The vibrant festivities of the Feast of Our Lady of Bom Parto echoed through the air with exuberance and devotion at Our Lady of Snows Church in Raia on Sunday. The main celebrant for the occasion was Fr. Lourdin Pereira, the assistant Parish priest of Raia church, accompanied by several other concelebrants. Fr. Januatio D’Costa, the Parish priest of Raia church, extended warm wishes to the congregation for a joyous feast.
The day unfolded with a spirit of devotion and celebration as parishioners gathered at the historic Our Lady of Snows Church to honor Our Lady of Bom Parto. Fr. Lourdin Pereira, in his impactful homily, emphasized the significance of Bompartr saibin as a model for Christian life. He urged the congregation to emulate her virtues, emphasizing the importance of doing the will of God.
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“Let’s become the model of her life and do the will of God,” Fr. Pereira passionately urged the worshippers, inspiring a collective commitment to living a life in accordance with Christian principles.
During his homily, Fr. Pereira highlighted the sanctity of family life, stressing the acceptance of children as a divine gift. He encouraged spouses to consider each child as a blessing and to stay away from actions contrary to the sanctity of life. In a poignant moment, he advocated for a firm stand against abortion, urging the community to cherish the gift of children within the sacred bond of marriage.
Fr. Januatio D’Costa, concluding the celebration, expressed gratitude to the community for their enthusiastic participation in the feast. He urged everyone to carry forward the spirit of devotion and compassion demonstrated on this occasion into their daily lives.
The Feast of Our Lady of Bom Parto not only served as a moment of religious significance but also as an opportunity for the community to come together in joy and reverence, strengthening the bonds of faith and unity at Our Lady of Snows Church in Raia.
