Martyrs of Karaundabera Remembered

djkSankcsM+k ds 'kghnksa dh 19oha iq.; Le`fr esa izkFkZuk lHkk

1 flrEcj 2013

Martyrs of Karoundabera
RIP: Frs. Laurence, Joseph and br. Anup

ge mRifr xazFk ds v/;k; 1%27 esa ikrs gSa fd bZ’oj us euq"; dks] viuk gh izfr#i cuk;k] rFkk mUgsa iw.kZ Lora=rk iznku fd;k] rkfd os viuh lkjh cqf) vkSj lksp ls bZ’oj dh lsok vkSj Lrqfr djsA ysfdu gekjs iwoZtksa us ml Lora=rk dk nq#i;ksx fd;kA os bZ’oj dh vkKkvksa dk mYya?ku djrs gSa vkSj nsoh nsorkvksa dh iwtk djrs gSaA os bZ’oj ls nwj HkVd tkrs gSa] vkSj iki #ih va/kdkj esa thou O;rhr djrs gSa] ysfdu bZ’oj mUgsa vU/kdkj ls T;ksfr esa ykus ds fy, eqfDr;kstuk cukrs gSaA mlus le;≤ ij ekuo eqfDr ds fy, ufc;ksa dks Hkstk] rkfd iqu% og e/kqj laca/k bZ’oj ,oa euq’; ds chp LFkkfir gks lds] tSlk fd l`f"V ds izkjEHk esa FkkA ij bZ’oj dh ;g bPNk iw.kZ ugha gks ldh] rc mlus vUr esa vius ijefiz; ,dykSrk iq= ;slq [kzhLr dks bl lalkj esa HkstkA ;g lkspdj fd os mldk lqusaxsa] mlds crk;s gq, ekxkasZ ij pysaxs o mldk vknj vkSj lEeku djsaxsA ;slq [kzhLr bl lalkj esa cgqr lkjs vPNs&vPNs dke fd;sA os cafn;ksa dks NqM+k;s] ikfi;ksa dks eqfDr fnyk;s] nqcZyksa dks lcy cuk;s] Hkw[kksa dks f[kyk;s]I;klksa dks fiyk;s]foekjksa dks paxk fd;s] vU/kksa dks n`f’V] cgjksa dks dku] ywygksa dks gkFk] o yaxM+ksa dks iSj fn;s rFkk eqjnksa dks ftyk;sA ysfdu ekuo bu 'kqHk dk;ksZa dks ns[k ugha lds vkSj mlds lkFk mlh rjg Iks’k vk;s] tSlk fd ge lar ekjdql jfpr lqlekpkj ds v/;k; 12%7&8 esa ikrs gSa&**mu vklkfe;ksa us vkil esa dgk&;g rks mÙkjkf/kdkjh gS pyks ge bls ekj Mkysa vkSj bldh fojklr gekjh gks tk,xhA mUgksaus mls idM+dj ekj Mkyk vkSj nk[kckjh ds ckgj Qsad fn;kA**

vkt ge] tc djkSankcsM+k ds]mu rhu “kghnksa dh 18 oha iq.;&frfFk ds 'kqHkkolj ij ;gk¡ izkFkZuk lHkk esa ,d= gq, gSa] rks ml ?kVuk dk laf{kIr fooj.k nsuk 'kk;n mfpr gh gksxkA

