The
Annual Feast of INFANT JESUS was celebrated on the 14th of January,
2014.
The
solemn concelebrated mass was at 6.00.p.m.
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Eight Carmelite Priests Ordained! April 23, 2014, was a special day in the life of the Karnataka-Goa
Province of Discalced Carmelites, as three more members were added to
the Priestly tribe! The Solemn Mass with the rich ceremony of Priestly
Ordination began at 10.00 am as around 72 Priests processed in the
beautiful Infant Jesus Shrine at Bikarnatakatte, Mangalore. Most Rev.
Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary was the ordaining minister. The
three new priests are: Rev. Fr. John Pinto from Arva Parish. He joined
the Carmelites after some years of work experience and completed his
theological studies at St. Pius X Seminary, Goregaon. Rev. Fr. Richard
Francis Saldanha from Pakshikere. He is the eldest among the two sons of
William and veronica. Rev. Fr. Robert Rayan Pais from Madanthyar is the
third among the four children of Henry and Rita Pais.
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CANONIZATION of two great POPES and the
ELECTION is around the corner!
And here comes Naman Ballok Jesu - Konkani Monthly SPECIAL issue on the
same. Very informative articles on the subject and regular columns from
the great stalwarts of Konkani Literature.
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Golden Jubilee celebrated at the Shrine March 25, 2014 Tuesday on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord,
the Carmelite friars along with the Pinto family celebrated the golden
jubilee of the religious profession of Rev. Fr. Berchmans Pinto, OCD.
The celebration commenced at 5 pm at Infant Jesus Shrine, Mangalore with
the thanksgiving Holy Eucharist presided over by the jubilarian along
with other 25 con celebrants. Fr Deep Fernandes preached a thought
provoking homily highlighting the consecration of the religious in the
modern society.
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General Meets Pope Francis His Holiness Pope Francis received in private audience Fr Saverio
Cannistrà, the General of our Order. They spent 40 minutes together,
from 11 a.m. to 11.40. Afterwards came the ex-French President, Giscard
d’Estaing. Fr Saverio related, more or less in confidence, to the
community of the General Curia that he felt as a brother who was
speaking with a brother. First of all he declared the love and closeness
of the Order to Pope Francis, for the work he is performing through his
words and deeds. The Teresian Carmelite Order feel very honoured and he
can rely on our unfailing prayer to bring to fruition the work he is
doing. Afterwards, they spoke about and discussed our sisters, the
Discalced Carmelite Nuns, searching for the common good of our Order,
which is for the good of the Church.
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Kalvarir Rajisandaan - book released Kalvarir Rajisandaan - a book containing reflections
on the Way of the Cross was released on 12th March,
2014 by Rev. Fr. Pius James D’Souza, Carmelite, the
Episcopal Vicar for Religious, Diocese of Mangalore
at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte - Mangalore.
Young poet and writer, Br. Joseph Cyril D’Souza, a
Carmelite theology seminarian, known by his pen-name
‘Jocy Siddakatte’ has penned three sets of
reflections on the Way of the Cross which is a
Christian penitential practice of the season of
Lent. Since this year is the Year of Reconciliation
in the diocese of Mangalore, this book contains
reflections centred on the theme of Reconciliation.
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Blessing the Foundation Stone of the New Church
and Monastery @ Gorwa, Vadodara A good number of Carmelite friars along with the
faithful of the Gorwa parish and some parishioners
from Mira Road, Mumbai, assembled at the new
property of the Carmelites in Gorwa, Vadodara on
March 1, 2014. Frs. Melwin Rosario and Sunil Monis
organized the prayer service near the construction
site. First of all the Carmelite friars were
welcomed in traditional Gujarati style. Later Fr.
Archibald Gonsalves, Provincial superior led the
prayer and blessed the foundation of the new church
and monastery. The new Church will be dedicated to
the Infant Jesus and the Monastery will be placed
under the protection of the Little Flower. After the
blessing Fr. Melwin Rosario (Superior) acknowledged
the financial support of all the donors, and
especially the Mira Road parishioners. He also
thanked all those who made it to this ceremony.
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FIRST CARMELITES FROM GUJARAT ORDAINED PRIESTS!!! March 1, 2014 was a memorable day for the Discalced
Carmelites of the Karnataka-Goa Province as the
first two deacons from Gujarat, namely Kaushik
Parmar and Daniel Christian were raised to the Order
of Priesthood. Though this territory was assigned to
us in 1981, we could set our feet in this state only
in 2004 and had to wait another decade for the first
fruits! The ordination ceremony was held at St.
