Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 7: The third day of Novena invited 'children to grow in favour with God and man.' The Holy Shrine of Infant Jesus at Bikarnakatte, offered special prayers for all children on third day of novena.

Prayers were offered for all children for them to "grow in wisdom and stature as well as in favour with God and man", on the third day of the novena.

The preachers of the day emphasized that youngsters should continue to please the Lord as they mature citing that the Almighty will then grant them the wisdom to decide what is good and right in the world.

"Parents today are concerned that their grown up children are making poor decisions and coming to crossroads. It's a worrying situation when parents can't reprimand their kids and feel bad when they get off track. As a church that cares for its children, we must work together to teach children the ways of the Lord and help them when they falter," the main celebrant advised in the sermon.

On this day, the Shrine saw many children coming in to be blessed. Mid day meal was served for all.

MLC Ivan D’Souza visited the shrine and took the blessings of Infant Jesus.