PDDM India: With the completion of the input sessions, we entered into the final phase of our course. We were privileged to have the presence of Sr. M. Celine Cunha, our Provincial Superior during the closure of the programme. On 9th October 2021, we had the verification of the Course with the Provincial superior through which we were able to re live our experiences. On the following day we were delighted to meet our Mother General Micaela Monetti, who was present with us at the start of our course and her presence at its close reminded us of her love for each one of us. She exhorted us to follow Christ more radically and through the beautiful insights on the formula of our profession she motivated us and assured us of the prayers of the entire PDDM Family.
On 11th October we had the presentation of the synthesis, where we did our best to present our course in a creative way which included PPT presentations, videos, skits, hymns, music, dance, exercise and also the art exhibition. With collaboration of one another we successfully presented the synthesis. The dawning of 12th October 2021 brought great joy to each of us as we looked back on the course. The Morning Prayer was a thanksgiving sacrifice, we expressed our gratitude to all who lighted up path during these months and the Holy Eucharist was presided by Rev. Fr. Pratheesh CMI, with the solemn procession with the lighted lamps. He too at the beginning of our course reminded us of a trekking adventure and once again reminded that it is not the end of the journey but the beginning of something new. After which the community congratulated us for the completion of the course with the cutting of the cake and delicious breakfast.
It is said that gratitude turns everything into a gift and we turn to God to thank Him for all the gifts bestowed on us during these months of Intensive preparation. We also express our gratitude to our Mother General Micaela Monetti and her team for granting us permission to do our Trimester course in India and for her constant prayerful support, right from the beginning till the end. We all felt that we were loved and cared, and we are happy to be part of this beautiful PDDM Family. We also take this opportunity to thank Sr.M. Celine Cunha our provincial superior and the Team, for organizing this course meticulously, their keen interest in each one’s growth was vivid and above all we do not have enough words to express our gratitude because we acknowledge the efforts which were put in order to form us.
We also thank our guiding star Sr. M. Josephine Rodrigues our formator for walking along with us and for leading us, she was indeed a blessing to us, she was there by our side and helped us to complete our journey, though it was not easy she did it willingly and cheerfully. We are also grateful to Sr. M. Kumudini Toppo and the Novitiate community who helped us to have a fruitful journey, their constant help and prayerful support has brought us to the close of this trimester course. We are grateful to every Sister Disciple who accompanied us through their prayers and by the grace of God we were able to complete our Trimester course. Just like Jesus who turned water into wine, we await for our Lord to change the water which was poured into us for the past three months would be changed into choicest wine. We continue the journey of life by placing our hands into the hands of God with love and trust.
Juniores from Mysore, India