Devotional News

May 23, 2022: Karnataka Regional Service of Communion (KRSC) held orientation and meeting at Jnana Nilaya, Pastoral Centre, Diocese of Belthangady on May 23rd from 9am to 5:30pm.

Program began at 9am with the Blessing of Most Rev. Lawrence Mukkuzhy, Episcopal Adviser as well as Bishop of Diocese of Belthangady. Then Bro. Elias Coelho, led the Praise and Worship. At 9:30am to 10:30am Bishop Lawrence gave an orientation based on the Word of God on how to go ahead with the mind of the Church in Renewal Services.

After the tea break at 11am, Bishop Lawrence spoke on CHARIS and its Statutes. He clearly explained the importance of CHARIS in the Church. Then he gave the guidelines on how we can go ahead with it in coordination and cooperation with NSC and DSCs.

At 12pm Fr Franklin D'Souza led the Holy Eucharist. In his homily he spoke on : "When Advocate comes he will convince us about the truth that is Jesus". He said, "We have to allow the Holy Spirit to work in us. That is possible only when we follow the greatest commandment of Jesus that is love one another. We need to obey the Lord Jesus Christ and his Word". He narrated some of his personal experiences.

After the lunch break at 2pm, all gathered in the conference hall. Coordinator of KRSC Mr. Cheriyan Rampuram welcomed everyone. Mr. Thomas Chinnappa presented the report of the previous meeting. Then Bishop Lawrence asked Mr. Cherian to speak on leadership. He spoke on biblical leadership and narrated leadership of Moses in the old testament. He invited the gathering to go ahead by humbling ourselves and allow God to work. "As God has selected us to lead the Region we need to support one another".

Then the planning for the next three years was discussed in detail. Some important conclusions were taken by the members.

After the tea break at 4:30pm, all gathered at the chapel for an Adoration. Fr Franklin D'Souza exposed the Blessed Sacrament. Every one thanked the Lord for his merciful love towards the Region of Karnataka. At the end of the adoration, Episcopal Adviser Bishop Lawrence Mukkuzhy laid his hands on leaders and blessed them. Fr Franklin D'Souza led the benediction.

Mr. Cheriyan Rampuram thanked Bishop Lawrence Mukkuzhy for his Love for KRSC. He thanked Fr Franklin D'Souza for Spiritually helping the team. He also thanked the director of the Centre and all his colleagues. Program concluded at 5:30pm.

Members who attended the parogram:

1. Bro. Cherian Ramapuram, Coordinator KRSC
2. Bro. Thomas Chinnappa, Secretary KRSC
3. Bro. Ajay
4. Bro. K J Anthony
5. Bro. Abhishek
6. Bro. Elias Peter Coelhio
7. Bro. Joseph Varghese
8. Bro. Joachim Pinto
9. Fr Franklin D'Souza
10. Bishop Lawrence Mukkuzhy