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The Lord Gave Me Brothers!

Br. Ankit Baghel

The solemn profession of our two brothers Albinus Ekka and Avinash Kujur was held in St. Francis Friary Basen, Chhattisgarh. Around 20 friars, some Parishioners and the family members of both the brothers were present for the celebration of the solemn profession. The celebration started with the Holy Mass at 7:00 am. The main celebrant was Father Leos Ekka. Fr. Anil Xalxo delivered a beautiful homily on the religious life; he said that the religious life is a living sacrifice to God and to humanity. Soon after the homily Br. Albinus Ekka and Br. Avinash Kujur made their vows in the hands of Fr. Tony D’Souza, the Custos of Mary Mother of God. After the celebration of the holy Eucharist, there was a felicitation for the newly professed friars, followed by a fellowship meal. I thank and appreciate the Basen community for making all the possible arrangements for all of us present.

It was the first time that I attended the solemn profession of our brothers. As a friar minor, it has taught me a lesson that in life even the small celebrations are part of a bigger celebration of life because life itself is a gift from God. Life is not our property and therefore, it must be celebrated well. Celebrations are always associated with the fullness of life which come from God himself.

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