Bangalore Archdiocese

By Fr Franklin Dsouza

Shivamogga, Jan 21, 2025: Diocesan Renewal Services Spiritual Director Fr. Franklin D'Souza, together with DSC members, held a three-hour intercessory prayer with adoration at St. Anthony's Church, Ragigudda (Shantinagar), Shivamogga, on January 20th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Deacon Nishant D'Costa helped in the music ministry together with the church choir members.

Intercessory adoration began in the afternoon. The Blessed Sacrament was exposed at 3 p.m., followed by praise and worship led by Fr. Franklin D'Souza until 3:30 p.m. He elaborated on the significance of intercession, drawing from 2 Chronicles 20:1-20.

From 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fr. Franklin D'Souza led the intercession.

The intercession incorporated praise and worship, the Rosary, Bible readings (Psalms 1, 23, 50, 51, 90 after each decade), and the Divine Mercy Rosary.

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

Fr. Franklin D'Souza led a healing prayer based on Isaiah 38:1-20 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Wilson, a DSC member from New Town, Bhadravati, accompanied Fr. Franklin D'Souza. Parish Priest Fr. David Dellario thanked Fr. Franklin D'Souza and Mr. Wilson, a DSC member from New Town, Bhadravati. The prayer concluded with a healing service and benediction.