Annual Lenten Retreat

 Annual Lenten Retreat at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Manjeshwar

The Annual Lenten Retreat at Our Lady of Mercy Church,  Manjeshwar, was held from March 9 to March 12, 2025, spanning four days of spiritual renewal and reflection. The retreat was led by Rev. Dr Rajesh Melwyn Rosario, Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Joseph Interdiocesan Seminary, Mangalore.

The retreat began on March 9 and ended  with a special morning Sunday Mass, while on the following days, the sessions were conducted from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Each day focused on a specific spiritual theme, providing deep insights and practical guidance for Christian living:

Day 1: -Forgiveness –a Christian identity

-The destiny of my life lies in God

Day 2: -Hope – A strong pillar for life & -Christ-centered life

Day 3: Family – A great gift of God &

-Prayer – A foundation for life

Day 4: Eucharist – A sacrament of love and life.

- The Role of the Laity in the Church,

- Hardships – How to face challenges

Each day, the retreat began with the Way of the Cross, setting a reflective tone for the talks. After the two spiritual discourses, the Holy Eucharist was celebrated, followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, where the faithful lifted their prayers for various intentions.

The retreat was enriched with praise, worship, and thanksgiving, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere. Many attendees experienced spiritual renewal and transformation, finding strength and direction at the beginning of Lent.

The parish community expresses heartfelt gratitude to Rev. Dr. Rajesh Melwyn Rosario for his enlightening guidance and to Parish Priest, Fr. Edwin Francis Pinto, for organizing such a spiritually uplifting retreat.

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