Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Celebrated at Londa
LONDA: Carmelite Friars of Carmel Nivas Londa celebrated feast of their patroness Our Lady of Mount Carmel at the Holy Family Church Londa. “ 'Let us imbibe the virtues of Mother Mary specially the mercy lived and proclaimed by Mother Mary' said Fr. Teodozio Fernandes OCD in his heart touching homily. Fr. Fernandes was preaching homily on the theme:- Mary, Mother of Mercy. Fr. Anthony D’souza OCD, Superior and Parish Priest of Holy Family Church presided over the Eucharistic celebration. Fr. Venil D’souza OCD concelebrated. Elaborating on the mercy of Mother Mary Fr. Teodozio, referring to the different passages from the Gospel, reminded the faithful how Mary showed concern and mercy towards her Cousin Elizabeth, wedding at Cana, etc.

Novena were held for the preparation for the feast. Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD reflected on the Corporal and spiritual works of mercy during the novena. Scapulars were blessed and distributed after the festal mass