Congratulations on Your Golden Anniversary of Ordination
Fr Edwin D'Souza
22.12.1966 - 22.12.2016
John 15:16 “You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last...”
1 Corinthians 1:4 “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus.”
You are the image and likeness of God
But with you the morning awakens
With the call to rise
Not for you
But always for others.
God handpicked you from a myriad of souls
Molded you since you were a babe
To prepare you for a journey
Not for you
But always for others.
God blessed you with wisdom
To use to give form to his plans
And love to carry them out
Not for you
But always for others.
Mary walks with you
Guiding and loving you
For to her you are a Christ
Not for you
But always for others.
You hold the Body of Christ
Embrace his name and proclaim it
And a father and counselor you have become
Not for you
But always for others.
God forever bless you
Walk and carry you when your feet are weary
Bring peace and joy to your heart
For though your life is never for you
It is Christ’s and he delights in you.
Fifty years of Faithful Service!
Fifty Years of Love!
Fifty Years of Ministry!
Blessed by God above!
Congratulations on the Golden Jubilee of your Priesthood. Your selfless ministry in Christ has been inspiring, fruitful, worthy of the Lord and pleasing to Him.
Warm wishes to our beloved spiritual director from:
The Mangalorean Association of Canada