Christmas Service for Lepers

@franxav (13603)

India

December 2, 2016 7:09pm CST

What is Christmas if it is not giving, sharing, making someone happy, doing something especially for those who are sidelined, rejected by the society! Every year taking part in a Holy Mass for the lepers gives my Christmas meaning. This Mass is celebrated on 24 December evening at Missionaries of Charity Center. The children of our orphanage also attend it. I prepare the choir. The M.C. Brothers distribute a cup of tea and a piece of cake for all. The happy evening ends with some rounds of dance by young boys and girls.

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@allknowing (130064)

• India

3 Dec 16

After celebrating with family and friends for years I no longer get any satisfaction and so instead we have been throwing parties for poor kids since the last few years at different locations including even a beach resort.

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@franxav (13603)

• India

3 Dec 16

Yes, that's what our Lord wants us to do.

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@KnehKnah (3584)

• Philippines

3 Dec 16

God bless you for your kindness!

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@franxav (13603)

• India

3 Dec 16

God bless you too this Christmas.

@Hatley (163781)

• Garden Grove, California

3 Dec 16

thgats so neat celebrating christmas for the lepers this will teach cghuldren to care for others too

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@jstory07 (134464)

• Roseburg, Oregon

4 Dec 16

That is a good thing to be doing

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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

3 Dec 16

how wonderful 'n the true meanin' 'f the holiday, helpin' those who're less fortunate.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

3 Dec 16

It is indeed a good deed. Our team will have to give food for the street children in our city. Hopefully we can do more possible things this year.

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@JudyEv (325793)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Dec 16

This is a lovely idea. Do lepers attend? I don't know much about leprosy. It used to be highly contagious.

@franxav (13603)

• India

3 Dec 16

Yes, they do. Most of them are cured. However, I get some twisted or half fingers when I shake their hands to wish a "Happy Christmas."

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@JudyEv (325793)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Dec 16

@franxav I was thinking there wouldn't want to be a risk of contracting the disease.

@acelawrites (19273)

• Philippines

21 Dec 16

Yes, it is a very meaningful celebration of Christmas: of sharing!

@magallon (19280)

• Philippines

5 Dec 16

That is such a good deed..