GRAND ABIDE Catholic Youth Retreat 2020 at Chittoor Retreat Centre

One of the most popular and Spirit-filled Christian Retreat Centres in India, 'Chittoor Dhyana Kendram' situated at Kochi in Kerala has announced the dates and is gearing up to hold the 50th episode of their masterpiece ABIDE Retreat specially aimed for the youth, titled as 'GRAND ABIDE Youth Retreat' (GA-4) from April 30th to May 6th. The slogan of Abide retreats is 'Abide in Me as I abide in you' (Jn. 15:4).

ABIDE Youth Retreats are famous and proven to be very effective for the overall transformation of today's youth. Thousands of youth who have participated in the past ABIDE Retreats have been testifying about the total (Spiritual, physical and emotional) changes that occurred in them through the ABIDE Programs. 

Abide is not just a traditional retreat, it is completely different. It is like a spiritual fest with powerful Worship Sessions, Inspiring classes based on the Holy Word of God by anointed persons, Solemn Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist, Worthy reception of the Sacraments, Sharing of individual testimonies, electrifying music ministry and marvellous Visual presentations etc. etc. which will enable the participant to plunge in Heavenly joy and experience spiritual ecstasy.

Many youngsters who were in the bondage of sins and addicted to the tools of satan, received deliverance and have become proud children of God who are experiencing true happiness, freedom and liberty through Lord Jesus Christ! Hence 'Abide Youth Retreats are highly recommended for the modern day youth to taste and experience the LOVE of God and to realize the true purpose of their lives! Parents, Guardians, Teachers, Preachers, Priests, Nuns etc... are requested to send their children if they fall under the eligible age below.

GRAND ABIDE 4 (Youth Retreat) Particulars

Age: 17-35 (married or unmarried)

Dates: April 30th to May 6th

Fees - 300 for registration + 700 for food & Accommodation}

Led by Rev Fr. Jose Uppani  and team

Other Main speakers:

1. Archbishop Mar Antony Kariyil

Vicar of the Major Archbishop

Ernakulam Angamaly Archdiocese

2. Bp. Francis Kalist

(Bishop of Meerut & Episcopal Advisor to the CCR in India).

3. Bp. Mar Raphael Thattil

(Bishop of Shamshabad)

4. Bp. Yoohanon Mar Theodosius

(Malankara Catholic Bishop of Muvattupuzha Diocese)

5. Fr. Daniel Poovannathil

(Director Mount Carmel Retreat Centre

Thiruvananthapuram)

Mr. Cyril John

(Member of CHARIS (Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service) constituted by Pope Francis). 

Chevalier Benny Punnathara

(Chairman Shalom Ministries)

Contact Address: 

Rev. Fr. Director, 

Chittoor Retreat Centre [Snehasusrushalayam], 

South Chittoor 

Ernakulam, PIN-682027, 

Kerala, India 

Phone: 91 484 2430508, 2432508

Mobile: +91 9446040508 

E-mail: mail@chittoordyanakendram.com

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Please note: Abide-49 (എബൈഡ് യുവജന ധ്യാനം) Retreat is scheduled to be conducted from February 20 (Thursday) 9.00 AM to February 24 (Monday) 8.00 AM. If possible please don't miss!

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Beware of False teaching by Fr Daniel Poovannathil, Br Sajith Joseph: No Hell!

I am sorry. I am withdrawing my remarks mentioned in this article about some anointed and Spirit-filled servants of my LORD JESUS CHRIST. I understand that I have no right to criticise, correct or judge them. I happened to see a video clipping circulated by someone containing some words of my beloved Reverend Priests and a Lay Missionary. That video has been removed from the Youtube channel. So it may be a fabricated one to discredit them and the Catholic Church. I am not deleting this article because if I do so how can I make a public apology for my erroneous assumptions that may have hurt or misguided someone? I am sorry, Dear and Very Respected Fathers Daniel Poovannathil and Michael Panachikkal. I am sorry Brother Sajith Joseph!

