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ANNUAL RETREAT 2023

Mar 12, 2023

An annual one day retreat was organized for Christian students of FMNCT at Divine retreat center, Mulki on 14.03.2023. The Session of the retreat began at 9:30 am by the Rev. Fr Anil Fernandes, who introduced the place and its divinity. He started with the aim of the retreat during lent is to recall, repent and renew as it is said in the bible and the first session focused on recall what we are and why we are in this world, what is living according to god's plan by keeping away sin the session concluded with the action song and a tea break for 20 minutes. The second session was taken by Rev. Fr Abraham DSouza, he stressed on taking part in the passion of Christ in our lives, the need of taking right decision at times of difficult and pressure as Satan finds various ways to divert us from the right path of God. The second session was followed by the offering of Mass celebrated by Rev. Fr George Crasta.

The afternoon part of the retreat include the three session, the first forenoon session was taken over by Rev Fr Walter Mendonca, he started the session with the action song, and the preaching on the repentance and need of confession for everyone, as God said in the bible I shall take away the heart of stone and place in there a heart of flesh and blood, this session was concluded by the sacrament of penance which was received by everyone. The retreat was concluded by the adoration and anointing session taken by Rev Fr Anil. All students and faculty received a divine touch and healing from the one day retreat.