By Mrs. Christine Cramer
On 16th & 17th April, 2016 from 8.30 am to 6 p.m. the Church of Our Lady of Happy Voyage Howrah welcomed around 1000 – 1200 Catholics and non- Catholics from Kolkata and other nearby districts thirsting to listen to the Word Of God. Father Victor David, Parish Priest welcomed renowned preacher sister Falguni Faustina a woman born in a Hindu family baptized to Christianity 6 years ago and anointed by the Holy Spirit who renounced everything for the sake of preaching God’s kingdom and his love to humanity. She was accompanied by renowned praise and worship gospel singer brother Lijo Thalakkottoor who mesmerized the crowd into deep spiritual gospel songs, both of them are from Divine Retreat Centre, Kerala. Sister Falguni has conducted many retreats at various parishes in the Archdiocese of Kolkata. The retreat was a great boon to experience the power of the Risen Lord in life.
Being the Year of Mercy Sister Falguni spoke on the importance of God’s Mercy and compassion for his children. She shared her personal experience with testimonies to make the Word of God very relevant in the lives of Christian community. Besides breaking the Word of God and spelling out the purpose of the retreat based on scripture and sacramental life. Biblical references was drawn from prophets Jeremiah chapter 29: 11, Isiah 43:18-19, Esekiel 18:31, the book of . Psalms 56:18-19. The Gospel of Mathew 13:3-4, Mark 2 :22. Mathew 13:31-33 etc.
The special features of the retreat were confessions, healing and anointing of every faithful who participated in these two days in prayer and constant seeking the love of God in life. All sang the praises of God and thanked God for his love and bountiful mercy.
Father Victor thanked the parish council members for organizing the retreat and also thanked the youth for giving a helping hand as volunteers. As a token of appreciation and gratitude gifts were given to sister Falguni and brother Jijo with bouquet of flowers. A vote of thanks was given by Mr Raymond Baptist Secretary of the parish council.
On 16th & 17th April, 2016 from 8.30 am to 6 p.m. the Church of Our Lady of Happy Voyage Howrah welcomed around 1000 – 1200 Catholics and non- Catholics from Kolkata and other nearby districts thirsting to listen to the Word Of God. Father Victor David, Parish Priest welcomed renowned preacher sister Falguni Faustina a woman born in a Hindu family baptized to Christianity 6 years ago and anointed by the Holy Spirit who renounced everything for the sake of preaching God’s kingdom and his love to humanity. She was accompanied by renowned praise and worship gospel singer brother Lijo Thalakkottoor who mesmerized the crowd into deep spiritual gospel songs, both of them are from Divine Retreat Centre, Kerala. Sister Falguni has conducted many retreats at various parishes in the Archdiocese of Kolkata. The retreat was a great boon to experience the power of the Risen Lord in life.
Being the Year of Mercy Sister Falguni spoke on the importance of God’s Mercy and compassion for his children. She shared her personal experience with testimonies to make the Word of God very relevant in the lives of Christian community. Besides breaking the Word of God and spelling out the purpose of the retreat based on scripture and sacramental life. Biblical references was drawn from prophets Jeremiah chapter 29: 11, Isiah 43:18-19, Esekiel 18:31, the book of . Psalms 56:18-19. The Gospel of Mathew 13:3-4, Mark 2 :22. Mathew 13:31-33 etc.
The special features of the retreat were confessions, healing and anointing of every faithful who participated in these two days in prayer and constant seeking the love of God in life. All sang the praises of God and thanked God for his love and bountiful mercy.
Father Victor thanked the parish council members for organizing the retreat and also thanked the youth for giving a helping hand as volunteers. As a token of appreciation and gratitude gifts were given to sister Falguni and brother Jijo with bouquet of flowers. A vote of thanks was given by Mr Raymond Baptist Secretary of the parish council.
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