The feast of Infant Jesus Shrine at Alangar was celebrated on January 8, 2023

Moodbidri: The feast of the Infant Jesus shrine at Alangar was celebrated on January 8. Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul Dsouza, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Mangalore, was the main celebrant and presided over the Eucharistic Celebration. Fr. Richard Dsouza, associate priest of Sacred Heart Church Surathkal, preached the word of God.

In his homily, Fr. Richard highlighted the theme “To be the proclaimers of faith.” He emphasised the revelation of God in different stages at different levels. The self-manifestation of Christ calls us to transformation. Being transformed, we are called to proclaim Christ through our words and deeds. We are called to proclaim Christ by inculcating the virtues of faith, hope, love, peace, and being humane in our words and deeds.

Very Rev. Fr. Onil Dsouza, vicar vara of the Moodubidri Deanery, and priests from the vara were the concelebrants. Following the Eucharistic celebration, the bishop thanked the Muddoms for their generous contributions to the celebration. Fr Walter DSouza, parish priest, thanked everyone who worked and contributed to the festal celebration. After the mass, food was served to all the devotees. More than 2000 devotees actively participated in the celebration.