ICYM Beltangady Deanery holds Spiritual Retreat for Youth
Mangaluru: ICYM Beltangady Deanery of the Diocese of Mangalore organized one day Charismatic Convention for ICYM and YCS youth at the St Anthony’s Church, Ujire.
Fr Franklin D’Souza, Director family Counseling Centre and DCCRS of Shivamogga conducted the Spiritual retreat. Bro. William D’Souza led the Praise and Worship. The Spiritual retreat began at 9:30 am. Deanery ICYM director Fr Arun Lobo together with YCS Deanery Director Fr Lancy and the Deanery Council welcomed the retreat team and the participants.
Fr Franklin D’Souza and Bro. William led the Praise and Worship till 10:30 am. At 10:30 am Fr Franklin D’Souza took a session on “Youth keep your way pure through sacraments”. He said that success through Sacrament of reconciliation is permanent. During the Holy Eucharist, Fr Franklin explained the importance of forgiveness and the Eucharist.
After the lunch break at 2:00 pm the team led into praises. At 2:30 pm the Eucharistic adoration was led by Fr Franklin. He spoke about the blessings from parents and then led the participants to seek pardon and forgiveness from their parents and also with one another. He led the healing as well as the anointing session. Deanery Youth Director Fr Arun Lobo thanked the team for an inspiring retreat and all the youth of Beltangady deanery for their active participation.