Diocesanal Level

Preacher: Rev. Fr. Franklin Philiph D’Souza (Diocese of Shimoga) CBCI Secretary for Youth Office & National Youth Director for Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), New Delhi.
Music: Mr. William D’Souza, Kasaragod-Bela, Mangalore Diocese
Dates: February 24th to 26th 2012
Timing: 5 pm to 10 pm
Place: Sayinagar Ground, Vasai west
Organisers:Vasai Konkan welfare Association®

Feb. 27: On 24th Fr. Franklin & William began retreat with Praise and Worship. Fr Franklin Preached on Genesis 39:1-23 he narrated how God rescued  Joseph being righteous person, he loved God and stood by God without yielding to the temptations of the flesh. Hence God blesses him even in prison & he became main person in the kingdom of Pharaoh. After the Holy Mass Healing adoration was conducted by Fr Franklin, he preached on Luke 18:35-43 about blind Barthemeus and prayed for the faithful. Nearly 2000 people got special blessing of the Lord.

On 25th after Praise and Worship Fr Franklin preached on john 5:1-14, he stressed the word John 5:14 Do not sin anymore, he explained how sickness comes and how healing takes place from Jesus. Then Holy Mass was celebrated. After the Holy Mass Inner Healing session was conducted by Fr Franklin & Bro William. Nearly 3000 faithful took part in this retreat.
Fr. Franklin released the new album “ Jezu Tu Mhozo Sangathi” of Fr. Rupesh D’Souza of Vasai, Konkani lyrics by Ancy, Paladka

On 26th Archbishop Felix Machado Bishop of Vasai visited the faithful and blessed the retreat. He appreciated the efforts of VKWA, in his message he stressed the importance of the Word of God and our response as faithful. During mass Fr Franklin preached on Mark 7:1-23, he also made known to the people guilt of mankind by explaining Romans 1:18-32, Sirach 3:1-17 and also forgiveness brought by Jesus from the Father. Then the anointing adoration was conducted by Fr. Franklin. Special prayers for Couples, Youth and Children were conducted. Blessed bread was distributed to every one all the three days.

On behalf of VKWA its secretary Mr. Ancy D’Souza thanked the team as well as all those who helped for the success of the retreat. Final day there were 5000 people witnessed mighty anointing of Lord Jesus.