Guardians’ Annual Retreat
August 2021 – Day 1
The Guardians’ annual retreat commenced with welcoming note by Br Maxim
D’Silva, the Provincial Administrator, who warmly welcomed all the
Guardians, and especially the Preacher, Rev Fr Bobby Jose Kattikad, a friar
from St Francis of Assisi Capuchin Province, Kerala. Fr. Bobby Jose Kattikad
is popularly known for his preaching and especially evangelization through
television, radio and other media. He founded Theo Publications in 2002,
which publishes many books related to spirituality. Fr. Bobby has authored
many books which gained popularity around spirituality of malayalam speaking
world, thus he was introduced by the Provincial Minister. On the same
occasion the book, Manna - Prayers before and after meals, was released by
Fr Bobby Jose and Fr John Alwyn Dias, Provincial Minister along with Fr
Maxim D’Silva. All those who worked in bringing out the book were remembered
and were thanked. Thereafter the preacher led the introductory Session, at
12:00 noon celebrated the Eucharist and preached a fitting homily and
animated the second talk in the afternoon. In the evening all gathered for
Holy Hour and renewed themselves spiritually. While giving sufficient time
for personal prayer and interiorization the day was spent with the Lord.