Monday, April 6, 2020

How to Make a Confession during this lockdown period due to coronavirus

The universal Christian community has entered the Holy Week which is the most important period in the Liturgical Calendar. In the normal sense, a Catholic Christian is exhorted to make at least a 'confession' (once in a year) during the Holy Pascha season. Many faithful are getting a doubt how to make a Holy Sacrament of Reconciliation during this Holy Week amid the ongoing lockdown situations due to corona outbreak? 

As the faithful are encouraged to participate in online live Holy Masses and other devotional activities, many are getting a doubt whether tele-confessions are allowed and available in the Catholic Church during such time. If available one can stay at home and make a Sacrament of Reconciliation through telephone and get sins absolved without ever breaking the lock-down rules issued by the state. 

As an answer for this doubt, the Pope has made an announcement recently that one can make a 'direct confession to the Father God' on certain conditions in this special case. The format for making 'Sacrament of direct Reconciliation' also is the same that of regular ones. It should be piously made to the Compassionate Divine Father with utmost humility and true repentance. Before making the penance directly to God, one should resolve to make it to a Priest when the present situations change and a normal confession becomes possible.

In this connection, I am sharing an article written and published by Fr Anish through Marian TV channel in Malayalam, that will be helpful for the Malayalees to get sufficient information about the above discussed subject. Please go through it, make a meaningful confession and remain Blessed.