Mary’s Church, Nadiad, Gujarat at 4-00pm. Most Rev.
Dr. Godfrey Rozario, SJ Bishop of Baroda Diocese – a
good friend of the Carmelites, was the ordaining
minister.
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Son of the Soil was raised to the Order of
Priesthood at Mira Road Mira Road: Feb.27th 2014 was indeed an auspicious day for the Carmelites
of Karnataka Goa Province and for St. Joseph’s Church, Mira Road. On
this gracious day the son of the soil, Deacon Nitesh Rodrigues was
raised to the Order of Priesthood by his Excellency Most Rev. John
Rodrigues, the Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay. Fr.Nithesh haild from Rajodi,
Vasai diocese (second Carmelite Vocation from the Diocese). The bishop
in his homily highlighted the duties and responsibilities of the priest
and invited the faithful to pray for priests and also to pray for
vocations in the vineyard of the Lord. About 40 priests concelebrated at
the Eucharistic banquet and a large number of faithful took part in the
Liturgy with greatest devotion. Fr. Ivan D’souza animated the Liturgy.
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INFANT JESUS ANNUAL FEAST
- 2014
Festal Theme: Prayer, the Core of
Christian Life
(in preparation for the 5th Birth Centenary [1515-2015] of Carmelite
Mystic, St. Teresa of Avila)
Feast Day :
Tuesday, 14th Jan, 2014
The
annual feast of Infant Jesus was celebrated in a grand manner at Infant
Jesus Shrine, Carmel Hill, Bikarnakatte here on Tuesday January 14. The
mass this year involved a creative liturgical sermon enacted in parts.
The sermon revolved around the life of St Theresa of Avila, which was
also related to the theme of the feast 'Prayer, the core of Christian
life'. As many as 60 priests took part in the mass, which was led by
Bishop of Ajmer diocese Dr Pius Thomas D’Souza. The bishop wished
everyone a blessed feast and said, "Infant Jesus came as our saviour.
The nine-day novena has prepared us for this final mass on feast day.
Just as water is an elixir to human life, so is prayer for our spiritual
life."
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Novena Day - 9
Monday, 13th Jan, 2014
Theme:
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Novena Day - 8
Sunday, 12th Jan, 2014
Theme:
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Novena Day - 7
Saturday, 11th Jan, 2014
Theme:
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Novena Day - 6
Friday, 10th Jan, 2014
Theme: Sufferings contribute to transformation
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Novena Day - 5
Thursday, 9th Jan, 2014
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Novena Day - 4
Wednesday, 8th Jan, 2014
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Novena Day - 3
Tuesday, 7th Jan, 2014
Theme: Virtuous life builds up Prayer
Readings: 2 Pet 1: 3-9; Ps 1; Mt 7: 21, 24-27 Carmelites at the Infant Jesus Shrine are gearing towards the FIFTH
birth centenary (1515-2015) of St. Teresa of Avila, Carmelite Mystic.
Keeping this historic event in mind, this year of Novena reflections are
centered around the theme “Prayer, the core of Christian Life.” Third
day of the Novena was centered on ‘Virtuous life builds up prayer’. St.
Teresa of Avila, Carmelite Mystic says, “I would never want any prayer
that would not make the virtues grow within me.” If we compare our life
of prayer to a tree, virtuous life is like the roots and prayer is the
fruit. To enter into a love relationship with God, fraternal life with
our neighbours is a must.
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Novena Day - 2
Monday, 6th Jan, 2014
Theme: Word of God and Sacraments Nourish Prayer
Second Day of Novena in preparation for the Annual Feast of Infant Jesus
was focused on the theme ‘Word of God and Sacraments Nourish Prayer”. To
build a love relationship with God through prayer, knowledge about him
is a must. This is gained through the reading and meditating of the Word
God in which God reveals Himself. Sacraments, institued by Jesus, will
give us the grace to grow in this relationship.
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Novena
Day - 1
Sunday, 5th Jan, 2014
Theme: Jesus the Model of Prayer
Nine days Novena in preparation for the Annual Feast of Infant Jesus
started at the Shrine on 5th Jan, on the feast of the Epiphany. It was a
Sunday and people flocked in great noumber for the Novena Masses. Fr.
Deep Fernandes, Carmelite priest from the St. Joseph’s Monastery
celebrated the Holy Eucharist at 6 am.
