On the occasion of the Ordination of Leon Cruz Ratinam SDB

1. Journey of
Fr. Leon Cruz Ratinam
By
Dr. Nirmala Lawrence
(Sister of Fr. Leon)

3. Rooted and built up in Christ,
strengthened in the faith as you were taught,
and overflowing with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:7

4. Parents
Lawrence weds Jesintha Mary

5. The Good News of Baby Leon’s Arrival

6. Baby Leon Cruz Ratinam
The Little Lion King

7. Baptism at K’piur
by Rev. Fr. Jayabalan

8. God Parents – Mr. Xavier & Mrs. Nirmala
Xavier
(They were chosen by chit system among all relatives

9. Grandparents: Mr. Thomai Cruz & Mrs. Gannamal
Cousins: Ms. Annie Jerita & Ms. Sheela

10. Grandparents: Mr. Ratinasamy
Mrs. Maria Packiam
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Enjoying vacation at Grandpa’s
home..

11. The Little Leon at his Jungle Kingdom
At this age he used to run around the
trees with stick preaching them
sermons

12. The age and place were he 1st announced his
willingness of joining SDB to his Mom
Family Friend: Waghmode Uncle
His Happy moves

13. His 1st School Nirmala Convent
Little Leon is still a favorite memory to his
childhood friends

14. 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

15. Holy Sacrament Received from
Late Bishop Rev. Fr. Leon

16. Teaching Cousins Hindi was his favorite
pastimes… during his vacation visits at
Grandpa’s village

17. His Confirmation
By Late Bishop Rev. Fr.
Leon
Teenaged Leon broke
his hand just a few
days before Confirmation.
He stood strong & happy
during his confirmation.

19. The most Joyful and Painful day of our
Life He left to the SDB at the age of 20
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20. A vaccum was created in all our life’s
 Mom cried for days together
 Not knowing what lies ahead
 We just waited & trusted our Lord
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21. A New Beginning….
His 1st day in Lonavala SDB
Did I make the right choice Lord?
Come to me my child, I Love you….

22. Br. Leon taking part in various
acts

23. He became a part of their love
and care ….The Great Salesian
family

24. He developed his leadership
skills under his leaders and
confessors….
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Kids Loved Him….

25. Br.Leon’s First vow…
Received his Cassock from Provincial
Rev. Fr.Ivo Coelho

26. Br. Leon Teaching & the Play
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27. Salesian Outings

28. Br. Leon’s Perpetual Vows
Profession

29. Deacon Leon

30. Deacon Leon’s First offering

31. Good Friday Service

32. New Faith line Website

33. Dn. Leon pursing his
MSc - Geoinformatics

34. Important People who guided
him towards his priesthood
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Rev Fr. Kenneth Pereira
Grandpa
Parents
Rev.Fr. Albano Fernandes
Dr.Djugash
(Uncle)

35. 
We would also like to share our
heartfelt thanks and gratitude to each
person who were and are part of Fr.
Leon’s life….

36. 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…
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37. 
Let our hearts be like St. Ann and
Mama Mary when it is the choice of
offering our child to our Lord.

38. 
Thank you for your kind and patient
watching …