In preparation for the Nativity of Our Lord, the
clergy of Chikmagalur spent a day in
recollection at St. Joseph's Minor Seminary,
Chikmagalur. The program began with an
invocation of God's grace by Rev. Fr. Ronald
Cardoza, followed by an introduction of the
preacher of the day by our Bishop, Most Rev. Dr.
T. Anthony Swamy.
Rev. Fr. Arun Lobo, OFM, served as the
facilitator for the recollection. He shared a
profound and thoughtful reflection on the themes
of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Later, he led the
clergy in spiritual preparation for the
Sacrament of Confession.
The day was well spent in prayer and spiritual
reflection. Towards the conclusion of the
program, Msgr. Elias Sequeira expressed
heartfelt gratitude to the preacher and the
gathered clergy. Special thanks were extended to
Rev. Frs. Charles Pereira, Sanjay Juvanes,
Rayappa, Francis, and Colin, as well as the
Brothers of the Minor Seminary.
Sincere appreciation was also offered to the
domestic staff of the Bishop's House and St.
Joseph's Minor Seminary for their invaluable
efforts in ensuring the success of the event.
