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Christmas celebration at Pushpashrama
Christmas is a glorious day to rejoice and to celebrate; it is the
birthday of our Saviour Jesus Christ who became flesh and dwelt among
us. This day was solemnized at the Infant Jesus Shrine, Pushpashrama on
December 24, 2017. The brothers of Pushpashrama through their melodious
voice sang the Christmas carols at 9-30 p.m. followed by the solemn
Eucharistic celebration at 10-00 p.m. presided over by Fr Joy Francis
and concelebrated by the community friars. The Christmas liturgy was
meticulously organized by the philosophy students of Pushpashrama. Fr
Joy in his homily enlightened the faithful as regards the contradictions
that are found in the modern world which are contrary to the spiritual
world of Jesus. He gave a clarion call to all the faithful to follow the
simplicity, humility and poverty of Jesus in our personal and family
lives. After the mass as the people wished each other with the greetings
of Christmas, cake and coffee were being served for all the faithful.
Thus the vigil mass at Pushpashrama created an atmosphere of prayer
through the spiritual celebration and the beautiful lights which added
colours to the Infant Jesus Shrine.
On the following day December 25, 2017 the festal mass was celebrated at
8-00 a.m. presided over by Fr Lawrence D’ Mello, rector of Pushpashrama.
In his homily he explained the theological significance of the prologue
of the Gospel of John and how the word became flesh and dwelt among us.
The brothers through their angelic voice added spiritual flavour to the
Eucharistic celebration. After the mass the Christmas cake was
distributed to all the people.
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