Davanagere, Harihara, September 6, 2023: Eighth day’s Novena at Our Lady of Health, Minor Basilica, Harihara, Davanagere District, Diocese of Shimoga, began at 5:30pm with Rosary, Procession and floral homages to Harihara Matha. Then Basilica Rector & Parish Priest Rev. Fr George K. A led the Novena.
At 6:30pm Rev. Fr Duming Dias, Director of Diocesan Pastoral Renewal Centre ‘Sannidhi’, Shivamogga offered Holy Eucharist. He preached his homily on the theme: “Mother Mary is an inspiration to take care of the Sick in the family”.
In his homily explained that how families have shattered due to sickness. Places like Harihara Basilica gives hope to the people those who come over here with sickness. In the Bible we Jesus how Jesus heals the Sick and suffering. Blessed Mother intercedes for all those who seek her help and God hears her prayers. Taking care of the sick and suffering needs lot of patience in one’s life. We have to learn from Blessed Mother’s life serenity, service, humility and generosity.
Rev. Fr Venil D’Silva, Rev. Fr Richard SJ, Rev. Fr Franklin D’Souza, Rev. Fr Rayappa, Rev. Fr Ronald Furtado OCD, Fr Ronald D’Cunha, Rev. Fr Shanthraj SJ, Rev. Fr Prashanth OFM CAP, Rev. Fr William OFM CAP and Rev. Fr Alvin Stanislaus concelebrated the Holy Eucharist.
After the Mass Rev. Fr Franklin D’Souza led the healing prayers and benediction and priests prayed over the pilgrims.
Rector of the Minor Basilica Rev. Fr George K A thanked Rev. Fr Duming Dias.
