Shivamogga, Tirthahalli, March 17, 2023: Yesusparsha Team led by Fr Franklin D'Souza began their Three day's Lenten Retreat at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Tirthahalli.

At 9am Parish Priest Rev. Fr Stephen Maxi Albuquerque welcomed Yesusparsha Team members: Fr Franklin D'Souza, Bro. T. K. George, Pro-life Manjula Joy and Bro. Harshith Castelino.

Then Prolife Manjula Joy led the Holy Rosary. At 9:20am Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. Harshith Castelino led the Praise and Worship.

At 10am Prolife Manjula Joy spoke on "God's love and shared her testimony". At 10:45am Bro. T. K. George spoke on "Jesus Christ the Savior". In his talk he explained who is Jesus? Why did he come to this world? and how to experience his salvation in our lives?.

At 12pm Fr Franklin D'Souza spoke on "Importance of the Word of God in our Catholic life". He based his teachings on John 6:60-69, Mark 12:24, Hosea 4:6, Isaiah 55:10-11 & Hebrews 4:12.

Lunch was served for all at 1pm

At 1:45pm Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. Harshith Castelino led the Praise and Worship. 2pm Fr Franklin D'Souza led the "Way of the Cross ". At 2:30pm Bro. T. K. George spoke on "Jesus Christ the healer" At 3:15pm Fr Franklin D'Souza led the healing adoration. Retreat concluded with the Holy Eucharist celebrated Fr Franklin D'Souza at 4pm. In his homily Fr Franklin D'Souza spoke on the greatest commandment i. e., Love.

A good number of faithful attended the retreat.