MONTHI FEST IN SACCIDANANDA,
CAPUCHIN PROVINCIALATE.
"The world being unworthy to receive the son of God directly from
the hands of the Father, he gave his son to Mary for the world to
receive him from her." These words of Saint Augustine puts us in a
right spirit to always appreciate the contribution of our heavenly
mother, Blessed Virgin Mary, in the history of salvation and
celebrate her love for all mankind. The Saccidananda, Capuchin
Provincialate community along with its extended family, the faithful
who participate in the Sunday Eucharist gathered on September 8 to
celebrate Monthi Fest, the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary in a
meaningful and traditional way. Before the solemn Eucharist, the
faithful gathered before the grotto of Mother Mary to bless the
corns, a symbol of new fruits from our mother earth and venerated
Mother Mary by floral showers before the statue of Maria Bambina
followed by taking a procession to the Chapel.
Rev. Fr John Alwyn Dias, Provincial Minister of Holy Trinity
Capuchin Province celebrated the Eucharist, Fr Vijesh Menezes
preached a befitting homily inviting every loving children of the
Mother Mary to seek the blessings of God and His Son our Lord Jesus
Christ through the intercession of Blessed Virgin Mary. She is a
greatest God has given to humanity, who always is with us and
accompanies us. It is a great joy for all of us to celebrate the
birthday of our heavenly Mother. In loving our Mother Mary, we are
also called to respect and pray for every girl child and our Mother
earth, who enliven and enrich our lives on earth. After the Holy
Mass the blessed corn and sugarcane was distributed to the gathered
faithful as the beautiful custom is celebrated by the faithful from
the past.
In the evening every family who joins the community at Saccidananda
for their spiritual needs and especially participate in the Holy
Eucharist, gathered to celebrate the familial bond by spreading a
Family Meal collectively. Each family contributed by cooking a dish
in their homes and bringing it and sharing it with others. The
Community of Saccidananda thanked everyone for their family spirit,
generosity of heart and cooperation. The Monthi fest, the Birthday
of Mother Mary was celebrated in a beautiful way. May the birth of
our Mother Mary bring joy into our lives. May Mother Mary keep all
of us under her Mantle and protect us all.
