Archbishop calls for care for addicted-youth at Infant Jesus Shrine feast

Bengaluru, Jan 15: A sea of humanity of several Catholics including people from various religious Faiths gathered on January 14th 7pm for the feast of Infant Jesus in Viveknagar in Bengaluru.

Archbishop Dr. Bernard who heads a Catholic population of over 4 Million Roman Catholics in Bangalore Archdiocese, in his message spoke emphatically on the need for “reaching out to youth who are becoming victims to a sweeping wave of substance abuse that endanger their spiritual life and the very quality of their existence”.  He expressed great concern “for all Youth from various Faiths” saying “Our Youth need to be protected and guided”. 

The Archbishop urged the dignitaries who graced the occasion “to do everything in their capacity to save youth heading into perils of chemical substances in various forms, including internet pornography which is demonically surging across the world”.  

Carmelite Priest Father Anastasio Roggero from the Archdiocese of Prague (where the devotion originated over 700 years ago) who heads the Missions and promotions to Devotions to Infant Jesus joined in the festivities.

Mayor of the Bengaluru, Padmavathi told the gatheringe “I have been coming to this Shrine for over three decades praying to Jesus. I thank the Lord for entrusting me with this important responsibility”. MLA NA Harris was also present among other dignitaries.