Christeen Retreat and Revival Center: For Kids, Teens and Youth

'Christeen', as the very name suggests is a Christian Spiritual institution founded exclusively for children and teenagers with the sole and noble intention of winning their precious tender hearts and souls for Christ. The very slogan and motto of this Retreat center is to gain 'Teenagers for Christ' and that is the absolute aim of this organization. Project Christeen is the outcome of saying 'yes' to the Divine promptings and callings by some virtuous persons! 

Christeen retreat center which came into existence more than 3 decades ago has now grown into a full-fledged institution catering to the spiritual, psychological, emotional, mental and social growth of hundreds of thousands of children and adults worldwide. Christeen, which was regarded as a great Blessing for God's own country in the beginning, has now become popular not only in the other states of India, but also in other countries as well, by spreading its fragrances. Through its selfless services and activities (particularly guiding the future citizens in the right direction) it has been receiving acclamation from many socially concerned persons, officials, institutions, leaders, politicians and governments . Though this retreat center gives priority for the spiritual and all round growth of children and youngsters, taking into consideration the need of the hour, continuous retreats are conducted for all age groups. Team Christeen which has now covered many countries with the Holy Word of God consists of totally devoted and anointed evangelists whose messages are effective enough to convert even the hardest heart and cure the most incurable diseases. 

Christeen also conducts periodical 'animators training programme' for leaders who wish to work among children and youth. It is ideal for Priests, Nuns, Religious, Seminarians and the laity who are interested to be instrumental in the spreading of the 'Good News' to the far corners of the earth. 

The different types of retreats conducted routinely in Christeen Center are:

1. Christeen Retreat: For children belonging to the age group of 9-20.

2. Angels Retreat: For kids below 8 years with their parents.

3. Family Retreats: For the family.

Christeen Central team Consists of some devout laity who are wholly committed and dynamic in the work of the Lord and the society:

1. Ms Marykutty P V: (the founder and director of the Christeen Mission who received Divine vision. She is a teacher turned renowned preacher, author and social worker. She has been working for the welfare of children and carrying the Holy Word of God in many countries around the world)

2. Bro Santhosh T: (is a gifted and acclaimed evangelist with the same zeal and goal to gain as many souls as possible for Christ. Had worked with popular Teams like Shalom and Divine. He is the one who received Divine inspiration to start vibrant initiatives like 'MISSION-2033' and 'Y-12 International). 

3. Bro Biju Thomas: (he is the 3rd in the trio who also shares the similar zest and strives tirelessly day and night to achieve the objects of the trust and the Center. Got voluntary retirement from the government service to work as a full-timer in charity. He is not only a devoted preacher but also capable in coordinating efficiently all matters relating to the trust, the vast campus and all its day-to-day activities). 

4. Bro Teneesh Mathew: (he has received anointing of the Holy Spirit at very young age and is in charge of the youth retreats and takes care of the different out reach programs. He serves as a model and inspiration to the youngsters by serving the Lord devoutly).

To strengthen the Gospel preaching more effective and interesting, sermons/classes of many other prominent visiting evangelists like Br Savi Joseph (Savichen brother), Bro Joseph Stanley, Bro Jiby Joseph etc are also held here. Christeen is also equipped with a team of talented musicians who teach and glorify God with their music and songs. To render various services to the participants and guests with a feeling of delight as doing to God, Christeen has an excellent team of staff and many dedicated volunteers who are willing and prepared to extend their services round the clock.

In addition to the retreats and other training programs by the Christeen Central Team, other popular Priests and Evangelists hold their retreats and healing/anointing services in Christeen campus regularly. 

1. 'Aradhana Abhisheka Dhyanam' by Rev Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil and Br. Manoj of Samariya Ministry, Kottayam.

2. 'Thiru Raktha Abhisheka Dyanam' by Rev. Fr. Sebastian Manappathuparambil and Br. Shabu Parukannil of Sacred Heart Renewal Team, Kottayam.

3. 'Agni Abhisheka dhyanam' (fire Anointing Retreat) by Br. Shajan Arackkal, Paraclete Ministry (Ernakulam)

4. 'Parishuthanma Abhisheka Dhyanam' (Holy Spirit Anointing Retreat)' by Rev. Fr. Abraham Kadiyakuzhi and  Br. Sabu Aaruthotti, King Jesus Ministry, Kanjirappally.

5. 'Athma Abhisheka Dhyanam' (Spirit Anointing Retreat) by Bro Sajan Nellimalamattathil and team ETC are just a few to mention.

Christeen is also serving as the official retreat and training partner for many reputed educational institutions like 'Amal Jyothi College of Engineering'!

Book online for Christeen Retreats:

http://christeen.in/retreat.php

Donate for the cause of the Gospel, Children and Souls:

Christeen is a not-for-profit organization and collects only nominal fees that may be hardly sufficient for the delicious and nutritious food, accommodation and other needs of the participants. It also facilitates people to attend retreats free of charge who cannot afford to bear the fees. This is possible only with the generous contributions and donations from people who love Christeen and the work of God. Those who are blessed by God with surplus money and wealth and have a liberal heart are welcome to make donations, if prompted by God's Spirit. The whole Christeen family and the prayer warriors will pray specially for the benefactors of Christeen. Whoever gives for the Lord's work will receive abundant blessings.

http://christeen.org/Donation.php

Or Please contact:

http://christeen.org/contact_us.php

Phones: 0481-2570126, 2572715, (91)9495000236, (91)9495000233

E-Mail: info@christeen.org

Christeen, Kalathipady, Kottayam, Kerala, India, 686010.

