The ‘Guru Ka Langar’ organized by Goa Sikh youth association during Saint Francis Xavier novena and on the feast day was a good initiative. They provided free food to the devotees / pilgrims visiting Old Goa. The generosity and kind hearted gesture of the Sikh community in general can be seen around the world. The only other Goan organization which served free breakfast at Old Goa for three days was ‘Food bank for the Poor’ started by Donald and his wife Dorothy, Sangolda, in association with Navtara vegetarian restaurant. There is a saying ‘Service to humanity is service to God’. One can achieve great happiness in giving and sharing. It was indeed disheartening on part of the Goan Catholic community for failing to undertake such type of free food services at Old Goa. We should learn to give back to the society. Saint Francis Xavier was born to a noble family but left everything and followed Christ. Our Catholic leaders including clergy should take note of such free food services and inspire others to come forward. We should all work hard to defeat hunger.
