Showers of blessing on our office
Twenty two years in an office is about two decades. The tedious steep steps and the breathlessness, we faced each day as we climbed up and down a number of times. People visiting our office were also experiencing breathlessness, the space had shrunk and it was just sufficient for ten people to sit at a time.
The development works in the town with widening of roads and declaring the building unsafe. We were there on our own risk and we thought it was time for us to move out. The search for an appropriate office was on for a long time, we had been grappling to get a piece of land which would be our own. But land in the vicinity was not available, the price of land going up.
On 12, September 2024, we invited Fr. Amal Raj, the procurator of the archdiocese to bless our office. Some of the representatives from the settlements were also present, well wishers, sewing teachers, team members, in all about 40 people were accommodated comfortably.
After cutting the ribbon, the blessing along with prayers followed. Everyone very reverently and earnestly raised their hearts to God; it was a time for thanking ‘God for the space. Fr Amal prayed with great reverence for all those who would come to the office.
After the blessing ceremony, we shared about our work and recalled some of our moments of struggle. Snacks were served as they ate, they mingled with each other, being radiant with joy and happiness.
It has been a time to be grateful to God for blessing and protecting us in many ways and keeping us faithful to the purpose for which we have been gathered together. May the God we believe in always lead and guide us; encourage as we journey with our people; truly being the voice to the voiceless and power to the powerless..