Showing posts with label Christian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christian. Show all posts

Monday, September 2, 2019

Which is the Best Retreat Centre in Kerala, India?

Kerala has about 200 Christian Retreat Centers. One may wonder why this tiny state in the south most corner of India has the highest number of retreat and renewal centres that provide physical, emotional and spiritual healing to countless number of people belonging to different races, religions, castes, etc

Even though Kerala is also called as 'God's own country' it is typically the capital of atheists, satan worshippers and cult founders in India. As the Holy bible says, "where sin increased, grace abounded all the more," (Rom 5:20). Hence obviously more and more spiritual clinics known as 'retreat centers' or dhyana kendram' became necessary.

Many people from different states of India and abroad search for the best retreat center in Kerala so that they can book for a retreat online and attend it for finding a sure remedy to their burning issues. Even though most of the Catholic Retreat Centers in the state is worthwhile irrespective of its size and fame, some retreat centers are the abode of the Holy Spirit and have become the places for guaranteed miracle occurrence instantly. These real miracles have become a matter of concern and discussions for the people who believe only in logic and science!

Warning: All places or centers that offer retreats may not be from God as there are numerous persons agencies running classes, conventions, prayer meetings and retreats in many parts of the state and the country. Even though they may appear as true and genuine, they are not. They will attract poor souls wearing a mask to  impersonate and trap the gullible people. As we are in the last hour, there may rise many false prophets to misguide and mislead even the chosen (Matt. 24:11). One can assess them to some extend by watching their lifestyles. As the Lord says in Matthew 7:20, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, you can identify these people with their actions. Or if the teachings / preaching of any houses claiming to be retreat centers compromise in delivering God's Messages without any changes, or try to alter the Word of God for favour or fear of anyone including the rulers, it is a fake center. Those Christian Retreat Centers or Churches that promote yoga or other indianized methods of worship are dangerous for one's soul. For this one can ask the Blessed Virgin Mother for prudence to understand whether they are commissioned by Her Son Lord Jesus Christ or not.

Blessings and Miracles in Retreat houses occur mainly in accordance with the founder's/director's/leader's anointing and the faith and fidelity they have in the Lord Jesus Christ. Many people may not know the fact that world famous Preachers like Rev Fr Mathew Naickomparambil, Rev Fr Xavier Khan Vattayil, Rev Fr Dominc Valanmanal, Rev Fr V P Joseph, Rev Fr Thomas Vazhacharickal, Rev Fr Daniel Poovannathil, etc who have Divine authority to Proclaim the Holy Gospel, cast out demons and cure the most incurable diseases, lead a very simple and humble life of penance for the sake of the happiness and comfort of numerous people they come across. Some of these great apostles of the Divine Word survive on nominal vegetarian food and sleep on the floor on mats. 

So for the convenience and guidance of the faithful, the names of some Christian Retreat Centres are listed below where you will find what you seek; an answer and solution for your plights. If you stay and attend a retreat there (usually for five to six days), you will come to know the true purpose of your life and the direction in which you are travelling. These Retreat houses help you get the anointing of the Holy spirit and show you the right way to the Kingdom of God.

1. Divine Retreat Center at Chalakudy in Kerala is the oldest and largest retreat center that conducts retreats in many languages every week. Though some people criticise it of deviating slightly from the original path, for the sake of its anointed saintly founder priests like Rev Fr Mathew Naickomparambil and Rev Fr George Panackal etc it will continue to shower Divine Blessings ever... Comparatively very nominal fees is charged here for the food and accommodation of the retreatants.

Contact through phone for booking a retreat:

Click the below link for address and phone numbers:

http://www.drcm.org/

2. Sehion Retreat Centre at Thavalam in Attapady directed by Rev Fr Xavier Khan Vattayil and team is one of the best centers to participate in a spiritual revival retreat. As the entire place on this hill is filled with God's Holy presence (as God's beloved priests and nuns are residing there) even stepping on the hills will grant healing to internal and external illness. Unlike other retreat centers, delicious and nutritious food and accommodation is provided to the participants absolutely free of cost here. Everything is borne by the generous contribution of those people who became financially sound through the intersession of this ministry. As seats are limited, advance online booking is necessary.

Website for Retreat Instructions and Booking: http://sehion.in/

Click here for retreat Booking directly: http://sehion.in/index2.php

Contact Phone Number: 04924 227 000

3. Marian Retreat Center at Anakkara near Kumily directed by Rev Fr Dominic Valanmanal and team is the world famous center for inner healing and deliverance from the clutches of satanic bonds. Hundreds of persons and families attend retreats here and are liberated from demonic enslavement. Apart from retreats, Bible Conventions are also held there. Even during bible Conventions held at various places throughout the country and around the world, just laying the hand by this saintly priest on persons will make them fall on the ground and give them instant deliverance and grace in abundance.

