The Chrism mass
is important because in this mass
the Bishop expresses his bond with the Priests and all the faithful, thus
expressing his ministry in all its fullness. The priests in their turn resolve
to work under the fatherly care and guidance of their Bishop, who in turn asks
for prayers from priests and faithful to help him reflect the life of Christ.
This unique celebration unites the Bishop, all the Priests working in the
Archdiocese and the faithful they cater to.
The Holy Oils which
are used in the Life of Christians on various stages of their Christian life
are blessed on this occasion, the Chrism oil, the Catechumen oil and the Oil
for anointing of the Sick are blessed on this occasion.
Archbishop Filipe
Neri Ferrao, in his homily called the priests to be Caring Shepherds, serve the
people with a Joyful heart,be instruments of God’s Mercy or kindness and by
being the image and likeness of Christ. Like Christ he invited them to share in
the joys and pains of their people and reach out to them in all kindness.
Priests are blessed and called to share the graces of God to their people and
teach them to be holy.
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The Chrism mass ended with the releasing of Pastoral Diary for
the coming Year. The Pastoral Diary which has the Schedule for Major events in
the Archdiocese has been prepared under the direction of Pastoral Secretariat
of the Archdiocese.
