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Night Vigil at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatorpa: A Spiritual Journey of Hope and Prayer

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On April 5, 2025, the Don Bosco Youth Services (DBYS) organized an overnight Lenten Pasch for the youth and parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatorpa. Centered on the theme "Pilgrims of Hope: Rooted in Prayer," the event aimed to foster spiritual growth and deepen participants' relationship with God. The vigil was led by Fr. Austin Fernandes, Director of DBYS, supported by Fr. Ronald Vaz, Cl. Sherwin Carvalho, Mr. Jolton D’Costa, Ms. Leha Fernandes, and Mr. Benroy Cardozo. The Vigil commenced at 9:30 p.m. with a hymn to the Holy Spirit, setting a reflective tone for the evening. Fr. Austin Fernandes delivered an insightful talk on the significance of confession, emphasizing its role in spiritual renewal. As part of this session, Mr. Benroy Cardozo and Mr. Jolton D'costa shared heartfelt testimonies about their personal experiences with the sacrament of confession, inspiring participants to embrace this practice. Following the talk, Fr. Austin and Fr. Ronald e...

IGNITE Night Vigil Ignites Faith and Fellowship Among Youth

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The Catholic Youth of North Goa gathered at Don Bosco Tuem for an electrifying and spiritually enriching Night Vigil, IGNITE, held on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The event was marked by moments of deep prayer, reflection, and fellowship, leaving the young participants spiritually renewed and strengthened in their faith. The night began with an inspiring session, Introduction to the Night Vigil was conducted by Fr. Sheldon Fernandes, who emphasized the significance of dedicating an entire night to prayer, allowing oneself to be immersed in God’s presence. This set the tone for the vigil, which was interwoven with uplifting Praise and Worship sessions led by the renowned gospel band All 4 Jesus. The youth sang their hearts out, lifting their voices in adoration and surrender. In between these powerful moments of worship, the other sessions unfolded. Fr. Austin Fernandes led a thought-provoking session on Preparation for Confession, helping the youth examine their lives and open their heart...