St. Joseph Konkani Community, Abu Dhabi

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Monthi Feast 2026 – Feast Day Celebration.

A Feast Every Heart Remembers…

With hearts overflowing with joy and thanksgiving, we warmly invite you and your family to celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Monthi Feast 2026. More than a tradition, Monthi Feast is a celebration of faith, family, gratitude, and the loving presence of our Heavenly Mother—a feast that remains cherished in every heart.

Feast Day Theme: “Mary, the Living Tabernacle of the Living God: Mary and the Holy Eucharist” / "ಮರಿ ಜಿವಂತ್ ದೆವಾಚೆಂ ತಬೆರ್ನಾಕಲ್: ಮರಿ ಆನಿ ಪವಿತ್ರ್ ಎವ್ಕರಿಸ್ತ್"
Gospel: Matthew 1:18–23

Mary became the first living tabernacle, carrying Jesus, the Son of God, within her womb. Through her humble obedience and complete surrender to God's will, she brought the Saviour into the world. Today, she continues to lead us to her Son, truly present in the Holy Eucharist—the source and summit of our Christian life. As we celebrate her birth, let us renew our love for the Eucharist and strive to become living tabernacles of Christ through lives of faith, love, and service.

Come and celebrate this blessed occasion with your family. Let us gather for the Festal Prayer, the traditional Flower Showering by our children, and the Solemn Holy Eucharist, offering our heartfelt thanksgiving to God through the loving intercession of our Blessed Mother.

May this joyous Monthi Feast fill every heart with hope, every family with peace, and every home with God's abundant blessings. As we honour Mother Mary, may she continue to lead us always to her Son, Jesus Christ, present in the Holy Eucharist.

Happy Monthi Feast!

09/09/2026

Monthi Feast 2026 – Novena Day 9

As we come to the final day of our Monthi Feast Novena, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the many blessings God has bestowed upon us. Throughout these nine days, we have journeyed with Mother Mary, learning from her life and growing in faith. Today, we are invited to thank God with joyful and humble hearts, just as Mary did.

Day 9 Theme: “Mary is an Inspiration for Us to Express Gratitude to God” / "ದೆವಾಕ್ ಉಪ್ಕಾರ್ ಆಟಂವ್ಕ್ ಮರಿ ಆಮ್ಕಾಂ ಪ್ರೇರಣ್"
Gospel: Luke 1:46–56

In today's Gospel, Mary joyfully proclaims the Magnificat, praising God for His greatness and thanking Him for the wonderful things He has done. Her hymn of praise reminds us that a grateful heart recognizes God's presence and remains faithful in every circumstance, whether in times of joy or challenge.

As we reflect on this beautiful theme, let us thank God for His countless blessings, for the gift of our families, our faith, and His constant love. May Mary's song of thanksgiving inspire us to live each day with hearts full of gratitude, praising God not only with our words but also through lives of faith, love, and service.

We warmly invite you and your family to join us on this final day of the Monthi Feast Novena. Together, let us raise our hearts in thanksgiving, seeking the loving intercession of our Blessed Mother as we prepare to joyfully celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

09/09/2026

NOVENA DAY 7 | DOING THE WILL OF GOD.

Day 7 of our Novena was another beautiful evening of prayer, faith and devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary.

Inspired by Mary’s wholehearted “Yes” to God, we were reminded to trust in His plan and courageously seek to do His will in our lives.

May Mother Mary inspire us to surrender ourselves to God with faith, humility and obedience.

Here are a few blessed moments from this grace-filled Day 7.

08/09/2026

*Monthi Feast 2026 – Novena Day 8*

As we continue our Monthi Feast Novena, we are reminded that even in life's darkest moments, God never abandons His children. Standing beside us with a mother's love, Mary becomes a beacon of hope, encouraging us to remain faithful and trust in God's promises.

Day 8 Theme: “Mary is a Ray of Hope” / "ಮರಿ ಭರ್ವಾಶ್ಯಾಚೆಂ ಕಿರಣ್"
Gospel: John 19:25–29

In today's Gospel, we find Mary standing faithfully at the foot of the Cross. Though her heart was pierced with sorrow, she never lost hope or turned away from God's plan. In the midst of suffering, she remained steadfast in faith, becoming a source of strength and hope for all who follow Christ.

As we reflect on this beautiful theme, let us turn to Mother Mary in our own moments of pain, uncertainty, and hardship. May her unwavering faith inspire us to trust in God's love, persevere through every trial, and become signs of hope to those around us.

We warmly invite you and your family to join us on this eighth day of the Monthi Feast Novena. Together, let us seek the comforting presence of our Blessed Mother, asking her to strengthen our faith and lead us to the hope and peace that are found in Jesus Christ.

08/09/2026

NOVENA DAY 6
MORE BLESSED MOMENTS

A few more beautiful glimpses from our grace-filled Day 6, made truly memorable by the gracious presence of our beloved Bishop.

Here are a few more blessed moments from this special evening.