Report: Fr. Stephen Lobo OCD Photos: Stanly Bantwal, Editor:Bernarad Dcosta
The Carmel Hill of Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte saw a great multitude joining for 3 days of retreat led by well-known charismatic preacher Br Prakash and Team from Bandra, Mumbai.
The Charismatic retreat was held for 3 days from 24th to 26th October from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm in the premises of Infant Jesus Shrine, Carmel Hill, Bikarnakatte, Mangalore. The retreat included morning prayers, Rosary, Praise and worship, spiritual talks, Holy Eucharist and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Fr Rovel D Souza, Director of the Infant Jesus Shrine, along with Fr Noel Mascharenhas, Redemptorist priest from Mumbai Diocese and Fr Melwyn Noronha, Parish Priest of Pakshikere led the faithful into prayer and nourished with the Eucharist. Br Prakash D Souza empowered the faithful with the word of God and led the adoration for all 3 days.
Every day lunch was served for all the participants. There were more than 13 thousand faithfuls gathered from far and near to participate in this retreat. Ballok Jezu Kuttom, Carmel Soldiers and other volunteers worked tirelessly to make this retreat a successful one.