Miraculous St George (Geevarghese Sahada) Churches in Kerala

St George is probably the most venerated Saint in Kerala after the Blessed Virgin Mother. St George is called in Latin as 'Georgios' and it may have turned into 'GeeVarghese' in Malayalam. Geevarghese Punyavan [who was a Roman officer in the guard of emperor diocletian and embraced martyrdom for not renouncing his faith in Lord Jesus Christ and his Church] is honored and considered as a miracle performer in Kerala, not only by the faithful of the Syro-Malabar, Malankara and Latin Catholic Churches but also by other Churches like Jacobite, Orthodox, Knanaya etc. 

Most of the Churches dedicated to St George are centers of performance of countless miracles. People of Kerala and its neighboring states without any religious differences see in Geevarghees Sahada an answer from God in their various needs and honors him as the patron saint to get protection from the fear of snakes and other harmful animals and creatures.

There are many great Churches dedicated in honour of St George in Kerala. They include the one at Edapally, Kochi (which is the biggest St George Church in India), Edathua near Thiruvalla in Alappuzha district (very famous among the devotees of Kerala and Tamil Nadu), Aruvithara in Erattupetta, Muthalkodam near Thodupuzha (one of the ancient Churches), Puthupally near Kottayam (by Malankara Orthodox), Kadamattom (by Jacobite Syrian Orthodox), Ponpally near Kottayam ( Jacobite Syrian Church) etc.

The feast (Martyrdom) day of St George is commemorated on the 23rd of April every year. The annual festival of the Saint is celebrated in the last week of April and/or the first week of May in many popular Churches. In Edathua Church the celebrations commence on the 27th of April and ends on the 7th of May every year following a grand procession with the powerful Statue of the saint. The privilege to carry the statue is granted to the devotees of Kanyakumari, Nagarcoil and other districts of the Tamil Nadu state.

St George our helper, please pray for us and protect us.

Please watch the short film of St George killing the dragon (with the Help of Holy Mother Mary) after a fierce fight!

emperor Emmanuel (zion) cult: The agents of fallen angels

I delayed a lot intentionally to write this article because I know as a Christian it is improper for me to judge others (Matt 7:1). However seeing the plight of some Christians who have become victims of this devilish cult and are being ruined, I am writing some facts, inspired by the Holy Spirit, that I personally saw, heard and experienced in the so-called emperor Emmanuel center (I will not call it a Church). I make it clear that my intention is not to defame or hurt anyone, as I know that it will bring me no good, but to reveal the 'Truth' for the Glory of Lord Jesus Christ. If this post helps an existing member of the faction to realize the fact and manage to escape from their clutches, or if a prospective member who is being lured and tempted by one of the fallen angels to attend their classes, decides not to go and keeps away from them, my purpose will be served and I can feel content that I have done my duty of warning (Ezek 33:7-9) and will get the rewards promised in the Holy Word of God (James 5: 19-20), for which alone I am writing.

In the 2000-year long history of the Catholic Church, there are a number of cults started by some dissenting members who are mostly psychos and are rebellious in nature. There are historical data of many such cults that were prevalent in this century. Some were large with an enrolled membership of a  about fifty thousand, while some others were comparatively small. But most of these groups had a quick growth and faded away after a few years. Different cults were infamous in different ways. While some cults were notorious for their committing of mass suicide alongside their leader and disciples, some others were involved in anti-social and uncivilized activities! Regardless of their motto and modus operandi, they all succeeded to some extend in attracting some thoughtless foolish people and spoiling their lives and ruining their souls.

We have been witnessing that even hard core terrorists and criminals who act as the representatives of devil and indulge in looting, killing and destruction have some followers. These stupid followers have their own absurd reasons and senseless explanations which an average person cannot understand or digest. Some disgruntled people who fail to get the expected position or recognition in the organization they belong, oppose it and fabricate some new twisted doctrines and search for like-minded disobedient and dissatisfied mentalities and attract them. 

This is what has actually happened with joseph ponnara, the brain behind the 'emperor Emmanuel cult'. He was once moving with the Catholic Charismatic team and probably his personal pride to become the head might have driven him out of the team to start a cult by presenting the Holy Word of God in a twisted manner to suit his whims and fancies. When one dissociates himself from God, naturally satan will be ready to take advantage of the situation and will be at his aid to use him as a 'powerful' tool to damage the Church of Lord Jesus. Obviously he received the help and strength of the devil to give long blasphemous lectures tirelessly for many hours. Also as many people say he was granted special powers by the dark angels to brainwash gullible and arrogant people to believe him and make his followers. Most of his classes were abusing the Catholic Church and the Priests/heads of the Church with whom he had worked.

When I was told about this new center, I attended a class in 2014 (not to test it) thinking that it is from God and Word of God is shared there. The atmosphere initially seemed conducive. But when I started seeing and listening to his non-stop slanderous speech about the Catholic Church, other Christian denominations and other religions with malicious intention, I was shocked and started getting doubts. How could a servant of God speak in such vulgar manner on a dais (in a place they call a Church) where he is supposed to share the Holy Bible. Upon further observation, I could understand clearly that the Biblical versus spoken there were mostly twisted and manipulated (or picked from different places in the Bible mentioned at different circumstances) and presented as 'ponnara's gospel'. Most of the audience, not knowing this or having insufficient Biblical knowledge, were sitting and listening spellbound and enjoying his abusive speech with frequent applauding. As he was presenting a different message other than what is mentioned in the Holy Bible, the Word of God reminded me, "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God's curse!" (Gal. 1:8)

Unlike other retreat centers, where doubts and differences of opinions are tried to solve, ponnara repeatedly asked any participants who differed with his views to leave the place silently. I could see the number of participants decreasing. I also observed that some devout Catholics who initially disagreed with his profane talk eventually raised their hands in support on the final day. I affirm that I was able to escape the trap with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mother, through reciting the Rosary Prayers many times.

