VIRTUE AND VICE
NARRATION AND VOICE OVER
Dr. Annie Sunil
Dr. Annie Sunil
INTRODUCTION
Perhaps nowhere in the history of the Church is there a better example
of a man possessed of so many of the saintly virtues – Piety, Charity, Deep
Humility, Pastoral Zeal, and Simplicity. Than in one of the newest of God’s
elect, St.Pius X. The inscription on his tomb in ST-PETER’S BASILICA is really
a testimony to a life spent in the service of God
BORN POOR AND HUMBLE OF HEART
UNDAUNTED CHAMPION OF
THE CATHOLIC FAITH
ZEALOUS TO RESTORE
ALL THING IN CHRIST
CROWNED A HOLY LIFE
WITH A HOLY DEATH
His Father was a cobbler by trade, a caretaker of the city
hall and the town’s Postmaster, Mother was Seamstress, and he is the eldest of
eight children. As a Priest Father Sarto, 32years of age focused on helping the
poor giving his own clothing and food to the needy; preach the Christian Doctrine
to the young and the old, taught Catechism to the children, Sunday classes and
then became the Bishop due to his many charities and sufficient votes in election,
accepted and took the name of Pius X whispering “ THY WILL BE DONE “. As Pope
he brought many changes, promoted reforms within the liturgy of Church modern
music compositions were welcomed etc.
The end for the Christ-like Pius came peacefully on August 20, 1914
leaving his last will which read “ I WAS BORN POOR, I LIVED POOR, I DIE POOR”
on June 3rd 1951, Pius X was declared blessed, and finally on May 29th 1954,
amid the traditional pealings of the bells in the great churches of Rome, Sarto
was canonized a Saint of God. Pius XII
bestowed the title of “ VENERABLE SERVANT OF GOD” upon Pius X.
The Piousians
celebrate the feast of ST.PIOUS X on 21st august every year as the
Institutional feast named after him. His Life is the source is the source of
inspiration to us and his noble qualities a ray of light and hope to enlighten our lives.
NARRATION 1
SCENE : YOUTH BEFORE THE ARGUMENT IN THE GARDEN.
Life, a beautiful gift of God has many phases. The first
phase of birth is indeed a blessing to belong to a family. Samuel and Sarto
cherished their childhood with the love of their Parents, Kith&Kin. The
river of life flows smoothly and gaily with some ups and downs for 14 years
crossing adolescent and college days. Now we see them as matured, independent
individuals with different mind sets, attitude and profession. This
metamorphosis rather transformation is clear crystal to our eyes!
(video edit river and
the time wheel)
NARRATION 2
SCENE : BEFORE THE BEGGAR AND ASSISTANT SCENE
JESUS SAYS, “ I AM THE VINE AND YOU ARE THE BRANCHES. AS
LONG AS YOU REMAIN IN ME AND I IN YOU, YOU BEAR MUCH FRUIT; BUT APART FROM ME
YOU CAN DO NOTHING”
Samuel was carried away by the error of
Lawless men and thus fell from his secured position. Sam loved everything – the
cravings of sinful man, lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and
does – all this will pass away. Samuel indulged in sexual immorality, impurity,
greed of money, wealth, selfish ambition, envy, got drunk, lost self control, hatred,
jealousy, fits of rage – all improper to God.
Where
as Sarto grew in the love, grace & knowledge of Lord The Almighty. He lived
as a child of light in the Lord, in all goodness, righteous and truth, making
the most of every opportunity, filled with the Holy Spirit…. Sharing God’s
words with Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual songs doing good to all people. He
practiced Love, Joy, Grace, Patience, Kindness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and
Self Control.
NARRATION 3
One fine day, Samuel lost his senses and balance due heavy
consumption of alcohol enters the CHAPEL and sees Father Sarto highlighting THE
BEATITUDES, SERMON ON THE MOUNT.
BEATITUDES---
NARRATION 4
Jesus says “ LET NOT ANYONE LEAD YOU ASTRAY. HE WHO DOES
WHAT IS SINFUL IS OF THE DEVIL AND HE WHO DOES WHAT IS RIGHT IS RIGHTEOUS”
Father Sarto became the Bishop due to his many charities and
sufficient votes in election, accepted and took the name of Pius X whispering “
THY WILL BE DONE “. As Pope he brought many changes, promoted reforms within
the liturgy of Church modern music compositions were welcomed etc.
