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Udupi : The Christmas Eve celebrated at Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur with much devotion and vigor on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

The Christmas Eve liturgy began with beautiful Christmas Carols singing by the Choir group of the Cathedral at 6.30pm. Followed by the Solemn High Mass concelebrated by Most Rev Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo Bishop of Udupi Diocese along with Very Rev Dr. Lawrence C D’Souza Rector of Milagres Cathedral, Rev Fr. Canute Noronha Assistant Parish Priest, Rev Fr. Lancy Ferandes, SJ, Principal of Milagres English Medium School and Very Rev Fr. John Bennet, Superior of of Pilar Fathers and Minor Seminary, Kallianpur.

In his homily, Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo said that the world waited to the arrival of Jesus Chirst, which was the light of the world. He said that during the Christmas time all over the world where in offices, houses and other various places cribs will be prepared. Christmas crib represents how Jesus was born. Christmas crib represents how Jesus was born and it exhibits figures that represent s Infant Jesus, his Mother, Mary and her husband, Joseph. There are various other characters that are part of the Christmas crib which shows complete picture of God who becomes God in man and the fundamental history of God into man.

He pointed out why God become man. Jesus gives us the way for the life. Jesus is the faith. A child is born for us, a son is given to us. He came to the world to recover and rebuild. He came to re-establish of our life. The birth of Jesus in the hut which leads us presence of God’s simplicity and God teaches us to do the same. He becomes human for us. There is prominent role for the Joseph and Mary. Joseph not turned back when their trip to Egypt for their survival. God becomes man for us to unite and love with peace.

Bishop gave some lesson on crib that Crib will show the love of God. Through Jesus, Crib teaches us to forgiveness from sin and calls the follow God through Jesus. The crib also teaches us to evangelization of Holy words of God. God is Emmanuel, is with us. God the supreme lover will pursue us in lover for eternity.

At the end of the mass, Fr. Canute Noronha gave his gratitude words on account of Christmas celebrations. Bishop distributed decorated candles to the sponsors of the festival.

In his Christmas message, Bishop said that the celebration of Christmas brings us together, unity and peace. We should try to make happy family. This forthcoming year 2020, the diocese under the St Vincent de Paul Society are planning to give shelter (home) for the poor at least one per church of the diocese. We should try our best to solve the shelter problems faced by the needy. He gave Christmas wishes to all concerned during the end of the mass.

Under the leadership of ICYM, beautiful cake was auctioned for five digit amount. Prizes were distributed to best crib competition and best star making competition. Entertainment programme conducted by the ICYM with dance and housie games. Santa was arrived to entertainment to the children and others. Rector of the Cathedral and other priests were present during the occasion.

Large numbers of faithful were participated to the Christmas Eve celebration in the church as well as during the entertainment programme.