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Udupi, Kalmadi, February 18, 2023: Franklin D'Souza, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Assumption Church Hiriyur, Chitradurga District, Diocese of Shimoga preached a half a days Retreat at Stella Maris Shrine at Kalmadi, Diocese of Udupi. Retreat began at 9am Rosary led by Bro. John D'Souza from Ferar. Then Stella Maris Shrine Rector Fr Baptist Menezes welcomed Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. John D'Souza.

At 9:30am Fr Franklin D’Souza and Bro. John D'Souza led the Praise and Worship. Based on Habakkuk 3:17-19, Sirach 43:30.

At 10am Fr Franklin D’Souza preached a homily based on Mathew 5:48 "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect". And also 1Thessalonians 4:7 "For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life". Connected to this he explained Ephesians 6:10-18.

At 10:45am Fr Franklin D'Souza took a session on Jesus the healer based on Mark 2:1-12. Jesus healing the paralytic.

At 11:15am Eucharistic Adoration and healing prayers were held. Fr Franklin D'Souza together with Bro. John, prayed for the physical and Inner healing.

At 12pm Fr Franklin D'Souza together with Fr Baptist Menezes celebrated Holy Eucharist. After the Holy Eucharist Fr Baptist Menezes thanked Fr Franklin D’Souza and Bro. John D'Souza for preaching a meaningful retreat. Then he led the Our Lady of Velanganni Novena.

Retreat concluded at 12:45pm. Lunch was served for all.

Stella Maris Shrine organises every Saturday half a days Retreat for the faithful.

You can click the link to watch the retreat:
https://fb.watch/iOTQq--MSM/