Sunil Pinto sdb
NASHIK, FEBRUARY 22, 2010: Divyadaan, a youthful, versatile and dynamic community comprises a blend of different charisms of Salesians, Fransalians, Capuchins, Compassionate Missionaries and a Diocesan who live in harmony centered around Christ; the basis of our unity. Besides, the different backgrounds of our brothers based on language, culture, regions etc… It is this unity in diversity that provides a stimulus to a common life of caring and sharing.
To celebrate this togetherness and to thank God for the spirit that animates this community, the community day was celebrated on February 10, 2010. The theme chosen for the occasion was “See Jesus… Be Jesus” adapted from the Strenna 2010. A triduum was held in preparation for this day and all moments of prayer were animated reflectively and creatively.
A community prayer and an anthem were composed and sung with gusto during the festive days. On the ‘community day’, high-tea was organized for the non-teaching staff along with the community and they were thanked and felicitated for their contributions in making Divyadaan a better place.
The evening Holy Eucharist, was well prepared and animated by the brothers and presided over by the Rector. Fr. Rector in his homily invited the community to discover Jesus who is the fulcrum around which life rotates, to seek him in prayer, in the scriptures and the Eucharist and to recognize him in the community members brought together by God and bound in Love. He urged the members to ‘Be Jesus’ after discovering him and to willfully accept the challenges he places in life. He concluded with practical pointers to lead community life well. On this occasion he also thanked the community for their support, help, feedback and acceptance.
After the Eucharist, the brothers viewed clips and videos capturing moments in Divyadaan during the year which was prepared by Cl. Leon. This was followed by community celebrations and fellowship in an ambience of fun, frolic, games and music and it ended with a sumptuous meal. This day was indeed spent in gratitude and an awareness of our bonding. After all this community is God’s very own gift. Divyadaan!