Pushpashrama: Inauguration of the Academic Year 2023-24 and Lectio brevis
The inauguration of the academic year 2023-24 of the Pushpashrama Institute of Philosophy and Religion took place on June 3rd Saturday. The solemn inaugural Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Rev Fr Silvestre D’Souza OCD, the Provincial Superior of Karnataka Goa Province. Rev Fr Archibald Gonsalves OCD, the vicar Provincial preached a fitting homily for the occasion inviting the staff and the students to go in search of wisdom like the merchant who went in search of the fine pearls.

The inaugural program began at 11.00 am. Fr Oswald Crasta OCD, the Rector welcomed the gathering, Fr Wilfred Rodrigues OCD, the Dean presented the annual report, and the students put up a chorus and a piece of instrumental music. The Lectio brevis was presented by Dr. M. Daniel, a Professor at Mysore University. He, in his brief lecture, tried to highlight the importance of ethics in the philosophy of life. Students’ wall magazine ‘Cosmos’ was released by Fr Provincial and he in his presidential address highlighted the importance of integrating faith and reason. The program ended with a Pushpashrama anthem.