Emperor Emmanuel (Zion) Church cult founded (by joseph ponnara the agent of the dark angel) and operating from Muriyad near Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district of Kerala is not a Christian grouping. It has some odd and strange teachings that change frequently. There are apparently some satan-worshippers operating in some parts of Kerala since long, but as they could not succeed much in deceiving and trapping the faithful, satan might have used joseph ponnara and team to carryout the work of devil in a smooth and appealing manner.

Some of the uncanny teachings / facts of emperor Emmanuel cult:

1. They don't believe in the triune God which is an unfathomable, and yet an unmistakable doctrine in the Holy Scripture and the foundation of any Christian Belief. (similar to jehovah's witness)

2. They preach that Lord Jesus has already returned to the world in human form for the second time. (satan's preaching to mislead)

3. Joseph Ponnara used to declare repeatedly that Emmanuel would land straight away in the 'ark shaped building' constructed at their compound and only he and his followers will be raptured alive straight to heaven. (Even after his untimely death a year ago, many of his followers continue to remain to be blind. When asked about his death (contrary to his prophecy) they say he was called prior to heaven to stand at the gates of heaven to welcome his followers! (maverick false teaching)

4. He predicted the rebirth of a 'saviour' (claiming that his paramour, who was pregnant at that time, would give birth to this child). Now that the expected child has turned out to be a girl, they claim she is 'Mother Mary'! (blasphemous teaching

5. The Catholic Church is the greatest enemy of ponnara and the agents of the hell. Though they use the Holy Bible printed by the Catholic POC, their primary work is to oppose the Church in every way. They collect the negative news of the Universal Church and circulate it and find some pleasure out of it. They show contempt and throw away sacred statues and images of the Lord who saved them and His mother who still prays with tears for them. They wear rosaries without a crucifix! They feast on the Good Friday when the whole universe observe fasting, prayers and penance. (all these point doubtlessly their actions are satanic)

6. While Christianity advocates for love, forgiveness and unity, they preach hatred and disunity. The majority of emperor Emmanuel cult members have broken relationships with their family members and others. 

7. All Christians pray fervently for peace and happiness throughout the world. They also pray for the safety and security of everyone on this planet. But, you may not believe, the members of the above mentioned cult pray for the occurrence of wars and natural calamities. They say these things will fulfill the 'will' of God.

"Yet these people slander whatever they do not understand, and the very things they do understand by instinct--as irrational animals do--will destroy them". (Jude 1:10)

Most members of the emperor Emmanuel cult are rigid fanatics. They will go to any extend to trap a soul in to their sect. They have to do this to get maximum possible number of people, as the number of people leaving them also is on the rise.

Dear Reader, if you have gone to this place or attended their classes, please quit them immediately. If you are being invited or insisted by one of their members to attend their first class, please do not oblige. Resist firmly any offers or sweet words or deeds. Their modus-operandi is like that of the ISIS. They first tell anyone nicely to 'just come and attend once'. They will repeatedly tell initially there is NO force or compulsion to join them. But it is very difficult for anyone to withstand their pressure and threatening after attending a class..! 

Lets pray for the repentance and return of these lost souls. Lets also pray for the soul of ponnara joseph who might be regretting and feeling self-condemnation as he had served the Lord for sometime before he was possessed.

Please read the following Bible Versus and meditate upon them with the help of the Holy Spirit.

1. Lord Jesus is the head of the Church and the Church is His Body. (Ephe. 1:22-23)

2. Do not let anyone who have lost connection with the Head (Jesus) deceive you ... iColo. 2: 18-19)

3. Let no one deceive you with empty words...  (Ephe. 5:6)


4.  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but ... against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (Eph. 6:12)

5. "I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel;... (Gal. 1: 6-9)

6. "For if someone comes and proclaims another Jesus than the one we proclaimed..." (2 Cor. 11:3-4)

7. "Brothers and sisters,stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us..." (2 Thes. 2:15)

8. "The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron". (1 Timothy 4:1)

9. "Whoever teaches otherwise and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ..." (1 Timothy 6:3-4)

10. "...so that you may instruct certain people not to teach any different doctrine, and not to occupy themselves with myths and endless genealogies that promote speculations rather than the divine training..." (1 Timo: 1: 3-7)

11.  "For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine, but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander away to myths" (2 Timothy 4:3-4)

12. "They profess to know God, but they deny him by their actions. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work" (Titus 1:16)

13.  "But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive opinions. They will even deny the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves". (2 Peter 2:1)

14. "Whereas angels, though greater in might and power, do not bring against them a slanderous judgment from the Lord. These people, however, are like irrational animals, mere creatures of instinct, born to be caught and killed. They slander what they do not understand, and when those creatures are destroyed, they also will be destroyed (2 Peter 2:11-12)

