Bangalore Archdiocese

By Fr. Franklin D'Souza

Bengaluru, March 23, 2023 : Yesusparsha Team began their Three days retreat at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Lourdunagara, Archdiocese of Bangalore on March 20. Fr Franklin D'Souza, Bro. T. K. George, Pro-life Manjula Joy and Bro. Harshith Castelino (music) were part of the preaching team.

Retreat began at 5pm with Rosary led by Prolife Manjula Joy. At 5:30pm Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. Harshith Castelino led the Praise and Worship. At 6pm Fr Franklin D'Souza spoke on the "Power of the Word of God". He based his Preaching on John 6:60-69.

At 6:45pm Prolife Manjula Joy spoke on "God's love". She based her teaching on Matthew 11:28.

Then at 7:15pm Bro. T. K. George spoke on "Jesus Christ the healer". He based his teaching on John 8:31-32.

At  8pm Fr Franklin D'Souza led the healing adoration. At 8:30pm Fr Franklin D'Souza offered Holy Eucharist together with Fr Xavier SDB.

Retreat concluded at 9pm.

Day 2:

Second day's  retreat began at 5pm on March 21 with Rosary led by Prolife Manjula Joy. At 5:30pm Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. Harshith Castelino led the Praise and Worship. At 6pm Fr Franklin D'Souza spoke on the "Sin and its Consequences". He based his Preaching on Psalm 32:1-6.

At 6:45pm Prolife Manjula Joy spoke on "Forgiveness". She based her teaching on Matthew 5:23-25.

Then at 7:15pm Bro. T. K. George spoke on "Family life". He based his teaching on Hebrew 14:4.

At  8pm Fr Franklin D'Souza led the healing adoration. At 8:30pm Fr Franklin D'Souza offered Holy Eucharist together with the Parish Priest Fr Xavier SDB, Fr James SDB & Deacon Hradayaraj SDB.

Retreat concluded at 9pm.

Day 3:

Third and Final day's  retreat began at 5pm on March 22 with Rosary led by Prolife Manjula Joy. At 5:30pm Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. Harshith Castelino led the Praise and Worship. At 6pm Prolife Manjula Joy spoke on "Mother Mary".

At 6:45pm Fr Franklin D'Souza spoke on the "Holy Spirit". He based his Preaching on John 4:10. He explained how to live a faithful life in the Spirit.

Then at 7:15pm Bro. T. K. George spoke on "Biblical blessings based on commandments". He based his teaching on Exodus 20:12.

At  8pm Fr Franklin D'Souza led the healing adoration. At 8:30pm Fr Franklin D'Souza offered Holy Eucharist together with the Parish Priest Fr Xavier SDB, Fr James SDB & Deacon Hradayaraj SDB.

Parish Priest Fr Xavier SDB thanked the Yesusparsha Team for preaching a very meaningful retreat.

Retreat concluded at 9:30pm. Parishioners served the food for the gathering on all 3 days of the retreat.