Mangaluru : Fifth Day Novena preceding the Feast of St. Anthony's Relic held

: 10-Feb-2023 9:05:57:pm

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Mangaluru, Feb 10, 2023 : The Fifth Day Novena preceding the Feast of St. Anthony's Relic was held at Milagres Church - Jeppu.

Theme for the Day - “Encourage Each other, and Speak Good words”. The Novena Mass for the relic feast of St Anthony was held at Milagres Church at 6:00 p.m. Rev Fr Joseph Martis Parish Priest of Derebail was the main celebrant for mass. In his homily he spoke on the theme by highlighting different examples. Faith grows in good words, should encourage others to do good, when somebody does good encourage them. When someone does wrong, correct them. Through our good words we develop talents. Rev Fr. J B Crasta, Rev Fr Rupesh Tauro, & Fr Larry Pinto concelebrated the mass.

At the end of the mass Fr Larry Pinto conducted the Novena in honour of St Anthony during which special prayers were offered for all consecrated Religious Men and women. St Agnes Choir Group sang and joined in thanksgiving.