In Her Embrace: Nine Days of Grace, One Grand Feast
The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was celebrated at a grand scale at the Sacred Heart Monastery, Cloister Carmel, Mangalore. Carmelite friars from the Asha Deepa community, Madanthyar, preached nine days’ Novena Masses, in preparation for this most solemn feast! Through their meaningful homilies, the Carmelite Priests enlightened the congregation about Our Lady, touching upon the Biblical foundations, and elaborating on the rich examples from her life!

The Feast Day, 16thJuly 2025, was a day of prayer and adoration. After the morning Mass Blessed Sacrament was exposed for adoration, and sisters continued in prayer before the Lord. Benediction was held at 5.00 p.m and at 5.30 p.m., the Solemn Mass was concelebrated by Carmelite Friars and Episcopal Vicars of Mangalore and Udupi Diocese. Rev. Fr. Joe Tauro OCD, the episcopal Vicar for Religious, Udupi Diocese, was the main celebrant. A meaningful homily which he preached held the participants in rapture (wonder). The convent’s chapel was packed to the full and with the heavenly choir led by Mr. Adolph Lobo and team resounded melodiously. After the Mass, Scapulars and holy pictures were distributed to the faithful!

Light refreshment was served to the Priests present and to the OCDS members. Carmelite Fathers and sisters shared joyous moments greeting one another in the convent’s parlour. The celebration was grand and sparked joy and spiritual awe in the hearts of everyone who were part of the Feast!