India to mark end of Year for priests by 40-hour Eucharistic adoration

(May26,2010) To mark the end of the Year for Priests in India, a 40-hour long Eucharistic adoration is being organised by the Congregation of the Disciples of the Divine Master in Bangalore - Karnataka State, and in Mumbai, Maharashtra State. The long Eucharistic adoration is to ask God to help humanity and particularly the Church, the Pope, bishops and priests in these times of suffering. Prayer will begin at 7 a.m. on June 10 in the chapel of Prarthanalaya in Bangalore, and will end at 6 a.m. on 12^th June.
The provincial superior of the congregation, Sister Kanikaimary, told AsiaNews that they have invited all the faithful to participate, even if the vigil will be reserved for nuns. She said the priestly Year was celebrated in all their 18 homes, as the priesthood is linked to their charism and to their vocation. The nun said they have a special ministry for priests and spiritually, morally and physically they are called to look after their welfare. She added that the charisma of the Disciples, starts with prayer for vocations and concludes with the assistance to the elderly or sick priests. Sr. Kanikaimary said their founder, Fr Alberione, has instilled in them a particular desire to take care of the elderly and the sick.