On 24th March 2018 the formators and formees of different religious Congregation gathered at Nav Sadhana Regional Pastoral centre for the sharing “On lived experience of mission”. The day’s session began with a short prayer service. The resource persons for the day were Most Rev. Bishop Eugene Joseph, Fr. Roque, Fr. Anil Dev (IMS), Fr. Matthai, Sr. Tara (FSM) the Provincial Superior and Sr. Meera (OLP). Sr. Shiny extended warm welcome to all the resource persons and to all the participants.
Most Rev. Bishop Eugene set the tone for the day by his talk on mission. He focused on the missionary role of the Church. The second talk was by Sr. Tara (FSM) who in her sharing stressed that when we live our life with motivation we get meaning in our life. The third session was by Fr. Mathai. He started his sharing introducing himself as an Alcoholic. His personal sharing moved each one’s heart. The next sharing was by Sr. Meera (OLP) who shared her vocation story. It was indeed inspiring to know her self-sacrificing spirit and challenging life. The afternoon session was conducted by F. Anil Dev (IMS). He began his sharing with his vocation story and experience of his mission. It was very inspiring and enriching. At the end Rev. Fr. Roque summarized the sessions of the day and expressed his appreciation for the organizers of this meeting. The programme came to an end with the Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Most. Rev. Dr. Eugene Joseph. At the end tea was served for all.
