31st December –
The two years (2007-2008) were a special time for me. I was asked to take over the helm of our formation house at Dorish Maru College, Melbourne. My two years at DMC were filled with blessings, but not devoid of true-to-life challenges. However, in the process I've experienced the dynamics of living in a post-modern community composed of idealistic young men and visionary elder members. But I discovered energies within me and mysterious powers at work.
Constantly, I’ve compared DMC with the famous “Love Boat” cruise series. The episodes w
ould tell of people joining the cruise at first with high optimism and confidence. But then during cruise, things would inevitably foul up: intrigues would occur, flirtations among the married and unmarried, petty jealousies, and at times even murder schemes would be plotted. But then somehow, towards the end of the cruise, through sheer goodwill of the passengers and expertise of the crew themselves, things would shaped up and the cruise members got reconciled. In the end, all things would shape up. They would leave the Love Boat in the same spirit as they came – with great optimism and heartfelt joy. And as they bade each other goodbye, they promised to see each other again when the cruise comes the next time around.
Likewise DM
C was of a similar experience. We have sailed through high and rough seas, but have now safely anchored on the last day of year 2008 ready to set sail for the next cruise again.
This time the Love Boat (Dorish Maru) will be under a new captain (rector) with a new crew (council) and some new passengers (students and professors). Because it’s now time for me to go, I’d like to thank all members of our two-year cruise.
The two years (2007-2008) were a special time for me. I was asked to take over the helm of our formation house at Dorish Maru College, Melbourne. My two years at DMC were filled with blessings, but not devoid of true-to-life challenges. However, in the process I've experienced the dynamics of living in a post-modern community composed of idealistic young men and visionary elder members. But I discovered energies within me and mysterious powers at work.Constantly, I’ve compared DMC with the famous “Love Boat” cruise series. The episodes w
ould tell of people joining the cruise at first with high optimism and confidence. But then during cruise, things would inevitably foul up: intrigues would occur, flirtations among the married and unmarried, petty jealousies, and at times even murder schemes would be plotted. But then somehow, towards the end of the cruise, through sheer goodwill of the passengers and expertise of the crew themselves, things would shaped up and the cruise members got reconciled. In the end, all things would shape up. They would leave the Love Boat in the same spirit as they came – with great optimism and heartfelt joy. And as they bade each other goodbye, they promised to see each other again when the cruise comes the next time around.Likewise DM
C was of a similar experience. We have sailed through high and rough seas, but have now safely anchored on the last day of year 2008 ready to set sail for the next cruise again.This time the Love Boat (Dorish Maru) will be under a new captain (rector) with a new crew (council) and some new passengers (students and professors). Because it’s now time for me to go, I’d like to thank all members of our two-year cruise.
With this I will also formally close this DMC Blog. It will re-open under the new management. Happy New Year 2009! May God bless us all!
Dom Flores, SVD
