By Fr. Franklin D'Souza
Shivamogga, Oct 30, 2023 : 7th Intercessory Prayer for the Diocese of Shimoga was held at Infant Jesus Church, Sharavathinagar on October 29th from 2pm to 6pm.
Diocese of Shimoga's Charismatic Renewal Services namely, Diocesan Service of Communion (DSC) together with Legion of Mary and St. Vincent De Paul Society (SVP) held Intercessory Prayer for the intentions of the Diocese of Shimoga.
At 2pm Spiritual Director Fr Franklin D’Souza exposed the Blessed Sacrament and led the worship till 3pm. From 3pm to 4:30pm DSC members led the Intercessory Rosary and Divine Mercy. Each decade was dedicated to the four deaneries, its Parishes, faithful and their intentions. One decade dedicated to the Diocese and all its Commissions and Pastoral activities.
Then Fr Franklin D'Souza led Prayer for the Districts, States and for the Nation. He also led the prayer for the peace in the world. At 4:45pm he led the healing prayers for the participants. At 5:15pm he led the Holy Eucharist and thanked God for the Intercessory Prayer.
Fr. Biju, Parish Priest of Infant Jesus Church, Sharavathinagar thanked Fr Franklin D’Souza and the DSC, SVP and Legion of Mary for organising this Intercessory prayer.
On behalf of DSC its coordinator Bro. David Raj thanked everyone. Program concluded at 6pm.