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BAMUNMURA: 24 July 2022, was an auspicious day at Auxilium Aspirantate, Bamunmura, as the five young women officially began the journey to become Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, when the Institute is celebrating the 150th year of its foundation on 5th August 2022, and the centenary of the FMA presence in India. We thank God for the gift of these young courageous women who hail from the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, Meghalaya, and Rourkela. The simple celebration of the donning of the medal of Mary Help of Christians and Don Bosco is a symbol of belonging to the Institute. Provincial Sr. LeelammaPalliparambil exhorted them in the following words: “The God who has called you will be with you. Mother Mary who has chosen to be her daughter will lead and guide you. Be happy in your choice to give yourself totally for the Lord.” She offered them a statue of Mother Mary inviting them to resemble Mother Mary at all times. The presence of sisters from the neighboring communities of Kolkata added joy to the celebration. The felicitation by the Aspirants gave them the courage to embark on the journey of formation with the words “I have called you by name you are mine.” |