001): 19-20.
  15. “Amidst thy numbered stars, let us place our own little lamps,” in JIVAN (November – December 2002): 4.
  16. “Dialogue in the Dock: Problems and Promises,” in IGNIS 2 (2003): 32-43.
  17. “Taking Stock of Stands: A New Approach in South Gujarat,” in JIVAN (April 2004): 12-3.
  18. “Deus Caritas Est and the Celibate Quest,” in In Christo 44/3 (July 2006): 149-55.
  19. “Making the Impossible Possible,’ JIVAN, July 2006, 10.
  20. “Magis Meeting Margins: Reconstructing Jesuit-Lay Collaboration,” in For Others, With Others, ed. M. Amaladoss (Anand: GSP, 2007), 203-26.
  21. “Jesuit Identity and Mission in Lucan Perspective,” in Ignis 38/1 (2008): 5-13.
  22. “Arrupe’s Agape & Anomía: A Trinitarian View from Generals to Particulars,” in Ignis 38/2 (2008): 38-49.

Social-Justice and Religious Writings

  1. “Bharat’s Bulldozing Brigade,” (cover story) in Indian Currents X/36 (September 7-13, 1998): 5-8.
  2. “Tribals Totter under Trishul Terrorism,” in Indian Currents X/49 (December 7-13, 1998): 21-4.
  3. “A Black Christmas,” in Indian Currents XI/1 (January 4-10, 1999): 20-2.
  4. “Calvary at Christmas,” in The Examiner 150/2 (January 9, 1999): 14-5.
  5. “Grisly Christmas for Christians in Gujarat,” (cover story) in Communalism Combat 5 (January 1999): 11-4.
  6. “Debating Conversions,” in Indian Currents XI/6 (February 8-14, 1999): 35-6.
  7. “Count Me Out! – A Senseless Census in the Making,” (cover story) in Indian Currents XI/7 (February 15-21, 1999): 26-8.
  8. “Attacks on Christians Orchestrated: Report,” in Indian Currents XI/15 (April 12-18, 1999): 37-9.
  9. “New Light on the Dangs: Citizen’s Report,” in Vidyajyoti Journal of Theology 63/5 (May 1999): 385-9.
  10. “The Gift of Hope,” in Indian Currents XI/46 (November 15-21, 1999): 57-60.
  11. “Saffron Shrouds YKJ 2000 in Gujarat” (special report) in Communalism Combat 7/55 (January 2000): 15-7.
  12. “Religion: Binding or Blinding?” (cover story) in Indian Currents XIV/20 (May 19, 2002): 10-3.
  13. “Mumbai’s David vs. Davos’ Goliath,” (cover story) in The New Leader (February 15-29, 2004): 10-3.
  14. “Strike the shepherd, scatter the sheep,” in The Examiner (March 19, 2005): 6-7.
  15. “Use religion for community building.” The Hindu (March 21, 2010): 12.

Current Affairs and Political Issues

  1. “Afflicted But Not Crushed,” in The Examiner 142/48 (November 30, 1991): 6.
  2. “Missing Mother,” in The Times of India (middle), Friday, September 19, 1997.
  3. “His Body: Besieged and Broken,” in The Examiner 149/37 (Sept. 12, 1998): 8-9, 11.
  4. “Faith Fights Fanaticism: The Dangs Revisited,” in The Examiner 150/3 (January 16, 1999): 12-3.
  5. “Mutter Indien senkt vor Scham den Kopf,” (German) in Forum Weltkirche (November-December 2001): 18-23.
  6. “Advani’s ‘Yatra’” in The Hindu – Open Page (April 6, 2004): 19.
  7. “Vote for ‘Cross’” in Satyadeepam (April 1-15, 2004): 4.
  8. “India votes for secularism,” in National Catholic Reporter 40/30 (May 28. 2004): 10.
  9. “Tested by Fire,” in The New Leader (September 1-15, 2004): 25-6.
  10. “Render unto God the Things that are Caesar’s,” in The Examiner 155/40 (October 2, 2004): 6-7, 11.
  11. “Born Free and Bound to be Free,” (cover story) in The New Leader 121/15 (August 1-15, 2008): 10-3.

