The liturgy of the day centred on the theme, “courageous enough to do prophetic things together with Mary’. Fr. Varghese Kalluvachal SDB who celebrated the Holy Eucharist said that the Beatitudes can certainly give directions to arrive at this. As usual everyone awaited to hear from  the Mother who spoke so forcefully on the importance of forming themselves with the laity.

She emphasised the power of the Preventive System in the mission as educators of the young people. Mother added that Education according to the preventive system can humbly contribute to a cultural change necessary for regenerating society beginning with the young.

The laity and the young people shared with the FMAs their problems, expectations and areas to venture and proposals to follow. While they were highly appreciative of the services extended by the FMAs,they expressed their aspiration and determination to join hands with Sisters in all that they do. They also pointed out several areas where the Sisters can make use of their expertise.

Sharing in the pain and loss of the host province at the unexpected demise of Sr. Geraldine Barratt the participants decided to cancel the long awaited outing and anticipated the sessions of the following day so as to participate at the funeral.

The afternoon session had the purpose of proposing the theme for the next General Chapter and finalizing the modalities for transmitting the Triennial Evaluation in their provinces. The evening prayer organized by the Province of Shillong centred on the 140^th year of the missionary expedition of the FMA triggered in every one love and gratitude towards Missionaries.

Reported by Sr. Margaret Mathai