HOLY WEEK AT MOUNT CARMEL SPIRITUALITY
CENTRE AT EDMONTON It
was a great weekend beginning from Holy Thursday till Holy Saturday
hundreds of pilgrims visited our Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre.
Frs. Mario Fernandes and Ivan Sanctis organized the celebrations
well and Fr. Rudolf V. D'Souza presided over all the celebrations.
On Good Friday there were approximately 1500 people visited the
centre in batches beginning at 6.30 am till the early morning of the
Holy Saturday for the Stations of the Cross devotion. The community
members had to provide them all the facilities including
arrangements for food and snacks. For the Holy Saturday vigil mass
there were around 50 people present from the neighbourhood, as it is
not a parish. People were also very curious to know the ongoing
ground preparation works for the construction of our Spirituality
centre.
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Live Enacting of Way of the Cross held at Bajjodi Bajjodi, April 18 : To help the
faithful reflect on the Lord’s Passion the
parishioners of Infant Mary, Church, Bajjodi enacted
a beautiful and creative Way of the Cross. It
started with the opening prayer followed by the live
enacted way of the Cross on the Church grounds. Many
people participated in the way of the cross and
reflected on the passion of our Lord. In the end,
Parish Priest, Fr. Ivan D’souza congratulated the
youth and choir team and all those who worked hard
to organize it. It was indeed a meaningful way of
the cross.
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PALM SUNDAY AT PUSHPASHRAMA The King of Glory comes, the nation rejoices!
Open the gates before Him lift up your voices!
Jubilant was the welcome of the King Jesus who would
soon be enthroned on His throne of cross.
Commemorating the procession of the Lord to
Jerusalem, we initiated the Holy Week by celebrating
the Palm Sunday. The palms were blessed at 8:00 am
in Dhyanavana and the procession was set forth from
the same to our shrine at Pushpashrama. The Holy
mass was celebrated by Fr. Joachim Rodrigues along
with six con-celebrants. The homily on the suffering
of Christ and the application of the same in our
lives was preached by Fr. Pradeep. The spirit of
this celebration was enhanced by the melodious choir
of our brothers. Thus the mass came to an end at 9:
20 am, after which people returned to their homes
with palms shaped into crosses and hearts readied
for the reception of the paschal mystery of Christ!
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TIAMPO MEMORIAL HALL ALBUM NUMBER 6 Dear Friends, It
has been a considerable time that we updated you on
our ongoing construction of Tiampo Memorial Hall at
North Deroche Road, Carmel Hill. The construction
work slowed down during winter time especially in
December 2018. Now that there the weather condition
has improved, we see a lot of work in progress. You
will notice over all construction work and in a very
special way you see a small foundation has been put
for the boiler. This facility is designed to cut the
cost of heating system. It will work with chopped
wood. The technology is simple, ecological,
perennial and cost effective. It is enough that once
in two months the chopped wood is loaded into the
system and the boiler will work through without
interruption and no need for any fuel or gas. The
present system in the monastery works with propane
gas and is expensive. This will be sorted out and
both connections (wood and propane gas) will be in
place in case there is an emergency. We had the
pleasure of working with the community members
especially Fr. Alexander Braganza, superior and
director of the Institute, who has been monitoring
the work as well as the security matters at the site
throughout. We acknowledge special attention given
by Steve Creighton whenever we ran into some trouble
at the site. He has been very engaging in this
process. More photos will be posted in the
forthcoming album. Please click here for the photos.
22nd CONVOCATION AT DHYANAVANA, MYSURU The Convocation of Dhyanavana, International
Institute of Spirituality, was held on 19 March
2019. 78 students received the Diplomas and
Certificates in Holistic Spirituality. Most Rev. Dr.
Thomas Vazhapilly, Bishop Emeritus of Mysore
Diocese, was the Chief Guest and conferred the
Diplomas and certificates. V. Rev. Fr. Charles
Serrao, OCD, Provincial, released the Dhyanavana
Annual. Mr. Clifford Pereira, Director, TV9 group,
gave the Convocation address which was well
appreciated. Around 200 Priests, Religious, friends
and Benefactors participated in the function. All
appreciated this well organized program.
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Chicalim Carmel gets another professed member VASCO:
Sr. Adelina Pereira made her solemn
profession in the Order of Carmel at the hands of
Mother Prioress Sr. Theresita at the Eucharistic
celebration held at the Cloisterd Carmel
Monastery.Chicalim. Fr. Ronald D’souza, Councillor
Incharge of formation of the Karnataka-Goa Province
of the Order of Discalced Carmelite presided over
the Eucharistic celebration. Fr. Josewalt Rodrigues
of Pallotti Home, Chicalim, Fr. Mariano Goes e
Proença, Parish Priest of Calvim Church, Fr.
Martinho Dourado of Guirdolim Chapel, Fr. Ivo Dias,
Superior of Carmelite Seminary, Mapusa, Fr. Patricio
Fernandes, Rector of Bom Jesus, Basilica, Fr. Noel
D’cunha of Carmelite Monastery, Margao, Fr.
Sylvestre D’souza, Provincial Secretary, Fr. Shyam
fdcc of Canossians Fathers, Nagoa, and Fr. Carlos
Luis of Pallotti Home, Chicalim concelebrated the
Eucharistic celebration.
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74th Birthday celebration of Rev. Fr. Patrick Lobo Bajjodi: The 74th birthday of Rev. Fr. Patrick Lobo
was celebrated on Thursday 14th March. 2019. Fr.
Patrick celebrated Eucharistic Mass at 6 pm for
which parishioners were present in large numbers.
