Sunday 4th September 2016: Today the 6th day novena was held, but as it is first Sunday of the month the Holy hour started at 7.00 a.m. followed by mass.
Following were the intentions of the day:
Thought for the day: Mary thanks (worships) God for the gift of the child
Message: Children are the Happiness and treasure of the family
Special Intention: To pray for children & youth
ವಿಷಯ್: ಮರಿ ಭುಗ್ರ್ಯಾಚ್ಯಾ ದೆಣ್ಯಾಪಾಸೊತ್ ದೀನ್ ವಾಚ್ತಾ.
ಸಂದೇಶ್: ಭುರ್ಗಿಂ ಕುಟ್ಮಾಚೊ ಸಂತೊಷ್ ಆನಿ ಆದಾಯ್
ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕ್ ಇರಾದೊ: ಭುಗ್ರ್ಯಾಂ ಆನಿ ಯುವಜಣಾ ಖಾತಿರ್ ಮಾಗೊಂಕ್
Children are the gift of God and we should be grateful to God for his kindness to us. Only those who don’t have children understand what they are missing in their married life. Parents should keep this treasure safe and mould them as true children of God. While we strive to give them the best education, let us also work hard to make them walk in the footsteps of Christ. Let us not put pressure on them but guide and support them to pursue their future.
After the mass children offered flowers to Mother Mary by ‘flower showering ceremony” near the grotto after reciting the Novena Prayer. Sweets and malt were distributed to all present for the novena.
“Mother Mary protect our children & youth and guide the parents to mould the children in the image of Jesus."
News & Photos by: John Menezes, Moodbidri