I happened to see some videos of some of our favourite preachers like Rev Fr Daniel Poovannathil, Rev Fr Michael Panachikkal V C, Brother Sajith Joseph etc about whom I have also written posts in this blog earlier. But after seeing these video clippings in which they categorically state that there is no hell, I feel that it is completely against the teachings of my beloved Divine Master Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church which is HIS mystical body. 

I also feel that it is contrary to the messages shared by my dearest Holy Virgin Mother which I fully believe. Hence I am sharing it here so that my blog visitors also watch it and beseech for Grace and prudence from the Holy Mother which She is eagerly waiting to grant to discern what is right and what is wrong during these end times. 

I am not sharing this post and video to judge anyone even though I have apprehensions about why some chosen and anointed preachers are teaching differently like these! Is it the fulfilment of the warning issued by my Divine Master through Matthew 24:24 "that false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s chosen ones". 

I make it clear that by sharing this article or the video I am nobody to judge them. I am a humble slave of Lord Jesus and I honour and respect everyone in the world who loves and serves my Beloved Master. Then please understand how much reverence and love I have for anointed and mighty Apostles like them! I request my blog readers not to criticise or hate them, but pray fervently for them and all the servants of God!

With the Grace I received from my Divine Master (Who gives Grace upon Grace from HIS fullness [Jn. 1:16] and from my Holy Virgin Mother (Who is full of God's Grace [Lk. 1:28], I wish to say and exhort every faithful not to believe anyone (whoever it is) who teaches there is no hell or deplore the signs of the time we see now and the messages given by the Lord and His Mother through several chosen ones. 

Lord Jesus Christ has categorically stated that there is a hell and whoever does not repent for his sins while on this earth will end up in that hell. HE has also exhorted us to know from the 'signs of the time' the fulfilment of the prophecies and be on our own guard!

As we are still alive in this 'Age of Grace' and GOD's infinite Mercy is free, instant and easy, please avail it now in 3 simple steps right now without any trouble, price or effort. 

1. Believe in your heart and profess with your mouth that Lord Jesus Christ suffered and died for your sins also.

2. Honestly repent for all your sins (however grave they are) and realise that Lord Jesus Christ suffered for your sins also. (Detest them and resolve not to commit again).

3. Confess directly to the Lord right now, and then to a Catholic Priest when you get a chance.




Please watch and Pray and be on your Guard!

American Evangelical Pastor Francis Chan Preaches Holy Eucharistic Communion!

The Power of the Most Holy Spirit of the Almighty God has started working more intensely with the break of 2020! [Because HE alone knows exactly that the end of age is imminent]. Many people from all parts of the earth, who have been faithful to their Divine Calling are receiving true enlightenment and discernment to know God's message through St Paul in Philippians 4:8 to think about [seek] anything that is excellent or praiseworthy (such things that is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable...!) Prominent Evangelical Pastor of America, Francis Chan recently received such enlightenment of the Holy Spirit to see and feel the True Presence of Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist!

Francis Chan is an author of many Christian subjects. He is a noted teacher and preacher in protestant churches and related environments in America. He is the founder pastor of 'Cornerstone Community Church' in SimiValley, California, which he started in 1994 and left after growing it to a strong congregation. He is the founder of Eternity Bible College and was its first chancellor. He has also served as a board member of several national and international Christian and social justice organizations.

Recently while delivering a sermon on the occasion of Epiphany in his Church, Francis Chan shocked his Protestant assembly by preaching on the 'Real Presence of Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Communion' and rejecting the exclusively symbolic interpretation of the Holy Eucharist. 

He said, "I didn't know that for the first 1,500 years of the Church history, everyone saw the Holy Eucharist as the literal Body and Blood of Lord Jesus Christ." He also exclaimed, "And it was not till 500 years ago someone popularised a thought that the Holy Eucharist is just a symbol and nothing more. I did not know that!" 

