Mangalore Diocese News

Report : Meena Serrao Barboza (MSB) 
Photography: Stanly Bantwal

Mangaluru, Aug 9 : The Ninth Day Novena prior to the Feast of St Lawrence was held at Bondel Church, Mangalore on August 9, 2023.

Theme of 9th Day -"Honor & respect for each other is the source of unity of the family ".

Vicar Forane V. Rev. James D'Souza, City Deanery was the  main celebrant , Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D'Souza , Rev Fr Gregory Pinto SVD concelebrated the mass.

Rev Fr James D’Souza called on the devotees of St Lawrence  : "Archbishop Desmond Tutu said : You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them". You need to understand that the family you are born into is a gift to you straight away from God and thus, you should feel yourself blessed to have such an amazing treasure. God created families long before He created the Church. The Holy Family: is an  Inspiration to Your Own Family Life. A family established upon Divine Law will never turn away from God. Blessings and divine graces hover over it. Learning how to respect your siblings and your parents is an essential part of growing up with your family.

Genesis 2:23- This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh, so the first  man & woman are equal.  'Honor your father and mother'” (Ephesians 6:1–2).  We should seek to honor our parents in much the same way that we strive to bring glory to God—in our thoughts, words, and actions, that brings unity in our families.  Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

The melodious  choir was from Vamanjoor  Parish. Special prayers were  offered for all  donors.  

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