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Christmas and Welcome Back Reception

The Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre at Dublin in Ireland celebrated Christmas in a holy atmosphere. The occasion was marked with a warm ‘Welcome Back’ Reception to Swami Vimokshananda on Sunday, 22 December 2018. He was earlier here in June 2018 when he was appointed as Minister in Charge of the new fledgeling Centre.
Carol songs were sung as part of Christmas Celebration. One devotee Mr Basil Conroy read out a part from the Gospel of St Luke that describes the divine birth of Jesus.

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Another devotee Mr Jeff Delmar read an inspiring article on the Love of Jesus comparing with the Love of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi.
Swami Purnananda explained the significance of the passages from the readings to the audience. Swami Vimokshananda narrated the incident that happened at Antpur, West Bengal, India where Naren (later Swami Vivekananda) expounded on the wonderful life of sacrifice led by Jesus.
All devotees partook the prasad at the close of the Celebration. The shrine was tastefully decorated for the occasion when about 50 people gathered. A few children were also present who joined the carol singing.

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6 responses to “Christmas and Welcome Back Reception”

  1. Srini

    Beautiful!
    Happy to note Swami Vimokshanandaji is back in Dublin.
    Regards
    Srini
    Chennai, India

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    1. svp

      ||Aum Sri Ramakrishna sharanam||
      Dear Srini
      Thanks for your kind words!
      May the New Year bring you blessings, peace and prosperity in abundance!
      Love, best wishes and prayers
      Swami Vimokshananda

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  2. Rohith Jeebodh

    Aum Namo Narayanaya Maharaj
    Idols of baby Jesus and family look very enchanting. I trust this finds Maharaj well.
    Pranam
    Rohith Jeebodh
    South Africa

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    1. svp

      ||AUM Sri Ramakrishna sharanam||
      Dear Rohit
      Thanks for your visit!
      Yes, this crib depicting the birth situation of Jesus has ben made with lots of devotion. We have been using it at Christmas time.

      May Lord bless you!
      Swami Vimokshananda

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  3. Purnima Mujumdar

    Happy to note that Swami Vimokshananda is now at Dublin.
    Very nice photos!
    Namaskar!
    🙏🙏🙏
    Purnima
    Toronto, Canada

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    1. svp

      ||Aum Sri Ramakrishna sharanam||
      Dear Purnima
      Thanks for your visit and appreciative words!
      Love, best wishes and prayers
      Swami Vimokshananda

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