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FLOS CARMELI, VITIS FLORIGERA
The one solemnity every Carmelite looks forward without fail is the
feast of our Lady of Mount Carmel. She is not just our patroness but our
dear sister, mother, guide and our inspiration!
It really gives a proud feeling that we are the first ones among the
five primitive religious orders that has dedicated itself to the
patronage of Mother Mary. And this compels us not out of obligation but
as a mark of respect, admiration and gratitude to thank her for
protecting our Order and also a chance to throw ourselves under her
mantle.
Therefore the Carmelite community of Pushpashrama celebrated this
solemnity with great joy along with the people on Sunday 14th of July.
Rev. Fr. Johannes Gorantla, the General Definitor solemnized this
celebration along with fathers of Pushpashrama and the neighboring
Dhyanavana community. Fr. Johannes preached a meaningful homily on the
theme “Mary, the mother of God and of all mankind” and brought out the
significance of the day’s celebration. The mass was accompanied with the
heavenly choir led by the Pushpashrama brothers. Sisters from CCR
congregation and Dhyanavana along with the OCDS participated in the
liturgy. The OCDS also brought gifts for the offering. Sisters from our
neighborhood also joined in the celebration. After the communion, the
scapulars were blessed. A great number of faithful flocked from near and
far for the celebration and their presence displayed their love towards
Carmel. Scapulars were distributed after the mass which concluded at 9:
30 am. After the mass, the OCDS joined us for breakfast and partook in
the celebration by conducting Tambola (Housie - Housie) game.
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