In the gospel we hear the story of the good Samarian, a
story which truly brings about a very great truth of our faith and this truth
is nothing else but love. I believe that the Good Samaritan responded to her
vocation because she loved.
On the 3rd of November all around the
Salesian world we remember our benefactors and pray for them especially the
deceased and ask the lord to grant them eternal life for their generosity. Here
in Divyadaan we did a similar thing. In the morning during the Eucharist we
prayed specially for the benefactors because of whom we are able to enjoy a
simple and comfortable life and have a tangible experience of the providence of
God. In the evening we spent moments together praying as a community in the
light of the gospel story of the Good Samaritan. We named our benefactors as
‘anonymous Samaritans’ because of their generosity even though we do not know
them. We also reflected on how Don Bosco throughout his life experienced Gods
providence in the help he received from the many people who directly or
indirectly helped him to carry on the mission the lord had entrusted to him. In
the similar way we thanked and praised God for the many benefactors who have
made it possible for us to reach this stage in formation.
We thank you dear anonymous Samaritans our beloved benefactors
for all that you have done and continue to do for us …
May the lord bless you abundantly for your generosity.
Cl Felix Almeida SDB
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