22/11/2018
“I Brother so and so… vow to Almighty God Chastity, poverty and Obedience…” these courageous words resonated in the little oratory of Tapovana, Kushalnagar on November 14, 2018 whereby the ancient Carmelite Order inducted TEN more youngsters into its contemplative fold. Almost 200 faithful and around 42 priests hemmed in.
Fr. Charles Serrao, Provincial who received the vows while Rev Fr. Arulraj, OCD, Provincial of Tamil Nadu who had to receive the vows of one of his own novice, delivered a substantial homily harping on that there is no Religious Life without personal bond with Jesus Christ, prayer life and Community life. ‘To walk in His Footsteps’ was the theme of the Novices that adorned the unique bricked façade of the oratory. While Fr. anil Prashanth steered the well planned ceremony, our Pushpashrama brothers made angelic melody at choir.
Tapovana marks 21 years of its presence and serves as Novitiate of KG Province since 2001. Bendigamos al Senor!