The Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte, marked a significant spiritual milestone on Sunday, January 11 as it commemorated the 30th anniversary of its consecration on the seventh day of the Novena in preparation for the Annual Feast of the Infant Jesus. The day’s celebrations were centred on the theme “I will make streams in the desert,” inspired by the spirituality of St John of the Cross.
A total of nine Holy Eucharistic celebrations were held in various languages, enabling devotees from different linguistic backgrounds to participate actively. Religious priests and sisters were specially remembered in prayer, and the faithful were encouraged to reflect on vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life as paths of faithful surrender and selfless service. Following the 10:30 am solemn Mass, a special Eucharistic Adoration was held.
The commemoration of 30 years of the shrine’s consecration made the seventh day of the Novena a deeply meaningful spiritual landmark, renewing the faithful’s commitment to prayer, service, and trust in God’s guiding grace.