15.  "Children, it is the last hour! As you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. From this we know that it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they did not belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But by going out they made it plain that none of them belongs to us.(1 John 2:18-19)

16. "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God; for many false prophets have gone out into the world". (1 John 4:1)

17.  'Those who say, “I love God,” and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen' (1 John 4:20)

Kuravilangad Marth Mariam Church made Major Archiepiscopal Archdeacon Pilgrim Center

St Mary's (Marth Mariam) Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church at Kuravilangad in the Diocese of Pala in central Kerala, which is one of the oldest Nasrani Churches in India and a famous pilgrim center in the state, is elevated to the highest degree and is renamed as ''Major Archiepiscopal Archdeacon Pilgrim Church' by the Syro-Malabar Bishops' Synod held recently. The official declaration about this was made by the Major Arch-Bishop of the Church, Cardinal George Alencherry after the blessings of the beautifully renovated Church on 21st January, 2018. With this announcement, this Holy global Pilgrim Centre dedicated to the Mother of God becomes the first Church in the Syro Malabar rite to get this rarest title.

Marth Mariam Church at Kuravilangad possesses many historical and traditional values. This is one of the rarest Churches in the world (like the one in Lourdes in France) where the site for the construction of the building was shown by none other than the Blessed Mother of the Saviour of the humanity who is affectionately and devotionally called as 'Muthiamma'! Ever since the creation of the Church in the first century, it has been serving as a place of solace for the numerous people who throng this Pilgrim Center without any discrimination of caste, creed, religion, region or position. 

After officially announcing the decision of the Bishops' Synod in the presence of Bishops Mar Joseph Kallarangatt, Mar Joseph Srampickal and Mar Joseph Pallickaparambil and the vicar Rev Dr Joseph Thadathil and many other Priests, nuns and a great multitude of faithful, the Cardinal Mar Alencherry said that Kuravilangad is the Jerusalem of the St Thomas Christians (Nasrani) of India. 

The annual festival of the Pilgrim Center is celebrated with great pomp and gaiety. The feast is clubbed with a 3 days fasting known as moonnu nombu, every year on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 3 weeks before the starting of the holy season of lent. This year they are observed on 22nd, 23rd and 24th January, 2018.

Out of the many attractions including the ancient and magnificent art works that announce the history and heritage of the Church, the Relic of the Holy Cross (on which Lord Jesus died), the water spring created by Muthi Amma (that never runs dry) and the great Church bell (which is the biggest in the whole of Asia) all stand as the culmination of Charms. The water from the spring which is available for the public to drink on Sundays and Fridays is a guaranteed cure for any illness (however incurable they are), if taken with faith in the Mother of Christ.

Holy Mass Timings:

The Church is equipped with sufficient number of Priests to cater to the spiritual needs of an enrolled membership of more than 3000 families and an uncountable number of visiting pilgrims daily. Holy Masses and other Sacraments specially the Sacrament of reconciliation are performed throughout the day. Please check for the Holy Mass Timings here.

Please make a visit to this Pilgrim Church when ever possible and direct your friends and others who are in dire need of the Mother's help.

Shamshabad Eparchy Inaugurated with Mar Raphael Thattil as the 1st Bishop

The Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, the second largest Christian grouping in India (after the Roman Catholic Latin rite) has officially instituted its 31st Diocese in Shamshabad (Telengana State) which was constituted by Pope Francis recently on 10th of October, 2017. In a magnificent and devotional ceremony held at CKR and KTR Convention hall in Santhom Nagar in Hyderabad, which was participated by Cardinals, Arch Bishops and many Bishops, Priests, Nuns and the public, the Major Arch Bishop of the Syro Malabar Church, Cardinal Mar George Alencherry formally dedicated the Diocese to Vatican and enthroned Mar Raphael Thattil as the first Bishop of this largest Eparchy of the Church, and entrusted him with the great and hard responsibility of overseeing the 'Mission work' spread across a vast and difficult area, which is the primary duty of the Church assigned by her Master.

As the construction of the new Cathedral Church for the Shamshabad Diocese is in progress, St Alphonsa Syro Malabar Church at Kukatpally in Hyderabad will serve temporarily as the pro-cathedral and Bishop's House. 

The responsibility of gathering and serving more than 1,30,000 faithful spread across 100 towns in the country (out side Kerala state) is vested in the Bishop. He is to cater to the spiritual needs of the faithful belonging to 11 operative and 7 under construction Churches, with the help of about 88 Priests and few hundred nuns now. 

"The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes" (Psalm 118:23). We can see in the history of the world and the history of the church, God has chosen, called and empowered some people as per His will depending upon the situations and needs. Even though the elections of people are proven to be wrong, God's selection never fails. To lead HIS Church on earth He has anointed Holy Father Pope Francis and to administer his vibrant Syro-Malabar Church, HE has weighed, called and authorized loyal and devoted Shepherds like Cardinal Mar George Alencherry, Mar Raphael Thattil, Mar Sebastian Vaniyapurackal etc to guide His Church in these hard and difficult days.

The activities of the dark forces are very prevalent in the world and in the Church also. satan is more cunning than ever. he takes attractive and enchanting guises to mislead everyone, if possible even the chosen ones. Nowadays we see in the Church, how he shows the sweetness of power and positions, and uses the servants of God as his tools to damage the Church who the Bride of Christ..! 

