Karnataka Jesuit Youth Ministry organizes Kalaburagi Mag+s 2024
The Karnataka Jesuit Ministry in association with North Karnataka Youth Works organized the second Magis Program in Gulbarga, following the fruitful one in Mundgod last year. Magis Kalaburagi 2024 took place on 10-12 October 2024 at St. Xavier’s Campus, Kalaburagi. Around 250 pilgrims from North Karnataka joined this beautiful Jesuit Youth gathering with the theme `Creating a hope-filled future.’ Mag+s which started in France in 1997, reached Kalaburagi and impacted many youth with five pillars and Five Fillers.
The first day began with a grand cultural procession, welcoming esteemed guests Fr. Dionysius Vaz SJ, the Provincial of Karnataka Jesuit Province, Most Rev Robert Miranda, the Bishop of Gulbarga Diocese, Fr Francis Menezes SJ, Bijapur Mission Superior, Jesuits and Diocesan Priests. Bishop Robert Miranda inaugurated the Magis home, which showcased Jesuit ministries and institutions. Fr Dionysius Vaz, the Provincial of Karnataka Jesuit Province officially inaugurated Kalaburagi Mag+s 2024. The volunteers and animators added excitement with a beautiful flashmob. The Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr. Dionysius who also delivered keynote address to the youth. In his keynote address he challenged the youth to become beacons of hope in the chaotic world. In the evening the pilgrims gathered in groups for a Magis circle, sharing their spiritual experiences.
The second day of Magis began with a guided meditation session. This helped the pilgrims focus on the positive aspects of their surroundings. Geetha Sajjanshetty and Shan Michael, a lawyer and youth icon respectively, shared their testimonies of growth and hard work. Their testimonies encouraged the participants to overcome challenges and strive for greatness. The immersion which is the outreach program was introduced to the pilgrims by Fr Vincent and provided guidelines for the participants. All pilgrims returned with rich experiences and came to know the outer reality from their comfort zones. Upon returning, the pilgrims shared their immersion experiences in tier groups. A Taize prayer service followed, providing a spiritual experience for the young pilgrim led by Fr Joyson Vaz SJ. The examen helped the participants reflect on their spiritual journey throughout the day.
Final day began with a contemplation prayer method, followed by the nature Holy Mass celebrated by Fr John Thomas SJ. The nature helped the pilgrims to connect with the mother nature and protect God’s creation. Niel Santhosh, a young entrepreneur and Dattu Agarwal, a born blind who runs a blind school shared their testimonies of growth and success. This testimony inspired the pilgrims to work hard and to never give up.
The three-days Jesuit youth gathering was the epitome of creativity which lifted the Province Apostolic Preferences and concluded with the grand success in creating a spiritual impact on the young minds.
Reported by Ms Jassica Santhmoyar
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