The end for the Christ-like Pius came peacefully on August 20, 1914
leaving his last will which read “ I WAS BORN POOR, I LIVED POOR, I DIE POOR”
on June 3rd 1951, Pius X was declared blessed, and finally on May 29th 1954,
amid the traditional pealings of the bells in the great churches of Rome, Sarto
was canonized a Saint of God. Pius XII
bestowed the title of “ VENERABLE SERVANT OF GOD” upon Pius X.
Whatever
you sow you reap the consequence!
Samuel who craved for fame, name
and money, fell into sinful life, addicted to alcohol and drugs – lost his
health, wealth, friends, and was left alone. He committed the seven deadly
sins, had a pitiful death and was dragged mercilessly into the Hell by the
demons.
CLIMAX
Background College anthem with
the visuals of VIRTUES given by ST.PIUS
VIRTUES
MERCY AND LOVE : “ where Mercy,
Love and Pity dwell
There
God is dwelling too.”
Christ is symbolic of love. Love
is patient, Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
The virtue of Mercy and Love is also seen in Shakespeare’s “ The Merchant Of
Venice”
“ The quality of
mercy is not strained
It droppeth as
the gentle rain from heaven
It blesseth him
that gives, and him that takes”
GENEROSITY: “
Generosity is the flower of justice
And the rarest
of all virtues”
This virtue exalts us to be magnanimous, selfless and
altruistic, a well wisher of others.
“
When you give to the needy, do not let your right hand know what your left hand
is doing so that your giving may
be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward
you.”
FAITH : “ FAITH IS A LIVING AND UNSHAKABLE CONFIDENCE, A
BELIEF IN THE GRACE OF GOD, SO ASSURED THAT A MAN WOULD DIE A THOUSAND DEATHS
FOR ITS SAKE”
Faith and devotion help us realize that the care of God is a
great thing. If a man believes it at heart it plucks the burden of sorrow.
HUMILITY : “ WE COME NEAREST TO THE GREAT, WHEN WE ARE GREAT
IN HUMILITY AND BLESSED ARE THE HUMBLE, THEY SHALL BE EXALTED”
This meekness has helped many great philosophers and
thinkers to reach the heights of genius. We should be humble in our thought,
word and deed.
“ PRIDE BRINGETH FALL, HUMILITY ELEVATES”
SIMPLICITY : THIS NOBLE VIRTUE IS SYNONYMOUS WITH OUR PATRON
SAINT who believed that to reduce the complexity of life , it is important to
eliminate the needless wants of life, thus the labors of life reduce
themselves. His simple life teaches us
that Beauty of style, harmony, grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity.
FORTITUDE: “ LIFE IS MOSTLY OF FROTH AND BUBBLE,
TWO THINGS STAND LIKE STONE,
KINDNESS IN ANOTHER’S TROUBLE,
COURAGE IN YOUR OWN “
This
proves that we are strong , our character will speak for itself
INTELLIGENCE AND CONFIDENCE : “ AN HONEST HEART BEING THE
FIRST BLESSING,
A KNOWING HEAD IS THE
SECOND,
AND CONFIDENCE THE THIRD
This blend of intelligence and confidence specially needed
for the youth to face challenges , is epitomized in our patron ST.Pious X
FEAR OF THE LORD : “ FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF
KNOWLEDGE “
This is the feeling
of amazement before God, who is Omnipresent and
Omnipotent , and whose friendship we do not want to loose
PEACE : “ LOVE PAVES WAY FOR UNDERSTAND, UNDERSTANDING TO
PEACE , PEACE TO UNITY “
Unity in the families and countries will lead to world
solidarity. We should treat one another as spiritual brethren; Toleration
should be transformed into love , to achieve unity and peace , co-operation,
racial harmony, among all who believe in God as we are one family under God
These
Cardinal and Theological Virtues
embodied in the great personality of our patron ST.PIOUS X are
Praiseworthy and Significant. We should transfer them into deed or action so
that they would make our lives Pure, Meaningful and Worthwhile
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