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Long ago in 1815, in a shed a boy was born, destined to be
liberator of the world’s abandoned youth. From the day of his birth to the day
of his burial in 1888, Don Bosco’s life was a colourful saga of extraordinary
achievement through dedication, hard work and trust in God, all directed to the well being of his young people. The year 2014-2015 began with great pomp and joy
as the Salesian Family celebrated the Bicentenary Year of the Birth of our
father and founder, Don Bosco. The concluding days of this year saw a lot of
activity all over the world, beginning from his very birthplace. Here in India
too, Don Bosco’s followers were one with those in Turin through various
activities. Here are some of the Festive activities that marked the ending of
the Bicentenary celebrations in Nashik - Maharashtra.
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On the 8th of August, all over India in selected
cities, the Don Bosco Bi-centenary International Short Film Festival of India
was held. Nashik was one of the proud selected cities. Out of the 20 chosen
short films, 10 were screened for children, youth, parents and the religious.
Each film had a beautiful message to offer to all young and old. This short
film festival was focused on bringing to the front light, the great virtues
that Don Bosco stressed upon in a visual form.
On the 15th of August the community of Divyadaan
organized a day for the youth of Nashik with the theme: ‘Youth - the Shapers of
Tomorrow’. Through the screening of the film on Don Bosco, interactive sessions
and knowledge filled talks by Fr. Kenneth Pereira SDB and Fr. Robert Pen SDB,
the youth were helped to realize their
role as the makers of world tomorrow by beginning to live their today's in the
best way possible.
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On the same day after the evening Eucharist, in the Don Bosco
Parish, a Marian Academy was organized in honor of Mary and as a way to
conclude the Bicentenary celebrations in the Parish. Different religious
communities and parish zones put up dances, songs, skits, etc. in honor of Mary
and Don Bosco. It was truly a heart touching scene to see young and old on the
stage enthusiastic like Don Bosco, honoring Mary and showing her their love and
admiration.
On the 16th of August, the great day of celebration,
we in SHTC concluded this memorable year with a beautifully animated prayer
service, taking us on a journey from Don Bosco’s birth through the very core of
his spirituality which can be applied to any setting, not only Christians.
As we conclude this remarkable year of history in the life of
the Salesian Family, we thank God for gifting us in Don Bosco, a father and
friend. May the celebration of this year not end with August 16th,
but help his followers to reincarnate his spirit and charism to become signs
and bearers of God’s love for all young people.
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