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Christmas Message
Jesus Christ in the eyes of Tagore
Father J. Felix Raj, SJ
During this Christmas season I want to reflect upon Jesus Christ in the eyes of Rabindranath Tagore.Jesus and Tagore have many things in common. They were great spiritual leaders and teachers of their time and continue to be. They have had significant impact on people and the world. Tagore was also sometimes compared in the West to Jesus in his manner and appearance.
They had similar visions, similar ideas and teachings. There are volumes of publications associated with them. The two great books that have made them what they are today are the New Testament (Bible) and Gitanjali respectively. Tagore has written a considerable amount on Jesus Christ and has made numerous references in his speeches and writings to Christ and also to Christianity. Read More
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This collection of stories will not only entertain you, but will also reveal to you the meaning of life. In the end, you will get a larger and wider perspective of life, of the world and the universe. You will understand why things happen or are meant to happen.
So, grab your copy of the book till stocks last. To help you 'realise' we are offering a special discount of 50% per copy of the book if bought directly from the Alumni Association of the University [Alumni Office St. Xavier's University, Kolkata Action Area IIIB, New Town Kolkata – 700 160. Contact person: Mr. Ashok Mondal Phone: 9874368901; 033-66249894].
Somak Sen
Father John Felix Raj, SJ, Hon’ble Vice-chancellor of St Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK)delivered the first Annual Christmas Lecture at Parasmani,Santiniketan on December 16, 2021. Parasmani, theCentre for Research and Social Outreachruns as a unit of SXUK in Ratanpally, Bolpur. Fatherspoke on ‘Christ in the eyes of Tagore’ before the august gathering.Teachers, noted civil society members and other dignitaries from both Santiniketan and Kolkata attended this lecture.
The Synod on Young People:
The Synod of 2021 – 2023 is preceded by the 2018 Synod on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment. The 2018 Assembly, besides 267 Synod Fathers, was attended by 34 young people from different cultures and geographical areas.
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The Synodal path began with a solemn opening with Pope Francis at the Vatican on October 9 and 10 with a time for encounter and reflection, followed by a moment of prayer and the celebration of the Eucharist.
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Pope Francis – PM Modi meeting on Saturday, October 30, is termed as a historic event. After the meeting Modi tweeted, with pictures of him embracing the Pope:“Had a very warm meeting with Pope Francis. I had the opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues with him and also invited him to visit India.”
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St Xavier’s University, New Town, kolkata has decided to introduce courses in statistics and computer science from 2022 based on feedback from those working in industry, academics, parents and students.
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St. Xavier’s University Kolkata Alumni Association (SXUKAA) organised a COVID Vaccination Camp in collaboration with Siddhartha Shankar Ray Foundation at St. Xavier’s School, Gurap on Sunday, 29th August, 2021 for the benefit of the rural and tribal population of the area. A total of 248 people received their dose of Covishield Vaccine on the day.
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On May 20, Jesuits and their co-workers across the world commenced the Ignatian Year (May 20, 2021 – July 31, 2022) - the 500th anniversary of St. Ignatius’ conversion – that fateful day when Ignatius, a swaggering “caballero” and the soldier in the service of the Spanish king, Ferdinand, transformed into Ignatius the pilgrim for Christ.
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