Shivamogga, Tirthahalli, March 19, 2023: Third and Final day's Lenten Retreat at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Tirthahalli, Diocese of Shimoga began at 9am with Holy Rosary led by Prolife Manjula Joy. At 9:20am Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. Harshith Castelino led the Praise and Worship.
At 10am Prolife Manjula Joy spoke "Forgiveness brings healing". At 10:45am Fr Franklin D'Souza spoke on "Genuine Repentance brings healing". He based his teaching on Psalm 32:1-6. At 11:45am Bro. T. K. George spoke on "Commandments and Biblical blessings".
Lunch was served for all at 1pm
At 1:45pm Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. Harshith Castelino led the Praise and Worship. At 2pm Blessed Sacrament was exposed and confessions were organised at the Church Hall. Bro. T. K. George, Prolife Manjula Joy and Bro. Harshith Castelino led the Adoration. At 4pm Fr Franklin D’Souza led the anointing session
At 4:30pm Fr Franklin D'Souza celebrated Holy Eucharist together with Fr Stephen Maxi Albuquerque and Deacon Devasya.
Parish Priest Fr Stephen Maxi Albuquerque thanked Yesusparsha Team.
Retreat concluded at 5:30pm.