Should humanity and altruism vanish from this world, life would transform into a living hell for its inhabitants. This photograph captures a poignant moment at my cherished alma mater, Public School Sangota Swat, on the occasion of Presentation Day—a solemn commemoration in honor of a noble soul. The second image portrays a four-year-old child this morning in Saidu Sharif Swat, burdened with a heavy load on his back. Rather than being at school, this child is marginalized in a society where persecution is a constant.
This reminds me of a time when Ireland faced similar issues; education was banned by Great Britain. However, it was the noble lady, Venerable Nano Nagle, who, amidst darkness and the glow of lanterns, illuminated the path of the underprivileged, rescuing them from the abyss of ignorance and illiteracy.
When the Catholic school was established on the outskirts of the village Sangota in Swat, misconceptions arose, assuming the intention was to convert the local population to Christianity. However, the nuns’ objective was to serve humanity, which they exemplified through their selfless dedication to providing quality education to children who weren’t their own, lacking ample savings for their own old age.
Today, the founding day of the Presentation Sisters was commemorated at Public School Sangota Swat, prompting me to offer my humblest tribute to the venerable late Sister Pius Madden, the late Sister Patricia Kelly, Sister Vincent, Sister Roberta, Sister Elish, and all the noble nuns worldwide. They sacrifice their own lives to enrich the lives of others.