Loreen Fernandes
VIRAR, FEBRUARY 22, 2010: The parishioners of the Resurrection Church Virar (east) were indeed privileged to welcome the new Archbishop, His Lordship Felix Machado, in our midst, to confer the sacrament of confirmation, on February 15, 2010.
In true Indian tradition, a beautiful prayer dance was preformed to the melodious tune of a bhajan. Children who received first Holy Communion recently, led the solemn procession holding diyas in their hands. 14 candidates who were to be confirmed wore golden-yellow sashes, their name tags being prominently displayed on the side.
In the homily His Lordship emphasized the value of taking responsibility for our own lives rather then holding external factors responsible, each young adult has to consciously invite the Holy Spirit to dwell within their hearts, thereby receiving the grace to resist temptation.
The Parish Priest Fr. Blany Pinto fondly recalled the cordial relationship between this Lordship and the Salesians at Nashik, prior to his posting.
A man of great learning and eloquence, deep prayer strong conviction yet with trademark humility, His Lordship Felix Machado concluded the Holy Eucharist, with the reassuring message that God works all things well, despite the many upheavals we endure.
We wish His Lordship Gods choicest blessings and spiritual grace as he embarks upon his given Mission in the Vasai Diocese.
In true Indian tradition, a beautiful prayer dance was preformed to the melodious tune of a bhajan. Children who received first Holy Communion recently, led the solemn procession holding diyas in their hands. 14 candidates who were to be confirmed wore golden-yellow sashes, their name tags being prominently displayed on the side.
In the homily His Lordship emphasized the value of taking responsibility for our own lives rather then holding external factors responsible, each young adult has to consciously invite the Holy Spirit to dwell within their hearts, thereby receiving the grace to resist temptation.
A man of great learning and eloquence, deep prayer strong conviction yet with trademark humility, His Lordship Felix Machado concluded the Holy Eucharist, with the reassuring message that God works all things well, despite the many upheavals we endure.
We wish His Lordship Gods choicest blessings and spiritual grace as he embarks upon his given Mission in the Vasai Diocese.