Dear fellow believers, do not be deceived by the vanity the world shows you. The only aim of every Christian in this world should be eternal Life in the Kingdom of God! Whatever the world can offer will pass away after a short period. If you can believe what our Lord has in store for you,  [1 Cor 2:9] nothing in this world can entice you and you will definitely gain strength of God and help of His Mother, through the recitation of Rosary Prayers regularly, to resist the traps of all evil.

Please be vigilant and pray for we do not know the time and hour!

Good News to Indian Christians! Persecutions intensifies in India!

(Priests and others made to sit on the floor of the police station)

Even though the latest incident of assault, atrocity and humiliation in Satna of Madhya Pradesh inflicted on the innocent Catholic Christian Carol-singing group consisting of Respectable Priests, Seminarians and faithful, by some Hindu militants and the local police is being condemned by the national and international community, it must be considered as a Happy News by the followers of Lord Jesus Christ, who are eagerly waiting for the fulfillment of the 'Word of God' and rewards in thousand folds!

Christians are the highly persecuted human race under the sun. Even though it is a painful fact, it must be regarded as a matter of delight for every Christian (believer of Christ) as he/she is getting a rare opportunity to get a small share of the Master's suffering for being and doing good and the reward for which will be unimaginably very high . The Church which received formation with the Precious and Holy Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ grew with the blood of many virtuous martyrs. With an intention to finish off the Christian faith many emperors, kings and principalities in the history of the world have very cruelly persecuted the early Christians whose innocent blood not only helped them receive their 'special rewards' in heaven, but also helped greatly in the spread of Christian Faith on earth. Had hired hit-man Samandar Singh of Madhya Pradesh not stabbed to death Sr. Rani Maria in 1995, how would have she received the great honor and title of 'Blessed Martyr' both in Heaven and on earth? 

Ever since Modi's BJP government came to power in India (though there were religious persecutions reported earlier too), the level of persecution on minorities particularly Christians has been rising steeply as per the statistics and reports.

With such heinous incidents that are not condemned or dealt with firmly by the rulers or officials, the image of the country in the international arena is terribly being damaged. According to OpenDoorsUsa.org, the persecution rank of Christians has reached 15 in India since the present government came to power in 2014. It is quite surprising to note that the situation in India which is known as the largest democratic and secular country in the world is just few levels after notorious and trouble-torn countries with dictators like North Korea, Somalia, Nigeria, Pakistan etc. It also surprises that the persecution level on Christians in India is higher than China..! It is reported that an attack on Christians is recorded every 40 hours in India..!

Christians while being tormented on behalf of their Faith, must remember the Words of God listed below which will minimize their pains. If intolerant rulers like Narendra Damodardas Modi who is a product of right-wing RSS, and cowardly and corrupt officials do not support silently these fanatics, how then will the Holy Word of God accomplish?

Dear beloved persecuted Christian, please offer your sufferings for the sake of God's Kingdom. Pray for your persecutors as the Lord did:

"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23:34)

The rewards the Lord is keeping ready for those who bear even a small amount of insult or pain is beyond our imagination. It is very very big...! 

"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me..." (Matt. 5:11-12).

"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first" (John. 15:18).

"Do not be surprised my brothers and sisters if the world hates you" (1 John 3:13).

Please ponder over these Holy Words of God through St Peter (1 Peter 4:12-17), the first Pope of the Church: 

"Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name".

Let all the Christians world-wide pray for their suffering brethren so that they may get grace to bear all the pains and also pray for their abusers for their conversion of mind like St Paul. Please avoid all sins that no one will be punished as a criminal, as the Divine Word above warns.

Pope says 'the Poor are our Passport to Paradise': World Day of the Poor 19-11-17

(image courtesy: catholicnewsagency.com)

The Universal Catholic Church observed the 19th of November 2017 as the first 'World Day of the Poor'. Hereafter the 33rd Sunday in ordinary time is to be commemorated as 'International Day of the Poor'.

Speaking on the occasion, the Holy Father Pope Francis said that the poor people are our passport to get into Paradise. Hence they are a boon to all as they are instrumental to attain our eternal goal. While giving message he quoted the 1st letter of St John from the Bible chapter “Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in deed and in truth” (1 Jn 3:18). So to pave a shortcut way to the Paradise is very easy and it is at anyone's reach. Because more than half of the world's population are starving and about 80% of the global people are poor.

The Pope also said that it is not only the worldly bread that we must share with the poor but also the spiritual Word of God. The poor people represent the Lord Jesus Christ. Because HE left all His riches and was born as the poorest of the poor in this world. And the Good News of the Birth of the Saviour of the humanity was first made known to the poor people.
The Lord Jesus has categorically stated that it is very difficult for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God (Matt. 19:23). He has said that "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matt. 5:3). Through His Holy Word, He is repeatedly issuing the warning message of possessing wealth and the dangers of having riches in the world. But many people including many chosen ones are seen amassing wealth which may be a dangerous hurdle for them to enter the heaven!

In the final judgement the Lord is going to reward only them those who rendered services to the needy with love and compassion. Like food for the hungry, drink for the thirsty, accommodation for the homeless, company for the neglected, etc..

To get a passport to go to another country may be little difficult and expensive. But to get a passport to reach the Paradise in a shortcut route is very easy. One need to have only a liberal heart to share what one has with his needy neighbour. This act will take him to paradise as per the Word of Lord Jesus and His servant the Pope Francis!

Let us all strive hard to reach our ultimate goal, The Paradise!
God Bless you.

