ANNUAL RETREAT 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.
