On 17th August 2013, Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, organized a day with God for the teachers. 30 of them participated in the Retreat, which was animated by Rev. Fr. Rodney Borneo. He based his animation on two main points, "Sells everything he has and buys that pearl"; Teacher, the blind man answered, "I want to see again." In his talk, Fr. Rodney said, "Faith is the foundation of our life, therefore our life should be built on faith. To live by faith we need to read the Word of God. If we read it, it will touch and transform our life. What is important in our life is Jesus, without Him our possessions and professions are of no value. The most important thing is not our body but our soul. Often we forget God in our good fortunes. When we are in troubles, we run to God for help immediately. Let us always remember God both in joys as well as in sorrows. Jesus wants from us only our contrite heart, kindness and compassionate gestures."

He concluded his talk in the words of Jesus: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added unto you." (Mt 6:33) Let us ask Jesus for the gift of the Holy Spirit which will help us to seek for the kingdom of God first and then, the rest of the things will follow us.

The day came to an end with Adoration, Confession and the Holy Eucharist. Teachers expressed their gratitude to the management for having given them nourishment for their soul.

By Sr. Esther Rani Abraham