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The
Carmelites in Karnataka: The Teresian Carmelites had established themselves in
Goa and in Kerala in the seventeenth century. And since the region formerly
known as the Carnatic, lies between Goa in the north and Kerala in the South,
the Carmelites had inevitably to pass through Karnataka when proceeding by land
from Goa to Kerala. And it is not surprising to find them residing at least on a
temporary basis, in places like Bijapur, which form part of today's Karnataka.
In his ‘Viaggio alle Indie Orientali’ Fr. Vincent Mary of St Catherine, has left
us interesting descriptions of the beliefs, customs, feasts of the Canara of his
time, and even of the scenic beauties and the cultivation and other aspects of
life. But he found the Christians greatly neglected. And, on his reporting the
need of the Canara Christians to the Holy See, Mangalore secured its first Vicar
Apostolic in 1677.
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About
Infant Jesus Shrine :
Infant
Jesus has been honored with a magnificent shrine at Carmel Hill, Mangalore. The
architectural structure and design of the newly inaugurated shrine is unique in
many ways. Carefully planned, it has a rich symbolic meaning and significance
derived principally from Biblical themes, of both the old and the new
testaments. Here below we give in brief its main features. Here below we give in
brief its main features. Here below we give in brief its main features. Here
below we give in brief its main features.
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REFLECTIONS IN KONKANI (Audio)
You are welcome to benefit spiritually from the
reflections of our Carmelite Friar - Rev. (Dr) Rudolf
V. D’Souza, OCD
Retreat preached on the theme “The Kingdom of God is
at hand” at Abu Dhabi, from 26 November to 2 December,
2009.
Day 1: The Kingdom of God
Day 2: The Beatitudes
Day 3: The Seven Sacraments
Day 4: the Ten Commandments
Day 5: Holy Mother, the Church and Mother mary
Day 6A: Family
Day 6B: Love
Click here to Listen
Retreat preached at Ruwi – Muscat (Oman) from 20 to 24 January 2008
THEME: JESUS CAME TO GIVE LIFE, LIFE IN ABUNDANCE (JOHN
10:10)
1. ABUNDANT LIFE - GOD
2. FORGIVENESS
3. LOVE
4. SUFFERINGS
5. 7 WORDS FROM THE CROSS AND RESURRECTION
Click here to Listen
April 23, 2014, was a special day in the life of the Karnataka-Goa
Province of Discalced Carmelites, as three more members were added to
the Priestly tribe! The Solemn Mass with the rich ceremony of Priestly
Ordination began at 10.00 am as around 72 Priests processed in the
beautiful Infant Jesus Shrine at Bikarnatakatte, Mangalore. Most Rev.
Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary was the ordaining minister. The
three new priests are: Rev. Fr. John Pinto from Arva Parish. He joined
the Carmelites after some years of work experience and completed his
theological studies at St. Pius X Seminary, Goregaon. Rev. Fr. Richard
Francis Saldanha from Pakshikere. He is the eldest among the two sons of
William and veronica. Rev. Fr. Robert Rayan Pais from Madanthyar is the
third among the four children of Henry and Rita Pais.
CANONIZATION of two great POPES and the
ELECTION is around the corner! 
March 25, 2014 Tuesday on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord,
the Carmelite friars along with the Pinto family celebrated the golden
jubilee of the religious profession of Rev. Fr. Berchmans Pinto, OCD.
The celebration commenced at 5 pm at Infant Jesus Shrine, Mangalore with
the thanksgiving Holy Eucharist presided over by the jubilarian along
with other 25 con celebrants. Fr Deep Fernandes preached a thought
provoking homily highlighting the consecration of the religious in the
modern society. 
His Holiness Pope Francis received in private audience Fr Saverio
Cannistrà, the General of our Order. They spent 40 minutes together,
from 11 a.m. to 11.40. Afterwards came the ex-French President, Giscard
d’Estaing. Fr Saverio related, more or less in confidence, to the
community of the General Curia that he felt as a brother who was
speaking with a brother. First of all he declared the love and closeness
of the Order to Pope Francis, for the work he is performing through his
words and deeds. The Teresian Carmelite Order feel very honoured and he
can rely on our unfailing prayer to bring to fruition the work he is
doing. Afterwards, they spoke about and discussed our sisters, the
Discalced Carmelite Nuns, searching for the common good of our Order,
which is for the good of the Church.
Kalvarir Rajisandaan - a book containing reflections
on the Way of the Cross was released on 12th March,
2014 by Rev. Fr. Pius James D’Souza, Carmelite, the
Episcopal Vicar for Religious, Diocese of Mangalore
at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte - Mangalore.