കത്തോലിക്കരായ എല്ലാവരും കുമ്പസാരിച്ച് ഒരുങ്ങുന്ന വലിയ ആഴ്ചയാണല്ലോ ഇത്‌... ഒരു വർഷത്തിൽ ഒരിക്കലും കുമ്പസാരിക്കാത്തവർ പോലും കുമ്പസാരിച്ച് പാപമോചനം നേടി ദൈവത്തിങ്കലേക്ക് തിരിച്ചുവരുന്ന സമയമാണ് വലിയ ആഴ്ച്ച... ഈ കൊറോണ അടിയന്തരാവസ്ഥ കാലത്ത്‌ എങ്ങനെ ഈസ്റ്റർ ഒരുക്ക കുമ്പസാരം നടത്തും..? പാപത്തിൽ ജീവിച്ച് വിശുദ്ധനായിത്തീർന്ന അഗസ്തീനോസ് പുണ്യവാളൻ നമ്മെ പഠിപ്പിക്കുന്നത്, "എന്നെ സൃഷ്‌ടിച്ച എന്റെ ദൈവത്തിന് എന്റെ സമ്മതം കൂടാതെ എന്നെ രക്ഷിക്കാനാവില്ല" എന്നാണ്... അപ്പോൾ നമ്മുടെ സമ്മതം, പശ്ചാത്താപം ദൈവത്തിന് ആവശ്യമാണ് അതുകൊണ്ടാണ് നാം അനുതപിച്ച്, കൂടെ കൂടെ കുമ്പസാരിക്കണം എന്ന് തിരുസഭ ഓർമ്മിപ്പിക്കുന്നത്... നമ്മിലുള്ള പാപം എത്ര വലുതാണോ അതിലും വലുതാണ് ദൈവത്തിന് നമ്മോടുള്ള കരുണ.... അതു പ്രകടിതമാകുന്ന കുമ്പസാരം എന്ന കൂദാശയിൽ നാം പാപങ്ങൾ ഏറ്റുപറയുന്നത് വൈദികനോടല്ല മറിച്ച് ക്രിസ്തുവിനോടാണ്... പാപം ക്ഷമിക്കുന്നതും വൈദികനല്ല....ക്രിസ്തുവാണ്... ഈ പെസഹാ കാലത്തുള്ള വ്യക്തിഗത കുമ്പസാരം ഈ വർഷം സാധിക്കുകയില്ലാത്തതിനാൽ ഫ്രാൻസിസ് മാർപ്പാപ്പ എങ്ങിനെ കുമ്പസാരിക്കാം എന്ന് പറഞ്ഞുവയ്ക്കുന്നുണ്ട്.. മാർപാപ്പ: "എന്താണ് കത്തോലിക്കാ സഭയുടെ മതബോധന ഗ്രന്ഥം പഠിപ്പിക്കുന്നത്.... മതബോധന ഗ്രന്ഥം വ്യക്തമായി പറയുന്നുണ്ട്.... കുമ്പസാരിക്കാൻ വൈദീകൻ ഇല്ലാത്ത സാഹചര്യങ്ങളിൽ, കുമ്പസാരത്തിനായി നന്നായി ഒരുങ്ങി ദൈവത്തോട് ഏറ്റു പറയുക.... നമ്മുടെ പിതാവാണ് ദൈവം... നിന്റെ ജീവിതത്തിലെ പാപങ്ങൾ പിതാവായ ദൈവത്തിനു മുന്നിൽ ഏറ്റു പറയുക.... നിനക്ക് പറയാനുള്ളതൊക്കെയും! എന്നോട് ക്ഷമിക്കണമേ.... നിന്റെ പൂർണ്ണ ഹൃദയത്തോടെ ദൈവീക കരുണയ്ക്കായി പ്രാർത്ഥിക്കുക.... കുമ്പസാരത്തിന്റെ ജപം ചൊല്ലുക... ഏറ്റവും അടുത്ത സാഹചര്യത്തിൽ കുമ്പസാരം നടത്തുമെന്ന് പ്രതിജ്ഞ നടത്തുക.... ഇപ്പോൾ എന്നോട് ക്ഷമിക്കണമേ..... അപ്പോൾ തന്നെ ദൈവകൃപ നിന്നിലേക്ക്‌ കടന്നു വരും..." ഈ അവസരത്തിൽ നമുക്ക് എങ്ങിനെ കുമ്പസാരിക്കാം? എങ്ങിനെ കുമ്പസാരിക്കാം.. 1. കുമ്പസാരത്തിനുള്ള ജപം ചൊല്ലുക. സര്‍വ്വ്വശക്തനായ ദൈവത്തോടും, നിത്യകന്യകയായ പരിശുദ്ധ മറിയത്തോടും, പ്രധാന മാലാഖയായ വിശുദ്ധ മിഖായേലിനോടും, വിശുദ്ധ സ്നാപക യോഹന്നാനോടും, ശ്ലീഹന്മാരായ വിശുദ്ധ പത്രോസിനോടും, വിശുദ്ധ പൗലോസിനോടും, വിശുദ്ധ തോമ്മായോടും, സകല വിശുദ്ധരോടും, പിതാവേ, അങ്ങയോടും ഞാന്‍ ഏറ്റു പറയുന്നു. വിചാരത്താലും വാക്കാലും പ്രവൃത്തിയാലും ഞാന്‍ വളരെ പാപം ചെയ്തുപോയി. എന്റെ പിഴ, എന്റെ പിഴ, എന്റെ വലിയ പിഴ... ആകയാല്‍ നിത്യകന്യകയായ പരിശുദ്ധ മറിയത്തോടും, പ്രധാന മാലാഖയായ വിശുദ്ധ മിഖായേലിനോടും, വിശുദ്ധ സ്നാപക യോഹന്നാനോടും, ശ്ലീഹന്മാരായ വിശുദ്ധ പത്രോസിനോടും, വിശുദ്ധ പൗലോസിനോടും, വിശുദ്ധ തോമ്മായോടും, സകല വിശുദ്ധരോടും, പിതാവേ, അങ്ങയോടും നമ്മുടെ കര്‍ത്താവായ ദൈവത്തോട് എനിയ്ക്കുവേണ്ടി പ്രാര്‍ത്ഥിക്കണമേ എന്ന് ഞാനപേക്ഷിക്കുന്നു. ആമ്മേന്‍. 2. പാപങ്ങൾ ക്രമമായി ഓർക്കുക. 3. പാപങ്ങൾ ദൈവത്തോട് ഏറ്റുപറയുക. 4. പാപങ്ങളെക്കുറിച്ച് പശ്ചാത്തപിക്കുക. 5. മേലിൽ പാപം ചെയ്യുകയില്ലെന്നും വ്യക്തിപരമായി കുമ്പസാരിക്കാൻ ലഭിക്കുന്ന ഏറ്റവും അടുത്ത അവസരത്തിൽ പാപങ്ങൾ ഏറ്റുപറഞ്ഞുകൊള്ളാമെന്നും, കാർമ്മികൻ കൽപ്പിക്കുന്ന പ്രായശ്ചിത്തം നിറവേറ്റമെന്നും മനസ്സിൽ ഉറച്ച തീരുമാനം എടുക്കുക. ഇത് പാലിക്കുവാൻ ആയി ഈശോയുടെ കൃപ യാചിക്കുക. 6. മനസ്താപ പ്രകരണം ചൊല്ലുക. എന്റെ ദൈവമേ, ഏറ്റവും നല്ലവനും എല്ലാറ്റിലും ഉപരിയായി സ്നേഹിക്കപ്പെടുവാനും യോഗ്യനുമായ, അങ്ങേക്കെതിരായി പാപം ചെയ്തു പോയതിനാൽ, പൂർണ്ണ ഹൃദയത്തോടെ ഞാൻ മനസ്തപിക്കുകയും, പാപങ്ങളെ വെറുക്കുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നു. അങ്ങയെ ഞാൻ സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നു. എന്റെ പാപങ്ങളാൽ, എന്റെ ആത്മാവിനെ അശുദ്ധമാക്കിയതിനാലും, സ്വർഗത്തെ നഷ്ടപ്പെടുത്തി, നരകത്തിന് അർഹനായി തീർന്നതിനാലും, ഞാൻ ഖേദിക്കുന്നു. അങ്ങയുടെ പ്രസാദവര സഹായത്താൽ, പാപ സാഹചര്യങ്ങളെ ഉപേക്ഷിക്കുമെന്നും, മേലിൽ പാപം ചെയ്യുകയില്ല എന്നും ദൃഢമായി ഞാൻ പ്രതിജ്ഞ ചെയ്യുന്നു. ഏതെങ്കിലും ഒരു പാപം ചെയ്യുക എന്നതിനേക്കാൾ മരിക്കാനും ഞാൻ സന്നദ്ധനായിരിക്കുന്നു. ആമ്മേൻ. വ്യക്തിഗത കുമ്പസാരത്തിൽ ലഭിക്കുന്ന പ്രായശ്ചിത്തം ചെയ്തു കൊള്ളാം എന്ന് തീരുമാനിക്കുന്നതിനോടൊപ്പം സ്വന്തം നിലയിൽ എന്തെങ്കിലുമൊക്കെ നന്മ പ്രവർത്തികളും കുടുംബത്തിൽ ചെയ്യാൻ പരിശ്രമിക്കുക.... വലിയ ആഴ്ചയിലെ എല്ലാ ശുശ്രൂഷകളും വീട്ടിൽ ഇരുന്ന് തന്നെ പ്രാർത്ഥനാപൂർവം നടത്തുന്ന നമ്മുടെ ആദ്യത്തെയും അവസാനത്തെയും അനുഭവമായിരിക്കാം ഇത്... ഒരു പക്ഷെ ജീവിതത്തിൽ ഏറ്റവും തീക്ഷണതയോടെ സന്തോഷത്തോടെ കൂടുവാൻ പോകുന്ന വലിയ ആഴ്ച്ചയും ഇത് തന്നെ ആയിരിക്കും... കർത്താവിൻറെ അനന്തകരുണയ്ക്ക് വേണ്ടി നമ്മുക്ക് പ്രാർത്ഥിക്കാം... ഒത്തിരി സ്നേഹത്തോടെ, അനീഷച്ചൻ. Please Note: കോവിഡ് 19 വ്യാപനത്തിന്റെ പശ്ചാത്തലത്തിൽ ഇടവക കേന്ദ്രീകൃതമായ ആരാധനക്രമജീവിതം അസാധ്യമായ അസാധാരണ സാഹചര്യത്തിൽ 2020 ഏപ്രിൽ മാസത്തിലെ വലിയ ആഴ്ചയിലേക്ക് വേണ്ടി മാത്രമായി തയ്യാറാക്കപ്പെട്ടതാണിത്.

