Infant Jesus Shrine Bikarnakatte Mangalore Novena; Day 2

Mangaluru: Theme of the day was gift of peace between all religions. The Holy Eucharist started at 6a.m. Fr. Ivan, Fr. Patrick, Fr. Clifford, Fr. Archibald, Fr. Joy, Fr. Arun and Fr. John Lobo celebrated the mass.

            It was emphasized to respect various religious and their traditions. Peace is the result of mutual acceptance. Society will grow beautifully only when we accept others without any discrimination or any bias ideas. All the preachers stressed on openness in our relation with others. Whole world can be compared to a flower bouquet. Each religion is a fragrant flower. Only when many different flowers brought together bring beauty to the flower bouquet. Therefore it is important to accept and respect all.

Photos by: Stanley Bantwal