Contact Phone: 04868 253 300

https://marianretreatcentre.org/


4. Kreupasanam Marian Shrine at Kalavoor near Alappuzha is directed by Rev Fr Joseph V P who is a darling of Blessed Virgin Mother and Her Divine Son Jesus Christ. Acknowledging his devotion and loyalty to his calling, Blessed Mother has granted an apparition to him holding a clock in her hand beside the Alter at Kreupasanam on 7th December, 2004 to give a warning about the end time and the devastating tsunami that lashed out on the 26th December that year. Kreupasanam has become the last resort for people belonging to different walks of life without any religious differences, when all their efforts and attempts fail before the challenges of life, they rush to Kreupasanam center for the occurrence of instant miracles through the intercession of the Holy Mother of Lord Jesus, most of them are illogical and unbelievable.

Contact Phone: 0478 286 0595

People who are working / residing in far away places and cannot visit this Shrine at this moment, can even light a candle online for various urgent intentions and can go in person later when time permits. Click this link to know how to light a candle online:

https://kreupasanammarianshrine.com/lightcandle.php

For making Online Udambadi (covenant) Registration and Retreats / Prayers:

http://spiritualitypostures.blogspot.com/2020/05/how-to-make-kreupasanam-covenant.html

https://kreupasanammarianshrine.com/

5. Charis Bhavan Athirampuzha is one of the oldest Charismatic retreat centers in Kerala founded by Rev Fr James Manjackal who is a mystic and was granted rare grace to visit the Heaven, Purgatory and hell while still alive. It is being directed by anointed priests like Rev Fr Kurian Karickal and Rev Fr Bijil Chakiath and team.

Contact phones: 0481-2731911, 9048250775

http://www.charisbhavan.org/


6. Mount Nebo Retreat Center at Vagamon in Idukki district is directed by Rev Dr (Fr) Thomas Vazhacharickal who is a trained and experienced exorcist who casts out devil and the bonds of the dark forces through the Power of the Holy Sacrament and the Mighty Name of Lord Jesus. It is his mission to discover the plots of satan and to warn the people particularly the children and youngsters not to fall in the alluring traps of devil. He is specialised in freeing those who have fallen in the nets of evil spirits.

Find more info, Website and contact numbers here:

http://spiritualitypostures.blogspot.com/2020/05/mount-nebo-at-vagamon-in-kerala.html


7.  Mount Carmel Retreat Centre at Vettinadu in Trivandrum is directed by Rev Fr Daniel Poovannathil and team. As this noble Priest is specially chosen and gifted by the Holy Spirit to unfold the mysteries in the Word of God and reveal and disclose it in such a way that It is very attractive and easily understandable for even the average persons. As he is a talented teacher who can deliver classes interestingly, this retreat center gives priority for Bible Classes and Teachings.

Contact phone: 8281101101,

https://malankaratvm.com/welcome/mountcarmel

8. Anugraha Retreat Center at Vattathuvayal near Vaduvanchal, Waynad is directed by Rev Fr Mathew Vayalamannil who hails from a poor and inferior background but exalted highly by the Almighty to be His apostle and share His Gospel to the nations. The Good News served by this anointed priest is so powerful but simple that It touches the heart of every hearer. Most of his messages are from his own experience and are correlated to most people's lives.

Contact Phone: 081130 61008

....more to be added...

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Catholic Christian Retreat and Renewal Centers in Kerala, India

'Kerala' is termed and known as 'God's own Country'. Though this slogan is used as a promotional advertisement by the tourism department, this slogan is ironically very true. This small state in the southern end of India is specially blessed and chosen by God Almighty as HIS Own dear land with beautiful landscapes, lakes, sea shores, mountains, forests, abundant food and cash crops, sufficient rain fall and good climates. 

Two thousand years ago (in A.D. 52) one of the beloved Apostles of Lord Jesus Christ by name St. Thomas was sent to Kerala by God with His Good News (Gospel) of Salvation and eternal life. It is in this land where St. Thomas (locally called as Mar Thoma Sleeha) constructed the Holy Church of the Lord Jesus Christ by converting the local people by sharing the Good News of the Master with them.

Ever since then, majority of the Christian people of this land are good and true believers of the Lord not just for name sake, but at heart and soul.

It is an amazing fact that majority of the Catholic Priests and nuns serving for the spread and nurturing of the 'Kingdom of God' worldwide are from this tiny state.

