Media Release
Mangaluru, Jun 7: The eighth day of the ongoing Tredicina devotion in preparation for the annual feast of St Anthony of Padua was devoutly observed at St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, and St Anthony Shrine, Milagres Church, on Saturday, June 7.
The theme of the day, 'Reflect the word of God and journey as pilgrims of hope', invited the faithful to become living witnesses of the gospel by embracing and embodying the teachings of Christ in their daily lives.
At the evening Mass at Milagres Church, the main celebrant was Fr Arun Wilson Lobo, principal of Padua College, Mangaluru. In his homily, Fr Arun Lobo highlighted the transformative power of the word of god, encouraging the congregation to make scripture a part of their prayer, relationships, and actions. He noted that St Anthony, known as the evangelical doctor, deeply meditated on the scriptures and lived it out with simplicity and power.
The Eucharistic celebration was concelebrated by Fr J B Crasta, director of St Anthony’s Charitable Institutions, and Fr Vivian Nishanth Rodrigues, assistant director.
After the Mass, Fr Vivian Rodrigues led the novena devotion, offering the faithful's prayers and petitions to St Anthony, the miracle worker. The atmosphere was filled with faith and reverence as devotees joined in hymns, litany, and prayerful silence, trusting in the saint’s intercession.
At St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, the day began with Masses at 6:00 am and 11:30 am, followed by free lunch for all devotees—a tradition that reflects the Ashram's mission of service and solidarity with 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, a spiritual finale to the Novena
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: 6:00 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 Dr 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 pm: Solemn Concelebrated Mass by Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop of Mangalore
The faithful are encouraged to continue their spiritual pilgrimage with St Anthony, allowing the novena days to transform their hearts, strengthen their families, and fill them with renewed hope and love.