A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will be refreshed.

Yes the Mathru Jyothi Ammamar under the able guidance of Our Vicar Fr Subhish Vattaparamban and our president Mrs. Annamma Thomas along with 21 Ammamar and seven children’s visited the inmates of Snehatheeram on 24th November 2018. It was indeed a time of minds and souls getting refreshed through all the generous offerings of the Mathru Jyothi .

We started our journey at 9:15am from church and reached at 10.35am, we were warmly welcomed by the Snehatheeram Director Fr. Jophin Kappil and Rector of St James Minor Seminary Rev Fr Anto Karippai. Rev Fr Jophin Kappil briefed us about the various activities in the old age home and took us for refreshment, after which we were taken to the wards of the inmates.

There we learnt more about true life, sharing and caring. There were 20 inmates in the home, all of them were above 60 years; their physical condition was good due to the regular check up of the doctor visit to the home. We spoke to them shared our love and we sang song for them, they shared their sadness and personal stories with us. However, the care shown to them by the workers at the home was indeed inspiring.

After the visit we got together for a Eucharist Celebration at 12:00 followed by lunch.

Monetary contribution of Rs.48,000/- was handed over to Rev. Fr Anto Karippai. Though it was a drop in the ocean, we returned home feeling very happy to have given them something. We have now learnt to think about the less privilege people and we will try to contribute whatever we have in our lives in future.

Finally, we left with a heavy heart from them. To wrap it up in simple words, it was a wonderful experience and an opportunity to discover empathy within ourselves.

Thanks to our Vicar Fr Subhish Vattaparamban, our Mathru Jyothi president Mrs. Annamma Thomas and all who came forward willingly and generously contributed for this wonderful cause.

by
Sofia Pauly Amboocken

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