by Meryl D'LimaKUWAIT, DEC 22, 2018: The Ray of light, the Faith and Light Community from the Saint Therese of the Child Jesus parish in Kuwait organised a session of Christmas carols for those with intellectual disability (special needs), their families and friends on December 11 and 17.
The carol singers visited 10 families on their caroling journey this year. The newly elected core team of the community, Coordinator Joshua Ratos, members Sweedle D’Souza, Christopher Rozario, Anthony Alleluya,
Meryl D’Lima with friends from the community, Nibin Joseph (guitarist), Michelle D’Costa, brothers and sisters with special needs, continued the caroling tradition that began two years ago.
“I was feeling so happy to sing and visit my friend’s home,” Xyruz Mago who represented St. Joseph, said. Sheetal D’Souza and Angel D’costa both played the role of Mother Mary on each of the two days while Kenny Dias proudly carried the Star. The goal this year was to visit families, introduce the newly elected core, and most importantly to spread the Christmas message of hope, peace, joy, and love.
The caroling was entitled, "I am Joseph, do you have room for Mary and Jesus?" The carol singers began their journey by knocking on the door of each of the families they visited. When the door was opened Joseph said, "I am Joseph do you have room for Mary and Jesus?” When the family answered, “Yes”, Mary and Joseph entered along with the carolers singing Christmas Carols.
“I felt really nice visiting my friends and making their families smile. I loved singing and dressing as Mother Mary,” Sheetal D’Souza, who represented Mother Mary on day one, said.
Scripture passages taken from the Gospel of Luke announcing the birth of Jesus Luke 2:1- 6, and the shepherds and the angels Luke 2: 8-20 were read. This was followed by a prayer praising God for sending His only begotten Son Jesus Christ, as well as a prayer for the intentions of the family that they may prepare room for Jesus Christ in their hearts this Christmas season, and to spread the love, hope, joy, and peace of Jesus Christ to everyone they meet.
The prayer ended by reciting an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. After the prayer, Mary and Joseph went to each family member with baby Jesus asking each of them what gift they would like to offer Jesus on His birthday. Though the journey lasted for 15 minutes or so. It was enjoyed by each one present with a smile and gratitude for the time spent together.
“The carol singing organised by Faith and Light in our home was a very memorable moment. Our kids loved it especially our daughter Calin Mariah Jithin. May God bless the Faith and Light team and all the wonderful people behind it,” Jithin James Thomas and Rony Jithin, the parents of Calin Mariah Jithin, who recently joined the Faith and Light Community said.