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On the occasion of the Ordination of Leon Cruz Ratinam SDB
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By Dr. Nirmala Lawrence(Sister of Fr. Leon)
Journey ofFr. Leon Cruz Ratinam
Rooted and built up in Christ, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.Colossians 2:7
Parents
Lawrence weds Jesintha Mary
The Good News of Baby Leon’s Arrival
Baby Leon Cruz Ratinam
The Little Lion King
Baptism at K’piur by Rev. Fr. Jayabalan
God Parents – Mr. Xavier & Mrs. Nirmala Xavier
(They were chosen by chit system among all relatives and friends)
Grandparents: Mr. Thomai Cruz & Mrs. Gannamal
Cousins: Ms. Annie Jerita & Ms. Sheela
Grandparents: Mr. Ratinasamy Mrs. Maria Packiam R
Enjoying vacation at Grandpa’s home..
The Little Leon at his Jungle Kingdom
At this age he used to run around the trees with stick preaching them sermons
The age and place were he 1st announced his willingness of joining SDB to his Mom
Family Friend: Waghmode Uncle
His Happy
moves
His 1st School Nirmala Convent
Little Leon is still a favorite memory to his
childhood friends
Catechism Teacher: Rev. Fr. Yesu Ratinam
Little Leon an Altar Server for daily mass. He never skipped mass.
Once by mistake the alarm rang at 2.00 a.m instead of
6.00 a.m. And he went to church at 2.00 a.m and returned home saying that the church was closed…
then did we all realize
Holy Sacrament Received from Late Bishop Rev. Fr. Leon
Teaching Cousins Hindi was his favorite pastimes… during his vacation visits at Grandpa’s village
His Confirmation By Late Bishop Rev. Fr. LeonTeenaged Leon broke his hand just a few days before Confirmation. He stood strong & happy during his confirmation.
The most Joyful and Painful day of our Life He left to the SDB at the age of 20
A vaccum was created in all our life’s
Mom cried for days togetherNot knowing what lies aheadWe just waited & trusted our Lord
A New Beginning….His 1st day in Lonavala SDB
Did I make the right choice Lord?Come to me my child, I Love you….
Br. Leon taking part in various acts
He became a part of their love and care ….The Great Salesian family
He developed his leadership skills under his leaders and confessors….
Kids Loved Him….
Br.Leon’s First vow…Received his Cassock from Provincial Rev. Fr.Ivo Coelho
Br. Leon Teaching & the Play
Salesian Outings
Br. Leon’s Perpetual Vows Profession
Deacon Leon
Deacon Leon’s First offering
Good Friday Service
New Faith line Website
Dn. Leon pursing his MSc - Geoinformatics
Important People who guided him towards his priesthood
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Parents
Grandpa
Dr.Djugash (Uncle)Rev.Fr. Albano Fernandes
Rev Fr. Kenneth Pereira
We would also like to share our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to each person who were and are part of Fr. Leon’s life….
Dear brothers and Sisters… please pray for our Fr. Leon Cruz Ratinam that he may always do the Lord’s will with the humbleness and zeal of St. John Bosco
Dear people offer at least one child to our Lord from your family to vocational life…and pray for the call…
Let our hearts be like St. Ann and Mama Mary when it is the choice of offering our child to our Lord.
Thank you for your kind and patient watching …