A
special half-day Praise and Worship was conducted for the boys and staff of
Bosco Boys Home, (BBH) Borivali on April 24, 2019 from 9am to 1pm by Father Allywn Misquitta sdb. He
was accompanied and assisted by Mr. Harry Menezes, a parishioner from Don Bosco
parish, Borivali. In all, 35 boys along with 5 staff participated. The theme of
the day was to highlight the meaning of moral ethics.
Fr. Corlis Gonsalves the
Rector of BBH thanked and welcomed Fr. Allywn and Mr. Henry for having agreed
to spend their time with the boys and helping them understand the basic
importance of cultivating good habits and shunning away from bad habits.
The programme was separated
into two parts. The first session focused on the theme, 'Jeevan ke Mulya
for healthy life' Nyan Indrya-Sense of perception. In this session, five
important points were focused upon namely: Eyes-Aankh, Ears- Kaan, Nose- Naak, Taste-Swaad
and Touch- Sparsh. Further the boys were explained that these sensory organs
are connected to five important aspect of their life: Chith,
Mann,Vichar,Uthchar and Karya. Then he introduced them to the five Karm Indrya
(Action Performers): Tongue, Hands, Legs, Genitals and Rectum.
The second session
highlighted the moral values of being Sensitivity to our friends (Savandsheeltaa),
Importance of punctuality (Samai kee Pabandi), Neatness (Saaf Sutraa), On how
one must inculcate Scientific Attitude (Vidyanik Manodhristi) Courteousness
(Vinaytaa) , Dignity of the labour (Shram ki Maryada) Samanta (Equality), Religious
Intolerance (Dharmik shahenseelta), Deshbhakti (Patriotism) Rastriy Ekta(National Integration)
Fr. Allywn mentioned, “In
today’s situation all are besieged with these above values. If a person succeed
in mastering these core values he will manage to control his life but in
reality it is very difficult.” Mr. Menezes stressed on the harmful impact of bad
values in the society which are effecting today’s age group.
In the interactive
session, the boys were encouraged to share their knowledge on moral values. Few
boys came forward to share their testimony on how they had overcome various
vices which curtail their personal growth. Krishna Sharma, a 6 std boy said,
“It was a very beautiful and prayerful session. I experienced a calm and
peaceful feeling. I understood that I have to be far from bad habits because it
will slowly destroy me. I have cultivate and practice good values and habits.”
“Father Misquitta
focused on being liberated from all vices, which become an obstacle in our
connection with God. The session was made eye-catching with praise and worship
songs at the background by Mr. Menezes,” shared Eustace Fernandes, one of the
staff from BBH.
At the end of his talk
Fr.Allwyn requested all the youth to stay away from bad vices and live a
healthy life and become responsible citizen of the society. He also mentioned
to them that they should be grateful that they are part of this Salesian house and
concluded by saying that whatever opportunity they get in this house will help
them to be enhanced their inner ability and allow them to be improved person in
life.
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