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Mar George Alencherry's Video Message and Circular Holy Week Liturgy Instructions

The Major Arch Bishop and Head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Cardinal Mar George Alencherry published a circular and a video message yesterday with detailed instructions and official directives on how the Liturgical Practices should be performed in the Syro- Malabar Catholic Church during the forthcoming Holy Week (including the Palm Sunday (Hosanna Njayar), Maundy Thursday (Pessaha Vyazham), Good Friday (Dukkha Velly) and Easter (Uyirppu Thirunnal).

In the history of the Church this is the first time the faithful throughout the world are banned from gathering together or going to the Churches or participating in the Holy Sacramental Services. This is in connection with the fast escalating coronavirus pandemic. Even though the Church consisting of fewer number of disciples during the persecution by cruel rulers in the past were forbidden from practising spirituality, it was not prohibited by the Religious superiors, but encouraged!

The Holy Week or the Passion Week this year 2020 commences with the Palm (Hosanna) Sunday on April 5th. Even though the faithful are asked to remain indoors owing to the lockdown period declared by the governments, they have really a very wide choice of spiritual activities they can participate online being in their own houses! Though this coronavirus time is physically, economically and emotionally hard, this is a golden period for all the Christians and others who want to make a self examination of their lives and mend and prepare their souls for the 'end of age' which is very sure and imminent...!

Please watch the video message given by our Cardinal Mar Alencherry and follow the instructions given therein: 



Please read the above given instructions in detail through a circular. Please check it follow it scrupulously. God Bless:

Thursday, March 26, 2020

How to Read Kreupasanam E-News Paper Online in 8 languages?

There is yet another good news for the devotees of the Holy Mother of Grace at Kreupasanam Marian Shrine. Kreupasanam has started publishing e-paper also for the convenience of the children of Blessed Virgin Mother.

Currently the Online Newspaper (electronic paper) is available in 8 languages. They are MALAYALAM, ENGLISH, TAMIL, TELUGU, HINDI, KANNADA, KONKINI, MARATHI. Hereafter a Kreupasanam enthusiast can read the paper of his/her choice at the click of a button on the mobile phone / smart phone or on the personal computer.

How to read the Kreupasanam E-Newspaper Online?

It is very simple.

Step 1. Click this Kreupasanam Website link: 

https://kreupasanammarianshrine.com/kreupasanam_publication.php

Step 2. Click on the Blue Kreupasanam E Papers button below left.

Step 3. You will be directed and asked to sign-in with google.

Step 4. Upon clicking sign in, you will be taken to the subscription page.

Step 5. After subscribing youtube channel, you will reach the e-paper page, where you can select one or all the papers and read and receive Blessing.


