Dimapur, September 14 (MExN): Bosco Club of Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE) organized praise and worship under the theme, “God and You,” on September 13 at Bernick’s auditorium for the students and faculty of the college. Rev. Fr. Chittissery (CM) Joseph was the invited speaker.
The Principal of SCHE, Fr. Dr. Policarp Xalxo, in his welcome speech stated that education should also cater to the growth in spiritual dimension of human life.
Fr. C.M. Joseph, in his multi-media presentation, showed one of Leah Darrow’s talks on “The Thief.” He pointed out that the evil one is a liar who comes only to steal one’s joy, happiness and hope; the evil one tries to convince human being that one is weak and cannot persevere in virtuous life, according to a press release. “The evil one provides comfort and cosy life, while God calls a person to greatness; it is up to each one to decide what one wants to be. And Jesus is the name the evil one fears for He is the Shepherd who pursues and calls one to a life of greatness,” he stated.
In his sharing, Fr. C.M. Joseph posed two questions for self-introspection: “Whose voice are you listening to?” and “Am I worth only for material gain or for something everlasting?” All the promises of the evil one, he stated, gradually end up in hollowness, emptiness and meaninglessness.
He remarked that in the era of social media revolution, the highest relationship that one can build up is with God, the absolute goodness, beauty, and love. He exhorted the congregation to continue listening to God’s voice and lead others to do the same.
Quoting the scripture, he said that when one keeps the word of God, one can avoid sin: “I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you” (Ps. 119:11). He also added that one should seek God’s validation and thereby reach up to the greatness and nobility to which “God has called us for.”
The animators sang many hymns of praise and worship, and also helped the participants to reflect on many themes - God, prayer, oneself, family and death.
