Compiled by Sr. Jeena Bandya
On the occasion of the first death anniversary of Sr. Alexandra Dias i.e. 14th April 2019, we the Sisters of Laura Vicuna Niwas, Ahmednagar decided to share an Agape meal with the mentally challenged inmates of a Government orphanage run by Sr. Domini, a Carmelite Sister in Shirur, which is nearly two hours from our house on 14th April 2019. We took along with us our boarding girls and the nursing students as well. The purpose of our visit was to give them monitory help and also to teach our children the value of Life in whichever form it is. We also offered them biscuits and chocolates.
This institute began in the year 1964 and was fully run by the Government but the inmates were treated very badly by those taking care. Then, in the year 1996, Sr. Domini and some more Sisters of her Congregation took up this mission. They now offer the inmates just not material needs but lots of love and care which is seen on their faces. We were amazed to see the inmates who maintained an atmosphere of calm and serenity. Our girls taught them some action songs and the sisters who look after the inmates welcomed us with warmth and much affection.
The day ended on a happy note and we returned home with a feeling of fulfillment and bliss, having shared with someone out there of our own resources which in turn brought a smile to the faces of many.
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