[PLEASE WATCH THE OFFICIAL KREUPASANAM VIDEO AND FEEL FREE TO SUBSCRIBE MY CHANNEL ALSO]

 

Bishop Mar Raphael Thattil's Circular to Jesus Youth Members

Here is the circular published by the Samshabad Eparchy Bishop Mar Raphael Thattil who is also the Ecclesiastical Advisor of Jesus Youth International. The circular is published on March 25, 2020 for all the members of Jesus Youth International in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Please check here for the circular in PDF form below and share it to one and all. God bless!


Wednesday, March 25, 2020

സമാധാനത്തിന്റെ രാജ്ഞിയായ പരിശുദ്ധ അമ്മയിൽ നിന്നുള്ള പുതിയ സന്ദേശം


KALATHINTE ADAYALANGAL
KALATHINTE ADAYALANGAL
പ്രിയ മക്കളെ, നിങ്ങൾ നിങ്ങളുടെ പ്രാർത്ഥനകളെ തീവ്രമാക്കുവിൻ. ഇത് നിങ്ങൾക്ക് വേദനയുടെ സമയമാണ്. നിങ്ങൾ ഈശോയിൽ നിന്നും അകന്നു ജീവിക്കരുത്. നിങ്ങളുടെ യഥാർത്ഥമായ മോചനവും, മോക്ഷവും അവനിൽ മാത്രമാകുന്നു. മാനസാന്തരപ്പെടുകയും, നിങ്ങളുടെ വലിയ സുഹൃത്തായ അവനിലേക്കു നിങ്ങൾ തിരിയുകയും ചെയ്യുവിൻ. ഈ കഷ്ടതയുടെ സമയങ്ങളിൽ, നിങ്ങൾ മറക്കരുത്: പരിശുദ്ധ ജപമാലയും, വേദപുസ്തകവും (ബൈബിൾ) നിങ്ങളുടെ കരങ്ങളിലും; സത്യത്തോടുള്ള സ്നേഹം നിങ്ങളുടെ ഹൃദയത്തിലും ഉണ്ടാകണം. ഭൂമിയിൽ ഇനിയും നിങ്ങൾ ഭീകരത കാണുന്നതാണ്. ഞാൻ നിങ്ങളോടു പറയുന്നവ അനുസരിക്കുക. സ്നേഹത്തിനായി നിങ്ങളെ ഒരുക്കുക, എന്നിരുന്നാലും വലിയ വേദന ഉണ്ടാകുന്നതാണ്. മനുഷ്യകുലം സ്രഷ്ടാവിൽ നിന്ന് അകന്നു കഴിഞ്ഞു, തങ്ങളുടെതന്നെ കരങ്ങളാൽ നിർമ്മിതമായ തകർച്ചയുടെ പടുകുഴിയിലേക്ക് മനുഷ്യർ നീങ്ങിക്കൊണ്ടിരിക്കുകയാണ്. നിങ്ങളിപ്പോൾ ജീവിക്കുന്നത് വലിയൊരു യുദ്ധത്തിന്റെ സമയത്താണ്. നിങ്ങളുടെ വിജയത്തിനായി ഞാൻ ചൂണ്ടിക്കാണിച്ച ആയുധങ്ങളെ നിങ്ങൾ മറക്കരുത്. ഭയം കൂടാതെ മുന്നോട്ടു പോകുക. എന്നെ ശ്രവിക്കുന്നവരായ നിങ്ങൾ: വിശ്വസിക്കുക; നിങ്ങൾ ധൈര്യമുള്ളവരായിരിക്കുകയും, ഈശോയുടെ സുവിശേഷത്തിൻ്റെ കാവലാളൻമാരുമാകുവിൻ. പരിശുദ്ധമായതിനെ തകർക്കാനായി ശത്രുക്കൾ പ്രവർത്തിക്കുകയാണ്, എങ്കിലും നിങ്ങൾക്ക് സത്യം മൂലം അവരെ പരാജയപ്പെടുത്താനാകും. എന്തുതന്നെ സംഭവിച്ചാലും, നിങ്ങൾ എന്റെ മകൻ ഈശോയുടെ സഭയുടെ യഥാർത്ഥ പ്രബോധനത്തോട് വിശ്വസ്തരായിരിക്കുവിൻ. ഇന്നേ ദിവസം പരമപരിശുദ്ധ ത്രിത്വത്തിന്റെ നാമത്തിൽ ഞാൻ നിങ്ങൾക്ക് അയക്കുന്ന (നൽകുന്ന) സന്ദേശം ഇതാണ്. ഒരിക്കൽ കൂടി നിങ്ങളോടൊത്ത് ചേരാൻ എന്നെ അനുവദിച്ചതിനു നന്ദി. പിതാവിന്റെയും പുത്രന്റെയും പരിശുദ്ധാത്മാവിന്റെയും നാമത്തിൽ ഞാൻ നിങ്ങളെ ആശീർവ്വദിക്കുന്നു. ആമേൻ. സമാധാനത്തിൽ ആയിരിക്കുക. 4,935 – സമാധാനത്തിന്റെ രാജ്ഞിയായ പരിശുദ്ധ അമ്മയിൽ നിന്നുള്ള സന്ദേശം, ലഭിച്ചത് 6/3/2020

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

PRAY WITH THE POPE AGAINST CORONAVIRUS MARCH 25 & 27


ഈശോയിൽ സ്നേഹം നിറഞ്ഞവരെ...
കൊറോണാ പരത്തുന്ന മഹാമാരിയിൽ നിന്നു ആശ്വാസം നേടാൻ മാർപ്പാപ്പയുമൊത്ത് പ്രാർത്ഥിക്കാൻ 2 ദിവസങ്ങൾ ലോകം മുഴുവനുമുള്ള ക്രിസ്ത്യാനികളായ നമുക്കെല്ലാവർക്കും ഒരുമിക്കാം!