Miraculous St Anthony's Shrine Kottayam, Efficacious Novena Prayer

(image courtesy: holymassimages.blogspot.com)

There are many Christian Churches (mostly Catholic Shrines) in different parts of Kerala that are widely recognized by large number of people belonging to different religions, races, nationalities, and languages as the centers for occurrence of miracles especially that are impossible as per the human understanding. 

St Anthony's Shrine in Nagampadom of Kottayam in central Kerala of India is a sure spot for any devotee who approaches here with strong faith in the Almighty Lord God Jesus Christ and His Blessed Virgin Mother and His devoted servant St Anthony who lived in Padua of Portugal from 15-08-1195 to 13-06-1231 loving, pleasing, obeying and serving his Master with whole heart and strength. There are hundreds and thousands of people who share their testimonies of receiving  impossible matters or needs. Many of the miraculous favours received by the pilgrims from above are too good to believe for the medical science or the human imaginations.

All good things and blessing flow only from Lord Jesus Christ Who is True and only God and the fountain of all goodness. Some people may then ask, why should one approach His Holy Mother Mary or His Saints for intercession? Please be understood that it is the will of Lord Jesus to give glory to all His Faithful people who loved, served and glorified Him with their lives on this earth. He is very willing to glorify you and me too if we 'truly' love Him by keeping His Commands..!

St Anthony's Holy Shrine in Nagampadam is blessed to have the Holy Relic of St Anthony of Padua who is known as one of the greatest miracle-performer. Even though people visit this pilgrim center all days of the week, hundreds of thousands of devotees without any discrimination of caste, creed, religion or region throng this shrine every Tuesdays, being the special day of St Anthony. As it is located very closely just beside the Kottayam private bus stand at Nagambadom and near to the Railway station, it is very convenient for the devotees to visit from far off places also.

Holy Mass, Rosary, Benediction, Novena (services) timings:

Sundays:  

               4.15 pm Rosary of Divine Mercy, 
               4.30 pm Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mother, 
               5.00 pm Holy Mass 

Tuesdays:   

               5.15 am Rosary of Divine Mercy, 
               5.30 am Rosary of  Virgin Mother, 
               6.00 am Holy Mass, Blessing of the Holy Eucharist,
               8.00 am Holy Mass, Novena, Blessing of the Holy Eucharist,
              10.00 am Holy Mass, Novena, Blessing of the Holy Eucharist,
              12.00 noon Holy Mass, Novena, Blessing of the Holy Eucharist, 
               2.00 pm Holy Mass, Novena, Blessing of the Holy Eucharist, 
               4.15 pm Rosary of Divine Mercy, 
               4.30 pm Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mother, 
               5.00 pm Holy Mass, Eucharistic Procession, Eucharistic Adoration.

Fridays: 

               6.00 am to 5.00 pm Adoration of the Holy Eucharist.
               5.00 pm Holy Mass.

Saturdays: 

              4.15 pm Rosary of Divine Mercy, Holy Mass, Novena of Vimalagiri Matha

Note: Special Healing and intercessory miracle Prayers are held throughout all the spiritual services by the Spirit-filled Rector Rev Father Sebastian Poovathinkal...
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Efficacious and powerful Novena Prayer to St Anthony of Nagampadom, Kottayam, Kerala:
(to be prayed preferably holding a lighted candle in front of the statue of the saint for 9 consecutive Tuesdays. Most people get their prayers answered within 3 to 4 weeks prayers!)

Oh, merciful Saint Anthony, I, this humble devotee, offer you my soul, body and all I have for your complete protection. As an act of my full faith, I offer you this burning candle all these Tuesdays. Oh St Anthony, who never fails those who beseech you, console me, my family and my dear ones, from all sorrows and difficulties and protect us from all dangers, misfortunes and tribulations. Oh St Anthony I put all my trust in you and implore you for your endless mercy. I believe there is nothing impossible through your intercession. Oh St Anthony, good fiend of Child Jesus, be always our companion, intercessor and helper. I humbly plead you to get all the spiritual and earthly needs for me and my dear ones from the Almighty God, through your powerful intercession, specially our present and urgent needs (....mention your present/important needs here....). Please rescue me and my dear ones with compassion from all the sorrows, difficulties, troubles and tribulations that are surrounding us.

Pray the Lord Jesus' Prayer (3 times):

"Our Father in Heaven, Holy be Your Name. Your Kingdom come. Your Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not in to temptations, But deliver us from all evil".

Prayer to the Holy Mother of Lord Jesus (3 times)

"Hail Mary, Full of Grace! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among  women, and Blessed is the fruit of your Womb Jesus;

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the time of our death, Amen".

Glory be to the Holy Trinity... (3 times)

"Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen".

St Anthony, pray for us (3 times)

[This Prayer was translated from Malayalam to English by a 3rd year B Tech student of Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjrapally, Kottayam Dt]

Please watch the brief Biography of St Anthony here: 

*May God bless you abundantly through Mother Mary and St Anthony.
*Please share this for the benefit of others and honour of St Anthony.

*Please add your testimony below for the greater Glory of God.

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Fatima Matha Sandesh Yathra (Fatima Message Journey) Kerala

2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the 'Fatima Apparitions' of the Blessed Virgin Mother, which is one of the most important events in the world history after the Birth, Death and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. The year 2017 also marks the golden jubilee of the 'Charismatic Movement' which is a tool of the Holy Spirit to save the humanity that is going towards destruction by giving it a sense of sinfulness and a heart for reconciliation and renewal. 

