Participation
in church’s mission in the diocese of Ajmer and Jaiur was in the overall plan
of the capuchin mission, but could not be materialized immediately on account
of lack of personnel. The Franciscan missionary sisters of Ajmer founded by a
capuchin, started a retreat centre and they invited the capuchins for the
services. The bishop welcomed the Idea and also welcomed the capuchins to work
in his diocese. Br. Thomas Menappattu, a charismatic preacher began the
ministry along with sisters and within no time it yielded fruits…..There are
people who come and spend time in prayer….there are conventions held for the
laity. Many religious congregations who come with groups to make their annual
retreat…..This place is situated on Mumbai-Delhi Highway. The sisters donated a
piece of land for the friars to build a friary. The friary was inaugurated in
2012. The friars besides working in the renewal centre they also go about
mission preaching in the diocese.
There are two communities of religious sisters...one of the Franciscans and one is of Sisters of Mother Teresa.....they look after men who are abandoned by the families....wonderful charitable work.....
Way of the Cross....draws the attention of all passerby and above the drivers of the big vehicles....who look at the cross on the road side....we pray that one day this place becomes a pilgrim centre.
Friars Sebastian, who is pursuing his doctorate in Social science....here in one of the universities....in his Masters he got gold medal and so the university granted him scholarship......Friar Thomas Pullat....ex- vice-provincial....has worked in many capacities....as formator and pastor.....
The friars for morning breakfast of 2nd March.......I reached midnight after 9 hours of journey to Ajmer from Delhi. The delay was due to heavy unseasonal rains all over India.....Simple life style and food too.....they depend on the provincial curia for their maintenance...
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