During a Mass celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation and Holy Communion in the Adoni parish of Kurnool Diocese, an Indian bishop emphasized that Holy Communion brings both spiritual and physical graces.
“The whole Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. Holy Communion, worthily received, brings us graces that affect us both spiritually and physically. Spiritually, our souls become more united to Christ, both through the graces we receive and through the change in our actions that those graces effect,” said the prelate.
Bishop Gorantla Johnase, OCD, the new bishop of the Diocese of Kurnool, administered First Holy Communion to 68 recipients and baptized four individuals.
The villagers warmly welcomed him with prayerful dances by both girls and boys. They escorted him on a decorated vehicle resembling a chariot of horses, leading a joyful procession organized by community members.
Bishop Johnase was the main celebrant, accompanied by 11 priests from nearby villages.
Father Kola Vijay Raju, Dean of Adoni Deanery and parish priest of Adoni, expressed his gratitude to God for blessing the 68 children who received Holy Communion.
“It is God’s grace that we had the opportunity to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation and Holy Communion this year,” he said.
The Diocese of Kurnool comprises 65 parishes with 102,967 Catholics. As of 2021, 136 priests and 465 nuns serve in the diocese.
Infant Jesus Church has nearly 400 Catholic families. - With inputs from Pujitha Nagalli, RVA Telugu
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