The Parish priest Fr Ivan Dsouza con celebrated the
mass and preached the Homily. Rev. Fr. Ivan Dsouza
in his message said that Fr. Patrick was a prayerful
person and has been a blessing to the parish and all
those he has been acquainted with and thus called
for a special thanksgiving for Gods abundant
blessings on Fr. Patrick in all these years. The
mass was followed by a stage programme in the mini
hall. The Parish council Secretary Mrs. Irene Pinto
welcomed the gathering. The parish choir team sang a
song that was dedicated to Fr. Patrick on his
birthday followed by cutting of the cake by Fr.
Patrick Lobo. The Parish Council Vice President
Joseph Mascarenhas spoke a few words about Fr.
Patrick and thanked him for all the love and service
he has been giving to the parish and the
parishioners.
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DECENNIAL CELEBRATIONS OF NAMAN BALLOK JEZU “‘Naman Ballok Jesu’ is educating people to
find spirituality in their own walk of life” - Msgr
Maxim Noronha
MANGALURU: Very Rev. Msgr Maxim Noronha, Vicar
General of Mangalore Diocese stressed on the need of
finding spirituality in every activity that we do.
He was presiding over at the Decennial celebrations
of ‘Naman Ballok Jesu’, the popular Konkani monthly,
organised last evening, 3rd March 2019, at Carmel
Hills, in the premises of Infant Jesus Shrine at
Bikarnakatte. He said “Hill has been a place of
spirituality in every religion and especially in
Bible. So too Carmel Hill has been a source of
spirituality.” He further added, “Spirituality here
doesn’t mean only spiritual things but it takes
different forms as different rivulets take birth at
the hill. ‘Naman Ballok Jesu’ a monthly magazine run
by the Carmelite Fathers has been successful in
educating people to find spirituality in their own
walk of life and has also honoured such people
especially youngsters and social workers who have
lived their spirituality to the full.”
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Annual Feast of Infant Mary Church celebrated with pomp and gaiety The Annual Feast of Infant Mary Parish, Bajjodi was
celebrated with great pomp and fervor on Sunday the
27th of January 2019. The celebration began with the
Felicitation to the sponsors in the church grounds
after which a procession was held to the church at
9.30am. The benefactors and sponsors of the feast
were honoured with blessed candles by the Parish
Priest Rev. Fr. Ivan D'souza at 9.45 am followed by
The Solemn Eucharistic celebration at 10am. Rev. Fr.
Victor Machado, (Dean - City Deanery) was the main
celebrant. Twelve priests con-celebrated the
Eucharist.. Rev. Fr. Victor Machado in his message
requested the youth to focus on Jesus and invited
them to follow the footsteps of Jesus Christ.
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ANNUAL FEAST OF INFANT JESUS AT PUSHPASHRAMA “Miracles flow galore, prayers get answered,
tears are wiped and happiness flows abundantly when
the Infant Jesus smiles on his devotees”
Before the rays of the sun could touch the earth of
Mysore, the miraculous rays of graces of Infant
Jesus already started flowing in abundance in the
Holy Shrine of Infant Jesus in Pushpashrama, when
the feast masses started at the dawn of the day. The
first mass was in Malayalam, followed by masses in
English, Konkani and Tamil. The shrine which was
illuminated brightly looked even more radiant with
flowers and decorations but the best was the amount
of devotees who had gathered in the shrine for each
mass. The masses in Malayalam was celebrated by
Fr.Jomi Mekkunnel CMI, English mass by Fr. Joe Tauro,
Konkani mass by Fr. Wilson D’Costa and Tamil Mass by
Fr. John Peter Lazaar. After this, was the holy mass
by celebrated preacher Fr. Patrick Johannes Rao from
Chikmagalur diocese, who also conducted a spiritual
healing session for the devotees. This was followed
by the Annasantarpane wherein the devotees satiated
their hunger with the delicious food that was
served.
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TIAMPO MEMORIAL HALL ALBUM NO. 5 Dear
Friends,
Here I enclose Tiampo Memorial Hall album no. 5. The
work has continued even during this winter due to
better weather conditions. The wooden beams of the
hall are getting in place. The wood which is
imported from Germany is called CLT (cross laminated
technology) has the resistance to climate
fluctuations and durable for 150-200 years. They are
chemically processed and machine glued together.
Each beam has approximately 8 layers of wood pressed
together with a type of glue that does not allow
moisture or heat penetration. With CLT wooden beams
even 12 story buildings are erected in North
American continent. This CLT technology is safe and
fire resistant. Please click below this link for
more information on the type of buildings built here
in North American continent:
We had a rare visitor to our property, Fr. Ivan
Sanctis from Edmonton community who was here for a
few days for his annual retreat. The donor Ms. Helen
Tiampo too visited the site and was very happy with
the progress of the work. Please click the link
below for photos. Its a huge album with photos taken
on different occasions.
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INFANT JESUS FEAST: THIRD DAY OF THE TRIDUUM The final day of the triduum of the feast of Infant
Jesus, Pushpashrama resonated the message of seeking
the ‘signs of holiness’ based on the encyclical of
Pope Francis ‘Gaudate et Exultate’. There were three
masses on this day; 6: 45 am, by Fr. Pradeep Pinto
in English, 5: 30 pm by Fr. Anthony Mani MOC in
Tamil and 6: 30 pm by Fr. Maria Xavier in Kannada. A
large number of people had gathered for the Kannada
mass and the special attraction were the tiny tots
who occupied the first benches close to the Lord.
This day was also dedicated to the children and thus
after the Kannada mass, special prayers were
conducted for the well being of the children and
their future. All the devotees who had gathered were
anointed with the holy oil of Infant Jesus and also
Annasantarpane was served to all the faithful. As
the feast is fast approaching, we saw the joy in the
faces of these people who are preparing themselves
to inherit the abundant blessings of Infant Jesus.
