Report & Photos: Canara Communication Centre, Mangalore
Mangaluru, Jun 5: The sixth day of the Tredicina devotion in honour of St Anthony of Padua was prayerfully observed at St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, and St Anthony Shrine, Milagres Church, on Wednesday, June 5. The day’s theme, “Know God and Your Neighbour through Love – Walk as Pilgrims of Hope,” echoed the central message of Christian discipleship rooted in love of God and love of neighbour.
At the 6 pm novena Mass at Milagres Church, Fr Maxim D’Souza, parish priest of St Joseph Church, Jeppu, was the main celebrant. In his homily, Fr Maxim emphasised that authentic love of God must overflow into selfless service and compassion towards others. Reflecting on the life and mission of St Anthony, he urged the faithful to rediscover the face of God in the suffering and poor.
The Mass was concelebrated by Fr J B. Crasta, director of St Anthony’s Charitable Institutions and Fr Praveen Martis, administrator of the Ashram.
After the Mass, Fr Praveen Martis led the novena devotion, lifting up the prayers and petitions of the people and entrusting them to St Anthony, known as the miracle Worker. The solemn prayers, traditional hymns, and the litany drew hundreds of devotees into deeper trust in the saint’s intercession.
Meanwhile, at St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, the day began with Masses at 6 am and 11:30 am, followed by the serving of free lunch to all the faithful who participated in the novena — continuing the Ashram’s mission of love, hospitality, and care for the poor.
St Anthony Ashram: A jubilee pilgrim centre in the year of hope
Recognised as one of the Jubilee Pilgrim Centres for the Year of Hope, St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, invites the faithful to deepen their relationship with Christ through prayer, penance, and acts of mercy during this special time of spiritual renewal.
Triduum Preparation – June 10 to 12
In anticipation of the feast, a special three-day Triduum will be held with sessions led by Fr Basil Vas, parish priest, Vorkady and Br Prakash D’Souza, Divine Mercy Konkani charismatic leader, Mumbai
Timings:
• Jeppu: 9 am – 1 pm
• Milagres Church: 4 pm – 7 pm
These sessions will feature praise and worship, the Word of God, Eucharistic adoration, spiritual talks, and healing prayers.
Daily Novena Schedule until June 12:
• St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu: 6 am & 11:30 am Masses with free lunch
• Milagres Church: 6 pm Mass followed by novena prayers
Feast of St Anthony of Padua – June 13:
At Jeppu:
• 6 am: Mass by Fr Rohith D’Costa, DBCLC Director
• 10:30 am: Solemn Festal Mass by Bishop Emeritus Aloysius Paul D’Souza
At Milagres Church:
• 8 am: Mass by Msgr Maxim L Noronha, Vicar General
• 4:30 pm: Malayalam Mass by Fr Saho Abraham, Director, Mount Carmel, Kannur
• 6:00 pm: Solemn Concelebrated Mass by Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore
The faithful are encouraged to continue their spiritual journey during this novena, embracing the call to love deeply, hope boldly, and walk together in faith with St Anthony of Padua as their guide and intercessor.