Day 4:
30.12.2021
God’s mercy and providence drew us to His presence and we adored and thanked the Lord for keeping us alive and active to accomplish the task of the fourth day of our Provincial Chapter. We began our day in the eucharistic presence at 6 a.m followed by Lauds and Holy Mass. Fr. Antony Sagayaraj, Parish Priest, Trimulghery, in his homily drew our attention to two families, Holy family and family of our Founders Carlo& Giulia. He said, while he reflected, found few similarities in these families: First, both families had great reverence to the Word of God. Mary and Joseph and Carlo and Giulia revered the Word of God (Jesus Christ) in their lives. Words of Christ must richly dwell in us so that we remain united to Him as branches to its wine. Second, the Faith aspect. Being attuned to the Word of God, leads us to faith. Faith comes from hearing the Word of God. Third aspect, our Faith affects one another. Faith of Mary affected Joseph. Faith of Carlo and Giulia affects us. Fourth, No playing blame game. Referring to the book of Genesis, He said, when Adam and Eve sinned, Adam blamed God and Eve, Eve blamed Adam and serpent but when Joseph came to know Mary was pregnant, he never blamed God or Mary. So also, Carlo and Giulia were childless, they never blamed each other. Spirit of prayer and unity helps to build a healthy family.
The capitulars gathered for first session at 9 a.m. The minutes of the previous day meeting were read and approved. Then the members were given the draft of the 6th Priority which was considered as specific to our Province and worked out by the pre-capitular commission. The members dispersed to their respective groups to discuss till 11 a.m as directed by the Moderator, Sr, Cicily Mathew. At 11.30 a.m the members gathered for the General assembly to discuss on this priority.
At 2p.m. all the LASA members assembled in the Hall. A warm welcome was accorded to them by Sr. Jesintha Mariappa and all the Chapter members. They were overjoyed to be part of SAP family. They shared their dreams and aspirations to be involved in the mission of the Church and our Founders.
At 5 p.m. the members once again gathered in the Hall for the General assembly to discuss and finalize the 6th Priority. At 7p.m the Capitulars gathered for the Vespers which was followed by Supper and creative & lively recreation by Sr. Olivia and team.
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