SHILLONG: The Archdiocese of Shillong held its annual Eucharistic Procession at the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Laitumkhrah, with faithful from parishes across the region participating.
The event began with a Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman, alongside Archbishop Victor Lyngdoh and Auxiliary Bishop Bernad Laloo.
In his homily, Cardinal Ferrão emphasized that Christianity is rooted in a personal, living relationship with Jesus Christ, urging believers to go beyond external religious practices.
Citing the Gospel of St John, he reminded the congregation that fruitful lives depend on remaining connected to Christ, advocating daily Bible reading, prayer, and participation in the sacraments.
The Cardinal encouraged prayer not just as petition, but as time spent with God in gratitude and trust, and stressed the importance of the Holy Eucharist as an encounter with the living Christ.
He called on families to nurture faith at home through love, patience, forgiveness, and mutual care, and challenged parents to offer children guidance and a living example of faith.
Highlighting the role of Basic Ecclesial Communities, Cardinal Ferrão said they should embody faith, fellowship, and service—not just function as prayer groups or event organizers.
(4FrontMedia news)
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