FINAL DAY OF RETREAT AT CHINCHINIM FAITHFUL WHO THRONGED THE VENUE FROM Majorda, Cuncolim, Paroda Betalbatim etc far flung places felt that presence of team led Fr Agostine Valloran at the invitation by Fr Jose Costa P.P motivated them for Potta came to Chinchinim and convenient for people for whom distance was a disincentive
Comfortable arrangement stretched to limits on last day in anticipation, Sunday 3 Oct,for 10,000 plus faithful was a massive gathering ever in Chinchinim, Half an hour before the session in the morning not a single seat was vacant in main pandal with 7000 chairs.Fr Agostine was all praise for flawless arrangements leading nothing to chance. It must have surprised the Pota team and enthused them, that the gathering far exceeded that for any language section Fr Agostine led the opening sessions, adoration and concluding Eucharistic celebration, satisfying spiritual thirst and hunger with convincing, touching, practical and piercing messages was STAR attraction .The meticulous organization ,no doubt was crowning glory of the most memorable religious event .The faithful did not mind sitting in sun. The protection against rains served as cooling effect Today`s messages. Offer to God,family life and relationships. The misunderstanding between members is casing turbulence in the family. The Holy Spirit that unites couples in marriage and can only save broken marriages marriage is a sacrament strengthened by Holy spirit .The miracle of wedding at Canna saved the family of pride and honour and Jesus saves all families .Anger , hatred , are entries for devil. Marriage has to be renewed both in the morning and evening to refresh the loving ties. Fidelity in marriage is the bedrock of unity and cannot be taken for granted. It was the new whine which is comparable to the gift of Holy spirit families can turn to Mary in family problems to effectively intervene. The blame game within family is fermenting troubles .Adam blamed it all on Eve. The unity of family in prayers can tide over the situations. Believers try to destroy family by denying Mother Mary, who was made our mother by Christ himself Believe in Christ ,be open to him and trust in Him can relieve us of all mental and physical pains and ailllments nelson Lopes chinchinim
