More than 3,000 people from south Bihar attended a three-day grand celebration to end the year-long “Year of the Word of God” at Patna, the capital of the eastern Indian state. Jesuit Archbishop William D’Souza of Patna had declared the yearlong observance in all Catholic parishes to help Catholics study on the themes of the Gospels. At different times during the past 12 months, parishes had held celebrations, quizzes, variety programs and special prayer services to mark the importance of the Bible in Christian life.
As reported by mattersindia.com, Bishop D’Souza explained that “It’s a celebration of thanksgiving to God for the gift of the Holy Bible to the Catholic Church and the blessings we have received in and through the reading and celebrating the word of God.”
The Bible Mahotsav (grand festival) began at 3:30 pm on October 15 with a Mass led by Archbishop D’Souza at Hartmann School grounds in the Kurji church premise. A grand procession with the Holy Bible enthroned on a palanquin started from the church ground toward St. Michael’s Primary School. Girls and boys as well as youth members led the way. Archbishop D’Souza is scheduled to lead the Mass on the concluding day.
Source: www.mattersindia.com