Kerala is blessed to have so many vibrant and spirit-filled 'Catholic Christian Spiritual Retreat and Renewal Centers' that serve for the spiritual, physical, mental and social needs of people without any reservations of caste, creed religion or race. Thousands of people belonging to different religions and castes participate in these Prayer meetings and conventions and receive umpteen number of Spiritual, Physical and economical blessings from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Here is the list of the Leading Retreat centers that are serving not only the people belonging the Catholic or Christian communities but also of all religions.
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1. Divine Retreat Center, (Potta) Muringoor, Chalakudy, Kerala.

This is the first Retreat and Prayer Centre in Kerala and grownup to be the largest in the world. Divine Retreat Center founded by Rev Fr Mathew Naickamparampil and Rev Fr George Panackal is run by Vincention Fathers (VC) and is known as the Mother of all retreat centers not only in Kerala but also in India. It can accommodate thousands of pilgrims at a time to heal them physically, mentally and spiritually. Retreats are held in many major languages other than Malayalam every week (Sunday to Friday).

Address: 

Divine Retreat Center,           Phone: 0480-2708098
Muringoor P O,                      E-Mail: divine@md2.vsnl.net.in
Chalakkudy,
Kerala - 680316  

website: http://www.drcm.org/ 
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2. Sehion Retreat Centre, Attappady, Palakkad dist, Kerala.

   This retreat center is founded by Rev Fr Xavier Khan Vattayil, a missionary and healer of this time. Though it is being run in limited space and facilities, it is attracting huge number of devotees from around the world.


Address: 

Thavalom P.O.
Attappady, Palakkad, Kerala, India, Pin : 678 589
Phone : 0091 4924 253333, 253647
Blogspot: http://sehionretreatcentre.blogspot.in/ _______________________________________________

3. IMS Dhyana Bhavan, Paravoor, Alappuzha

    This retreat center is run by IMS (Indian Missionary Society) fathers. Presently it is directed by Fr Prasant IMS.

Address:


Paravoor, Punnapra PO. Alappuzha,KeralaIndia. PIN:688 004
Phone : 0477-2287372, 2287472,2287972
Fax : 0477- 2287471

E-mail
 imsdhyanabhavan@yahoo.co.in, frprasant@imsdhyanabhavan.org

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4. Charis Bhavan, Athirampuzha

     This is also one of the pioneer retreat centers started by Rev Fr James Manjackal MSFS.

Address: 

Athirampuzha P.O.
Kottayam, Kerala, India. PIN-686562
Phone: +91 481 2731911/2731912/2731913

E-mail : info@charisbhavan.org

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5. Good News Retreat Center, Pambady, Kottayam.

    This center is being directed by Rev Fr Joseph Kandathiparampil HGN.

Address: 

Good News Retreat Center,
8th mile, Velloor PO, Pambady, Kottayam, Kerala. PIN -686501.

E-Mail: contact@goodnewstapas.org
           goodnewstapasretreat@gmail.com
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6. Tabor Retreat Center, Ezhumuttom, Thodupuzha.

    This retreat center is also one of the first established in Kerala. Rev Dr (Fr) Augustian Pallikunnel founded and developed this in to a famous miracle center. Now Rev Fr Georgi Pallikknnel is directing it with the Divine Help.

Address: 

Tabor Retreat Centre,
Ezhumuttom PO, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India, PIN - 685605
Phones: 09544767260, 09447824554, 04862-262167

E-Mail: taborezhumuttom@gmail.com

website: http://www.taborretreatcentre.org/
Blog     : http://www.taborretreatcentre.org/blog/
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7. Marian Retreat Center, Anakkara.

    This retreat center is functioning in Kanjirappally Diocese is providing physical, mental and spiritual healing to a number of participants. Rev Fr Dominic Valanmanal is the Director.

Address: 

Marian Nagar, Anakkara PO, Idukki dist, Kerala, India. PIN- 685512

Phones: 04868283765, 09656141917
            09526022213, 09526022214

E-Mail: mail@marianretreatcentre.org


website: http://marianretreatcentre.org/
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For a list of Popular Catholic Christian Retreat and Counselling Centers in other states of India like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharastra, Delhi, Jarkhand etc please check this blog: 

http://christtotheworld.blogspot.in/p/christian-retreat-renewal-centres-in.html

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Nilackal St Thomas Church - World's First Christian Ecumenical Church...!

The Christian Church named St. Thomas Church is the first Christian Ecumenical Church in the world. It is situated on the hill slopes of Nilackal in the western ghats in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala in South India. It was established 30 years ago by the Bishops of Catholic rites, Jacobite, Orthodox, Marthoma, CSI etc jointly. It is built at the place where Apostle St Thomas first established one of the seven and a half Churches about 2000 years ago. Before the construction of this Church an old 'Cross' believed to be a part of the old Church was found. People belonging to most Christian denominations and even people belonging to other religions go to this Church to receive many favors.