The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA), in collaboration with the Society of St Paul, proudly confers the prestigious J. Maurus Award upon renowned Jesuit author

Fr. Hedwig Lewis, SJ 

for his inspiring work, Being Extraordinarily Ordinary: 30 Strategies for Wholesome Living, published by Better Yourself Books, Mumbai.
Released in September 2025, the book blends spirituality with practical wisdom, offering thirty profound strategies to transform everyday choices into opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Through principles of compassion, gratitude, and resilience, Fr Lewis guides readers to discover extraordinary purpose in ordinary moments, capturing the true spirit of Catholic literature.

This award commemorates the legacy of Fr J Maurus, an Italian missionary whose writings inspired millions worldwide with their focus on human values and spiritual wisdom. In receiving this honour, Fr. Lewis is also recognised for a monumental literary ministry spanning several decades. A Jesuit of the Gujarat Province and former Principal of St Xavier's College, Ahmedabad, he has authored 46 books on spirituality, personal growth, and education, alongside his long-standing column, Kaleidoscope, in The New Leader.

Fr. Lewis's prolific output is a testament to extraordinary courage. He has touched countless lives with messages of hope, emotional maturity, and Gospel values.

By honouring Fr Hedwig Lewis, SJ, the ICPA and the Society of St Paul celebrate a master communicator whose life and writing reflect unwavering faith and profound human resilience.
(The award was received by Fr. Cedric Prakash, SJ)