Bangalore Archdiocese

By Fr Franklin Dsouza

Harihara - Davanagere, Sep 3, 2025 : Fourth day's Novena at Our Lady of Health, Minor Basilica, Harihara, Davanagere District, Diocese of Shimoga, began on September 2 at 5:30pm with Rosary, Procession and Novena led by Rector & Parish Priest Rev. Fr George K. A and Fr Richard Mascarenhas SJ, Assistant Parish Priest of Minor Basilica.

Then Rev. Fr. Clarence Dias, Parish Priest of Holy Family Church, Chitradurga, offered Holy Eucharist. The theme of the day was "The lives of saints and devotees are an example of a life of hope (ಭರವಸೆಯ ಜೀವನಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂತ ಭಕ್ತರ ಜೀವನ ಒಂದು ನಿದರ್ಶನ)". He preached a homily on Beatitudes, applying them to the lives of the faithful. He invited the faithful not to lose hope in their lives, but instead to face everything in faith, which gives us courage.

Rector of the Basilica Rev. Fr George K. A. thanked Fr Clarence Dias and concelebrants.

After the Mass Rev. Fr Clarence Dias led the benediction and priests prayed over the pilgrims.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/nZallUiGzAA?si=06G0HCtrEKTfyuM5