Fr. Ashok Sandil SJ

Education is more than a process of transmitting knowledge, it is a pilgrimage of hope. For students, especially in today’s rapidly changing world, education becomes not only a path to personal growth but also a sacred journey of discovering meaning, resilience, and purpose.

The theme "Pilgrims of Hope for Creation" calls us to act with humility and purpose for our common home.

On October 4, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. He prayed: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.” Today, this prayer also calls us to make peace with creation.

During the Season of Creation, celebrated in the Church from September 1 to October 4, we are encouraged not only to pray for creation but also to pray with creation.

The theme for the Season of Creation 2025 is “Peace with Creation.” It invites reflection on the ecological challenges facing the planet and calls for renewed commitment to justice, sustainability, and spiritual renewal.

In Laudato Si’, Pope Francis frames ecological degradation not only as a scientific or political issue but as a moral and spiritual crisis demanding urgent response.