ഇന്ന് ബുധനാഴ്ച (25.03. 2020) റോമിലെ സമയം 12 മണിക്ക് (ഇന്ത്യൻ സമയം ഉച്ചതിരിഞ്ഞ് 4.30) ലോകം മുഴുവൻ ഒരുമിച്ച് സ്വർഗ്ഗസ്ഥനായ പിതാവെ എന്ന പ്രാർത്ഥന ചൊല്ലാൻ പാപ്പ നമ്മെ ക്ഷണിക്കന്നു. ഈ വരുന്ന വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച (27.03.2020) വൈകിട്ട് റോമിലെ സമയം 6 മണിക്ക് (ഇന്ത്യൻ സമയം രാത്രി 10.30 ന്) പാപ്പായുടെ മുഖ്യകാർമ്മീകത്വത്തിൽ വത്തിക്കാൻ ചത്വരത്തിൽ പരിശുദ്ധ കുർബ്ബാന എഴുന്നള്ളിച്ച് വച്ചുള്ള ആരാധന നടത്തപ്പെടും. (HOLY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION)

അതിൽ സാമ്പർക്ക മാദ്ധ്യമങ്ങൾ വഴി (Social Media Networks) (വത്തിക്കാൻ media യുടെ YouTube channel, TV തുടങ്ങിയ മറ്റു മാധ്യമങ്ങളും) പങ്കു ചേരുന്ന എല്ലാവർക്കും പൂർണ്ണ ദണ്ഡ വിമോചനം പ്രാപിക്കാനുള്ള അവസരവും ഉണ്ടായിരിക്കും.
ദണ്ഡ വിമോചനം എന്താണെന്നു സഭ പഠിപ്പിക്കുന്നുണ്ട്. അപരാധ വിമുക്തമായ പാപങ്ങളുടെ കലിക ശിക്ഷ യിൽ നിന്നുള്ള ദൈവ തിരുമുന്പാകെയുള്ള ഇളവുചെയ്യലാണ്‌ ദണ്ഡ വിമോചനം. പ്രായശ്ചിത്ത കൂദാശ യുടെ ഫലങ്ങളോട് ഇത് ബന്ധപ്പെട്ടിരിക്കുന്നു. അതായതു തിരുസഭ കല്പിക്കുന്ന ചില വ്യവസ്‌ഥ കൾ പാലിച്ചുകൊണ്ടു ഇത് നാം നേടി എടുക്കണം. പാപം മൂലമുള്ള കലിക ശിക്ഷ യെ ഭാഗികമായോ പൂർണമായോ ഇളവ് ചെയ്യുന്നതിനെ ആശ്രയിച്ചു ദണ്ഡ വിമോചനം പൂര്ണമോ ഭാഗികമോ ആകാം.ഏതു വിശ്വസിക്കും തനിക്കു വേണ്ടി തന്നെയോ മരിച്ചവർക്കു വേണ്ടിയോ ദണ്ഡ വിമോചനങ്ങൾ നേടാവുന്നതാണ്. (Indulgentiarum Doctrina Paul VI)
പ്രിയപ്പെട്ടവരെ, ഈ നോമ്പു കാലത്തു, കൊറോണ മൂലം കുമ്പസരിക്കാൻ അവസരം ഇല്ലാത്ത ഈ കാലത്തു പരിശുദ്ധ പിതാവ് പ്രത്ത്യേക മായി അനുവദിച്ചി രി ക്കുന്ന ഈ പൂർണ ദണ്ഡ വിമോചനം പ്രാപിക്കാൻ ആത്മാർത്ഥമായി ദൈവത്തോട് ഇന്നു വരെയുള്ള സകല പാപങ്ങളും ഏറ്റുപറഞ്ഞു നല്ലൊരു കുമ്പസാരം നടത്താം. പറ്റുന്നവരൊക്കെ ഓരോ കല്പനകളും വിശദമായി പരിശോധിച്ച് ഈ ദിവസങ്ങളിൽ നന്നായി മനസ്‌ഥാപപൂർവം ഒരുങ്ങുക. ദൈവം ദാനമായി സ്നേഹത്തോടും കരുണയോടും തരുന്ന കൃപ നഷ്ടമാക്കി കളയാതിരിക്കാം. ദൈവം നമ്മെ അനുഗ്രഹിക്കട്ടെ 🙏


[ARTICLE COURTESY: MARIAN TV]



Saturday, March 21, 2020

PARTICIPATE IN LIVE HOLY MASS (KURBANA) പരി കുർബാന ONLINE

As a result of covid-19 pandemic spread by coronavirus, the KCBC (Kerala Catholic Bishop's Council) has directed the faithful to remain at homes adhering fully to the instructions given by the government authorities.