May the miraculous Infant Jesus bless them
abundantly and grant their heart’s desires!
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Infant Jesus Feast @ Pushpashrama : Second Day of the Triduum January 4, 2019 – Today being the second day of the
novena in honour of the feast of Infant Jesus, the
devotees of the Infant Jesus were enlightened on the
theme “challenges to Holiness”. There were three
masses in different languages. Fr. Oswald Crasta
celebrated the English mass; Fr Irudaya Raj
celebrated the Tamil mass and Fr Dominic Vas
celebrated the Kannada mass. All the preachers
educated the devotees on the various challenges that
come on the path to holiness in line with the
document by Pope Francis – “Rejoice and be Glad”.
The creative liturgy by the brothers of Pushpashrama
and the melodious singing enabled the devotees to
raise their hearts and minds to God. Today being the
first Friday of the month, Fr Oswald Crasta
conducted the adoration with the special prayer
service for the sick. After the adoration the
devotees were anointed with the holy oil and the
food was served to all.
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100 Divine Mercy Groups formed in the Archdiocese PANCHAVADDI: Carmelite Friars formed 100 Divine
Mercy Parish/Chapel Groups in the Archdiocese of Goa
and Daman. The 100th Divine Mercy Group was formed
at St. Anthony’s Church, Panchvaddi. This Divine
Mercy group will be led by Claudia D'costa-- as
Animator, Clara Sequeira (Assistant Animator), Annie
Godinho (Secretary) and Succorina D'costa
(Assistant Secretary). Fr. Manuel Gomes, Dean of
Ponda Deanery presided over the Eucharistic
Celebrations. Delivering homily at the Eucharistic
celebration Fr. Andrew Mascarenhas appealed the
parishioners to strenthen their faith in Jesus thus
put whole life in the hands of Jesus. "Give time to
Jesus and learn from Him." he opined further.
Carmelite Fr. Joseph D’souza and Br. Malvino Alfonso
highlighted the real meaning of the devotion.
Background of this devotion, ABC of Divine Mercy,
Life of Saint Faustina, picture of Divine Mercy,
Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mercy of God and our
families were some of the themes covered during the
process of formation of the group.
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Infant Jesus Feast @ Pushpashrama : First Day of the Triduum “Rejoice and be glad – Call to holiness” - this
being the theme of the grand feast of Infant Jesus
on the 6th of January, the ball was set rolling for
the intense spiritual preparation of the same. On
the first day of Triduum i.e. on the 3rd of January,
mass was held at 5: 00 PM in Tamil, followed by
masses in Kannada and English. The new flag was
hoisted at 5: 00 PM by Fr. Iruduaya Raj who also
celebrated the Tamil Mass. The Kannada mass was
celebrated and preached by Fr. Jeevan Tauro OCD and
the English mass by Fr. Ashwin D’Silva OCD. The
theme that was reflected on this day was ‘Call to
Holiness’ – based on the Papal Encyclical “Gaudate
et Exultate” by Pope Francis. The faithful who had
gathered in large numbers were anointed with the
holy oil and food/Annasantarpane was served to
everyone after the mass. May the Infant Jesus bless
all the devotees and well wishes of our Shrine!
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New Beginning to 2019 @ Pushpashrama If an act has to be executed, a thanksgiving will
surely top the whole deed. Every man is entitled to
give thanks to his creator and the final day of the
year serves as the best opportunity to do the same.
With the hail of Ave Theotokos in the air, the
community of Pushpashrama gathered in the shrine at
10: 30 PM with the faithful to adore the Lord, give
thanks for His gracious aid in the year 2018 and to
beseech his help in the coming year. Followed by the
adoration was the solemn mass at 11:00 PM which was
celebrated by Fr. Ashwin D’Silva from Dhyana Sadhana,
Mysuru. The dual celebration of the dogma of ‘Mary,
the Mother of God’ and the New Year attracted a
great throng of people who keeping aside the
allurements of parties and revelries gathered in the
shrine to participate in the Holy Eucharist. Fr.
Ashwin’s meaningful and rich homily driven by
down-to-earth language moved the gathering to
introspect their lives.
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SEMINARY DAY AT ASHA DEEPA, MADANTHYAR Our brothers studying PUC, celebrated Asha Deepa Day
on Dec 30, 2018 at Madanthyar. Mr. Joseph Mathias
was the Chief Guest and Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao,
Provincial Superior, presided over the celebrations.
the brothers staged TAKA KON SAMBALTA a Konkani
drama written by Clarence Pinto Padil, on that
occasion. Well done, brothers and continue to grow
and glow!
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SADBHAVANA DAY – CHRISTMAS JOY WITH THE FRIENDS OF PUSHPASHRAMA Religions are nothing but various expressions of the
same face of God.
As it has been the tradition of Pushpashrama for
several years, the community organized the
Sadbhavana day to celebrate the joy of Christmas
with the people of various faiths. Many were invited
by the brothers during the house caroling and hence
people from different religions and different walks
of life came together to join in the celebration.
The celebration began with a prayer song by the
brothers and lighting of the lamp. As the
celebration set rolling, people started pouring in
to see the dances and performances of the local
youth. A wealth of expressions, talents and emotions
were unearthed during this religious fraternity.
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JOY OF CHRISTMAS @ PUSHPASHRAMA “And Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ was born on
Christmas day...”
The feast every Christian household looks forward
to, a day that marks a renewal in Christian life and
an occasion that binds all the children of the most
high is Christmas. After intense spiritual
preparation and completing the humongous tasks of
preparing huge Choir bound, Santa themed star and
the Crib based on the Ascent of Mount Carmel, the
fathers and brothers prepared themselves to
celebrate the incarnation of our Lord on the 24th of
December at 9: 30 PM in our beautifully illumined
Shrine. Melodious carols were sung by the brothers
during this time. The mass which began at 10:00 PM
was presided over by Fr. Oswald Crasta who preached
a meaningful homily based on the symbols we use in
Christmas like the star, gifts, tree etc.
