Bosco Carvalho sdb
Gratitude is born in hearts that take time to count blessings!
NASHIK, MARCH 2, 2010: The community of Divyadaan celebrated the joy of togetherness and bid a warm and hearty farewell to 37 young brothers who shared their life and being, living as one whole family. This was an excellent opportunity to reflect on the graces conferred by God and to measure growth and maturity in one’s personal and community life.
This auspicious day began with a meaningful prayer service in the morning, enumerating the good memories and the learning from challenges and shortcomings. The Eucharist in the evening was well-animated and symbolic. The offering of applications by the brothers for their renewals and perpetual profession added to the solemnity of the graceful occasion. Fr. Valerian in his homily emphasized the need to take responsibility for personal formation, to mature as good educators, and always seek strength from the Real Source, Jesus Christ. The community spent time thanking God through spontaneous prayers for the marvels worked and for the sharing of lives with one another. Prayers were also offered for wisdom and strength in the future ministries.
The Eucharist was followed by a get together programme felicitating the outgoing brothers. The get together was lively and entertaining, colored with a variety of rich songs, a dance and a meaningful address. The outgoing brothers grabbed the floor to express their gratitude and sentiments to the staff and brothers of Divyadaan through speeches and tunes. The farewell programme ended with a fellowship meal and dessert. In his Goodnight, Brother Anthony Sumer couldn’t but shout in gratitude for the nourishment and guidance received in these significant years of early formation.
The entire day was a success thanks to the hard work and team spirit of the brothers, of course coordinated by the capos of the groups. The brothers vied each other in conveying their gratefulness to the outgoing brothers.
It is apt to quote the words of Fr. Savio D’souza, the Rector of Divyadaan, at the beginning of the Eucharist: “We enjoyed living together as one family in Divyadaan sharing our moments of joy and moments of pain. Wishing you Jesus Christ in your journey ahead.”
Adieus! Dear brothers. All is well, when you are with Jesus Christ….