Young poet and writer, Br. Joseph Cyril D’Souza, a
Carmelite theology seminarian, known by his pen-name
‘Jocy Siddakatte’ has penned three sets of
reflections on the Way of the Cross which is a
Christian penitential practice of the season of
Lent. Since this year is the Year of Reconciliation
in the diocese of Mangalore, this book contains
reflections centred on the theme of Reconciliation.
A good number of Carmelite friars along with the
faithful of the Gorwa parish and some parishioners
from Mira Road, Mumbai, assembled at the new
property of the Carmelites in Gorwa, Vadodara on
March 1, 2014. Frs. Melwin Rosario and Sunil Monis
organized the prayer service near the construction
site. First of all the Carmelite friars were
welcomed in traditional Gujarati style. Later Fr.
Archibald Gonsalves, Provincial superior led the
prayer and blessed the foundation of the new church
and monastery. The new Church will be dedicated to
the Infant Jesus and the Monastery will be placed
under the protection of the Little Flower. After the
blessing Fr. Melwin Rosario (Superior) acknowledged
the financial support of all the donors, and
especially the Mira Road parishioners. He also
thanked all those who made it to this ceremony.
8 
March 1, 2014 was a memorable day for the Discalced
Carmelites of the Karnataka-Goa Province as the
first two deacons from Gujarat, namely Kaushik
Parmar and Daniel Christian were raised to the Order
of Priesthood. Though this territory was assigned to
us in 1981, we could set our feet in this state only
in 2004 and had to wait another decade for the first
fruits! The ordination ceremony was held at St.
Mary’s Church, Nadiad, Gujarat at 4-00pm. Most Rev.
Dr. Godfrey Rozario, SJ Bishop of Baroda Diocese – a
good friend of the Carmelites, was the ordaining
minister.
8 
Mira Road: Feb.27th 2014 was indeed an auspicious day for the Carmelites
of Karnataka Goa Province and for St. Joseph’s Church, Mira Road. On
this gracious day the son of the soil, Deacon Nitesh Rodrigues was
raised to the Order of Priesthood by his Excellency Most Rev. John
Rodrigues, the Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay. Fr.Nithesh haild from Rajodi,
Vasai diocese (second Carmelite Vocation from the Diocese). The bishop
in his homily highlighted the duties and responsibilities of the priest
and invited the faithful to pray for priests and also to pray for
vocations in the vineyard of the Lord. About 40 priests concelebrated at
the Eucharistic banquet and a large number of faithful took part in the
Liturgy with greatest devotion. Fr. Ivan D’souza animated the Liturgy.
8 
Carmelites at the Infant Jesus Shrine are gearing towards the FIFTH
birth centenary (1515-2015) of St. Teresa of Avila, Carmelite Mystic.
Keeping this historic event in mind, this year of Novena reflections are
centered around the theme “Prayer, the core of Christian Life.” Third
day of the Novena was centered on ‘Virtuous life builds up prayer’. St.
Teresa of Avila, Carmelite Mystic says, “I would never want any prayer
that would not make the virtues grow within me.” If we compare our life
of prayer to a tree, virtuous life is like the roots and prayer is the
fruit. To enter into a love relationship with God, fraternal life with
our neighbours is a must.
8 
The
Carmelites in Karnataka: The Teresian Carmelites had established themselves in
Goa and in Kerala in the seventeenth century. And since the region formerly
known as the Carnatic, lies between Goa in the north and Kerala in the South,
the Carmelites had inevitably to pass through Karnataka when proceeding by land
from Goa to Kerala. And it is not surprising to find them residing at least on a
temporary basis, in places like Bijapur, which form part of today's Karnataka.
In his ‘Viaggio alle Indie Orientali’ Fr. Vincent Mary of St Catherine, has left
us interesting descriptions of the beliefs, customs, feasts of the Canara of his
time, and even of the scenic beauties and the cultivation and other aspects of
life. But he found the Christians greatly neglected. And, on his reporting the
need of the Canara Christians to the Holy See, Mangalore secured its first Vicar
Apostolic in 1677.
8 
Infant
Jesus has been honored with a magnificent shrine at Carmel Hill, Mangalore. The
architectural structure and design of the newly inaugurated shrine is unique in
many ways. Carefully planned, it has a rich symbolic meaning and significance
derived principally from Biblical themes, of both the old and the new
testaments. Here below we give in brief its main features. Here below we give in
brief its main features. Here below we give in brief its main features. Here
below we give in brief its main features.
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