Arati 

Garlanding: Fr. Deonis Ekka

1 flrEcj 1994 dh jkr]laiw.kZ xqeyk /keZizkUr] fo’ks"k dj djkSankcsM+k iYyh ,oa leLr [kzhLrh; fo’okfl;ksa ds fy, ,d Hk;kud dky cudj vk;hA tc djkSankcsM+k iYyh ds iYyh iqjksfgr] Qk- ykSjsal dqtwj] lgk;d iYYkh iqjksfgr Qk- tkslsQ MqaxMqax] ,oa cz- vej vuqi bUnokj] tks fjtsUlh dj jgs Fks] vius lHkh dkeksa ls fuo`r gksdj] ifo= ân; dh vkjk/kuk djus ds ckn] jkf=&foJke dj jgs FksA rHkh dqN vklkekftd rRoksa us ,d ek#fr dkj ij lokj gksdj vk /kedsA mUgksaus lkiksa dh rjg viuh cqf) dk bLrseky djds gksLVsy ls ,d cPps dks mBk dj chekj gksus dk cgkuk djus ,oa ikfj’k xsV dk rkyk [kqyokus dks dgsA tc og cPpk xsV ds lkeus [kM+k gksdj Qknjksa dks ckj&ckj vkokt nsrk jgk] rc lgk;d iYyh iqjksfgr] Qknj tkslsQ MqaxMqax] tks gksLVsy ds cPpksa dk ns[k Hkky djrs FksA ml cPps dh vkokt dks lqudj] vius dejs ls ckgj fudys rFkk cPps dks xsV ds lkeus [kM+k ,oa chekj ls djkgrk gqvk ns[k Qknj dks rjl vk;k vkSj xsV dk pkHkh ysdj xsV dks [kksysA cjlkr dh ml dkyh jkr] vkdk’k esa ?ku?kksj dkyh ckny fjef>e ckfjl esa] Qknj dks D;k irk fd xsV ds vxy&cxy dqN vklkekftd rRos vius gfFk;kj ls lt/kt dj fNis gq, gSaA tSls gh Qknj xsV dk rkyk [kksys] vkSj xzhy dks [khapdj cPpk dks vUnj djus gh okyk Fk] fd mu rRoksa us Qknj ij geyk djuk 'kq# dj fn;sA viuk thou fdls I;kjk ugha gSa] Qknj Hkh fdlh izdkj viuh tku cpkus dh dksf’k’k djrs gq, iYyh iqjksfgr] Qknj ykSjsal dqtwj ds dejs esa ?kql x;s] ij dqN gh iyksa esa os Hkh Qknj dk ihNk djrs] f[kM+dh] njoktk dks rksM+rs gq, ogk¡ vk /kedsA Qknjksa dks ?kj ls fudy dj Hkkxus dk dksbZ jkLrk ugha Fkk] D;ksafd os ikfj’k dks pkjks vksj ls ?ksj pqds FksA mu vklkekftd rRoksa us rhuksa 'kghnksa ij ckjh&ckjh ls geyk dj mudh fueZe gR;k dj nhA os euq"; gksrs gq, ekuork dh e`R;q ugha ik;sA lcls igys lgk;d iYyh iqjksfgr Qknj tkslsQ MqaxMqax] Qknj ykSjsal dqtwj dh] vUr esa cz- vej vuqi bUnokj dhA mu gR;kjksa us gR;k ds Øe esa ce o fiLrkSy dk bLrseky ugha] cfYd Øwjrk dh lHkh gnksa dks ikj djrs gq,] eseus ljhd dyhfl;k ds] mu rhuksa pjokgksa dks Vk¡xh] cyqvk] jM~M ,oa /kkjnkj Nqjksa ls izgkj dj ?klhVrs] ekjrs muds dejs ls ckgj cjkens esa fudky dj ,d&,d djds rM+ik&rM+ik dj mudh thou yhyk lekIr dj nhA 'kk;n os ;gh djkgrs jgs gksaxs&**esjs bZ’oj] esjs bZ’oj rwus gesa D;ksa vdsys NksM+ fn;kA** D;ksafd ogk¡ mudh vkokt lquus okyk dksbZ ugha FkkA

gs bZ'oj] bl 'kqHkkolj esa djkSankcsM+k ds 'kghnksa ds fy, ge rq>s /kU;okn djrs gSaA pw¡fd mUgksaus eqfDrnkrk [kzhLr esa fo’okl fd;k vkSj [kzhLrh; ewY;ksa&izse] n;k ,oa lsok esa vkRe&leZi.k dk thou O;rhr djrs gq,] yksxksa dh lsok dh vkSj mUgsa rsjh eqfDr dh ;kstuk esa lfEefyr fd;kA muds vkRe&leZi.k dks rwus vius iq= ;slq [kzhLr dh rjg Lohdkj fd;k vkSj mUgsa 'kghn gksus dh fo’ks"k d`ik nhA ftlls fd rsjh eqfDr dk dk;Z fujarj c<+rk jgsA vc ;s 'kghn fo’okl esa n`<+ jgus rFkk lefiZr thou thus ds fy, izsj.kk lzksr cu x;s gSaA

