Fr Provincial joined the school assembly at 8:30 a.m., marking a joyful and grace-filled moment for the entire school community. The students accorded him a warm and respectful welcome, escorting him to the stage in an angelic file, which created an atmosphere of reverence and happiness.
Fr Principal formally welcomed Fr Provincial, expressing gratitude for his presence and guidance. The students conveyed their joy and appreciation through a vibrant welcome dance, which beautifully reflected their talents, enthusiasm, and respect. The entire assembly stood as a testimony to the lively spirit and disciplined culture of the school.
During his address, Fr Provincial shared a simple yet deeply meaningful analogy of the pencil and the eraser. Through this everyday object, he conveyed profound lessons on life, character, and personal growth. The students listened attentively and were visibly inspired by the practical values drawn from his message.
Reflection: Lessons from the Pencil and the Eraser
Fr Provincial invited everyone to look closely at a pencil and reflect on four important life lessons it teaches us.
- The Lead Inside – The Value of Inner Qualities
The most important part of a pencil is not its outer wooden body but the lead inside.
Likewise, a person’s true value lies in inner qualities such as goodness, honesty, discipline, kindness, and faith.
External beauty, popularity, or status is temporary, but inner character remains forever. Therefore, we must strive each day to become good persons from the heart. - Sharpening the Pencil – Growth Through Challenges
A pencil must be sharpened to write clearly. Though sharpening cuts away part of the pencil and may seem painful, it actually makes the pencil more useful.
In the same way, life’s challenges—studies, discipline, correction, and hard work—may feel difficult, but they help us grow stronger, wiser, and more responsible. Instead of avoiding difficulties, we must learn and grow through them. - Writing and Drawing – Our Actions Shape Our Life
A pencil writes words and draws pictures. Similarly, our actions, choices, and behavior write the story of our life.
Every day we are writing something. Let us choose to write well by choosing:
Respect over violence
Truth over lies
Responsibility over carelessness
In this way, our life can become a beautiful and meaningful picture. - The Eraser – Correcting Mistakes with Humility
The eraser reminds us that everyone makes mistakes, but what truly matters is the willingness to correct them.
We must learn to:
Admit our mistakes
Say “I am sorry” sincerely
Learn from errors and change our behavior
Mistakes are not failures; they are opportunities for growth and improvement.
Conclusion
The visit of Fr Provincial was a moment of grace, inspiration, and learning for the entire school community. His message encourages us to:
Strengthen our inner character
Accept challenges that shape us
Make our actions meaningful
Correct our mistakes with humility
If we live by these lessons, we will not only become good students but also good human beings and responsible citizens.