The 3 main Messages (requests) given by the Mother of God at Fatima are:

1. Penance: (turning away from sins and turning back to God. Many souls are losing the heaven and getting lost by inheriting hell)

2. Pray the Rosary: (Increase the number of Rosaries for self, family, conversion of sinners, world, souls in purgatory)

3. Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Blessed Virgin Mother: The Mother Mary implores us to surrender ourselves and our near and dear ones to Her Immaculate Heart for protection from the enemies)

To spread these messages and to remind the Faithful to increase the number of daily Rosary Prayers, the Kerala Catholic Bishop's Council (KCBC) decided to hold 'Fatima Matha Sandesh Yathra' (a tour with the Sacred Statue of the Blessed Mother brought from Fatima) in all the 31 Catholic Dioceses in Kerala covering about 600 Churches. Kerala Catholic Charismatic Commission is making all arrangements for the successful conducting of the Centenary Celebrations of the Fatima Apparitions in a grant manner. 

The Fatima Sandesh Yatra was inaugurated on 15th of August, 2017 at the Lumen Youth Center Ground, Aloor in Iringalakkuda during the conclusion ceremony of the World Malayali Charismatic Meet and to conclude on 28th of October 2017 at Vallarpadam Basilica. It was rendered the first reception on August 16 at St Mary's Forane Church, Thlipparambu in Kannur District of Kerala.

The itinerary (schedule) of reception to the Sacred and Miraculous Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mother from Fatima (in Portugal) is given below. If it has covered your area (zone) and you have missed to have a sight of it, venerate and pray before it, you are urged with love to travel to one of the nearest areas and have a darshan of the Mother of the Savior of the humanity and get umpteen blessings as this is a once in a lifetime Opportunity. Any trouble or hardship taken for this act is worthwhile. The Holy Father Pope Francis has awarded special indulgence to everyone who venerates the Sacred Statue and prays before it.

    Dates:                Zones (regions/head quarters)

August 17-19         Kannur
August 20-22         Kasargod
August 23-25         Tellissery
August 25-28         Mananthavady
August 28-01         Kozhikkod

September 02-05    Palakkadu
September 06-08    Thrissur
September 09-11    Angamaly
September 12-14    Kothamangalam
September 15-17    Idukki
September 18-20    Kattappana
September 21-23    Kanjirappally
September 24-26    Pala
September 27-29    Kottayam
September 30-02    Changanacherry

October 03-05       Punalur
October 06-08       (Days of Prayer)
October 09-11       Neyyattinkara
October 12-14       Thiruvannthapuram
October 15-17       Kollam
October  18-20      Alappuzha
October 21-22       Chertala
October 23-24       Kochi
October 25-27       Ernakulam

October 28 Grand Conclusion Ceremony at Vallarpadom St Mary's Basilica.

Please utilize this golden opportunity and Remain Blessed.....

'Aatmamitra' The last (and best) resort for youth in despair

The world is changing rapidly. Life has become very much easier and cosier than before. Science and technology is growing day-by-day and hour-by-hour..!

In pace with the fast growth of technology mainly mobile, internet and video games, the number of people (particularly the children and youth) who succumb to the trap laid by the devil is also increasing alarmingly.  Added to this, the money-centered modern families that lack in love, values and prayers also become the manufacturing centers of individuals who too have seldom values , ethics or discipline in life and they become desperate in the early stage of life itself and want to put an end to it for silly momentary reasons.

Added to this, mobile games like 'blue whale' etc discovered by satan also do thier best to spoil the lives of the present day youth. Misuse and overuse of internet and social medias like facebook, whatsapp etc are also found to be the main causes for the damage of the present generation.

Children of the families where love, order and prayers are lacking, get attracted to uncommon and perverted love that are deceiving and dangerous, and by the time they begin realize the facts, it is too late and they also think that there  is no more meaning to live and try to end the life which is very precious and granted for only once here in this planet. 

In such circumstances, there is one organization that strives sincerely for a remedy to the destruction and degradation of the present day generation. It is none other than Atma Mitra, a noble initiative of the Kerala Jesuit Mission designed and founded by Rev Fr Toby Joseph Kozhuppakkalam. It is situated at 'Sameeksha' campus, a center for study and dialogues of diversified Indian spirituality in Kalady of Ernakulam district.

Atma Mitra which means 'soul friend' or 'friend for life' is a dream project of the founder priest Rev Fr Toby who is an eminent psychological counselor and personality development trainer. The Director Missionary of the not-for-profit organization who works day and night selflessly and tirelessly, has by now saved so many valuable young lives from committing suicides. It is his passion and Divine Calling to serve among the distressed persons particularly the teenagers and youth, without any discrimination of caste, creed, religion or regional barriers. Even if given a missed call to the mobile number, one will get a call back immediately.

There is a 24x7 help line number accessible for the benefit of the hopeless. 

It is (+91) 85475-97883, 8281-676741. And the land line number is: 0484-2466080

The Director can be contacted through e-mail also: tobsysj@gmail.com

Matt 5:16. Let your light shine before others to Glorify your Father in Heaven

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and Glorify your Father in Heaven" (Matt 5:16). 

Lord Jesus Christ, Who is the incarnate Son of God gave away everything He had for us- His Body, Blood, Spirit, Power, Love, Compassion... He was too generous to give His own Almighty Heavenly Father and Virgin Mother as our Father and Mother! It is an act that cannot happen in the normal human understanding. God is far beyond the reach of human beings in everything. God is very holy and man is sinful. God is almighty and man is nothing in comparison to God. Still out of His unstinting Love for us, our Lord Jesus gave us His Father and asked us not to bring disgrace to Him with our devilish behavior. 

