‘Ezhuthiniruthu’ – Initiation of a child into the World of Letters
In the Indian culture knowledge is considered to be divine and it should be transmitted from one generation to the next in a divine manner. A Guru (Teacher) should be a man of prayer, knowledge and divinity. The one who teaches the first letters have a great importance in the academic life of the child. Observing these local traditions, the children are brought to Shrine and Priests blesses them and teaches the child the Holy name of Jesus by helping him/her to write in the rice on a plate.
Spiritual Activities in the Shrine
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Offerings for Garland
Garlanding is a famous spiritual activity of the shrine. Read More
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Offerings for Candle
People believe that whoever prays with the lighted candle in their hand will be blessed by St. Antony. Read More
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Offering Puffed Rice
‘Malar’ is a food made of Rice. Malar is given everyday to the devotees and it is considered to be an instrument of many miraculous cures from diseases. Read More
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Offerings for Bun
Offering of Buns is the most cherished offering in the Shrine. Read More
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Tithe to Church
The divine law asks every devotee to give one –tenth of their income to the noble causes of the church. Read More
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Donations for Reconstruction
Shrine is undergoing a major reconstruction in order that it may give more facilities of the devotees. Read More
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Donations to Shrine
You can be with the shrine to spread the Good news to the whole world and to give new life endowed with the grace of God. Read More
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Vesting
Children who are suffering from various disease wears the habit of St. Antony and Participates in Novena. Read More
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‘Adima’ – Offering Oneself as a Devotee
On Tuesdays and other days after the liturgical celebrations it is possible to make this self offering here. Read More -
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Ritual Food in the Shrine is gruel made with rice and coconut peels. The ritual food is prepared with the financial support from the devotees. Read More