gekjh nhu izkFkZuk gS fd rw bu 'kghnksa dks vuUr 'kkafr iznku dj rFkk mudh izkFkZukvksa }kjk gekjh dyhfl;k dks pqukSfr&iw.kZ ifjfLFkfr esa n`<+rk ,oa lkgl iznku djA tks Hkh rhFkZ;k=h muds ikl vk;s rsjh d`ik ls iw.kZ gksdj vPNs [kzhLrh; cu ldsaA

Br. Vinod: floral tribute

Class Representatives: Floral Tribute

Br. Bibin: Floral Tribute

Br. Sukhvinder: Floral Tribute

Staff - Frs. Lucas and Sudhir Kujur:
Floral Tribute

vkesuA

Report By:

Br. Vinod Soreng 

II BTh

ST. ALBERT'S DAY

 The dial clicked 12 and it was 31^st of August. The long awaited day, the GURUKUL DIVAS has come. It is the College Day. Feast of St. Albert of Louvain, the Patron saint of St. Albert’s College, Ranchi. 

St. Albert of Louvain, pray for us

The day began with the solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by Rev. Fr. Xavier Soreng, S.J., the Jesuit Provincial of Ranchi. Fr. Rector, Fr. President and all other professors concelebrated the Holy Eucharist. The day-scholars from their respective congregations also participated in the Holy Eucharist. The Chief Celebrant broke the Word of God in a very scholarly way. He stressed that the Seminary day is “the day of renewing our commitment to God. Our ministry must be contextual so that we not only work for the people but with the people. Accompanying people in this time of political, economic and social turmoil is the need of the time.” Quoting Pope Francis he said, “The shepherd must smell like sheep." 

Fr. Xavier Soreng S.J, the Provincial of Ranchi
inaugurating the College Day

Lighting the lamp by Fr. President 

Rejoice in the Lord, Holy Eucharist
Presided over by Rev. Fr. X. Soreng, S.J

Soon after the Mass we all marched towards the entrance gate to honour our Patron Saint. Fr. Xavier Soreng S.J garlanded the statue of St. Albert at the entrance of the College and Fr. Rector lead us into the prayer.

Fr. Xavier Soreng S.J
Garlanding St. Albert of Louvain

Prayer near the entrance gate
in honour of St. Albert of Louvain

This was followed by traditional Football match between Theologians and Philosophers. The football players were escorted to the ground to the tune of Mandar and Nagra. 

Theologians escorting their
Soccer Players to the ground

In spite of several best shots, philosophers bowed down to theologians without scoring a goal. Theologians stroked three goals. However, the benjamins put a spectacular display of their soccer skill. 

Lining Up

Lining up with Refrees

Both teams together 

Winners, Theologians receiving the trophy
 from Frs. John and Rajesh 

Runners-up trophy being lifted by the Philosophers

After the games, brothers were seen singing 'Jubilate, Jubilate...' and Dancing to the tune of traditional songs and drums. This is how the Rector, Fr. Joseph Prasad Pinto was seen drumming with them.

Youthful Drummer

Sisters and staff  along with brothers
in celebrating the victory

In the evening we had a spectacular cultural programme. There were varieties of cultural dances depicting various cultures across India.  Pick of the day were, Nepali cultural dance, Bhojpuri Dance, Karam Dance and not to forget Kharia Dance, beside many other dances. Fr. Deepak Tauro screened the dances before their performances so as to preserve high voltage for the day. 

Kharia Dance

Bhojpuri Dance

Karam Dance

Santhali Dance

Cultural Song of North East

Nepali Dance

Report:

                  Xavier Topno, II BTh
Photos:
                 John Ruptake MSFS

Centenary Memorial Symposium

Centenary Emblem

In view of the Centenary Celebration, the Faculty of Theology Ranchi (FOTR), in collaboration with Tarunoday, the Regional Theology Centre (RTC) organized its second symposium on Tuesday, 20^th July, 2013 in the St. Albert’s College Auditorium. The theme of the symposium was, “New Trends in Theologizing in India.”  The eminent speakers of the symposium were, Prof. Dr. Felix Wilfred and His Grace Archbishop (emeritus) Thomas Menamparampil SDB. 