It is said that 'Yatha Raja, tatha praja' (As the king so the people) or 'Yatha Pitha, tatha Putra' (like father, like son). If a person is well mannered and good, it will bring good name and fame to his parents particularly his father. Likewise if a person behaves wickedly, he will put his parents to dishonor and shame. 

This is what the great Indian poet Thiruvalluvar also has written, "Makan thanthaikku aatrum udhavi ivan thanthai ennotran kol enum sol" [The greatest filial service of a son is to behave in such a manner and make the world wonder and ask what penance has his father performed to be blessed with such a son.]

Our Lord and Savior has asked us his disciples (or pleaded us) to conduct in such a way that the gentiles see the good deeds of the Christians and glorify the Heavenly Father who is Almighty and Eternal. If a person claims to be a Christian and engages in criminal activities, he is bringing dishonor not only to the Heavenly Father, but also to our Lord Who laid down His Life for us and to HIS Holy Church on this earth. 

If a Christian leader or politician (or a person with a Christian name) involves in corruptions or cheating or any other criminal activities what disgrace he is bringing to the Lord and His Church. If anyone has committed and involved in any unlawful activities, he/she should shun that path and seek God's pardon and forgiveness immediately. 

The recent damage inflicted by the Kerala based priest to the local church through his heinous act is horrible. But it will not affect the Church of the Lord. Even one among the 12 Apostles of the Lord was a traitor but it was not the end of the Church. There were some priests and religious people like this in the Church who slowly neglected their personal prayers (and Rosary Prayers) due to their busy 'service' activities and fell prey for the evil spirits. Power and positions are always dangerous and may slowly widen the gap between one's religious calling. May this serve as a warning to those anointed persons who devote much of their time for other activities neglecting the most important thing in their lives that it Prayer (and the personal relationship with the Lord and His Mother). If any faithful of the Lord happens to fall in any trap of satan, he/she should immediately detest the pleasure of sins and run away to cleanse him/herself through the sacrament of Confession. Otherwise satan will see that the child of God is completely ruined. 

It is highly advisable for the Christians not to use or to minimize the use the internet and social medias like facebook, twitter, whatsapp etc as there are hidden traps laid by the devil. If it cannot be avoided, use it very carefully, diligently and prayerfully. Regular reciting of the Rosary Prayer will definitely protect every child of God from falling in to the attractions of the world and create a feeling of contempt to the worldly attractions like movies, serials, televisions, liquor, parties, etc... 

"Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us." (1 Peter 2:12)

Please Read the Holy Word of God and pray the Rosary and other Prayers regularly. Help others also to walk in the path of God. Lets try to glorify the Heavenly Father by showing our good deeds before others and avoiding anything that is evil. 

God Bless!

An Indian Priest visits hell, purgatory and Heaven: Live video Testimony

This is not a fabricated story or imagination. It is a real incident. It happened about 30 years ago. To a matured Christian Priest. As it is strongly felt that it is very much necessary to mention it now, to bring to the notice of them who conveniently refuse to believe or neglect the very facts told by Lord Jesus about the existence of hell, purgatory and Heaven, I am listing here the own testimony of the Catholic Priest who personally was taken to these places and was allowed to have a first hand experience.

God's words clearly mention in the Holy Bible about the life after death. The Lord has categorically stated that 'the hell is full of fire that does not diminish and worms that do not die' (Mark 9:48). Unfortunately many people now-a-days are seen making statements and arguments in different ways trying to say that the hell full of unquenching fire is not true with a 'nice' motive of removing the fear of hell from the human minds..! It is very unfortunate that there are some preachers (including some Bishops and Priests) who deliver soft and smooth sermons with their own findings like 'the hell is an imaginary state of mind or the hell is in this world only' etc.

The Lord Jesus while saying the incident (true story) of the 'rich man and Lazarus' (Luke 16: 23-25) tells how the fiery the hades are, It is not a parable but He says, "There was a rich man...."

Some Saints were allowed to visit the hell, purgatory and Heaven. After seeing the plight of people in the fiery hell, they shivered and spent the rest of their lives in intercessory prayers. 

Rev Father Jose Maniyangat who is now actively conducting a full time healing ministry in the USA tells about how he met with a fatal accident while he was going for Parish duty when he was in Kerala and how he was taken by his guardian Angel after his soul left his body to see the hell, purgatory and Heaven, and how he met the Lord Jesus, Blessed Mother and St Joseph. 

In his testimony the father says that he was surprised to see some persons in the hell whom he had known earlier. They included some Bishops and Priests whom he never expected to see there. 

Links:

Youtube video testimony of Rev Fr Jose Maniyangattu in Malayalam:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39eTRtqueIo

Youtube video testimony of Fr Jose's story by Rev Fr Joseph Mary's Homily in English:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeQNdXu-Uvc

Written testimony of Rev Fr Jose in English:

http://www.experienceproject.com/stories/Am-Christian-(roman-Catholic)/1587294

Rev Fr Jose Maniyangat Ministry and Prayer Request:

http://frmaniyangathealingministry.com/Default.aspx

Please forward/share this blog post with others to remind and warn them about the eternal life after death. Lets also Pray earnestly that no one goes to hell........because our Lord has shed His precious blood for the salvation of the whole humanity.......