Manglaore: The Second Novena preceding the Feast of the Relic of St. Anthony was held at Milagres Church, at 6:00 p.m. The theme for the day was "In our difficulties, we should not curse God through our tongue." Rev. Fr. Vincent Sequeira, the diocesan secretary of the Bible commission, celebrated the mass and gave a heart touching homily on the day’s theme. He pointed to different biblical personalities who stood firm in their faith during their life difficulties.
The mass was led by Rev. Fr. J. B. Crasta. At the end of the mass, Fr. Rupesh Tauro conducted the novena in honour of St. Anthony, during which special prayers were offered for all the politicians. Choir members of Jeppu Parish sang and joined in the thanksgiving.