Rose De Mello
MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008: On September 7, 2008, 76 Salesian Cooperators from the Mumbai Province met at Auxilium Convent, Pali Hill, Bandra, to begin the day with God and the pilgrimage to Mount Mary’s Basilica. The day began with an hour of contemplative adoration to the Blessed Sacrament, praying especially for the persecuted Christians in Orissa. The adoration was followed by a well prepared talk by Sr. Teresa Joseph, FMA. This being the Pauline Year, the talk was based on the famous saying of St. Paul: “For me to live is Christ”. The Cooperators were invited to live this message in their daily lives. At 11.30, Fr. Elias Diaz, the delegate of the Salesian family of Mumbai Province celebrated the Holy Eucharist. In his homily, he dwelt on Don Bosco’s devotion to Mary Help of Christians. After lunch, all the Cooperators, young and old, walked to Mount Mary’s Basilica. On their way, they sang hymns, prayed the Rosary and recited the office of Divine Mercy. After reaching the top, a prayer service was held. The day came to a close with the vote of thanks proposed by Philomena Mendes.