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By Fr Franklin Dsouza

Muringoor - Kerala, Nov 8 : Divine Retreat Center, Muringoor, Kerala, held a mega Konkani Convention, "Porzoll," at St. Vincent Hall from November 3rd to 8th, 2024.

Fr. Augustine Vallooran VC, Fr. Mathew Naikaparambil VC, Fr. Philiph Nedumthurthil VC, Fr. Franklin D'Souza, Fr. Richard Quadras OFM Cap, Fr. Seville Antao, Fr. Nelson Pinto OCD, Fr. Nelson Machado, Bro. Prakash D'Souza, Sister Maneesha Mathias, and Bro. James led the Convention.

Musicians Bro. Deepak John Prasad, Bro. Alban, and Sisters Maneesha Mathias led the praise and worship.

Topics covered included surrender, Jesus the Savior, sin and commandments, forgiving love, reconciliation and repentance, the importance of confession, healing inner wounds, God's love, new life in Jesus, intercessory prayer, physical healing adoration, the Church and sacraments, inner wounds and healing in marriage, the Word of God, evangelization, and the Holy Spirit.

The retreat concluded on November 8th with anointing adoration led by Fr. Augustine Vallooran VC.

Confessions were organized on Tuesday, and spiritual counselors provided counseling for participants in need.

Approximately 800 faithful actively participated in the Convention.