St. Thomas Forane Church
Jalahalli, Banagalore, Karnataka 560 013
Loving Jesus, we praise and thank you for the gift of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara to your Church as a model of holy life. Give us the grace to be inspired by his ardent life of faith in order to experience you through prayer and to work for the growth of the Church untiringly, and thus to be committed to you wholeheartedly. Loving Father, enable us to glorify you by striving for the sanctification of our lives and working for the salvation of all after the inspiring example of St. Chavara who was patron of families and model of religious and priestly life. Help us to accept with joy the share of your cross through the sufferings of our daily life. May the special intention…………….. for which we now pray be granted to us through the intercession of St. Chavara, our Lord and our God, for ever and ever.
Amen
St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara (1805–1871), a pioneer in education and social reform in Kerala, dedicated his life to the upliftment of society and the spiritual growth of families. He emphasized the importance of prayer in daily life, the education of children, and the strength of family bonds. St. Kuriakose’s teachings on family unity and his vision for community welfare continue to inspire parishes today. His example encourages us to foster love, education, and spiritual growth within our families, making our homes places of faith and learning.
