Lessons beyond Class-rooms (Visit to Old Age Home)

11^th July 2013: The AICUF student movement in St. Joseph’s College kicked off its first out-reach programme on 11 July 2013. “Marching with the Marginalized” was the driving force of the 55 AICUFers who marched on foot from the college to the Old Age Home of Little Sisters of the Poor, Hosur road. In spite of the sudden and torrential rain fall, the AICUFers continued to march and reached the destination. The Sister Superior welcomed us and Mr. Krishnamurthy, one of the inmates of the institution, gave a brief introduction on the works of the Sisters for the elderly citizens who take refuge under their loving care. After the introduction, we divided ourselves into groups for work and interaction with the inmates. The interactions with the inmates helped the AICUFers to know and understand the joys, sorrows and challenges of the aged people. It also helped to develop a sense of love and care for the elder and the sick in the society. When the bell rang for dinner, the AICUFers served food and sang songs while they were eating. “I feel like angels have descended from heaven amongst us!” Mr. Romeo, aged 80, commented on the AICUF choir. After the meals, we washed their plates and spoons. “Your visit to us brings so much joy to our life….Come again and again…..” said another elderly man, when the AICUFers bid them good-bye.