KRSC Holds Spiritual Directors and Office-Bearers Meetings at Subodhana, Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Regional Service of Communion (KRSC) held its Spiritual Directors’ Meeting and Office-Bearers’ Meeting at Subodhana Regional Pastoral Centre, Bengaluru, bringing together Spiritual Directors from the 11 dioceses of Karnataka and KRSC members for a day of spiritual enrichment, reflection, discussion and planning.
The programme commenced at 9:30 a.m. with a praise and worship session led by Bro. Alwyn of Logos Retreat Centre, Bengaluru.
Fr. Franklin D’Souza, Spiritual Director of KRSC, warmly welcomed the dignitaries, including Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda, Bishop of Gulbarga and Episcopal Advisor for KRSC; Rev. Fr. Jose Vettiyankal VC, Director of Logos Retreat Centre, Bengaluru, and resource person for the day; Bro. Cherian Rampuram, Coordinator of KRSC; and Rev. Fr. Anil Prasad, Director of Subodhana. He also extended a cordial welcome to all the Spiritual Directors and KRSC members present.
Following the welcome, Bishop Robert Miranda delivered the keynote address. He emphasised the importance of nurturing Catholics who are filled with and guided by the Holy Spirit, vibrant in their faith and committed to carrying forward the charisms bestowed by the Holy Spirit.
Subsequently, Bro. Cherian Rampuram introduced the resource person to the gathering.
At 10:30 a.m., Rev. Fr. Jose Vettiyankal VC conducted a session on “Charisms According to the Teaching of the Magisterium, the Catholic Church and the Word of God.” The session was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session, during which the Spiritual Directors and KRSC leaders raised questions and sought clarifications.
Following the tea break at 11:30 a.m., a special discussion and sharing session was held exclusively for the Spiritual Directors in the presence of the Episcopal Advisor and the resource person. Meanwhile, KRSC members participated in an hour-and-a-half of intercessory adoration in the chapel.
After lunch, a joint meeting of the Spiritual Directors representing the 11 dioceses of Karnataka and KRSC members was held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Various concerns and issues relating to KRSC’s mission and functioning were discussed. Bishop Robert Miranda offered valuable insights and guidance during the deliberations.
At 3:45 p.m., Most Rev. Dr. Robert Miranda celebrated the Holy Eucharist and delivered the homily. He highlighted the importance of commitment, dedication, and responsibility in serving as leaders in the Church. At the conclusion of the Eucharistic celebration, the Bishop prayed over the leaders through the laying on of hands.
Following the Mass and tea break, a separate meeting of KRSC members was held with the Bishop. The members reviewed the assignments and responsibilities undertaken at the previous meeting in Gulbarga, including tasks scheduled for completion by April. Discussions also focused on strengthening collaboration within KRSC, particularly its relationship with the Diocesan Service Committees (DSCs) and ecclesiastical authorities.
The meeting concluded with words of gratitude from Fr. Franklin D’Souza and Bro. Cherian Rampuram, who thanked the Bishop, the resource person, the organisers, and all participants for their valuable contributions.
The day-long gathering concluded at 6:00 p.m.