Personal Experiences and Miscellaneous Reflections

  1. “The Little, the Last, the Least,” in The Unity Flame (November 1993): 1.
  2. “St. Peter’s, Rome; St. Peter’s, Home!” in The Examiner (June 29, 1996): 11 & 29.
  3. “Dear Jesus, Happy Birthday!” in The Examiner 150 (Christmas Issue, 1999): 46-7.
  4. “Peace to Peoples of Good Will,” in Indian Currents, XI/51 (Dec. 20-26, 1999): 23-6.
  5. “God as Giver, God as Gift,” in New Leader 113/22 (December 1-31, 2000): 47.
  6. “I Have Seen the Lord!” in The New Leader 114/7 (April 1-30, 2001): 13-4.
  7. “Memories of Mothers & Mothering,” in The Examiner 152/19 (May 12, 2001): 8-9.
  8. “An Interrupted Life of Uninterrupted Love,” in The New Leader 115/6 (March 16-31, 2002): 15.
  9. “Heaven at Home,” in The New Leader 116 (June 16-30, 2003): 11-3.
  10. “‘Eucharistize’ the World,” in Satyadeepam (June 2004).
  11. “Have a ‘Mary’ Christmas,” in The New Leader 117/23 (December 1-31, 2004): 13.
  12. “Bound, But Free,” in Journeying Together in Faith: A Collection of Inner Pilgrimages in honor of Jesuit Father Paul Jackson, ed. V. Edwin and E. Daly (Anand: GSP, 2008), 91-7.

Seasonal Liturgical Reflections

  1. “The Week of Weeks,” in The Examiner 153 (March 23, 2002): 13.
  2. “The Outsiders of the ‘Inn’,” in The Examiner 153 (Christmas Special, 2002): 20-1.
  3. “The Week of Weeks,” in The Examiner 153 (March 23, 2002): 13.
  4. “Christmas: Celebrating God’s Freedom,” in The New Leader 115/23 (December 1-31, 2002): 13-4.
  5. “Passion, Pasch, Peace,” in The Examiner 154 (April 12, 2003): 14-5.
  6. “Easter, Emmaus, Eucharist,” in The New Leader 116 (April 16-30, 2003): 19.
  7. “Crucified Son, Sorrowful Mother,” in The New Leader (September 16-30, 2003): 27-8.
  8. “Where are our wise men and our shepherds,” (cover feature) in The New Leader (December 1-31, 2003): 13-4.
  9. “Christmas Crossings,” in The Examiner (December 20, 2003): 12-3.
  10. “Have a ‘Mary’ Christmas,” in The New Leader 117/23 (December 1-31, 2004): 13.
  11. “Piecing the Prince of Peace,” in The Examiner (December 18, 2004): 13-4.
  12. “If You Are King, Come Down!” in The Examiner 158/47 (November 24, 2007): 12.
  13. “Wait for God who Waits.” In Asian Journal for Priests and Religious 52/6 (November 2007):10-5.
  14. “Risings and Uprisings: Easter yesterday, today, tomorrow,” (cover feature) in The New Leader(March 16-31, 2008): 10-3.
  15. “Christmas: A Festival of Frontiers.” In JIVAN (November-December 2009): 4-5.
  16. “Mother Mary, Lead Us Into 2010!” In The Voice of Delhi 20/1 (January 2010): 6-7.

Short Stories

  1. “Ajw?li Toyé R?t,” (Gujarati, short story) in Doot 75/7 (July 1985): 27-9.
  2. “In the Nick of Time,” (short story) in The Examiner (Christmas issue, 1997): 57-8.

Internet Column Writing – National Catholic Reporter (Arizona, USA)

  1. “Pruning pride and prejudice: Dialogue in India,” in National Catholic Reporter Online (USA), Global Perspective 1/16 (July 16, 2003).
  2. “Meditating and Medicating on the Margins,” in National Catholic Reporter Online (USA), Global Perspective 1/23 (September 3, 2003).
  3. “Theology outside the temple,” in National Catholic Reporter Online (USA), Global Perspective 1/30 (October 22, 2003).
  4. “Making a ‘Mother World’ Possible,” in National Catholic Reporter Online (USA), Global Perspective1/41 (January 22, 2004).
  5. “In India, life leavens liturgy,” in National Catholic Reporter (January 23, 2004).
  6. “Harnessing hatred through ‘harmony’,” in National Catholic Reporter Online (USA), Global Perspective 2/7 (May 20. 2004).
  7. “The price of defending democracy,” in National Catholic Reporter Online (USA), Global Perspectives2/23 (October 6, 2004).
  8. “The Dancing Jesuit,” in National Catholic Reporter Online (USA) Global Perspective 2/42 (March 29, 2005).
  9. “Wilkommen, Welcome, Swagatham! Open Letter to the New Pope,” in National Catholic Reporter Online (USA) Global Perspective 3/5 (May 31, 2005).
  10. “Recasting caste: a challenge to Indian Christianity,” in National Catholic Reporter Online (USA)Global Perspective 3/20 (September 27, 2005).
  11. “Meeting of religions reminiscent of rainbow covenant,” in National Catholic Reporter Online (USA)Global Perspective 3/28 (March 7, 2006).

