A New Shoot Comes Forth from the Stem of Jesse

Nativity of our Lady: (A New Shoot Comes Forth from the Stem of Jesse) The Jesuit family at Mount St Joseph came together to celebrate the feast around the Lord’s Table in the morning. In the novitiate, we were logged in the ongoing Horizon activities. We cherished the togetherness during the Lunch with the customary vegetarian lunch with coconut milk. Fr Rector blessed the new harvest. The movie in the afternoon and a game of cricket in the evening was very relaxing. Though we missed the presence of Fr Willie our novice master, Fr Sunil made up for it by his presence. He joined us for the walking Rosary from the entrance of the house to the ‘Grotto Garden.’ The presence of the Lord and the love of Mother Mary were very palpable in the unity and the family feeling we cherished today. “For the Queen and Immaculate Bride of the Father comes forth from the stem of Jesse. Behold, no woman will ever again bear child in sorrow or anxiety, for joy has come forth in abundance, and life has filled the world.” - BYZANTINE LITURGY