TUESDAY DEVOTIONS

Tuesday Devotions

Every Tuesday, our province conducts special prayers and devotion towards St. Anthony of Padua. The following are the Friaries where the devotion is done in special way: Franciscan Ashram, Nattakkal; St. Paul Franciscan Ashram, Kattappana; Padua Franciscan Ashram, Puthenchira; and Assisi Shanthi Kendra, Karukutty.

1) Franciscan Ashram, Nattakkal

The Ashram is known for its Tuesday devotion to St. Anthony, which has been held from the beginning of the Ashram itself. It’s the only Ashram where the devotion towards the Saint takes place in that locality. The Friars conduct special services such as the Divine Mercy Rosary, Holy Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions, Preaching, Solemn Eucharistic Celebration with solemn Novena to St. Anthony of Padua. The days service ends with ‘Nercha Kanji’, where huge crowds thank the Saint for favours received.

2) St. Paul Franciscan Ashram, Kattappana

The Tuesday services in the Friary are: the Divine Mercy Rosary, Holy Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions, Preaching, Solemn Eucharistic Celebration with solemn Novena to St. Anthony of Padua. The day’s service ends with ‘Nercha Kanji’. Thousands gather at the Ashram to pour out their intentions and petitions to their favourite Saint.

3)Padua Franciscan Ashram, Puthenchira

This is the only shrine of our Province that is dedicated to St. Anthony. The feast of the Saint is celebrated in a grand way, as thousands gather for the procession. On every Tuesday there is Solemn Eucharistic Celebration, Adoration, Rosary, and Novena prayers to the saint. Confession is given special importance.

4) This is the only shrine of our Province that is dedicated to St. Anthony. The feast of the Saint is celebrated in a grand way, as thousands gather for the procession. On every Tuesday there is Solemn Eucharistic Celebration, Adoration, Rosary, Assisi Shanthi Kendra, Karukutty

The chapel is always crowded for the Tuesday service. Special prayers and talks by the friars and renowned preachers are available to the faithful. The province provides this for the faithful living nearby. On Tuesday there is Holy Eucharistic Celebration in the morning and afternoon, with special devotion toward St. Anthony. Confession is available throughout the day. The people make offerings in thanksgiving for favours received.

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