Hence all the Catholic Churches in the state are closed for the devotees. However the Reverend Priests will perform the Holy Kurbana (Qurbana) Holy Sacrifice and offer for the intentions of their parish members.

Considering the severity of the situation the Faithful are exempted from participating in the Sunday Holy Mass personally in the Churches (which is otherwise mandatory). They are advised to remain in their own homes and participate in the Live Holy Mass telecast on Shekinah Television and on the official FaceBook page and youtube channel of Syro-Malabar Church.

Please click one of the below mentioned links to watch the Holy Mass Live during these hard days and Pray for the Lord's Mercy and intervention.

Live Holy Mass starts at 7.00 AM on Sunday, 22nd March 2020 by the Syro-Malabar Major Arch Bishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DJqrO6Y0ME

http://www.syromalabarchurch.in/live.php

https://www.youtube.com/ShekinahTelevision

Throughout the days of restrictions, our Shalom TV, Goodness TV and Shekinah Televison Channels will be airing many live Holy Masses every day for the convenience and spiritual growth of the Eucharistic Devotees. Please try to attend atleast one depending upon your convenience.

Online Live Mass Timings on Shekinah:

7.00 am: Syro-Malabar Church

12.00 noon: Attappadi Sehion Retreat Center (Rev Fr Xavier Khan Vattayil & team)

6.00 pm: Anakkara Marian Retreat Centre (Rev Fr Dominc Valanmanal & Team)

Please watch only spiritual programs telecast on Shalom Television, Goodness TV and Shekinah Television and other Catholic Spiritual channels only. Because all the signs and prophecies which we are seeing now warn us that the time for our Lord Jesus Christ's Second Coming is very imminent. Watching other waste and useless channels and shows will deviate your route.


Online Live Mass / Adoration Timings on Shalom TV:

https://shalomtv.tv/live/

https://www.youtube.com/user/ShalomTelevision/live

Online Live Mass/Adoration Timings on Goodness TV:

(Holy Masses [പരിശുദ്ധ കുർബാന] celebrated in Syro-Malabar, Latin, Malankara rites throughout the day. Please check for 

https://www.youtube.com/user/GOODNESSTELEVISION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq1Qf3_9giY

During the Holy Mass, the faithful can receive the Holy Communion (Holy Eucharist) in the spiritual form (with true faith as received by Sr Rani John) instead of receiving in the normal physical form.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

coronavirus effect: KCBC's Directives to Catholics for Holy Mass and other Devotions

On account of the rapid spread of coronavirus in the state of Kerala in India, the health department of the government and the district administrations have been taking elaborate measures to curb the further escalation of the corona virus and the diseases caused by it by name covid-19. 

In the wake of the increase in the transmission of coronavirus, the Catholic Bishop's Conference of India (CBCI) too formulated and published certain guidelines to be followed by the Catholic communities in the Churches and outside to control the proliferation of the fatal virus for which no medicines are discovered yet.

Those instructions shared by the Kerala Catholic Bishops Conference (KCBC) are listed below for immediate action:

In response to the requests made by the Chief Minister of Kerala, The Church has decided either to postpone or cancel most of the Church Festivals, Conventions and Retreats which were scheduled to be held in March month. Please contact directly the particular centers for confirmation. 

Most of the Devotional Practices like the 'Way of the Cross' on Lenten Fridays, Rosary Prayers etc are suspended for time being and only Holy Mass (വിശുദ്ധ കുർബാന) will be celebrated every day without any disruption at this moment.


Important directives to be observed during Holy Mass (Eucharistic Celebrations) with immediate effect until further notice.

1. Holy Communion (Eucharist) is to be received by the hand. 

How to to receive Holy Communion in the hand?

[a] Please make sure that your hands are very clean and pure.. (Of course your hearts too!)

[b] Please stand in the row and show a sign of Reverence by bowing to the Eucharistic Lord in the form of Holy Host when the communicant in front of you is receiving.

[c] Please extend the left hand near the chest with the right hand above it in a cross shape. After receiving the Holy Host in the 'right hand', consume the Holy Body of Christ with utmost reverence and care straight away.

2. How to exchange Peace of the Lord?

Instead of sharing 'Peace' by touching the hands of your neighbours in the Church, look at the eyes of the person near you and whisper slowly a heartily 'peace' with a smile.

3. Kissing and touching of the Holy Cross and other Relics and Statues are to be stopped.

4. Holy water will not be kept or used at the entrance of the Churches.

5. No votive (നേർച്ച) food articles will be allowed/served in the Church.

Please follow these instructions scrupulously and cooperate with the administration for controlling of the coronavirus and the covid-19 diseases.


