Around 120 priests of the Diocese of Varanasi gathered at NavSadhana for the Recollection Talk in view of the preparation for Chrism Mass and a Meaningful Easter Celebration. The talk began at 9.30 a.m. in the main chapel and the preacher was Fr Vincent D’Cruz, Director of the Catechetical Centre, Bombay.
He spoke on the theme of priesthood and stressed that a priest is a giver who is blessed by God. He also spoke on the following topics: Catechesis, difference between New Evangelization, Evangelization and pastoral care, the Gospel and the apostolic gift, sanctification of the Church, sharer in the priesthood of Christ, dispenser of the grace of the high priesthood, Eucharist as the centre of Christian and priestly life, anchoring relationship with Christ, being close to people, living a modest life, being available, model of integrity, joy in ministry, quality of preaching, monitoring office or power, nurture popular piety of the faithful, being sensitive to ‘fringes and margins’, being genuine missionary disciple, promoting joy of love and caring the catholic families as Servant of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. The talks were well appreciated and accepted. The recollection ended with lunch on April 11, 2019 .
