The young friars from all the 4 Franciscan families have gathered together in Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu for the immediate preparation for their solemn vows. Every year the friars from various provinces of India come for this program and it has been going on for some years now. This course not only prepares them for their vows but also creates strong fraternal bonds among them.
One of the Friars from Maharashtra acting as Jesus......
A training session for the brothers.....
In CCMSI we
have few places where common formation is taking place, this course really
brings all the Franciscan friars together. The sharing and living together for
one month is a rich experience which the young friars cherish always. The
maintained the relationship and friendship which they experience during this
month.
Br.
Lawrence from Tamil Nadu South has been shouldering this responsibility for
some times now and he is doing fabulously well. The student friars are very
happy with his animation and teaching. He is a big brother to the friars, say
all the participants. This year he has a good team too. Brothers Wilson D’Souza
and Henry D’Souza are assisting him.
The
young friars have various courses and many expert friars are called to speak to
them. I am sure that over the period of years this course has improved and gone
to become a must attend program for the young friars. They just not attend
lectures but also have various kinds of prayer experiences. The talented young
friars exhibit their gifts and talents in various moments of prayers and
entertainment.
Let
us all congratulate the Team and the friars in Kotagiri. Let us also appreciate
the efforts of CCMSI. The president Br. Chinnu attended the opening session and
I will be with them during this weekend. I will stay for two days and animate
them.
Let
us pray that our young friars prepare well to face the challenges of the world.
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