Devotional News

Mumbai, April 13, 2025: The second and final day's retreat at Divine Mercy Church, Mira-Bhayandar, Mumbai began at 4:30 p.m. with a Rosary led by the Konkani prayer group. Then, at 4:45 p.m., Fr. Franklin D'Souza and Bro. Henry D'Souza led praise and worship. At 5:15 p.m., Fr. Franklin D'Souza shared the word of God based on Psalm 32:1-6. He spoke on sin, repentance, and reconciliation.

At 6 pm, Fr. Michael celebrated Holy Eucharist. The retreat resumed at 7 pm; Bro. Henry D'Souza invoked the Holy Spirit. At 7:10 pm, Fr. Franklin D'Souza continued his talk, based on Galatians 3:13–16. He spoke on how Christ redeemed us from the curse. At 8 pm, he led the healing, deliverance, and anointing adoration.

At the end of the retreat, Konkani Prayer group members thanked Fr. Franklin D'Souza and Bro. Henry D'Souza. Parish Priest Fr. Alwyn Nazareth honored both of them with bouquets. Fr. Alwyn Nazareth also thanked the Konkani Prayer group members and the faithful who attended the retreat. The retreat concluded at 9:15 p.m.

Fr. Franklin D'Souza specially thanked Mr. Maurice, who was instrumental in arranging this retreat with the support of the parish priest, Fr. Alwyn Nazareth.