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A NEW SPRING IN XELLIM It was a jubilant atmosphere at Xellim on 21st of
December 2018 due to the four-fold celebration:
- The Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee of Fr. John Sequeira
and his 55th birthday
- The Sacerdotal Ruby Jubilee of Fr. Charles Serrao
(Provincial) and
- The inauguration of the New Block of Divine
Springs: A Centre for Contemplative Prayer, Youth
Animation and Family Life
Most Rev. Filipe Neri Ferrão, Archbishop-Patriarch
of Goa and Daman, said the prayer of blessing and
Fr. Provincial inaugurated the new edifice of
"Divine Springs," which is a block consisting of 18
self-contained rooms and a Chapel. The Solemn Mass
of Thanksgiving followed. At the end there was a
short felicitation programme, interspersed by
cultural items from the children of St Sebastian’s
School, Loliem and St Michael’s convent, Karwar.
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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL, BELUR “Remember Christmas isn’t about how big the tree
is, or what’s under it. It’s about who’s around it”.
It was a most pleasant day filled with lots of joy
and happiness as the MCS organized the Christmas
celebration. Children of 3rd STD rocked the stage
with their amazing performance on behalf of their
specially assembly. A beautiful message was given to
all through a stunning tableau, Christmas speech by
student, teacher and the correspondent. It was a
proud day for us as many parents joined their
children in sharing the joy of the birth of Christ.
It was a joyous family affair of MCS Belur.
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Christmas Celebration with the DIFFERENTLY ABLED in BANGLAORE Dhyana Jyothi Trust and Good Sam Foundation jointly
organized a Christmas celebration for the
differently abled and visually impaired on Dec 16 in
Bangalore. The celebration began with the holy
Eucharist presided over by Fr. Faustine Lobo,
Director of KROSS, Bangalore. In his message, Fr
Lobo, spoke about Christ, the Son of God becoming
man in order to make the sons and daughters of man,
children of God. In the cultural program that
followed Immaculate Conception Prayer Group and St
Mary’s Basilica, Shivajinagar Choir Group sang the
Christmas Carols with angelic voices and Santa
distributed Sweets. Fr. Stifan Perera, OCD the
Director of Dhyana Jyothi Trust along with the
visually impaired family released Carmel Light –
Bible Diary for 2019 both in English and Konkani.
Later gifts and cash were distributed to the
differently abled.
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MOUNT CARMEL SPIRITUALITY CENTRE HAS BECOME THE
TALK OF THE TOWN Dear
Friends,
With the Magic of Fr. Mario and Inspiration from Fr.
Ivan Sanctis, Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre at
Edmonton has become the talk of the Town. More and
more people flocking at the centre has invigorated
our friars. In 2019 we plan to organize multiple
retreats, seminars and contemplative prayer
sessions. With the work at the centre progressing
and a number of people interested in spirituality is
good news to all of us. Fr. Mario and Fr. Ivan
arranged a short retreat recently. Please click here for the photos.
Another step forward in our Kadangachi Mission, Gulbharga The foundation for a small Chapel was laid and
blessed at Kadaganchi by Most Rev. Robert Miranda,
Bishop of Gulbharga, Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao OCD,
our Provincial Superior, Fr. Sunil Monis, the
present local Superior, other Carmelite Frairs and a
few lay faithful on 5th of December, 2018. We pray
for God's abundant blessings on this mission. May it
grow and flourish.
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A memorable day for the OCDS, Mira Road. On 14th December 2018, the Solemnity of St John of
the Cross was indeed a day to remember as 5 members
took the Definitive Promises, 22 members took
Temporary Promises and 11 menbers entered the
Novitiate. It all started at 7 pm with a Solemn
Eucharistic Celebration by Provincial Delegate, Fr
Rovel D’Souza, being the main celebrant alongwith
Parish Priest Fr Melvin D’Cunha, Fr Lancy D’Souza
and Fr Lawrence D’Cunha, Spiritual Assistants of
English and Konkani OCDS and with guest priest Fr
Peter as co-celebrants. After the homily the
candidates took their promise of Chastity, Poverty,
Obedience and to live the life of the Beatitudes in
the presence of the Celebrants and the Congregation.
The candidates were then vested with the Scapulars.
The ceremony was meaningful and touching.
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Mount
Carmel Spirituality Centre construction site Dear
Friends,
A lot of work is going on within Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre
campus - Edmonton. The photos you will find in the album give a
glimpse of the levelling of the site. This entire area was a
mountain and they have almost levelled it for the construction of
the Spirituality Centre. There is a lot of ground work to be
completed before the construction starts. Before clearing this
mountain, the district ordered to remove a lot of trees. This was a
thick forest with huge trees. They were cleared during summer time.
As you see snow around, it took almost three months to come to this
stage. Well, work may halt within a few weeks from now for winter
pause and Christmas time as movement of vehicles and machinery will
be very difficult. During winter normal temperature is below zero,
at times it can come down to (minus) -40 Celsius. Enjoy the photos.
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MOUNT CARMEL SPIRITUALITY CENTRE - EDMONTON Fr.
Mario and Fr. Ivan organized a number of retreats at Mount Carmel
Spirituality Centre at Edmonton and this centre is getting popular
in the Archdiocese. The photos below are of one of such retreats.
