Cl. Ranson D’Souza. Nashik, March 22, 2009
The community of Divyadaan celebrated their community day on the 19th of March i.e. on the feast day of St. Joseph. It was preceded by a tridum which helped reflect on the communitarian aspect of the Salesian vocation. All the events during these days were centered on the motto ‘Many Hands One Heart’ which is so much a part of the daily living of the community of Divyadaan. Each day of the tridum had a special theme beginning with ‘Following Christ and being His collaborators’, ‘Christ humbled Himself’ and ‘Loving with the heart of Don Bosco’.
There was a good balance of activities during these days in the sense that along with the animated games, entertainment in the form of a picnic and a movie there was also time for reflection and study in the form of a whole day of recollection wherein we had the scrutinium popertatis and the house assembly, everyday animated meditation, morning prayer, midday prayer and evening prayer. Even the Fathers brought out very lucidly the aspect of community through their sermons and good night talks.
What was peculiar about these days was the enthusiasm, cheerfulness, hard work and spirit of service of the fathers and brothers. They indeed went out of their way to make these days special and increase their love for God and love for one another.
Being the feast of the Rector who represents Christ the center of the community, all the fathers and brothers wished Fr. Savio with various songs and beautiful cards. His office was also well decorated. He was very grateful to the whole community for all that they were to him.
The peak of all the celebrations was the community Eucharist wherein there was seen a whole hearted participation of all in the community. The penitential Rite was animated by Fr. Savio wherein everyone went around to each Father and Brother wishing them peace and asking pardon. In his homily Fr. Savio highlighted the aspect of ‘Many Hands’ which play different roles; from hands that join in prayer to hands that touch the lives of other and ‘One Heart’ which is the heart of Christ Himself who is the center of our community from where we draw our inspiration and strength.
The celebration of the community day concluded with the community get-together where in there was a lot of singsong and games with the wonderful meal that was shared. It was a marvelous sight to see the whole community dance on the floor enjoying ever bit of their togetherness.
Finally as all good things come to an end, even the community day was over but surely the memories of this day will ever remain imprinted in the hearts of all the fathers and Brothers of Divyadaan. Indeed it was for all an experience of Gods love shared in these days of grace.
The community of Divyadaan celebrated their community day on the 19th of March i.e. on the feast day of St. Joseph. It was preceded by a tridum which helped reflect on the communitarian aspect of the Salesian vocation. All the events during these days were centered on the motto ‘Many Hands One Heart’ which is so much a part of the daily living of the community of Divyadaan. Each day of the tridum had a special theme beginning with ‘Following Christ and being His collaborators’, ‘Christ humbled Himself’ and ‘Loving with the heart of Don Bosco’.There was a good balance of activities during these days in the sense that along with the animated games, entertainment in the form of a picnic and a movie there was also time for reflection and study in the form of a whole day of recollection wherein we had the scrutinium popertatis and the house assembly, everyday animated meditation, morning prayer, midday prayer and evening prayer. Even the Fathers brought out very lucidly the aspect of community through their sermons and good night talks.
What was peculiar about these days was the enthusiasm, cheerfulness, hard work and spirit of service of the fathers and brothers. They indeed went out of their way to make these days special and increase their love for God and love for one another.
Being the feast of the Rector who represents Christ the center of the community, all the fathers and brothers wished Fr. Savio with various songs and beautiful cards. His office was also well decorated. He was very grateful to the whole community for all that they were to him.
The peak of all the celebrations was the community Eucharist wherein there was seen a whole hearted participation of all in the community. The penitential Rite was animated by Fr. Savio wherein everyone went around to each Father and Brother wishing them peace and asking pardon. In his homily Fr. Savio highlighted the aspect of ‘Many Hands’ which play different roles; from hands that join in prayer to hands that touch the lives of other and ‘One Heart’ which is the heart of Christ Himself who is the center of our community from where we draw our inspiration and strength.
The celebration of the community day concluded with the community get-together where in there was a lot of singsong and games with the wonderful meal that was shared. It was a marvelous sight to see the whole community dance on the floor enjoying ever bit of their togetherness.
Finally as all good things come to an end, even the community day was over but surely the memories of this day will ever remain imprinted in the hearts of all the fathers and Brothers of Divyadaan. Indeed it was for all an experience of Gods love shared in these days of grace.