V SUNDAY OF LENT: 17 March 2024

WORK FROM THE INSIDEJeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-33 A little boy asked: “Why is it that when I open a marigold it dies, but if God does it, it’s so beautiful?” Before anyone could respond, he said: “I know! It’s because God always works from the inside.” The little boy was wise to God’s way of working! Whether it’s with nature or with people, God works from the inside as today’s readings indicate. In the first reading, God announces the new covenant he intends making with his people. The earlier covenants had external elements: the sign of the covenant

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Fr. Mekrüo Lawrence SDB Successfully Defends MTH Thesis on Salesian Youth Ministry Among Northeast Migrant Youth

Bangalore 11 March 2024: In a significant academic milestone, Fr. Mekrüo Lawrence SDB has successfully defended his Master of Theology (MTH) thesis titled “The Challenges and Opportunities for Salesian Youth Ministry Among the Northeast Migrant Youth at Bengaluru: An Explorative Study in the Light of the Magisterium of the Church.” Under the guidance of Dr. Sivy Koroth SDB, Fr. Lawrence delved into the pressing issue of migration from northeastern states to metropolitan cities like Bengaluru in search of better opportunities. His research aimed to shed light on the specific challenges faced by migrant youth from the Northeast in urban settings

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Fr. Kangba Talung William Successfully Defends MTH Thesis on Youth at Risk in Dimapur Salesian Province

Bangalore: 11 March 2024 In a remarkable academic achievement, Fr. Kangba Talung William, SDB, has successfully defended his Master of Theology (MTH) thesis. The thesis, titled “PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE YOUNG AT RISK IN THE SALESIAN PROVINCE OF DIMAPUR: A REFLECTION ON GOD’S PREDILECTION FOR THE ANAWIM,” delves into a crucial aspect of pastoral care and social responsibility within the Salesian Province of Dimapur. Fr. William’s thesis, guided by Fr. Koroth Sivy, SDB, aimed to address crucial objectives, including objectively assessing the situation and causes leading to youth vulnerability, deepening biblical understanding of God’s concern for the marginalized (anawim), and

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