On January 31st 2009, the relics began a journey throughout 130 countries in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Salesian Congregation. The pilgrimage of the relics was also in preparation for the saint’s 200th birthday in 2015.
On the 8th and 9th of August, the pilgrimage made its way to Pune, India. I was excited at the thought of being able to see the relics when it was brought to the Church of the Sacred Heart in Pune. I had heard so much about the relics and of how the bones and tissue on the saint’s right hand was not decomposed until now.
Unfortunately what was on display was not the relics but instead a wax display of the saint’s body lying in a glass coffin. I was disappointed at this false impression that had been given to the faithful. How could the Church make a mockery of such a thing. I am not sure if the relics were also enclosed within the wax image – personally I doubt it. My companions were equally puzzled and disappointed.
On our way back as we were walking along Yerwada Road, we came across a Tibetan restaurant and decided to console ourselves with some food. We ordered some Chinese noodles and chicken rolls. After being away from Malaysia these past few months, I was longing for some Chinese food.
Although it was delicious, it was not the same as our Malaysian Chinese noodles. Nevertheless I enjoyed my meal.
5 comments:
Father the food looks delicious :p
irene
yummy....so tempting..for me,fr?
Ya lah, the wax figure of St John Bosco is indeed a disappointment. Luckily the delicious noodles made up for it :-)
So sad about the figure of St John...Good to know that you are improving your tasting experience...God Bless
You already did the veneration. Why you must get upset Fr? relax and be chill Fr!
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