From February 2nd to 4th 2024, the Vinayalaya Retreat House welcomed 22 participants for the Ignatian Inner Healing Retreat. This unique gathering combined Ignatian spirituality with charismatic healing prayer, offering attendees a transformative experience. Led by Frs. Wesley, Vincent, and Br. Seby, alongside assistance from Frs. Gerard and Learoy during Mass and adoration, the retreat focused on themes of brokenness, forgiveness, healing, and renewal.

Throughout the retreat, participants engaged in guided meditations and received insightful teachings, fostering deep introspection and spiritual growth. The atmosphere was serene, providing a space for attendees to explore their inner selves and find healing. As the retreat concluded, participants expressed gratitude for the profound impact it had on their lives.

Looking ahead, many attendees eagerly anticipate future retreats, eager to continue their spiritual journey. This retreat served as a beacon of hope, inspiring all to embrace faith and inner healing.

The "A New Beginning" retreat, led by the Vinayalaya team from January 5th to 7th, 2024, welcomed 25 participants. Focused on Ignatian meditation, the event featured talks by Frs Gerard, Learoy, Vincy, and Wesley. Br Seby's guided meditations introduced attendees to Ignatian Spirituality and new prayer methods. Positive feedback emphasizes a collective sense of renewal and spiritual awakening from this impactful weekend. Participants expressed gratitude for the enriching experience.

On October 14th 2023, we conducted a highly successful workshop titled "Discover the Treasure Within You" on Ignatian values for educators and formators. The event drew 30 participants from prestigious institutions like Holy Family, St. Xavier's College, Divine Child, and Canossa.

This workshop was enriched by the invaluable contributions of Frs Lisbert Dsouza and Vincent Saldanha, who shared their profound insights, deepening the participants' understanding of Ignatian values. Mr. Vincent D'Souza effectively facilitated the program, ensuring active engagement and meaningful interactions. Fr. Wesley D'Costa provided essential Ignatian inputs, shedding light on the core principles.

The workshop received high praise from the participants, underscoring its impact and success. The positive feedback affirmed the quality of content and discussions, highlighting its effectiveness in enriching the understanding and practice of Ignatian values among educators and formators.

We express our sincere gratitude for the encouragement, prayers, and support extended to make this event possible. This workshop played a pivotal role in fostering a deeper appreciation of Ignatian values, equipping participants to integrate them into their roles as educators and formators, and will undoubtedly continue to inspire positive change in their communities.

On the 22nd of July 2023, we organized a one-day seminar titled ‘Discernment in Daily Life’. It was held at Vinayalaya Retreat House. We received an overwhelming response. It began at 10 am and went on till 4pm. The total number of participants was 120, out of which around 95 were lay persons and 25 were religious. In spite of the heavy rains, people came from long distances in order to know more about discernment. Fr Anil Pereira encouraged the gathering by giving the inaugural address. Sessions were then given by Dn. Sumit D’Souza, Frs. Learoy Rodrigues, Vincent Saldanha, Wesley D’Costa and Gerard Rodricks. The audience were very attentive. They were a mix of people from different age groups and from different parishes. Many were encountering Ignatian Spirituality for the first time. They all gave very positive feedback about their experience and went away completely satisfied by the sessions and program of the day.