Bangalore Archdiocese

By Fr Franklin Dsouza

Shivamogga, Oct 14 : The Shimoga Diocesan Service of Communion (DSC) conducted an Intercessory Adoration from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2024, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Shivamogga.

Intercessory Adoration commenced in the afternoon. The Blessed Sacrament was exposed at 2:30 p.m., followed by Praise and Worship led by Fr. Franklin D'Souza until 3:30 p.m. He expounded on the significance of Intercession based on its biblical background.

From 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mrs. Elvira Fernandes, a member of the DSC, and the Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish Prayer team led the Intercession with Father Franklin D'Souza.

The Intercession incorporated Praise and Worship, Rosary, Bible reading (Psalms 1, 23, 50, 51, 90 after each decade), and Divine Mercy Rosary.

The first decade was dedicated to the Diocese. The second was dedicated to Mount Carmel Deanery. The third was dedicated to Little Flower Deanery. The fourth was dedicated to Holy Family Deanery. The fifth was dedicated to Maria Vianney Deanery. General Intercessions were also offered.

Fr Franklin D'Souza led healing prayer based on Isaiah 38:1-20 from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Msgr Very Rev. Fr Stany D'Souza, Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral and Vicar General of the Diocese of Shimoga, expressed gratitude to Fr Franklin D'Souza and the DSC team of the Diocese of Shimoga.

Fr Franklin D'Souza thanked Msgr Stany D'Souza for organizing this Intercessory prayer in their Parish.

The program concluded with Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. led by Msgr Stany D'Souza.