Currently ‘Mystic Mantra’ columnist in The Asian Age & The Deccan Chronicle national dailies with the following contributions:

  1. “The Mystery of the Cross”, Thursday, April 1, 2010.
  2. “When God said ‘Good!” Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
  3. “Don’t you see God in others?”, Thursday, April 22, 2010.
  4. “Let’s build God’s temple, Friday”, April 30, 2010.
  5. “Thank God it’s Friday! Friday”, May 14, 2010.
  6. “It’s hard to be humble, Monday”, May 24, 2010.
  7. “Blame game & Adam, Eve”, Tuesday, June 8, 2010.
  8. “You are a priest, forever”, Friday, June 18, 2010.
  9. “Rooted on rock and ready to roll”, Tuesday, June 29, 2010.
  10. “Jesus and the World Cup, Tuesday”, July 6, 2010.
  11. “From Adam or ape? Wednesday”, July 21, 2010.
  12. “For God’s greater glory, Friday”, July 30, 2010.
  13. “Cain, Abel and God’s gotra, Thursday”, August 5, 2010.
  14. “The Truth will set you free, Friday”, August 13, 2010.
  15. “Rakshabandhan’s bonds of love, Tuesday”, August 24, 2010.

Currently on the Board of Editors:

  • Journal of Management and Public Policy
  • Companion
  • Dawn Publications

Past Regular Writings

  1. Wrote the 3-year Liturgical Cycle “Sunday Reflections” for the Chennai-based Catholic Fortnightly, The New Leader from December 2004 to November 2007.
  2. Wrote articles for the National Catholic Reporter (USA), online edition in their ‘Global Perspective’ from July 2003 to March 2006.

Textbook Writings

  1. Written two chapters in the text-books for the Institute of Correspondence Education, Christian Studies, University of Madras, Chennai – (1) “The Church as Community,” in Christianity: Basic Beliefs and Teachings for M.A. degree course, 1st year, paper IV, pp. 206-30, and (2) “Jesus’ Experience of God and his Core Teachings,” in The Person and Message of Jesus” for M.A. degree course, 2nd year, paper VI, pp. 178-219.

Awards Received

  1. The Missio 30th Anniversary International First Prize (2001) for Contextual Philosophy and Theology for the paper, “Gods of War and Wars of God: Religions and Violence in Contemporary Society.” The paper was presented at the Missio 30th anniversary function on November 3, 2001, at the Missionswissenschaftliches Institut, Aachen, Germany, and is published in the Yearbook of Contextual Theology, 2001 (Frankfurt: MWI, 2001): 33-59.

“Lectures Delivered and Papers Presented at Seminars and Conferences”

