Bangalore Archdiocese

By Fr Franklin Dsouza

Bengaluru, May 29 : The Karnataka Charismatic Lay Leaders' Retreat and Seminar was jointly organized by the Karnataka Regional Service of Communion (KRSC) and the Logos Retreat Centre, Babusapalya, Bengaluru from May 25 to 29, 2025.

Resource Persons: The Rt. Rev. Robert Miranda, Bishop of the Diocese of Gulbarga and KRSC Episcopal Advisor; Fr. Richard Pais, Director of KROSS, Bengaluru; Fr. Franklin D'Souza, KRSC Spiritual Director, Diocese of Shimoga; Fr. Albert VC, Assistant Director, Logos; and Fr. Davis VC, Logos. Bro. Cheriyan Ramapuram, KRSC Coordinator, Bengaluru; Bro. Allwyn, Music Ministry, Logos.

May 25, 2025: Day 1 (Sunday): The Spiritual Formation Program commenced with a session on "The Life of Holiness" by Fr. Albert VC, followed by instruction from him. Fr. Davis celebrated Holy Mass, delivering a homily based on Mark 1:25, emphasizing deliverance and providing insights into exorcism. The program concluded with adoration led by Fr. Albert, focusing on the theme of faith.

May 26, 2025: Day 2 (Monday): Formation of Conscience (Mark 6:14-29), led by Fr. Franklin D'Souza. Revisiting the Original Call, presented by Bro. Cherian Ramapuram. Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Franklin D'Souza; homily focusing on sin and its consequences. Preparation for Confession, facilitated by Fr. Davis. Commandments and repentance discussed by Fr. Franklin. Concluding with silent adoration, led by Logos priests.

May 27, 2025: Day 3 (Tuesday), The Power of God's Word (Luke 5:1-11), presented by Fr. Franklin D'Souza. The Role of the Laity (Canonical Aspects), presented by Fr. Richard Pais. Holy Mass: Celebrated by Fr. Richard Pais; Homily on the Person of the Holy Spirit. Divine Mercy Adoration: Led by Fr. Albert (Main Hall). Exercising Charisms through God's Word, presented by Fr. Franklin D'Souza. Physical Healing Adoration: Led by Fr. Franklin D'Souza.

May 28, 2025: Day 4 (Wednesday), Church and Magisterium by Fr Franklin D'Souza, Receiving and Exercising Charisms and Personal Prayer, by Bro. Cheriyan, Holy Mass, by Rt. Rev. Robert Miranda—Homily: Forgiveness Session 9: Inner Healing Talk and Adoration, by Fr. Franklin D'Souza. Building Relationships in the Neighborhood, by Rt. Rev. Robert Miranda, Inner Healing and Adoration, by Fr. Franklin D'Souza

May 29, 2025: Day 5 (Thursday), Urgency for Evangelisation by Bro. Cherian Ramapuram. Gifts/Charisms/Fruits by Fr. Franklin. Holy Mass and the laying on of hands and closing of the Retreat by Fr. Franklin D'Souza.

Bro. Cherian Ramapuram, KRSC Coordinator, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the Episcopal Advisor, The Most Rev. Robert Miranda, for his guidance; to Rev. Fr. Jose Vettiyankal, VC, Director of the Logos Retreat Centre, for his unwavering support; to Rev. Fr. George Poonattu, VC, Superior of the Logos Ashram; Fr. Anthony VC, administrator; Fr. Albert VC, Assistant Director; Fr. Davis VC, Assistant Administrator, for the hospitality provided; and to the entire Logos team for ensuring a comfortable stay.