Every life that has been lived in fidelity to God is a victory. That’s what the Salesian Province of New Delhi celebrated in the evening of 22nd August, 2019. In this world where ‘Give and Take’ is an art, we just cannot forget the flowers that bloom and emit their fragrance.
The beautifully decorated campus and the chapel of Don Bosco, Okhla witnessed the admiration of young people and adults for the total commitment of eight Jubilarians to the Lord and to the service of the young. The Holy Eucharist presided over by Fr. C. A Joseph, who is celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of profession and Golden Jubilee of Ordination, was made solemn with the melodious singing of the choir. Fr. M. M. Joy, who is celebrating the Golden Jubilee of profession preached the homily, recalling the call of Jeremiah and the disciples of Jesus. Fr. Babu Varghese enumerated the hopes, expectations and aspirations of all in the form of a prayer and uplifted the hearts of all present. Fr. Babu Varghese, Fr. Henry Kumrawat and Fr. Amrit Ekka were extolled for the depth of their lives as they celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Ordination. Fr. Isidore Minj, Fr, Jyotish Kindo and Fr. Anand Prakash Tirkey were appreciated for the quality of their lives as they were felicitated for celebrating Silver Jubilee of profession. The audiovisual programme during the cultural programme highlighted that their attitudes of service, sensitivity to the poor, concern, care, responsibility and commitment has enabled them to achieve much admiration in life. To live for God and for young people is the thread that unites all the dimensions of their life.
Fr. Babu Varghese SDB