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Assumption of BVM & Independence Day @ Pushpashrama
As the tricolors unfurled in the land of India, Pushpashrama too joined
hands in spreading the solidarity and unity, proudly saying we are
Indians. And this celebration was doubled when the solemnity of the
assumption of our Lady added meaning to the Eucharistic celebration held
in our shrine at 7: 00am. ‘With Mary to heaven’, this being the slogan,
the mass was celebrated and preached meaningfully by Fr. John Lobo. He
emphasized that the true meaning of Christian freedom is understood when
we emulate the life of Mary.
After the Eucharistic celebration, the faithful saluted the national
flag which was hoisted by Fr. Vinod Lobo. A meaningful and thought
provoking message was delivered by Br. Loy Crasta and thus reinforced in
us with great zeal, the faithfulness to our country. Brothers also sang
a song in honor of our country India and to top it all followed a short
programme by our tiny tots of the Carmel Play home. It was indeed a
delight to see these kids in costumes of Freedom fighters like Onake
Obbavva, Subhash Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh and others displaying great
patriotism at this young age.
Thus the day filled with double celebration to us Christians in India
was indeed a memorable one!
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