St. Lawrence Church & Shrine, Bondel, Mangaluru

Theme of the Day: “God Calls Us to Live in Unity with One Another.”

The eighth day of the Novena in preparation for the Annual Feast of St. Lawrence was observed with profound faith and devotion at St. Lawrence Church & Shrine, Bondel, centred on the theme, “God Calls Us to Live in Unity with One Another.”

The morning celebration began with Eucharistic Adoration at 10:30 a.m., followed by the Holy Mass at 11:00 a.m., celebrated by Rev. Fr. Anil D’Souza, Parish Priest of Pakshikere. He was joined by Rev. Fr. Lawrence Cutinha Assitant , Parish Priest , and Rev. Fr. George Dsouza Ofm Cap as concelebrants.

In his homily, Fr. Anil reflected on the day’s theme, urging the faithful to build their lives on the rock of Christ and His Word. He reminded us that God is our strength and that true unity begins at home through love, forgiveness, and following Jesus.People of all faiths continued to visit the St. Lawrence Shrine to seek blessings and offer prayers. The shrine remains a place of hope, where numerous devotees continue to share inspiring testimonies of favours received through the miraculous intercession of St. Lawrence.

The morning liturgy was prayerfully conducted by the parishioners of Pakshikere, Derebail, Cordel, and Bondel, while the Pakshikere Parish Choir led the congregation in devotional singing.

Special prayers were offered for all families, invoking God’s blessings upon their homes, praying for unity, peace, love, and faith to flourish in every family

Photography Stanley Bantwal

Report Meena Serrao Barboza