Birthday prayer

Tearing away the veil of darkness the day dawns with joyful notes in the air
and in the hearts of everyone gathered in your loving presence Lord. Every
flower that blooms and spreads fragrance today sings the melody of your
praises. The smoke of the incense rises before you Lord, with our hearts,
minds and all our whole being in humble adoration and worship. As the
heavens rays call the nature to rise with songs of joy and happiness in a
celebrative mood we come to you with hearts full of joy and gratitude we
perform these Arathy.
THE SKIT
One day a guru called his three disciples to him, gave an egg each
and said “Take it and keep it with you, and do with it whatever you want but
I also will be happy if you a come and report to me what you with it”. The
first one went home but had no thought of the egg at all, so as he moved
about the egg in his hands dropped and smashed on the floor.( he comes
and reports everything to the guru).The second one was careful also eager
to do something about the egg. So he placed it in a corner but eventually he
had forgotten about it. As a result the egg got rotten and gave out foul
smell.( he too comes back and reports).

The third one was eager and interested in the egg.He was careful
and kept it under the protective wings of the brooding hen. The long period
of incubation made the egg warm. At the peak of the unique process the egg
broke up and brought forth a lovely chick.The egg broke up and lost its
identity in order to create a new life.
Days and months passed but third one had not yet
returned.Therefore the guru sent for him. When the disciple returned to the
Guru he said to him,’
“Forgive me my Lord for my delay I could find no time to return
immediately,But now I am very glad to tell you what happened to that egg
which you have given to me. I was extremely happy to see the new life
coming forth from thst small egg. What a marvelous thing it is!” Then the
guru replied with joy “ this is what I wanted you all to learn, an egg is a
symbol of new life,a wonder of God’s creation,when its shells are broken its
shape is destroyed and a new life emerges. Yet,it is not so simple thing as it
appears to be,but involves along process of much care and patience.” The
Guru continued,
* How good to know as I know/do
That God os watching over you
And each day &moment too
His love is always guiding you*

Yes dear sisters,Life is a journey we are always on the road, each birth day is
a milestone greeting us and inviting us to celebrate the priceless gift of life
and it calls to reaffirm and re-experience the warmth and the goodness of
the Lord. This day also soberly reminds us the unfinished tasks and how far
we still have to go. As we pause for s while we acknowledge our
disappointments and regrets while appreciating how far we have come. This
day is also a splendid time to clear our vision to take stalk of our vision and
to refresh our dreams as we set out once more on the journey.
 Sometimes we have been exhausted on the road worn out and
weary we may fear to enter the next year or we rush into this new year with
enthusiasm
And eagerness excited about the possibilities to growth and happiness or we
may meet this New Year with deep contentment and peace of heart full of
gratitude for the years gone by that was so full of God’s abundant love and
mercy.
Dear Sr.Treesa. This is the day the Author of your life wrote you into
history specially ordained your unique place in the universe. This day puts
forth before you a wonderful opportunity to renew-rejuvenate and rejoice.
This day is important and precious for you and for us as we celebrate life
with you your beginning your being and becoming . Dear Sister you belong
to God from the first moment of your existence , God’s name was written in
your heart, God claimed you to be his own.
Today we celebrate the feast of Srs. Rose, Roshni, Rose line and
Jenny.It gives us great joy to celebrate with you your feast& the gift if your
life.We are indeed glad to appreciate you for your love in living
together,your generous giving & sharing of your time,talents & goodness
with us , bearing with us patiently and praying for us earnestly.We pray may
you find joy and fulfillment in your serving and living.
St. Rose of Leema lived a life of penance and mysticism, she remains
always an example for holiness and integrated life. We pray that she may
continue to be your guide and model as you progress in your life journey.

Hymn;Tis so sweet

Dear sister we thank and appreciate all that you are to us and all the joys,
happiness and God’s concern which you share with us generously. Dear
sister you are a blessing to us. We appreciate your kindness to the entire
community member, students of theology and formation & working staff of
this institute and all the good things you do to show us what a beautiful
person you are. Like a mother your presence in the house is a blessing. You
give yourself so silently that only when we approach you do we know how
kind you are. We thank you and we thank God for you and for all that you
are to each one of us. Now let us join silently as sister prays.

THE PSALM
Thank You father ,for the gift of life, for this undeserved grace I receive
constantly. Thank you for this marvelous secret, this most precious of gifts
which I take for granted.

You call me into being every passing instant, and I would not exist,
except by your grace. Thank you for thinking of me, creating me,placing me
in your great world in the com any of good and loving people.

Thank you for my family and all those who have loved me and taught
me how to love. Bless all those who have cared for my health and well
being, all those who have helped me to love life.
 Bless everyone who remembers me on this day. Thank you for the
unique gifts you have given me, for my health and strength, senses and
memory, for the power to think, to love and to understand.

Thank you for the year of life I have had and for the years or moments
that you will still give me on this earth. All the beauty I have seen ,all the
love I have received and given, all the things I have been able to do.

What more has your love prepared for me? What marvels of your
tender mercy are still hidden from my sight? You invite me to trust you in
the future, and to expect still greater gifts from you.

My Birthday reminds me of the greatness of your love the goodness of

my dear ones, and the fleeting pace of life.

Dear Sisters Rose,Roseline,Jency,Roshna we rejoice with you on this

special day of yours.As we know
the miracle of music is melody
the miracle of mountain is the fountain &
the miracle of culture is the dance.
We express our joy through this art of dance, thanking God for you.

DANCE*********

( dear sisters I invite you all to fold your fingers together and as we call out
the names of the fingers, kindly unfold them one by one slowly, praying for
various intention)

PRAYERS
THUMB FINGER
Our thumb is nearest to us. So let us begin our prayer by praying for
those who are close to our hearts, gather those you love in your heart, Your
beloved parents dear brothers and sisters ,relatives ,friends and others who
enriched our lives with their unconditional love ,loyalty ,thoughtfulness and
caring.
POINTING FINGER
The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach and
instruct you, heal and form you. The persons in authority and those who
brought healing to our body, mind and spirit. Pray that the Lord may bestow
His wisdom and guidance upon them.
MIDDLE FINGER
The next finger is the tallest finger it reminds of our leaders we pray
for the leaders of our church, our country and our religious family. They are
in need of God’s guidance and knowledge to shape our country and our
congregations. May God shower His blessings upon them.
RING FINGER
The fourth finger is the ring finger surprising to many is the fact is that
this finger is the weakest finger it reminds us to pray for those who are weak
and vulnerable, those who are in debt,pains of various types the poor ,the
abandoned children and the elderly etc… May God be their constant
companion.
LITTLE FINGER
At last comes our little finger the smallest of ours which is where we
should place ourselves in relation tom God and others

Our father..

CONCLUDING PRAYER

Be Lord, Within them to strengthen them

Without them to guard them
Over them to shelter them
Beneath them to establish them
Before them to guide them
Around them to secure them
Dear Lord,help them to live their lives quietly and easily, to lean upon your
power trustfully and restfully,to wait for the unfolding of your will patiently
and serenly to meet others peacefully and joyously and to face the future
confidently and courageously.