Watch the live video of the homily in which Pastor Francis Chan confesses his faith in the Holy Eucharistic Communion of the Catholic Church:





"Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches [and pastors]". (Rev 2:29)

Read a related article of a prominent Pastor from Kerala India who professed his faith in the Catholic Church and joined it recently. 


Brother Sajith Joseph joins the Catholic Church!

Syro-Malabar Church Synod 2020 January 10-15: Circular, video/audio

The Syro Malabar Catholic Church's Bishop's Synod was held from 2020 January 10-15 at Mount St Thomas at Kakkanad, Kochi. The six day conference was guided by the Holy Spirit. Several contemporary issues relating to the Church, Liturgy, Society etc were discussed and decisions were taken unanimously in the light of God's Grace. 

Below are the seven topics about the Cardinal mentioned in his Circular.

1. Agricultural field and the farmers' crisis

2. Citizenship amendment bill

3. Discrimination in the implementation of minority welfare schemes

4. Reservation among EWS in the forward communities

5. Atrocities and crimes against the Christians- including 'love jihad' 

6. Modification of the Liturgy in Holy Eucharistic Mass (Kurbana kramam).

7. Thanks to retiring Kanjirappally Bishop Mar Mathew Arackal and 
    Welcome to new Bishop Mar Jose Pulickal.

Click to read the PDF format:





Watch the video/audio form of the circular:

Bro Sajith Joseph Healing Ministry address and Phone Number

Brother Sajith Joseph was born to Catholic parents. But during his childhood, his parents were beguiled by some protestant pastors to leave the Catholic Church and to join the Pentecostalism. And when they yielded to their false teachings and switched their faith, obviously he also became a Pentecost as he was too young to think independently. Later he studied Theology in Protestant Seminaries and became a prominent Pastor belonging to the 'Assemblies of God' denomination.  He is the founder of a Pentecostal Church by name 'Grace Community Global'. As he is an anointed evangelist and powerful speaker, he has thousands of followers and his Church has branches in all five continents.

Bro Sajith Joseph was different from the other protestant pastors and believers who are generally blind. Unlike other pastors, God's grace in him opened his mind and gave him a quest to search and find the one and only true Church which is the Body of Christ. His search and research lead him back to the Holy Catholic Church which alone has the Apostolic traditions!

Before 2019 Christmas Bro Sajith Joseph and many members of his group officially joined the Catholic Church in the presence of the Bishop of Punalur and other Priests. Though his move is considered as a bold and courageous one, it has naturally created many blind and stubborn protestants as his enemies. His move is highly welcomed by the spiritual world as there is apparently nothing worldly he may gain through becoming a Catholic except the eternal rewards! [I saw some people criticising him saying he has joined the Catholic Church for worldly benefits! In my opinion as an independent pastor and owner of a well grown organization, there is nothing he may need more as he is some what settled already (worldly speaking!)]

There may be some differences in the perceptions and teachings of individual preachers. If any existing ardent Catholics have any doubts in the homecoming and performance of this chosen 'tool' of God, please ponder over the Words of our Lord Jesus in Mark 9:40 "Whoever is not against us is for us"! Do not doubt him because he is chosen by the Lord God! (Acts 9: 11-15). 

It is not anyone's duty to judge others. As some people strongly allege and criticize, if he has any other ulterior motives behind his professing the Catholic Faith and declaring allegiance to the Universal Church's teachings, there is The WORD that the Lord spoke that will judge him (Jn. 12:48). But be informed that brother Sajith Joseph who has been serving and testifying the Living Word of God, is not a fool to be deprived of the eternal rewards kept ready for momentary worldly gains!

"For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work..."(1 Corinthians 3:11-13)


Likewise a person who believes in protestant ideology may find it difficult to digest immediately the fact that Brother Sajith Joseph has left the Protestantism and joined the Catholic Church. Such people are requested to listen calmly to the reasons being shared by him. He received Divine 'Grace' to discern clearly as he was true to his calling even when he was in the pentecostalism. There are some rigid pentacosts who scorn him through social media platforms. They should understand that there were many Jewish people and leaders who persecuted the early Christians, but only Saul was called and converted by the Lord as he was loyal in HIS eyes!

