Daijiworld Media Network – Bangalore (NR)
News and Pics: Jessie Rodrigues
Bangalore, Dec 25: A Christmas message was given by the newly elevated cardinal Oswald Gracias of Mumbai to the people of Karnataka and Bangalore Archdiocese in particular.
It was a warm welcome given to the newly elevated cardinal of Mumbai, archbishop Oswald Gracias as he arrived in the city, to convey the message of Christmas to all the people of Karnataka state and the people of the city diocese at a press conference held at archbishop Bernard Moras’ house at Miller’s road here recently.
Cardinal Oswald Gracias addressed the people of Karnataka and the people of the city diocese in particular to receive God into their lives. In his message he said “Glory to God on high and peace to men of goodwill. We are the agents of peace and reconciliation, bringing people together with peace created proactively. God came down to the earth to be one among us” Cardinal also mentioned that the Pope was very appreciative of the spiritual values in India.
Archbishop Bernard Moras’ message was that ‘we should have the true spirit to spread peace and love, pray for good government in Karnataka that will serve the people, care for the people with selfless service and attitude and create peace and harmony, to live as one God’s family’
Fr. Louis, Fr. Joseph Mascarenhas, Fr. Anthony Swamy, Fr. Michael & Fr. Mariappa were also present during the conference. The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Fr. C Frncis. Financial officer of the city archdiocese, bishop Bernard Moras full of praise for cardinal Gracias said that he is very approachable to the people. He is the champion of the poor educating over 2000 poor children, also caring for the aids stricken patients.
Bishop Moras also specifically thanked cardinal Oswald Gracias for his X’mas message to the people of Karnataka and the people of the city diocese. Moreover he also thanked the media people for giving extensive coverage.