Any institution has to grow and evolve. Fatima Retreat House has indeed become a small hub of religious activities, where Catholics as well as many others would like to come and spend some moments in prayer, some devotion or the Eucharistic celebrations. There are many who drop in for a moment of peace and silence, a few would come for a bit of advice, a sacrament of confession or Spiritual Direction. For many good reasons, we also have the senior Jesuits housed over here, who contribute their mite in terms of serving some spiritual needs of those who come seeking them.
This is an official Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. For whatever reason, the significance of the Shrine has diminished over the years. While giving it a physical facelift, it certainly needs to be revitalized to reestablish its glory, cultivating a filial devotion to Our Lady of Fatima, who has been our Patroness and protector, interceding for us with God all these years.
We surely have plans to improve our services, to make the place more attractive and welcoming, more conducive for prayer and quiet retreats, making ourselves available to a larger section of people for their spiritual needs. We also look forward to a greater participation, involvement and collaboration of other religious congregations along with trained, competent and informed laity, who will take this Jesuit initiative and venture forward for a greater impact on the Christian community.
Please feel free to contact me with your feedback and suggestions:
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Fr. Melwin Pinto SJ
Director & Superior