St. Francis Assisi Church, Kengeri, a robbery
MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHBISHOP
Dear Rev. Fathers, Brothers, Sisters and Lay Faithful,
Peace of Christ!
It was reported to me by Rev. Fr. Satish, ofm, Cap., Parish Priest of St. Francis Assisi Church, Kengeri, that a robbery attempt was made in his church last night and the Sacred Species was thrown out of the Tabernacle. I am not only terribly shocked but also greatly grieved that desecration was done to the Eucharistic Lord in that church.
A complaint has already been lodged at the local Police Station, and investigation is being conducted.
We all know that this sacrilege and serious dishonour done to Our Blessed Lord and Saviour is a matter of great concern not only to the Parishioners of St. Francis Assisi Parish but it also affects the religious sentiments of all of us in the entire Archdiocese. In such cases, it is normally the whole diocese has to do penance and reparation in the Churches and Religious Houses for this sacrilegious and ignominious deed.
Hence, may I request you to observe Friday, 24th January, as A Day of Reparation in the Archdiocese to praise, worship and glorify the Eucharistic Lord in a very special way. Let us also pray for those who grieved Him by doing such sacrilegious act. I request the Parish Priests/Chaplains to expose the Blessed Sacrament for adoration on this day, and keep it for at least 12 hours from morning till evening for public veneration in all the Churches and the Religious Houses of the Archdiocese.
May all glory and honour and praise be to the Eucharistic Lord now and for ever. Amen
+ Peter Machado
Archbishop of Bangalore
22nd January, 2020
Dear Rev. Fathers, Brothers, Sisters and Lay Faithful,
Peace of Christ!
It was reported to me by Rev. Fr. Satish, ofm, Cap., Parish Priest of St. Francis Assisi Church, Kengeri, that a robbery attempt was made in his church last night and the Sacred Species was thrown out of the Tabernacle. I am not only terribly shocked but also greatly grieved that desecration was done to the Eucharistic Lord in that church.
A complaint has already been lodged at the local Police Station, and investigation is being conducted.
We all know that this sacrilege and serious dishonour done to Our Blessed Lord and Saviour is a matter of great concern not only to the Parishioners of St. Francis Assisi Parish but it also affects the religious sentiments of all of us in the entire Archdiocese. In such cases, it is normally the whole diocese has to do penance and reparation in the Churches and Religious Houses for this sacrilegious and ignominious deed.
Hence, may I request you to observe Friday, 24th January, as A Day of Reparation in the Archdiocese to praise, worship and glorify the Eucharistic Lord in a very special way. Let us also pray for those who grieved Him by doing such sacrilegious act. I request the Parish Priests/Chaplains to expose the Blessed Sacrament for adoration on this day, and keep it for at least 12 hours from morning till evening for public veneration in all the Churches and the Religious Houses of the Archdiocese.
May all glory and honour and praise be to the Eucharistic Lord now and for ever. Amen
+ Peter Machado
Archbishop of Bangalore
22nd January, 2020
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