Theme of the Symposium

His Eminence Telesphore Cardinal P. Toppo, the Archbishop and Patron of St. Albert’s College along with the resource persons, Deans of various theological faculties, Rector and President of the institution inaugurated the symposium by lighting the lamp.

Lighting the Lamp

Prof. Felix Wilfred’s paper, entitled, “Indian Theologies in the Post-Vatican II Period” envisioned an integral approach in theologizing in India. He began with the fragmentary nature of Indian theologies, “There is then a fragmentary sense to all kinds of Indian theologies. This fragmentary and scattered situation is also the creative moment of Indian theologies as they try to cope with ever new and challenging situations calling for fresh responses.” The plurality and complexity of the theologies in India though have a “family-resemblance” calls for different kinds of theological reflection. Therefore, Prof. Wilfred enumerated various areas where one can start theologizing. For instance, while focusing on the understanding the notion of 'secular,' at the time of disturbing situations like traumatic experiences as the destruction of Babri-Masjid and the communal conflicts in Gujarat, Odisha and other parts of the country, “Indian theology has felt the need to reflect deeply on the menace for unity and harmony, and above all the consequences of communalism for a life of the poor and the marginalized.” Professor also enumerated several grassroots movements with which some of the Indian theologians were associated, which helped also to support a shift from a theology of development to an Indian theology of liberation. Speaking on ‘Indian Mission’ he said, the approach is inspirited by the “sense of mystery, as well as the importance of the subject in mission… Mission is not simply a teleologically oriented project. The people are not object of mission, but subjects. It is they who in freedom appropriate faith. A re-reading of mission history, especially from postcolonial perspective will confirm this.” Speaking in the context of tribal theology he affirmed it as ‘the third wave of Indian theology.’ He said, “I wish to propose the thesis that tribal or indigenous theology represents a third way in Indian theology.” The tribal theology has contributed the tribals to feel more at home in Christianity. Therefore, instead of seeking “how we could purse tribal theology” we need to seek to know “what is the contribution of the tribal people to theology.”

Prof. Dr. Fr. Felix Wilfred 
delivering the Key-note address in the first session

Prof. Dr. Fr. Felix Wilfred 
answering to the questions

Prof. Dr. Fr. Felix Wilfred 
meeting H.E. Telesphore  Cardinal P. Toppo, the Patron of the College

Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil SDB presented the paper entitled, “Our Mission in India Today.” The paper had three main divisions, i. Be a Force for a Good Society, ii. We Also Speak Because We Believe (2 Cor 4:13), iii. Rescuing Cultural Values and iv. A Few Missionary Tips. Archbishop opened his exposition inviting everyone “to be Salt of the Earth,” and said, “our first duty in the world in which we live today is to seek to be a force for good in our society.” Therefore, he commissioned an ‘existential’ flavour to the mission. Theologizing in India has to be done on uncompromised Gospel values. The strength of Christians is in living and proclaiming those values in the Indian system. Therefore, he stressed various areas of inculcating those values. “In a democratic state, we have a national responsibility. In a globalized world, we have a global responsibility.” Citing concrete examples he said, “if there is violence in the state, if bribery is rampant, if violence has spread, if public works fall behind schedule, if trains run late, electricity fails, if slums multiply, if universities do not function, if there is national waste, if the police extorts money on the roadside, if children are put to hard labour, if women are exploited, if there is the problem of alcohol, drugs and AIDS, if human rights are denied to minorities, and most of all if elected members do not discharge their duties, every citizen has to be held responsible.” We need to cultivate a deep sense of responsibility for "General Welfare." At the same time we have a “duty to demand a high sense of responsibility” from our leaders who are elected by us to serve us. At the same time, we have a need to exert an educative pressure on elected leaders and civil servants and should make sure that only conscientious people are in positions of public responsibility. Therefore, the Archbishop exhorted all to have, ‘Prophetic gestures’ if the gospel values are not held. It is also noteworthy to join hands with each other, with various groups and person and movements. “Anyone who is capable of looking beyond his own ‘ego’ interests to the good of the larger society is a potential collaborator for us who seek to be committed citizens in our work for the progress and wellbeing of society.” It is important to interpret the events and movements correctly. Fanaticism, exaggeration have no place in abalanced society. A genuine leader’s main mission is to, "invite people to think," to bring moral principles and ethical convictions to life, and to bring a change of life, the betterment of society.’

Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil 
delivering Key-note address in the Second Session

While Prof. Dr. Fr. John Mundu S.J responded to the presentation of Prof. Felix Wilfred, Prof. Dr. Fr. Erik Breye S.J. responded to the Archbishop Menamparampil SDB with critical remarks. The gathering interacted with valuable questions and insights at the end of each session.

Prof. Dr. Fr. John Mundu S.J. 
responding Prof. Wilfred

Prof. Dr. Fr. Erik Breye S.J. 
responding Archbishop Menamparampil

Dr. Fr. Joseph Prasad Pinto OFMCap. welcomed the guests  and introduced the dynamics of the symposium, while the president, Prof. Dr. Fr. Suman Kumar Ekka and Dr. Fr. Francis Minj S.J. introduced the themes of the sessions respectively. Prof. Dr. Fr. Jaiprakash Kujur and Dr. Francis Minj S.J. headed the panel in respective sessions. Scholastic Ashok Kandulna and Prof. Dr. Fr. Selva Raj proposed vote of thanks. Scholastic Ranjit Roshan Minj and Prof. Dr. Fr. Sudhir Kujur S.J. introduced the speakers. The whole programme was ably conducted by Br. Bhushan Bara and Fr. Joseph Mathew V.C.

Prof. Dr. Fr. Jaiprakash Kujur 
Moderating the panel discussion

Prof. Dr. Fr. Selva Raj 
proposing Vote of Thanks

Seeking Blessing at the Dawn 
for the success of the Symposium presided over by 
His Grace Archbishop T. Menamparampil

August Gathering

August Gathering

August Gathering

Participants asking 
questions and clarifying doubts

The gathering who attended the symposium included - students and professors of five theological centers: FOTR- Ranchi, RTC - Tarunoday, Naween Doman Theological College, Gossner Theological College, Habakkuk Theological College, and all the religious congregations in around Ranchi and laity. 

Report by: 

Fr. Raju Felix Crasta
St. Albert's College, Ranchi

SASA Rocks in SAC

St. Albert’s College Sport’s Association (SASA) organized inter-class football match on the occasions of the feasts of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Patron Saint of the Society of Jesus and St. John Mary Vianney, the Patron Saint of All Priests, specially the Diocesan Priests from 27th July to 4th August, 2013. The League matches were held on 28 and 31st July, whereas Final was held on 4th of August. The defending champions, the II Year Philosophers had to satisfy with the Bronze Medal as they lost in the Semifinal played on Saturday, 3rd August. I Year Theologians and III Year Theologians were the finalists in which the I Year Theologians defeated the III years with the score 1-0. Fr. Joseph Prasad Pinto, OFM Cap., the Rector of the Seminary honoured the winners. In his address to the students he said, “Sports and games bring people together as a community. We learn to co-operate with each other. The same spirit has to be kept in our ministry places and latter as priests in our respective dioceses and congregations. Working together, co-operating with each other is the need of the time.” The Rector also appreciated the organizers and animators (Frs. Lucas Tirkey and Rajesh Minj) of SASA, Commentators and Referees of the game.

Sisters wishing staff

Mother General of DSAR wishing rector 

DSAR sisters wishing the staff

Ursuline Sisters with festal greetings

SMI Sisters wishing Rector

Sisters wishing Rector 

Lining Up

Br. Luise Bodra introducing the Players to the Chief Guest

Rector wishing the players

Lining Up

Lining Up

Lining Up

Players in the ground

Frs. Rajesh Minj, John Crasta, Raju Felix Crasta enjoying the match

Br. John M. Ruptake giving commentary