Immediately after joining in the 'Communion of Saints' and seeking the intercession of Holy Mother of God Jesus who is 'Full of God's Grace', the amount of grace and anointment grew in him and he has been performing  wondrous miracles in the Mighty and Holy Name of Lord JESUS Christ who is ever present as the 'Divine Mercy' in the Holy Eucharistic Sacrament.

The Lord is exalting Sajith brother for showing obedience to the Voice of the Holy Spirit in him and confessing and declaring his faith and fidelity in HIS Holy Catholic Church!

Bro Sajith Joseph's Prayer and Healing Ministry address & Timing:

(Sundays 10.00 am to 1.00 pm)

Grace Community Auditorium, 
Kurisummood, (Opposite More Super Market), 
Changanasserry. (Changanacherry)
Kottayam District.

Bro Sajith Joseph's Contact phone numbers:

+91 98473 89389, +91 85890 39039

Bro Sajith Joseph's email ID:

sajithbrother@gmail.com

Check for Upcoming Bible Conventions, Prayer Meetings, Retreats and Healing Services:

https://www.facebook.com/gracecommunityglobal/

Please read a related article of a well known American protestant pastor who confessed his faith in the Holy Communion in the Catholic church:

Catholic Church Grants Plenary Indulgence Kerala 2020 (പൂർണ ദണ്ഡവിമോചനം)

The dawn of the New Year 2020 arrived in India with an extraordinary gift from Heaven for the Catholic Christians, through Its official representative on earth - the Pope. It is a rare and priceless opportunity for all those children of God who had got their sins forgiven and absolved through the Holy Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) to be free from the consequences (aftermath) of the sins committed and attain the state of holiness. 

[According to the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church, sins of any nature (however grave they are) are forgiven by the Almighty God when confessed with a true and repentant heart to a Catholic Priest. But the expiation of the sins committed and forgiven are complete only when due reparation for the guilt is made either in this world before death through physical / mental sufferings or in the purgatory after death. Through availing plenary Indulgences offered by the Church (Pope) from time to time, complete atonement can be gained easily and smartly!]

The Holy Father has made this remarkable declaration about the 'full and complete indulgence' in connection with the 150th anniversary of St Chavara Kuriakose Elias' Heavenly entry on January 3rd, 2020. One can avail absolute indulgence by personally visiting the pilgrim centre at Mannanam near Kottayam in Kerala where the tomb of Saint Chavara Kuriakose Eliyas is situated. 

Period of time (dates and days) to avail 'plenary indulgence' in Kerala:

The Pope has granted plenary indulgence to each and everyone who visits the tomb of the Saint at Mannanam and fulfil the minimum requirements any day during a period one full year (2020). The door of Grace granting plenary indulgence opened on 3rd January 2020 and will be available until 3rd January 2021.

How to avail plenary Indulgence? What are the requirements?

Taking advantage of plenary Indulgence is very simple. [If one knows the actual value of an indulgence, he/she will take any amount of trouble to own it. As mentioned above it is priceless]. There are no physical or financial requirements. 

The only requisite to attain indulgence is to have a desire to be holy and in the Love of the ever loving Divine Father and Redeemer Jesus Christ.

Then observing these simple things will get you complete indulgence.

1. Make a thorough self examination and detect all sins and Detest them with a contrite heart.

2. Make a true 'confession' with a heavy penitent and wailing heart.

3. Participate in the Holy Mass very devoutly and Receive the Holy Communion.

4. Visit the above mentioned pilgrim center and Pray one Our Father ... one Hail Mary ... one Holy be ... for the Pope's intention.

Whoever has done these simple spiritual acts have expiated for their sins (will not undergo temporal punishments) and are now in a holy state and are eligible to go to heaven (in the fortunate event of his/her death) directly without any purification process in the purgatory.

Please rush and grab it as early as possible when you are still alive now!