Udupi: Titular Feast of Our Lady of Miracles celebrated with utmost devotion at Milagres Cathedral

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Udupi, 12 Jul 2018: The Titular Feast of Our Lady of Miracles was celebrated with utmost devotion at Milagres Cathedral, here, on Monday, July 9.

 

Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi diocese concelebrated solemn Eucharistic celebration with more than 26 priests of Kallianpur deanery, including former vicar Fr Oswald Lasrado, Fr Stany B Lobo, diocesan chancellor and parish priest of Udyavar, Fr Valerian Mendonca, dean of Udupi deanery, Fr Denis D’Sa, dean of Shirva deanery, clergies from nearby parishes.

 

 

In his homily, Bishop highlighted the importance of Holy Bible. He said, ‘Holy Bible is the way of our life. Its an incredible book of history and proves that there is a God created all things. Most important of all, the Bible is the Word of God which contains the mind of God His will for each one of our lives. The Word of God is totally authoritative. We Christians can be totally secure in the Lord by studying the Bible because it is God’s plan for our life.’

 

The firgent and main sponsor of the titular feast of Our Lady of Miracles was children of late A D’Silva and late Angeline D’Silva. On behalf of their family, Gilbert D’Silva of Kallianpur A ward was honored with decorated candle by the Bishop. The feast was celebrated by the family since 72 years.

 

Fr Dr Lawrence D’Souza placed the words of gratitude to the Bishop, priests and all concerned. He also conveyed best wishes the parishioner’s, nuns, outstation parishioners and all concerned on the occasion of titular feast.

 

Bishop urged the parish community to say rosary on every Saturday before novena in honor of Our Lady of Miracles at 6.30am.

 

A large number of faithful were present on the occasion, to honor Our Lady of Miracles, for the favors received by them and to seek graces to overcome testing times.