To mark
the red letter day in the history of Mangalore, which merits a Saint on May 17th
2015 in the person of Blessed Mary of Jesus Crucified
(Mary Baouardy) the Apostolic Carmel Sisters organised a Symposium on the holy
grounds of her short stay at St. Ann’s Convent premises.
Rev. Fr. Joe Tauro
OCD, Sister M. Liceria A.C. and Sister M. Olivia A.C. were the speakers who
gave in detail her heroic life of sanctity. Mary Baouardy, the lily of
Palestine sets an example to everyone - small things matter; even the smallest
deed done in love is redemptive. True holiness lies in small things done out of
genuine love for Jesus.
Sister Linet D’Souza A.C. compered the programme,
Sister M. Linette A.C. the Provincial Superior accorded a warm welcome to all
those present and introduced the speakers. Rev. Fr Pius James D’Souza OCD, the
Episcopal Vicar for Religious moderated the session and delivered the Keynote Address.
The AC Sisters led the Opening Prayer. A short Documentary on Mary Baouardy was
presented by the OCD Brothers. Sister Nirmala Francis A.C. proposed the vote of
thanks.
This programme ended with a Solemn Benediction in
the Oratory where the holy Saint had lived for two years leaving a fragrance of
her sanctity. This unique event brought the Cloistered Carmel Sisters, the OCD
Fathers, the Betharram Fathers and the sisters of the Apostolic Carmel
together. A memorable event to cherish!
