Media Release
Mangaluru, Sep 7: Outgoing Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza and bishop-elect Msgr Dr Peter Paul Saldanha extended their wishes to people on the eve of Monthi fest.
In a media release, Bishop Aloysius stated, “Mother Mary played an important role in the salvation history, therefore God created her free from original sin. The birth of Mother Mary proclaims God’s love to the world. Her faith filled life is the model for all Christians. Celebrating her birthday as new corn day or family feast is a great privilege for us. Therefore let us honour Mary, accept her queenship in our families as we dine together. May Blessed Virgin Mary intercede for us. I wish you a happy feast of nativity.”
“Mother Mary is the most beautiful and perfect creation among all creations of God. She is the mother of our Lord Jesus and the first love of the world. As the feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated as girl child day in the church lets pray for girls who are exploited and deprived of the rights to live in the society and we pledge to protect them. Let our family bonds be strengthened as we come together and share the meal with the new corn. I wish you all a happy feast of nativity,” stated Msgr Dr Saldanha in the press release.