  1. “Lessons from the Dangs: Towards a Christian Response to Atrocities,” for the Catholic Religious of India (CRI), Delhi Unit, March 8, 1999
  2. “Human Values and the Demands of Professionalism,” at the Department of Social Work, Delhi University, March 3, 2000
  3. “Gujarat – Laboratory for Hindutva,” at the All India Christian Council (AICC) Millennial Meet, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, August 18, 2000
  4. “Nation Building and Jesus’ Vision of the Kingdom of God,” for the Catholic Religious of India (CRI), Hyderabad-Secunderabad Unit, Andhra Pradesh, August 19, 2000
  5. “Dialogue in South Asia: Perspectives, Problems and Promises,” Keynote Address delivered to the “Partners in Dialogue” Meeting of the South Asian Assistancy at the Indian Social Institute, Bangalore, March 21, 2003
  6. “A Trinitarian Jesuit Jubilee Vision for Changing Times,” Patna Jesuits, Triple-Jubilee Celebration Lectures, September 15, 2006
  7. “Problems and Possibilities of Mission, Today,” Keynote Address delivered at the Haryana Mission Consultation at Navinta, Okhla, Delhi, March 27, 2009.
  8. “Empowerment of the Lay Faithful at the Eucharist,” at a Theological Conference organized by Romana-ICIMIA and Woori Theology Institute in Seoul, South Korea, May 20, 2009.
  9. “Glocalization: Problems and Prospects for Theology,” at a Theological Conference “One Spirit, Many Voices: Local Ecclesiologies in Dialogue,” at the Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley, California, May 30, 2009.
  10. “Challenges and Possibilities for the Indian Church Today,” at the National Conference for Catholic Religious in India (CRI), Delhi, October 1, 2009. Paper presented together with Sr. Shalini Mulackal, PBVM.
  11. “Why Not Mary?” 2 Lectures delivered to the Laity of the Archdiocese of Delhi on October 24, 2009.
  12. “Challenges to Priests of Today,” for the junior priests of the Northern Dioceses at The Trinity Diocesan Seminary, Jallandhar, on December 3, 2009.
  13. “The Call to Holiness: Priesthood in Troubled Times,” for the priests of the Jamshedpur Diocese on February 6-7, 2010.
  14. “Religious for a New Nepali Society,” for the CRN, Nepal, on May 30, 2010.
  15. “Responsibilities of Christian Parents in the Formation of Responsible Citizens,” to the parents of the Christian students on Jesus and Mary College, on July 17, 2010.

Seminars Conducted

  1. “The Role of Teachers in the Psycho-Socio-Spiritual Development of Students,” for the Staff-members, Carmel Convent High School, New Delhi, November 25, 1997
  2. “Religious Life at the Threshold of the Third Millennium,” for Elected Delegates of the Provincial Congregation, Bethany Sisters, at Karnal, Haryana, on January 30-1, 1998
  3. “God, the Spirit and Christian Commitment in the World, Today,” for the members of the “Teresian Lay Association,” Pune, from May 12 to 18, 1998
  4. “Parents as Prime Formators of Today’s Children, Tomorrow’s Citizens,” for members of the PTA (Parent Teacher Association), St. William’s School, Chennai, July 19, 2003
  5. “Sangamam – A Quest for Harmony,” for College Students of the twin cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad at Loyola Academy, Secunderabad, July 25, 2003
  6. “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges,” for College Students of the twin cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad at Loyola Academy, Secunderabad, Aug. 6, 2004
  7. Two-Day ‘Province Seminar’ for the Delhi Jesuit Province, December 27-28, 2007.
  8. “Word of God for the World of Today,” for Elected Delegates of the Provincial Congregation, Bethany Sisters, at Karnal, Haryana, on August 9-10, 2008.
  9. “Called to be Mystics and Prophets” – Animated the 13th Provincial Chapter of the CFMSS Religious Sisters at Sikandara, Agra, on October 13-14 and 27-28, 2008.
  10. “The Eucharist and Religious Life,” for international group of Presentation religious sisters (PBVM) at YWCA, Delhi, from November 17-21, 2008.
  11. “Parents’ Role in the Formation of Children,” for the Parents and Teachers of Mater Dei Convent School, New Delhi, on November 22, 2008.
  12. “The Role and Responsibilities of the Laity in Sharing the Common Priesthood of Christ” for the Laity of the Archdiocese of Delhi, Jubilee Year, November 8, 2010.
  13. “The Role of Religious in India Today” for the CRI, Jamshedpur, on February 7, 2010.
  14. Three-Day ‘Regional Seminar’ for the Nepal Jesuit Region on the theme “Community, Identity and Mission: Reflections on GC 35,” from May 27 to May 29, 2010.
  15. “The Triple-Role of Priests in the Church and World, Today,” Seminar for concluding the ‘Year for Priests, 2009-10’ on June 18, 2010, for all the priests of the Jammu and Srinagar  Diocese.

Other Offices

  • Animator, Tihar Jail Field Work
  • Member, CSD (Coalition for Secular Democracy, Mumbai)
  • Member, ISA (Islamic Studies’ Association, Delhi)
  • Member, PMT (Punnakai Matha Thottam Trust, Chengelpet, Tamil Nadu)
  • Member, Delhi Archdiocesan Pastoral Council
  • Member, Delhi Archdiocesan Pastoral Council and Archdiocesan Think Tank.

THANK YOU!

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