Note: 
  *  Those who receive the Holy Body and Blood of God Jesus Christ 'worthily' with true Faith and Devotion will never be affected by any virus or bacteria.
  *  Those who chant the Holy and Mighty Name of God 'Jesus Christ' frequently will be safe for ever.
  *  Those who Pray the Holy Rosary everyday will receive protection...!

Here is the Real Proof for that: Check it:

Important: Christians and others who have faith in Lord Jesus Christ can offer this very effective and powerful Prayer recommended by Rev Fr Mathew Naickomparambil for the total eradication of coronavirus from the world.




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Kreupasanam Retreat & Udambadi temporarily suspended; Online Prayer Continues

There is an announcement from Kreupasanam Marian Shrine and Retreat Centre, Kalavoor, Alappuzha, Kerala.

Taking into consideration the spread of dreaded covid-19 disease caused by coronavirus in Kerala and following the instructions issued by the Government of Kerala and Kerala Catholic Bishop's Council (KCBC), there will not be any public services or retreat gatherings including 'Udambadi' until further notice. 

The public will be notified two days in advance through Kreupasanam channels and medias before resuming spiritual services again. 

During this period devotees can avail umpteen number of Blessings and obtain countless miracles through the powerful online 'Light A Candle Prayer Service'.

To Make an Online 'Light a Candle Prayer' request click the below link:

https://kreupasanammarianshrine.com/lightcandle.php

കൊറോണ എന്നാൽ ജപമാല എന്നും അർത്ഥമുണ്ട്!
കൊറോണ വൈറസ് ഭീതിയിൽ നിന്ന് രക്ഷനേടാൻ 'യേശു തമ്പുരാന്റെ പരിശുദ്ധവും ശക്തവുമായ നാമം വിളിച്ചപേക്ഷിക്കാം..! ജപമാല പ്രാർത്ഥനയിലൂടെ കോറോണയെ ഇല്ലാതാക്കാം!

ചൈനയിൽ പ്രഗല്ഫനായ ഡോക്ടർ പോലും മരിച്ചപ്പോൾ  98 വയസുള്ള രോഗിയായ ബിഷപ്പ് അല്ഫുതകരമായി അതിജീവിച്ചത് യേശു നാമത്തിന്റെ സംരക്ഷണത്തിലും ജപമാലയുടെ ശക്തിയിലും ആണെന്ന് തെളിയിക്കപ്പെട്ടിരിക്കുന്നു! 

http://popular-opinion.blogspot.com/2020/02/98-year-old-catholic-bishop-survives.html

Saturday, March 7, 2020

KCBC Temperance Sunday Circular 2020 March 8 മദ്യ വിരുദ്ധ ഞായർ

The 'Temperance Commission', one of the subsidiaries of the 'Kerala Catholic Bishop's Council (KCBC) is observing the second Sunday of March ie 08-03-2020 as 'temperance Sunday' to encourage the anti liquor and drugs movement in the state. In connecting with this, a circular was published by the Temperance commission which was read in all the Catholic Churches in the state during the Holy Mass.

As the liquor use in Kerala has been increasing drastically, it is right time for all the socially concerned people to unite and work for the prevention or total ban of liquor in the state. Even though Kerala is comparatively a small state in India, it ranks 2nd in the amount of liquor being sold and consumed. 

Though the previous UDF government in Kerala headed by former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and Finance Minister late K M Many announced and implemented step-by-step liquor ban in the state, the successive LDF government that came to power played a double game and deceived and betrayed the people of the state. In the election manifesto of the LDF before the elections they had promised to strive for discouraging the liquor use in the sate and admonishing against it. But after winning the elections and coming to power, they encouraged the manufacturing, selling and using this evil.

The official figures show that the sale of liquor in Kerala steeply rose to 16 percent in 2019. It is another area the LDF government can boast of growth after corruption, inefficiency and partiality.

The shocking fact about the children of 'God's own country' is that many young ones get addicted to liquor and drugs from very young age of 10. And the maximum number of drunkards are in the age group of 20-24! That means most of the children and youths in Kerala's schools and colleges are drug and alcohol addicts.

Even though families in particular and the society in general are being ruined by the impact of this man-made devilish calamity, the LDF government headed by Pinarayi Vijayan is least bothered about the future of the upcoming generation of the country. The government is showing a deaf ear to the pleas and cries of the vast majority of people including women. 

It took some time for the people of Kerala to understood the double play and double-dealing of the Communist government in Kerala. On the one hand the government is working hard to make Kerala a liquor flowing state by planning to open new distilleries and breweries and by introducing child-friendly alcoholic drinks (so that children can learn drinking effectively), on the other hand campaigning against drugs by giving wide advertisements and pretending as if they are against them. The people are determined to teach it a fitting lesson in the ensuing Assembly Elections this year.

