THE GOAN NETWORK
PANAJI
Archbishop of Goa and Daman Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão has encouraged all faithful to participate in special prayers on Sunday to seek God’s blessings for favourable weather conditions, leading to timely and sufficient rain for the well-being of all.
In a Circular Letter to the clergy, religious and lay faithful in the Archdiocese, Cardinal Ferrão stated that June 21 (Sunday) may be dedicated to intensify prayers for this intention, particularly during Eucharistic celebrations, SCC meetings and family rosaries.
“In view of the continued need for adequate rainfall and mindful of the dependence of our communities on God's providential care, I request that special prayers for rain be offered daily in all our Churches, Chapels, Institutions and homes throughout the Archdiocese, until the Lord bless our land with timely and sufficient rain, protect those affected by drought and water scarcity, and sustain all those who depend on agriculture and natural resources for their livelihood,” stated Cardinal Ferrão.
“May our united prayer, offered with faith and perseverance, obtain from God the blessings we seek and deepen our trust in His loving providence.”
Elsewhere, the St Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre at Cruz Dos Milagres in Old Goa will also host a special ‘Eucharistic Adoration – Praying for Rain’ on Sunday from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Inspired by the theme, “I will send rain on your land in its season”, the prayer service will bring together the faithful in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, seeking God’s blessings for timely and sufficient rain and the well-being of all.