More albums and photos will follow. In spite of the work at site for
the new building of the Centre, a number of people are eager to come
to this place of silence and Contemplation. People for now try their
best to stay in the wooden cabins until the fully furnished centre
is ready. The community members meet from time to time to discuss
the ongoing spirituality and retreat programs. There is also a great
demand for retreats in the Archdiocesan parishes. Fr. Rudolf
recently preached a retreat and he will be giving a series of
retreats on Carmelite and Christian Spiritualty at the Centre. The
next retreat will be held on February 1-2, 2019 at the centre: Theme
- God Experience through the Holy Scripture. The next album will
highlight the ongoing the construction site of Mount Carmel
Spirituality Centre.
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Children’s Day at Pushpashrama An anonymous writer once wrote, “The last place
you’ll find innocence in the earth will be in
children’s faces”.
Children truly are like beautiful flowers who will
add charm to any occasion. Our Community of
Pushpashrama with great love to the tiny tots,
organised a day for these children at our shrine on
19th of the month of November. The mass which was
held at 5:30 PM was officiated by Fr. Pradeep Pinto
along with other community fathers. The entire
liturgy which included symbolic offering to God,
thanksgiving prayer and so on was animated by the
kids around our shrine at Pushpashrama. The angelic
choir was of the children of St. Anne’s boarding
which was conducted by our brothers along with the
liturgy. Fr. Pradeep’s homily was directed to these
children to whom he asked few biblical questions and
gifted those who answered right.
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New Blossoms in Carmel: FIRST RELIGIOUS PROFESSION “I Brother so and so..….vow to Almighty God,
Chastity, Poverty and Obedience…”: these courageous
words resonated in the little oratory of Tapovana,
Kushalnagar on 14th November, 2018 and the ancient
Carmelite Order inducted TEN more youngsters into
its contemplative fold. Almost 200 faithful and
around 42 priests concelebrated along with Fr.
Charles Serrao OCD, our Provincial who received the
vows, while Rev Fr. Arulraj OCD Provincial of Tamil
Nadu received the vows of one of his own novice and
also delivered an inspiring homily in which he
highlighted that there is no Religious Life without
personal bond with Jesus Christ, prayer life and
community life. ‘To walk in His Footsteps’ was the
theme of the Novices that adorned the unique bricked
façade of the oratory. While Fr. Anil Prashanth Lobo
steered the well planned ceremony, our Pushpashrama
philosophy brothers blended their voices in a
melodious choir. Tapovana marks 21 years of its
presence and serves as Novitiate of Karnataka-Goa
Province since 2001. Bendigamos al Senor!
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Carmel grows: OCDS Study Group in Edmonton,Canada On 10th of November, 2018, 13 candidates were
interviewed at Mount carmel spirituality centre at
Edmonton to begin an OCDS Study Group. Fr. Roshan
D'Souza, the Provincial Delegate for the OCDS was
present at the occasion. Fr. Mario Fernandes has
been appointed as the formator and spiritual
director.
Secular Carmel Community Annual Day at Bajjodi The Secular Carmelite Community of Infant Mary
Parish, Bajjodi celebrated its Annual Day on Nov.
3rd, Saturday with a solemn Mass at 5.30 pm. Rev.
Fr. Rayan Pais was the main celebrant, who in his
Homily gave a beautiful message of Love being the
solution to all the worldly confusion we face and
thus gave a call to Love God, fellow human beings
and ourselves. It does not suffice to just love the
Church but we need to commit ourselves to the church
by actively taking part and offering ourselves fully
in the service of the church through our talents.
Vicar Rev. Fr. Ivan D'souza, Rev Fr. Roshan Pinto
and Rev. Fr. Patrick Lobo co - celebrated the mass.
Mass was followed by a cultural programme in the
Church hall to which Rev. Fr. Rayan Pais was the
Chief guest .
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Seminar on Divine Mercy held SANVORDEM: “ Have feelings of Jesus and be like
Him.” said Fr. Vital Miranda, Dean of Sanguem
Deanery and Parish Priest of Guardian Angel’s
Church, Sanvordem. Fr. Miranda was delivering a
homily during the Eucharistic celebration at the
concluding of a day seminar on Divine Mercy. A day
seminar on Divine Mercy was organised by the Divine
Mercy Centre of the Carmelite Fathers Margao, in
collaboration with the Guardian Angel’s Church,
Sanvordem for the members of the Divine Mercy
Parish/Chapel Groups of Sanguem deanery at Guardian
Angel’s Church, Sanvordem. Fr. Miranda stressed on
the emptiness of Jesus for our Salvation. He
appealed the members of the Divine Mercy to
experience the mercy and be merciful to the others.
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This website was launched in 2006 during the silver
jubilee celebrations of the Karnataka-Goa Province of
the Discalced Carmelite Order.
The ancient Carmelites founded in the thirteenth century
were reformed in the sixteenth by two great doctors of
the church, Saints Teresa and John of the Cross. These
spiritual geniuses, while re-enforcing the contemplative
dimension of the Carmelites, inserted a decidedly
apostolic thrust into their spirituality, with special
emphasis on the missions.
During the seventeenth century, we find Carmelite
missionaries in several pockets along the west coast of
the Indian sub-continent : Surat, Diu, Goa, Verapoly. In
the eighteenth, Carmelites were appointed vicars
apostolic of "the Great Mogul" and Verapoly. They are
invited to attend to the pastoral needs of the Catholics
in Mumbai. In the nineteenth century, the sees of
Mangalore and Quilon were entrusted to the sons of St.
Teresa.
Finally, in the twentieth century, the Discalced
Carmelites opened their doors to Indian natives, who
would henceforth draw more freely from the rich
spiritual treasures of Sts. Teresa, John of the Cross,
and other Carmelite interreters of the Good News of
Jesus.
As Indian vocations multiplied, more and more
foundations were made, and grouped into "provinces".
