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Davanagere, Sep 1: Third day’s Novena at Our Lady of Health, Minor Basilica, Harihara, Davanagere district, Diocese of Shimoga, began with rosary, procession and Novena led by Rector & parish priest Fr George K A.

Then Fr Roman Pinto, parish priest of St Francis Xavier's Church, Kable, offered Holy Eucharist. He preached his homily on the theme: “Mother Mary is an inspiration for youth to lead a life of holiness”.

He explained about the Love of God which radiated in the life of Mary. "How she obeyed God with love and faced everything with the loving grace of God," he said adding that "We are invited to lead life of holiness, by following her example." He invited young people to follow her example.

Fr George K A, Fr Richard Mascarenhas SJ, Fr Eric Mathias SJ, Fr John Baptist SJ, Fr Lawrence D’Souza, Fr Alphonse Lobo, and Fr Alvin Stanislaus concelebrated the Holy Eucharist.

After the mass, Fr Roman Pinto led the benediction and priests prayed over the pilgrims. Food was served for all.

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