Sr.Espirit

                                                       Mother Espirit

I was very saddened to hear about the demise of Sr.Espirit. She was one of my teachers at  the  Middle School and she was also my "Tuition-Teacher." One day my father told me that he had arranged a special tuition for me  with Sr. Espirit. So I had to go to the convent a few times a week for special coaching. I had two other students with me for the sessions. One of  her remarks remained with me all throughout  my life. She wanted me to bow and make a short prayer before the statue of  Bl.Virgin Mary in front of  the grotto every time I pass it. I had to pass by  the grotto to go to the convent. I continued this practice even after my ordination. After her teaching stint  at  St.Michael's school, Thathampally ,Allepepey , she went to the  United States for higher studies and returned with an M.A. in English Literature. She then began teaching at  the Assumption college and later at B.K.M.college, Athirampuzha, retiring as the Principal of the college. One of her lasting contributions to the Church in Kerala was her arduous work  in creating a union of all the provinces of the Adoration Congregation.She was elected  the Superior General of the Congregation in order to accomplish this stupendous task. Through her efforts, the Congregation attained a Pontifical status.

It is her gentleness, care, suavity, non-intrusiveness , all- pervading smile and profound understanding of the character of others, respect for her colleagues,  compassion and care which  made a lasting  impact on the lives of the people who came into contact with her. Her affability and caring  remain always  in my mind. Until her demise, I could say that  I have one of my  middle school teachers alive in the society. With her passing away we lost the  shine and luminosity of our lives. May her soul rest in peace.