Bikarnakatte, 09 Monday:  The fifth day of novena was held at the holy shrine of Infant Jesus at Bikarnakatte today and special prayers were offered for those working abroad. The day's theme, "Let love and faithfulness never leave you" (Proverbs 3:3), inspired everyone to consider how our families are built through the sacrifices made by each member, particularly the member who lives far away from the family and works arduously to realize his or her dreams for the family.

Jan 5-13, there will be 9 Masses from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Konkani, English Malayalam, and Kannada. The annual feast will be celebrated on 14 & 15 January.