Fr. John Alexander SDB has co-authored the research article ``Deserving Dignity`` in the current issue (Vol.25/No.10, 10-13 May 2008) of Frontline (www.frontline.in). The article discusses the issue of disability in India from a social justice perspective. The authors say: ``As India continues to grow economically and reap the benefits of a globalised economy, the neglect of its disabled citizens should be viewed as a matter of social justice and development.``

The Salesian Vocation Camp of the Chennai Province for the year 2008 was solemnly inaugurated by Rev. Fr. K.M. Jose, the Vice Provincial, here, at Don Bosco, Tirupattur today (29/04/08) at 6.00 p.m. during a well prepared and meaningfully participated Eucharist and a short inaugural function held thereafter. The central theme of the camp is ``I have called you by name; you are mine``. The camp boys arrived on 28th April, evening and the camp is schedule to conclude on 13th May 2008.

The 3rd meeting of the South Asia Brothers Congress Preparatory Meeting held in Konkan Provincial house at Goa on 12th and 13th April with the Eucharistic Celebration By Fr. Ian Figueiredo, the vice provincial of Konkan Province at 7.30 a.m. After the breakfast the first session was started by the short prayer by Br. Anandaraj, the secretary of the Congress at 9.45 a.m.

It took me humility to accept the fact that a weekend retreat with a deep God-experience transforms young people more decidedly than a week long seminar!

I had heard a lot about the book that followed the sensational video production. I looked for an opportunity to read it. And in the recent months almost every bookshop I entered had the book exhibited at the entrance among bestsellers. I couldn`t get to read the book since I kept giving out as gifts the copies I had bought. Then mysteriously one day the book came to me. That is THE SECRET: you get what you want!

What does Taizé mean to you: hymns, youth gatherings, Br Roger? At least to me, Taizé meant only this much since my first contact with it during the international ``Pilgrimage of Trust on Earth`` held in Madras, India, in 1988. However, after twenty years, this naďve picture fell apart during my recent stay there in April 2008.