Late Sr. Sabina RJM - Life Sketch and Funeral

 Sr. Sabina a true daughter of St. Claudine lived her life like the hidden violet yet spread her fragrance through her love of duty. In the healing ministry she touched with His healing hands the numerous patients she served all the years and was remembered by her cheerful smile that brought them solace and health. With St. Paul she could very well say,

“ I have fought the good fight to the end, 

I have run the race to the finish; 

I have kept the faith” 2 Tim. 4/6 

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Sr. Sabina was born on 24th January 1947 in Chengalam, Kerala. She was the fourth among ten sibling. Among these, one is Fr. Devasia S.J. and another was Sr. Denise RJM who died in 1986. Sr. Sabina joined the religious life on July 21st 1970. and on 3rd Sept. 1973 made her vows in Pune.

Late Sr. Sabina,  Photo: Rev. Fr. Devasia S.J.

 By profession she was a nurse and her first assignment was Kendal mission in Maharashtra. Sister was in Anklav dispensary in 1974. She also served in Agra, Khandala, Gothada, Hampton Court- Mussoorie and Pune . Sister did her nursing training at St. Martha’s Hospital in 1984 and in 1987 she worked in Khambhat dispensary. Sister was Superior in Anklav community in 1994 and worked in Gothada in 1997. In 2001 she was the Econome and the Superior of Mariampura. In 2006 Sister was once again in Khambhat.Then it was discovered that she had breast cancer and she struggled through the sickness with chemotheraphy and radiation. In 2008 Sister was sent to Mariampura. Where she served as an Econome and nurse.

Though she seemed to show signs of improvement, last year the cancer returned to her and nothing could be done to arrest it. She continued the duty of Econome of the house till lately, and then initiated the next Econome to the work. Since her health was deteriorating Sister Provincial decided to shift her to Baroda because of better medical facility available for her treatment. Sr. Sabina was thereby shifted to Baroda last Wednesday 27th March 2013.

 On Easter Sunday evening Sr. Sabina seemed to be very low. Early Easter Monday morning Fr. Saby Lemos the Asst. Parish Priest was called to administer the Sacrament of the Sick. Sister was fortunate to receive this sacrament surrounded by the sisters of the community in her room. Father then celebrated the Holy Eucharist and the Sisters prayed Lauds and renewed the vows with her.

 Fr. Devasia S.J. her brother was with her as she was sailing through the last moment of her struggle. Also present were Dr. M.N. Shah , Sr. C.R. Mary ,the Superior of Our Lady of Pillar Hospital and Sr. Jay along with our Sr. Provincial, Sr. Nayna and Sr. Sushma. The end came slowly but steadily the good Lord seemed merciful towards her as He blessed her with a peaceful bliss of His sight. She returned Home to the Heavenly Father at 12 noon.

The smile on Sr. Sabina’s face is proof enough to tell each one of us that our Lord has welcomed her into His abode.

“I am the resurrection and the life, He who believes in me ,Though she may die, she shall live’. Jn 11: 25

Courtesy
Sr.Rosaria RJM and RJM Sisters