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The greatest glory in living
lies not in never falling, but
rising everytime we fall
Nelson Mandela

Life is filled with highs and lows: there are varied
permutations and fluctuations, yet, like love, it will always
remain “ a many splendored thing “. Earlier, the world went
through two World Wars and several other disasters. But
the resilient spirit of humankind saw us rising like the
Phoenix from the ashes. Similarly, the recent pandemic was
unprecedented in human history. In the past, epidemics
were restricted to smaller areas due to the lack of travel
facilities. But in the present century, the virus spread in
leaps and bounds, shutting down all human activity. Health,
economy, tourism, education, relationships -- all suffered.
Human life seemed to be fragile and we floundered, looking
for a way out. But ultimately, the never - say - die attitude
of humans won, and the world started limping back to
normal. The pandemic has been a great lesson to all. We
can never take our lives for granted. A tiny virus can turn
our lives upside down.
Amidst all the chaos, there were shining spots, especially,
the indefatigable efforts of the medical fraternity. The
pandemic taught us that what is important is compassion
and companionship. Material wealth is temporary, but inter
relationships are essential for happiness in life. Putting the
catastrophe behind us, we are now looking ahead with hope
and optimism towards a better, brighter tomorrow. Let us
continue to march forward, shoulder to shoulder, with
faith and trust in God our Father.
Rev. Sr. Emeline CSST
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