Today among more than thirty provinces world-wide, there
are five Indian provinces . One of these is the
Karnataka-Goa province.
The aim of this web-site is, primarily to acquaint
readers with Carmelite history and tradition; to share
the spiritual insights of the great Carmelite saints and
also give glimpses of the life within the province to
all our associates. Articles of topical interest have
also been included.
Dear Friends,
Here I send you the link to my KINDLE BOOKS LIBRARY.
You are welcome download books and read them and
recommend them to your friends who are interested in
Carmelite Spirituality. These books are cheap and
affordable and some of them can be read free of
charge if you are a member in Amazon online Kindle
books. These books uploaded on AMAZON kindle version
can be accessed through smart phones, IPad,
Computers and other electronic devices globally in
all the 5 continents. This is actually the new trend
in publishing books as the hard copy of the books is
practically becoming obsolete especially in Europe
and Americas. Hence, this is a new venture in
publishing books.
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HOMILIES IN ENGLISH (VIDEO):
The following homilies have been preached by Rev. Fr.
Rudolf V. D'Souza OCD, Parish Priest at Guardian Angels
Church, Vancouver Canada.The first three homilies are of
his Lenten mission reflections in the parish.
The remaining are Sunday homilies which will be
regularly uploaded. All our friends and well-wishers are
most welcome to benefit from these reflections.
Click here to listen :
REFLECTIONS IN KONKANI (Audio)
You are welcome to benefit spiritually from the
reflections of our Carmelite Friar - Rev. (Dr) Rudolf
V. D’Souza, OCD
Retreat preached on the theme “The Kingdom of God is
at hand” at Abu Dhabi, from 26 November to 2 December,
2009.
Day 1: The Kingdom of God
Day 2: The Beatitudes
Day 3: The Seven Sacraments
Day 4: the Ten Commandments
Day 5: Holy Mother, the Church and Mother mary
Day 6A: Family
Day 6B: Love
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Retreat preached at Ruwi – Muscat (Oman) from 20 to 24 January 2008
THEME: JESUS CAME TO GIVE LIFE, LIFE IN ABUNDANCE (JOHN
10:10)
1. ABUNDANT LIFE - GOD
2. FORGIVENESS
3. LOVE
4. SUFFERINGS
5. 7 WORDS FROM THE CROSS AND RESURRECTION
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It
was a great weekend beginning from Holy Thursday till Holy Saturday
hundreds of pilgrims visited our Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre.
Frs. Mario Fernandes and Ivan Sanctis organized the celebrations
well and Fr. Rudolf V. D'Souza presided over all the celebrations.
On Good Friday there were approximately 1500 people visited the
centre in batches beginning at 6.30 am till the early morning of the
Holy Saturday for the Stations of the Cross devotion. The community
members had to provide them all the facilities including
arrangements for food and snacks. For the Holy Saturday vigil mass
there were around 50 people present from the neighbourhood, as it is
not a parish. People were also very curious to know the ongoing
ground preparation works for the construction of our Spirituality
centre.
Bajjodi, April 18 : To help the
faithful reflect on the Lord’s Passion the
parishioners of Infant Mary, Church, Bajjodi enacted
a beautiful and creative Way of the Cross. It
started with the opening prayer followed by the live
enacted way of the Cross on the Church grounds. Many
people participated in the way of the cross and
reflected on the passion of our Lord. In the end,
Parish Priest, Fr. Ivan D’souza congratulated the
youth and choir team and all those who worked hard
to organize it. It was indeed a meaningful way of
the cross.
The King of Glory comes, the nation rejoices!
Open the gates before Him lift up your voices!
It
has been a considerable time that we updated you on
our ongoing construction of Tiampo Memorial Hall at
North Deroche Road, Carmel Hill. The construction
work slowed down during winter time especially in
December 2018. Now that there the weather condition
has improved, we see a lot of work in progress. You
will notice over all construction work and in a very
special way you see a small foundation has been put
for the boiler. This facility is designed to cut the
cost of heating system. It will work with chopped
wood. The technology is simple, ecological,
perennial and cost effective. It is enough that once
in two months the chopped wood is loaded into the
system and the boiler will work through without
interruption and no need for any fuel or gas. The
present system in the monastery works with propane
gas and is expensive. This will be sorted out and
both connections (wood and propane gas) will be in
place in case there is an emergency. We had the
pleasure of working with the community members
especially Fr. Alexander Braganza, superior and
director of the Institute, who has been monitoring
the work as well as the security matters at the site
throughout. We acknowledge special attention given
by Steve Creighton whenever we ran into some trouble
at the site. He has been very engaging in this
process. More photos will be posted in the
forthcoming album.
The Convocation of Dhyanavana, International
Institute of Spirituality, was held on 19 March
2019. 78 students received the Diplomas and
Certificates in Holistic Spirituality. Most Rev. Dr.
Thomas Vazhapilly, Bishop Emeritus of Mysore
Diocese, was the Chief Guest and conferred the
Diplomas and certificates. V. Rev. Fr. Charles
Serrao, OCD, Provincial, released the Dhyanavana
Annual. Mr. Clifford Pereira, Director, TV9 group,
gave the Convocation address which was well
appreciated. Around 200 Priests, Religious, friends
and Benefactors participated in the function. All
appreciated this well organized program.
VASCO:
Sr. Adelina Pereira made her solemn
profession in the Order of Carmel at the hands of
Mother Prioress Sr. Theresita at the Eucharistic
celebration held at the Cloisterd Carmel
Monastery.Chicalim. Fr. Ronald D’souza, Councillor
Incharge of formation of the Karnataka-Goa Province
of the Order of Discalced Carmelite presided over
the Eucharistic celebration. Fr. Josewalt Rodrigues
of Pallotti Home, Chicalim, Fr. Mariano Goes e
Proença, Parish Priest of Calvim Church, Fr.
