Moodabidre: The Novena of Infant Jesus was inaugurated in a very traditional manner by hoisting the flag on an Arecanut tree (maadi) by Most Rev Monsignor Edwin Pinto today at 11.30 am.
Monsignor Pinto in his inaugural address exhorted everyone to follow the beatitudes of our Lord and serve those in need, citing the example of Mother Theresa. “Look at the needy around you and give generously, not only out of your abundance, but also by sacrificing something which is dear to you”, he said.
The Novena which began today will continue till the 14th of January accompanied by mass everyday at 4.30 pm. There is a special prayer on Friday, January 13, conducted by Fr Franklin and his team. This prayer day will also be observed as a day of offerings (vojem) in preparation of the feast. The Vojem Procession will begin at 3.30 pm from Alangar Katte proceeding to the Church followed by Mass and Novena.
The Festive Mass in on the 15th of January, Sunday at 5 pm presided over by Bishop Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza. In addition to this mass, there are two more masses on the feast day at 7.30am in Konkani and 11 am in English.
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