Lourdes Shrine, Perambur, pays tribute to the relic Chennai, Nov. 18. Thousands of parishioners of Lourdes Shrine accorded an colourful welcome for the casket containing the relic of Don Bosco as it arrived here on 16th November. Fr. Joe Andrew, the parish priest, and the Salesian community received the casket. A Religious cultural programme that followed enlightened the faithful about the life and holiness of Don Bosco.
The excitement of the people was palpable as they waited with bated breath for the arrival of the relic of Don Bosco, on the 16th of November 2011. The casket was lowered from the vehicle amidst fireworks and music. A short moment of prayer was held, during which the priests prayed that the pilgrims who would visit the relic may grow spiritually through the intercession of the Saint. The casket containing the relic of Don Bosco, was escorted by children waving flags and strewing flowers along the way, the band playing sweet melodies, the Cross bearer, altar boys with candles, and religious associations like the Legion of Mary, Madha Sabai, Vincent De PaulSociety, Divine Mercy and Charismatic groups, and the association of Salesian Cooperators holding their respective banners, and BCC units holding placards with the image of Don Bosco, and the priests, as the procession moved to the shrine stage. The venue was already crowded with devotees who were restlessly waiting for their opportunity to pay homage to the sacred casket bearing the relic.