Martinho Dourado of Guirdolim Chapel, Fr. Ivo Dias,
Superior of Carmelite Seminary, Mapusa, Fr. Patricio
Fernandes, Rector of Bom Jesus, Basilica, Fr. Noel
D’cunha of Carmelite Monastery, Margao, Fr.
Sylvestre D’souza, Provincial Secretary, Fr. Shyam
fdcc of Canossians Fathers, Nagoa, and Fr. Carlos
Luis of Pallotti Home, Chicalim concelebrated the
Eucharistic celebration.
Bajjodi: The 74th birthday of Rev. Fr. Patrick Lobo
was celebrated on Thursday 14th March. 2019. Fr.
Patrick celebrated Eucharistic Mass at 6 pm for
which parishioners were present in large numbers.
The Parish priest Fr Ivan Dsouza con celebrated the
mass and preached the Homily. Rev. Fr. Ivan Dsouza
in his message said that Fr. Patrick was a prayerful
person and has been a blessing to the parish and all
those he has been acquainted with and thus called
for a special thanksgiving for Gods abundant
blessings on Fr. Patrick in all these years. The
mass was followed by a stage programme in the mini
hall. The Parish council Secretary Mrs. Irene Pinto
welcomed the gathering. The parish choir team sang a
song that was dedicated to Fr. Patrick on his
birthday followed by cutting of the cake by Fr.
Patrick Lobo. The Parish Council Vice President
Joseph Mascarenhas spoke a few words about Fr.
Patrick and thanked him for all the love and service
he has been giving to the parish and the
parishioners. 
“‘Naman Ballok Jesu’ is educating people to
find spirituality in their own walk of life” - Msgr
Maxim Noronha
The Annual Feast of Infant Mary Parish, Bajjodi was
celebrated with great pomp and fervor on Sunday the
27th of January 2019. The celebration began with the
Felicitation to the sponsors in the church grounds
after which a procession was held to the church at
9.30am. The benefactors and sponsors of the feast
were honoured with blessed candles by the Parish
Priest Rev. Fr. Ivan D'souza at 9.45 am followed by
The Solemn Eucharistic celebration at 10am. Rev. Fr.
Victor Machado, (Dean - City Deanery) was the main
celebrant. Twelve priests con-celebrated the
Eucharist.. Rev. Fr. Victor Machado in his message
requested the youth to focus on Jesus and invited
them to follow the footsteps of Jesus Christ. 
“Miracles flow galore, prayers get answered,
tears are wiped and happiness flows abundantly when
the Infant Jesus smiles on his devotees”
Dear
Friends,
The final day of the triduum of the feast of Infant
Jesus, Pushpashrama resonated the message of seeking
the ‘signs of holiness’ based on the encyclical of
Pope Francis ‘Gaudate et Exultate’. There were three
masses on this day; 6: 45 am, by Fr. Pradeep Pinto
in English, 5: 30 pm by Fr. Anthony Mani MOC in
Tamil and 6: 30 pm by Fr. Maria Xavier in Kannada. A
large number of people had gathered for the Kannada
mass and the special attraction were the tiny tots
who occupied the first benches close to the Lord.
This day was also dedicated to the children and thus
after the Kannada mass, special prayers were
conducted for the well being of the children and
their future. All the devotees who had gathered were
anointed with the holy oil of Infant Jesus and also
Annasantarpane was served to all the faithful. As
the feast is fast approaching, we saw the joy in the
faces of these people who are preparing themselves
to inherit the abundant blessings of Infant Jesus.
May the miraculous Infant Jesus bless them
abundantly and grant their heart’s desires! 
January 4, 2019 – Today being the second day of the
novena in honour of the feast of Infant Jesus, the
devotees of the Infant Jesus were enlightened on the
theme “challenges to Holiness”. There were three
masses in different languages. Fr. Oswald Crasta
celebrated the English mass; Fr Irudaya Raj
celebrated the Tamil mass and Fr Dominic Vas
celebrated the Kannada mass. All the preachers
educated the devotees on the various challenges that
come on the path to holiness in line with the
document by Pope Francis – “Rejoice and be Glad”.
The creative liturgy by the brothers of Pushpashrama
and the melodious singing enabled the devotees to
raise their hearts and minds to God. Today being the
first Friday of the month, Fr Oswald Crasta
conducted the adoration with the special prayer
service for the sick. After the adoration the
devotees were anointed with the holy oil and the
food was served to all. 
PANCHAVADDI: Carmelite Friars formed 100 Divine
Mercy Parish/Chapel Groups in the Archdiocese of Goa
and Daman. The 100th Divine Mercy Group was formed
at St. Anthony’s Church, Panchvaddi. This Divine
Mercy group will be led by Claudia D'costa-- as
Animator, Clara Sequeira (Assistant Animator), Annie
Godinho (Secretary) and Succorina D'costa
(Assistant Secretary). Fr. Manuel Gomes, Dean of
Ponda Deanery presided over the Eucharistic
Celebrations. Delivering homily at the Eucharistic
celebration Fr. Andrew Mascarenhas appealed the
parishioners to strenthen their faith in Jesus thus
put whole life in the hands of Jesus. "Give time to
Jesus and learn from Him." he opined further.
Carmelite Fr. Joseph D’souza and Br. Malvino Alfonso
highlighted the real meaning of the devotion.
Background of this devotion, ABC of Divine Mercy,
Life of Saint Faustina, picture of Divine Mercy,
Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mercy of God and our
families were some of the themes covered during the
process of formation of the group. 
