illuminate at St Agnes Spl School

Campus gathering "illuminate" took place at St. Agnes special, Mangalore. on 9/3/2008 from 2:30p.m -5:00p.m. There were about about 40 students present from St Joseph Engg College, Roshni Nilaya, St.Aloysius College, St.Agnes College and other colleges of Mangalore.
Robert from St.Joseph Engg led the praise and worship. An interactive session on 'Holy Spirit' by Fr.Fred.

Sharol n team conveyed the messege of lent and how much Jesus loves us through a skit. Finally Prem sang the song composed by him"Prayer for the campuses of Mangalore".
Here is what some of those who attended the program have to say.

"Indeed it was a wounderful time,i really enjoyed here,skit had conveyed the messege of lent and it really touched me". - Rosemary, St Agnes P. U. College

"Could feel the awesome presence of almighty God during the time of Praise and worship. Liked the way Fr. Fred took up the word". - Rowan D'souza, Canera Engg college

"Praise and worship was really good,had a real good time organising the whole prog,thanks to all who were praying and working for the prog ,will keep u in my prayer too". - Arrel Moras, Campus Co ordinator

Jesline D'souza
Secretary -Campus Team
Jesus Youth, Mangalore

Taizé Prayer at Fatima Retreat House

It was a blessing to have Taize prayer, at Fatima Retreat House (open-air) on 8th March,2008 (6:30pm to 8:00pm). The atmosphere was filled with the beautiful presence of our Lord along with the lovely songs of worship which were being chanted melodiously by a choir of 20 people led by Suraj and Rodney. There were nearly600 people present. The taizé worship went on for one and a half hour with brief periods of silence and readings from the word of God which helped the people to be in the presence of the Lord. At the end of the prayer all the people were given with lit candels symbolising that 'Jesus is the Light of the world'.

The decoration which was done skillfully added to the beauty of Taize worship, the decoration team was lead by Sherin and Francis.
The prayer started after the gathering was welcomed by Fr Ronnie Prabhu SJ followed by a brief introduction about the Taizé prayer by Rodney and Sharrel.

We are very grateful to the authorities of Fatima retreat house for their whole hearted support and cooperation.



with love and prayers.
Gishel