Udupi Diocese News

By Fr Franklin Dsouza

Mudarangadi - Udupi, March 15 , 2023 : Yesusparsha Team began their Three days Lenten Retreat at St. Francis Xavier's Church, Mudarangadi, Diocese of Udupi on March 13. Retreat timings were from 3pm to 6:30pm.

Day 1:

Retreat began with Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet led by Fr Franklin D'Souza. Then from 3pm to 3:30pm Praise and worship was led by Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. Harshit Castelino.

From 3:30pm to 4pm Prolife Manjula Joy shared her testimony then at 4pm Fr Franklin D'Souza spoke on the "Importance of the Word of God" based on John 6:60-69.

From 4:45pm to 5:30pm Bro. T. K. George Spoke on "Sin and its consequences".

At 5:30pm Healing Adoration was led by Fr Franklin D'Souza. He based his session on Mark 2:1-11

At 6pm Fr Franklin D'Souza celebrated Holy Eucharist together with Fr Fredrick D'Souza. Retreat concluded at 6:30pm.

Day 2 : 

Retreat began at 2:45pm on March 14 with Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet led by Fr Franklin D'Souza. Then from 3pm to 3:30pm Praise and worship was led by Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. Harshit Castelino.

From 3:30pm to 4pm Prolife Manjula Joy spoke on "Importance of life" based on 1 Cor 3:16-17. Then at 4pm Fr Franklin D'Souza spoke on the "Forgiveness brings healing" based on Luke 23: 35-43.

From 4:30pm to 5:30pm Bro. T. K. George Spoke on "Honour your Father and Mother " based on Exodus 20:12.

At 5:30pm Healing Adoration was led by Fr Franklin D'Souza. He based his session on John 5:1-14.

At 6pm Fr Franklin D'Souza celebrated Holy Eucharist together with Fr Fredrick D'Souza. Retreat concluded at 6:30pm.

Day 3 :

Third and Final day's Retreat began at 2:30pm on March 15 with Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet led by Fr Franklin D'Souza. Then from 2:45pm to 3:15pm Praise and Worship was led by Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. Harshit Castelino.

From 3:15pm to 3:45pm Prolife Manjula Joy spoke on "Follow up and prayer life". Then at 3:45pm Fr Franklin D'Souza prepared the faithful for a good confession.

From 4:30pm to 5:30pm confessions were organised. Meantime Bro. T. K. George led the adoration and then healing session. Fr Franklin D'Souza led special prayers for Children, Youth, Couples and Parish Associations from 5:45pm to 6:15pm.

At 6:15pm Fr Franklin D'Souza celebrated Holy Eucharist together with Fr Fredrick D'Souza. Parish Priest Fr Fredrick D'Souza thanked the Yesusparsha Team.

Retreat concluded at 6:45pm.