Bro. Lobo was a an
honourable and highly respected member of the Chennai Province of the Salesian
congregation. The effect of his loss are being felt already by those of us who
had the honour and pleasure of working with him. His life was a splendid
blending of nature and Grace. His life was a balance of profession and
vocation.
“Though nothing can bring back
the hour of
splendour in the grass,
Of glory in the flower,
We will grieve not;
Rather find strength in
what remains behind”
As I Quote
William Wordsworth, I request everyone
that we don’t grieve over his loss but
to find
strength in his vision,
inspiration
in his predilective love for the poor
role model
in his simplicity
transparency
in his outspokenness and
fidelity to
his Master Jesus.
Bro. Lobo was always
remembered for his vivacious and vibrant life. He was fun to have him around.
His robust presence and witty remarks made him more and more earthy and down to
us so that everyone was at their ease with him.
When Bro. Lobo took over
as a economer of the undivided Chennai Salesian Province, he embarked on the
most influential phase of his career in the congregation.
Even now as I write this
obituary, I am sure Bro. Lobo is busy keeping the Angels at their work. He was
never found idle and always cherished the greatest gift Don Bosco gave, work.
Bro. Lobo was always generous towards others
but on the contrary, uncompromisingly
strict with himself. Though he was growing old, he was still young at
heart and was open to new ideas and innovations and was able to cope with the
younger salesians. Above all, he was big hearted, big enough to embrace all
those who deserve the love of Don Bosco and his Master Jesus Christ.
Don’t grieve for him, for
now he is free. He is ollowing the path God has laid for him. He took his hand
when I heard him call. He could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to
work, to play. If his parting has left a void then fill it with remembered joy,
freindship and companionship shared, a hearty moment with him. His life has
been full, He savoured much friends in the salesian communities, good times in
the congregation. Perhaps his time seemed all too brief, so don’t lengthen it
now with undue grief.
Lets lift our hearts and
Peace to his soul. God wanted him and He set him free.
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