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June 9 : The retreat started at 9 am with a prayer lead by Rev. Fr. Ivan D'souza.  Our Spiritual Director Rev. Fr. Ivan D'souza welcomed Fr. Jeevan Tauro and the gathering. The President of our unit Mrs. Gracy Fernandes welcomed fr. Jeevan with a bouquet of flowers. Rev. Fr. Jeevan explained to us in detail the importance of the morning n evening  prayers of the church that we as OCDS members should faithfully say. He also made known to us the contents and facts of these prayers. He said that Faith, Hope and love were the three virtues that the prayers of the church are based on and so should our prayers be. He taught us the hymn of the Holy Spirit "Hey Pavithr Aatma Aao Aao" wherein he made us aware of the Holy Spirit and His role in the Holy Church. After a short tea break at 11 am, fr. Jeevan discussed about silent prayer. His talk helped us learn how to deepen our bond with God in silent prayer and meditation. Fr. Jeevan taught us the hymn Sum of perfection - "Alvidho dho creadho" that were the words of St. John of the cross - which is a summary of the life that is pleasing to God and  that we the secular Carmelites should focus on living.

He then guided us as to how we can live our vocation in our daily life. He said that we should live a life of Grace. Divine Grace is everything and God is present by Grace. The retreat ended at 1 pm . Mrs. Gracy Fernandes gave the vote of thanks.  Rev  Fr. Ivan concluded the retreat with the Marian Hymn "Carmel Dhongra voile Saibeeni"