“Rejoice and be glad – Call to holiness” - this
being the theme of the grand feast of Infant Jesus
on the 6th of January, the ball was set rolling for
the intense spiritual preparation of the same. On
the first day of Triduum i.e. on the 3rd of January,
mass was held at 5: 00 PM in Tamil, followed by
masses in Kannada and English. The new flag was
hoisted at 5: 00 PM by Fr. Iruduaya Raj who also
celebrated the Tamil Mass. The Kannada mass was
celebrated and preached by Fr. Jeevan Tauro OCD and
the English mass by Fr. Ashwin D’Silva OCD. The
theme that was reflected on this day was ‘Call to
Holiness’ – based on the Papal Encyclical “Gaudate
et Exultate” by Pope Francis. The faithful who had
gathered in large numbers were anointed with the
holy oil and food/Annasantarpane was served to
everyone after the mass. May the Infant Jesus bless
all the devotees and well wishes of our Shrine!
If an act has to be executed, a thanksgiving will
surely top the whole deed. Every man is entitled to
give thanks to his creator and the final day of the
year serves as the best opportunity to do the same.
With the hail of Ave Theotokos in the air, the
community of Pushpashrama gathered in the shrine at
10: 30 PM with the faithful to adore the Lord, give
thanks for His gracious aid in the year 2018 and to
beseech his help in the coming year. Followed by the
adoration was the solemn mass at 11:00 PM which was
celebrated by Fr. Ashwin D’Silva from Dhyana Sadhana,
Mysuru. The dual celebration of the dogma of ‘Mary,
the Mother of God’ and the New Year attracted a
great throng of people who keeping aside the
allurements of parties and revelries gathered in the
shrine to participate in the Holy Eucharist. Fr.
Ashwin’s meaningful and rich homily driven by
down-to-earth language moved the gathering to
introspect their lives. 
Our brothers studying PUC, celebrated Asha Deepa Day
on Dec 30, 2018 at Madanthyar. Mr. Joseph Mathias
was the Chief Guest and Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao,
Provincial Superior, presided over the celebrations.
the brothers staged TAKA KON SAMBALTA a Konkani
drama written by Clarence Pinto Padil, on that
occasion. Well done, brothers and continue to grow
and glow!
Religions are nothing but various expressions of the
same face of God.
“And Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ was born on
Christmas day...”
It was a jubilant atmosphere at Xellim on 21st of
December 2018 due to the four-fold celebration:
“Remember Christmas isn’t about how big the tree
is, or what’s under it. It’s about who’s around it”.
Dhyana Jyothi Trust and Good Sam Foundation jointly
organized a Christmas celebration for the
differently abled and visually impaired on Dec 16 in
Bangalore. The celebration began with the holy
Eucharist presided over by Fr. Faustine Lobo,
Director of KROSS, Bangalore. In his message, Fr
Lobo, spoke about Christ, the Son of God becoming
man in order to make the sons and daughters of man,
children of God. In the cultural program that
followed Immaculate Conception Prayer Group and St
Mary’s Basilica, Shivajinagar Choir Group sang the
Christmas Carols with angelic voices and Santa
distributed Sweets. Fr. Stifan Perera, OCD the
Director of Dhyana Jyothi Trust along with the
visually impaired family released Carmel Light –
Bible Diary for 2019 both in English and Konkani.
Later gifts and cash were distributed to the
differently abled. 
Dear
Friends,
The foundation for a small Chapel was laid and
blessed at Kadaganchi by Most Rev. Robert Miranda,
Bishop of Gulbharga, Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao OCD,
our Provincial Superior, Fr. Sunil Monis, the
present local Superior, other Carmelite Frairs and a
few lay faithful on 5th of December, 2018. We pray
for God's abundant blessings on this mission. May it
grow and flourish.
On 14th December 2018, the Solemnity of St John of
the Cross was indeed a day to remember as 5 members
took the Definitive Promises, 22 members took
Temporary Promises and 11 menbers entered the
Novitiate. It all started at 7 pm with a Solemn
Eucharistic Celebration by Provincial Delegate, Fr
Rovel D’Souza, being the main celebrant alongwith
Parish Priest Fr Melvin D’Cunha, Fr Lancy D’Souza
and Fr Lawrence D’Cunha, Spiritual Assistants of
English and Konkani OCDS and with guest priest Fr
Peter as co-celebrants. After the homily the
candidates took their promise of Chastity, Poverty,
Obedience and to live the life of the Beatitudes in
the presence of the Celebrants and the Congregation.
The candidates were then vested with the Scapulars.
The ceremony was meaningful and touching. 
Dear
Friends,
Fr.
Mario and Fr. Ivan organized a number of retreats at Mount Carmel
Spirituality Centre at Edmonton and this centre is getting popular
in the Archdiocese. The photos below are of one of such retreats.
More albums and photos will follow. In spite of the work at site for
the new building of the Centre, a number of people are eager to come
to this place of silence and Contemplation. People for now try their
best to stay in the wooden cabins until the fully furnished centre
is ready. The community members meet from time to time to discuss
the ongoing spirituality and retreat programs. There is also a great
demand for retreats in the Archdiocesan parishes. Fr. Rudolf
recently preached a retreat and he will be giving a series of
retreats on Carmelite and Christian Spiritualty at the Centre. The
next retreat will be held on February 1-2, 2019 at the centre: Theme
- God Experience through the Holy Scripture. The next album will
highlight the ongoing the construction site of Mount Carmel
Spirituality Centre.
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Finally, in the twentieth century, the Discalced
Carmelites opened their doors to Indian natives, who
would henceforth draw more freely from the rich
spiritual treasures of Sts. Teresa, John of the Cross,
and other Carmelite interreters of the Good News of
Jesus.
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