The Archdiocese of Guwahati in collaboration with MSMHC Generalate organized a regional level retreat for the religious sisters working in Northeast India at Hatigaon from 22 to 26 October. The retreat had over 500 participants from the various dioceses of the region. The occasion presented a wonderful time of spiritual renewal as the retreat team guided the group for prayer and reflection. 

The five-day retreat was animated by the renowned team of preachers from Sehion Retreat Centre, Attapadi from the diocese of Palakkad, Kerala. It contained insightful preaching on the Word of God that gave emphasis to personal holiness, religious renewal and evangelisation. It also had praise and worship sessions, healing prayer sessions, individual counselling, reconciliation and Holy Mass. 

Sessions based on the Word of God helped the participants to grow strong in their faith, deepen their vocation to religious life, and to face the challenges of consecrated life. The participants expressed their joy of having had the chance of attending the retreat that brought blessings to their lives. A number of them shared their experience of personal encounter with the Lord Jesus as a comforting Saviour who renewed their strength, giving them new energy and vision. There were also many who received healing from illnesses that obstructed their life and mission. 
The retreat was the long felt need of the region and the topics discussed on evangelization did reenergize and convince the participants to re-commit themselves to the works of evangelisation in the region. Besides this, it brought change and renewal to the lives of individuals. The Word of God which took the centre throughout the programme comforted many, calmed the troubled minds and gave purposefulness and meaningfulness to their lives.