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 …