May 13, 2024: Fr Franklin D'Souza les the half day retreat at St. Lawrence Minor Basilica on May 9th from 9am to 12:30pm.
Program began with 9 am with Rosary. Then Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. John from Ferar led the Praise and Worship. At 10am Fr Franklin D'Souza preached the word of God based on the book of Ruth.
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He explained the challenges in family life and how to face it with courageous faith like Navomi and Ruth. He then led the healing adoration and prayed for the faithful gathered.
At 11:30am Fr Alwyn, Rector of St. Charles Seminary, Nagpur offered the Holy Eucharist. Fr Franklin D'Souza preached the homily. Rector Fr Alban D'Souza led the Novena.
At the end of the Novena, Fr Alban D'Souza Rector of St. Lawrence Minor Basilica and Assistant Parish Priest Fr Larry felicitated Fr Franklin D'Souza on his Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee and Fr Alwyn as he completed 24 years of his Ordination.
Meals was served to all.
