Waiting,
seeking, anticipating are common traits of humankind. We all wait for something
and someone. We, the Novitiate Community waited so long for the dawn of this
day – 22 March 2015 - for the arrival of our Provincial. We joyfully welcomed
Sr. Wilma de Souza, the light of the day, in a traditional Indian style. It was
really great having Sr. Wilma with us! Her visit brought a hope of new life,
the joy of togetherness and expectancy: an expectation of changing for the better.
The
theme of our provincial gratitude day “BREAD
BROKEN AND SHARED” was the focus for this visit too. The altar in chapel and
the noticeboard were beautifully decorated; creative liturgy was in keeping with
the theme. On the second day, to acknowledge her preciousness in our community,
we staged a musical on Don Bosco. She enriched us with her inspiring goodnights
and conferences and met each one of us personally and helped us to appreciate
and strengthen our vocation.
On
the last day during the Eucharistic celebration each novice carried an
ingredient used to bake bread and at the end Sr. Wilma carried a loaf of bread
symbolizing her life which she shared in the province generously for these past
six years as provincial and we asked God to shower on her His abundant blessings
as she continues her life’s journey. The Provincial visitation ended on 24th
March. We sing our song of thanks to God for her.
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