Chaitanya, Shimoga, December 18, 2020: The Diocese of Shimoga and the Shimoga Multipurpose Social Service Society jointly organized Christmas Sahamilana with Media Personnel on 18 December 2020 in Chaitanya, Shimoga. Most Rev. Dr Francis Serrao SJ, the Bishop of Shimoga and the President of SMSSS presided over the programme. Dr Shri Basava Marulasiddha Swamiji of Basava Kendra, Shimoga was the Special Invitee. Mr Nagaraj Nerige, Secretary, Shimoga Press Trust was the chief guest.
Rev. Fr Clifford Roshan Pinto, the Director of SMSSS accorded a warm welcome to the guests and the media personnel and noted that the media today is the fourth pillar of the Constitution. He noted that the media should not be used to impress people but should be used to impact people.” He thanked the media persons for the support they extend to publish the news of all the activities of the society.
Dr Shri Basava Marulasiddha Swamiji referring to M. Govinda Pai’s work Golgotha noted how Jesus became the symbol of love and sacrifice and how we need to follow Jesus’ principles of forgiveness and sacrifice. Mother Teresa is a best example for dedicated service. Basavanna also teaches us to respect human beings and serve them.
Mr Nagaraj Nerige highlighted the role of media in today’s society and thanked the organizers of the programme for inviting them to share the joy of Christmas.
Most Rev. Dr Francis Serrao SJ in his presidential address gave a meaningful message of Christmas. Jesus became human to teach human beings to become more human. We can become more human by loving, caring other human beings. The manger has a place for everyone. It has a place for human beings and for animals; it has a place for human beings and for God. Manger does not discard anyone. So we too need to accept everyone and become more human. This is the true meaning of Christmas.
Mrs Precilla Martis thanked everyone. Mr Jagadeesha K. H. compered the programme.
