Carmelite Monastery in Goa organizes 40 Hours Eucharistic Adoration
March 14, 2025: The Carmelite Monastery in Margao, Goa, hosted the 11th 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration on March 13 and 14, 2025. The event commenced with the celebration of the Eucharist, presided over by Fr. Marlon Rodrigues OCD, Superior of the Carmelite Monastery. Following the Mass, a procession with the Eucharistic Lord took place. The theme for this Jubilee Year’s Adoration was “Pilgrims of Hope in Christ.” Fr. Marlon, invited the faithful to use this time of Adoration to deepen relationship with Jesus and unite us in faith.

Over the two days, 27 groups led the Adoration according to their designated times. Taizé prayer was also incorporated, with Fr. Joseph Souza OCD, Deacon Prithesh Crasta OCD, and Deacon Pranay Pereira OCD leading the sessions.

Fr. Shinu Paulose VC, Director of Divine Nuvem Goa, and his team guided the Night Vigil. Additionally, the Way of the Cross was a significant part of the event. The two-day celebration concluded with the Solemn Blessing of the Lord, followed by a Eucharistic Mass, which was presided over by Fr. Gabriel Coutinho, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Rosary Church, Navelim. Fr. Gabriel, delivering a homily, appealed to the faithful gathered to take Jesus as the hope in these present hopeless situations. Fr. Marlon Rodrigues OCD, expressed his sentiments of gratitude.

The 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration was a spiritually enriching event, uniting the faithful in prayer, reflection, and hope. It also inspired participants to strengthen their faith and trust in Jesus.