Organisers: ICYM, Diocesan Youth Commission, Bhopal
Preachers: Fr Jose Prakash & Team, Fr Franklin-National Youth Director,CBCI-Delhi
Dates: April Friday 26th 7 pm to Sunday 29th 4 pm
Place: St. Joseph’s School, Divine Nagar, Bhopal
Bhopal, April 27: Retreat began on April 26th at 7 pm Fr ALex, the Youth Director of ICYM, welcomed the retreat team whole heartedly. On 27th Morning at 8am Mr. John Paul Regional Youth President welcomed Fr Franklin D’Souza with garland. Fr Franklin D’Souza, National Youth Director of ICYM Inaugurated the retreat with Holy Eucharist. In his homily he invited youth to love & witness Christ before it is too late. Retreat is God given opportunity to transform youth life. As God di for Paul he will surely do it for us too to follow him. He held a special anointing prayer for the Youth.
After the breakfast Fr. Alex the Diocesan Youth Director Officilly welcomed Fr Franklin, he gave a short talk and it was very reflective. He stressed that the importance of Word of God & Sacraments. He preapared Youth for a good confession too. Fr Alex thanked Fr Franklin D’Souza for coming and addressing youth. Mr. Juwon Bhopal Diocesan Youth president presented a gift on behalf of the youth.
Fr Joseprakash continued the retreat. Fr Alex informed that Archbishop will come on 29th he will offer Holy Mass and will bless the Youth.