In the month of June a Retreat was organized for the Youth of our parish. I was personally very doubtful as to how many Youth would actually participate. By God’s Grace we had 38 Youth participating at the Retreat conducted by Jesus the Real Vine Prayer Group at Vinayalaya. Our Youth had a very beautiful experience of Jesus. So many of them experienced Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour. Many have committed themselves to personal prayer and a more serious approach to Faith and the Eucharist. This Retreat has opened the eyes of many Youth and these Youth are conducting themselves as good witnesses in our parish. Moreover in the last week of June a two day retreat was conducted by Jesus the Real Vine Prayer Group at St. Anne school hall for the confirmation students. At this Retreat around 155 Youth participated. I was personally overwhelmed to see the confirmation Youth experiencing forgiveness, inner healing, healing from guilt and the love of Jesus. The Holy Spirit worked so very beautifully during these two days. I am very grateful to our parish priest Fr. Larry Pereira for his wholehearted support and encouragement. Praise the Lord. To help you know how this Retreat has helped our Youth I am attaching a personal testimony of Enid Mendonca at the Retreat. Please read it carefully and at the end do not fail to thank God.
Fr. Daniel Fernandes.