1-Day Recollection for T.T. Members
The members of the Teachers Teams (T.T.), Goa Region, spent a day in prayer, and reflection on the apostolic exhortation, The Joy of the Gospel, of Pope Francis, on 6 October, 2014, in the Chapel of Our Lady of Miracles, situated on the hillock of Curtorim Parish.
The reflection made the members aware of their missionary responsibility and call to proclaim joyfully the message of love and forgiveness in order to bring about a transformation of personal lives. The Joy of the Gospel, says Pope Francis, fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. He admonishes us to rejoice, and rejoice always lest we turn to be Christians whose lives seem like Lent without Easter. Further, Pope Francis motivates us to reach out to others, seek those gone astray, stand at the crossroads and welcome the outcast.
The T.T. members took part in the Eucharistic Celebration based on the theme, Go and do likewise, words of Jesus addressed to the lawyer. To love others, particularly the enemies, is the essence of Jesus message.
The members prayed the rosary and offered it for the intentions of the Pope, mainly, for the success of the extraordinary Synod of Bishops, currently taking place in Rome.
At the hillock the members experienced serenity and tranquility of mind and heart, and thus, the ambience led them to a greater relationship with nature and God. The members thanked profusely the Parish Priest, Fr. Mariano Goes e Proença and his collaborators for the minute arrangements towards the success of T.T. programme. May everyone respond generously to the call of the Master.
G. Salema
