FR. GILBERT CHOONDAL, SDB
Kolkata: “Kolkata is one of the most beautiful places on earth where great wise people taught through their lives. They were mystics and missionaries of this land. Today’s Religious are called to be mystic missionaries.” These challenging words of Sr. Inigo to CRI of Kolkata City stirred circa 100 Religious who had gathered at the auditorium of the Holy Child School of Sisters of Charity at CIT Road on 6 July 2019.
Former mother general of Sisters of St. Anne of Madras (Madhavaram), Sr. Inigo, is a national Religious celebrity for challenging the status quo of Indian Religious life through her powerful rhetoric. To help them review their religious life, she presented a series of great personalities, beginning with the wise men from Kolkata.
She began her reflections by introducing the life and teaching of St. Mother Teresa, Tagore, Vivekananda, and Subash Chandra Bose. They all sanctified the land of Kolkata in their own ways! Then, she brought in examples of Mahatma Gandhi, Pope Francis, Nelson Mandela and St. Oscar Romero. “Normally, we Religious always look up to Catholic personages for inspiration. She projected great people from non-Catholic sector for our spirituality,” said one of the participants.
The half day programme at the auditorium was a reflection cum discussion on the theme, 'Commitment in Religious Life'. Sr. Pushpa, the president of CRI-Kolkata ably organised the half day programme well. There were moments of introspection and group sharing on the theme animated by Sr. Inigo.
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