INFANT JESUS ACCLAIMED AT KOTESHWAR
The feast of Infant Jesus celebrated in a grand scale in Katkere, Koteshwar on January 23, 2021. Fr. Alban D Souza from Kalmady preached a heartwarming retreat for 3 days in preparation for the feast. On the feast day Fr. Pius James D Souza, Provincial presided over the festive Mass. In his homily, referring to the recent encyclical of Pope Francis he said that we are all brothers and sisters in faith, hence we cannot afford to live as strangers rather we have to live in fraternity in order to participate in the life of heaven. Rev Fr. Stany Tauro the Dean of Kundapur Varado thanked the Katkere Carmelite priests who are ever available to render spiritual ministry whenever they are called for. He also said that Infant Jesus Shrine in Katkere is an oasis that quenches the spiritual thirst of the local people. Fr. Alwyn Sequeira, Superior of the Monastery thanked all those who rendered service for three days. Bro. Avith Pais animated the Liturgy. Br. Aaron Babush, Choir Master at Infant Jesus Shrine Mangalore led the singing.