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| December 25, 2009 | Midnight Christmas on board cruise liner from Kochi | | On Board Aquamarine Vessel: It was a unique experience not only for the priest but for Christian mariners on board the Aquamarine ship on its way to Maldives. The mass was
conducted
in its proper way by a catholic Priest Fr. Justin K. at one of ships Lounge specially
set by the cruise staff for this purpose. It took around an hour for the priest
to conclude and provide the cruisers and seafarers to have a glimpse of their
traditional ritual, which they though could never happen because of their scheduled
travel arranged during this time of the year. Some of the Christian devotees who
had missed earlier had a rare chance to share their happiness through prayers
and devotion showed by the mariners. A three-member team including a priest and
two musicians were called on board to conduct the mass on the occasion. Though
the attendees were less in numbers but for the priest it was a life long remembrance
as he had never done such a thing in his life for which he was first Little hesitant
but finally resorted to the request by the cruise director. Throughout the years,
Midnight Mass has been a popular Christmas Mass choice for many Catholics
across
the world. In the early history of the Church, vigils were held before every feast
for the purpose of preparing for the feast itself. Mass would be held in the evening,
followed by a period of prayer and contemplation. Solemn services were then held
the next morning. | |
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