One need not tell that alcohol and drugs are very dangerous for one's both body and soul. Hence everyone has a moral and spiritual responsibility to work against this ungodly practice. For Christians, it is a sin which will block the entry into the Kingdom of God! Many Christians have an opinion that drinking some spirit at home or having a 'decent' liquor party is not a sin..! Please be informed and reminded that the Holy Bible has repeatedly and categorically warned, "No drunkards shall inherit the Kingdom of God." (1 Cor 6:10)

Here is the latest circular of the KCBC Temperance Commission (മദ്യ വിരുദ്ധ സമിതി) released on 08-03-2020 on the commemoration of the Temperance Sunday (മദ്യ വിരുദ്ധ ഞായർ) in PDF form. Click the link:


KCBC Circular

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Blessed Carlo Acutis' Eucharistic Website and Virtual Online museum

Following Vatican's official announcement of the approval of a miracle attributed to the intercession of Venerable Carlo Acutis by the Pope Francis on 21st February 2020, Venerable Carlo Acutis is to be beatified and elevated to the 3rd stage ie 'Blessed' in the Holy Catholic Church's sanctification process. 

The miracle attributed for the beatification is the healing of a Brazilian child who was suffering from a rare and incurable disease termed as 'congenital anatomic anomaly of the pancreas in 2013, by the medical science.

Carlo was born on 3rd May, 1991 in London to Italian parents Andrea Acutis and Antonia Salzano who returned to Milan after a couple of years of his birth. During his childhood, he was an ordinary child like other children. He had a lot of friends including believers and non-believers and was very interested in computer science. He used to play computer games and play stations with his friends. But the 'extra special' thing in him was that he held Lord Jesus Christ as his greatest friend.

Even from his childhood he had great love for the Holy Mother of God and prayed the Holy Rosary very frequently, which helped him develop deepest devotion to the Eucharistic Lord and he never missed a Holy Mass from his first Holy Communion at the age of seven. He regularly spent time in front of the Holy Tabernacle either before or after the Holy Mass everyday. He also used to make the Sacrament of confession every week and urged his friends also to do. He always said that the 'Holy Eucharist is my highway to Heaven'.

The Priests and nuns of the local parish Church who observed extraordinary piety in Carlo often used to tell his mother that the Lord had a special plan for her son.

Carlo Acutis was also a gifted computer programmer. He did not use his computer knowledge and interest for his personal entertainment or pleasure as majority of today's children do. Instead, he used all his skills and talents to spread his deep love for the Eucharistic Lord, Who helped him accomplish his mission quickly in this world and Called to HIS glorious Presence at a very young age of 15 and rose him to a position through which millions of people of all ages world-wide will pray for his intercession!

Using his computer knowledge and cyber skills, Acutis compiled all Eucharistic Miracles reported in the world and developed an amazing website which catalogued all the Miracles. This website which is the origin of The Eucharistic Miracles of the World, has an international online virtual exhibition which showcases all such occurrences in detail.

Carlos Acutis died on 12th October, 2006 at 15-age of leukemia. Though he was only 15-years old, he was matured enough to offer all his pains and sufferings  for the Pope and the Church.

The website of Blessed Carlo Acutis is: 

http://www.carloacutis.com/
Online Virtual Museum and Exhibition of The Holy Eucharistic Miracles designed and created by Blessed Carlos Acutis is: 

http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/galleria/en/galleria.html

Huge List of Holy Eucharistic Miracles Occurred in the World, Designed and Created by Blessed Carlo Acutis is:

http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/de/Liste/list.html

Lets hope and pray that the Compassionate Most Holy and Divine Sacrament elevate this tech savvy teenager of our time Blessed Carlos Acutis to Saint Acutis soon...! 

Lets also pray for our children who are addicted to internet and cyber gadgets and spoiling their lives and future. Lets teach our younger generation to choose what is good and great!

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Sunday, February 23, 2020

What is the meaning of Pethratha Sunday? പേത്രത്താ ഞായർ

Though the Holy Season of Lent commences on the Ash Wednesday in the universal Catholic Church, the Syro-Malabar Church and the Eastern Churches start the 50-days fasting and abstinence (valiya noyambu) on the Sunday before the Ash Wednesday every year. 

Petratha is derived from the Syriac word 'Peturta' which means 'looking back' or 'retrospect' one's own life and make a self evaluation. Many Nazrani people still think that Pethratha is the last day before the commencement of the 7-weeks Lenten Season to feast, eat, drink and enjoy to their heart's content. That is what most of us saw in our homes in our childhood days and were taught. Until some years ago, I was also thinking and practising like that. I used to observe the 50 noyambu without any drinks and non vegetarian food (which was a regular affair then), only on Religious grounds and for the sake of the non Christian community with whom I used to have all those things. The 50-days fasting and abstinence season was somewhat like a tedious time for me even though outwardly I did not reveal it but acted as if I spiritually enjoyed it.


But after attaining awareness and some grace, now I realize and declare that Pethratha is not the eve of a boring period in the liturgical year, but the gateway to a truly rewarding and Graceful Holy season of Lent. Now I do feel and can say that the Lenten Season is the 'best' season in the liturgical calendar. During this season one can make a self examination and make a true repentance for all the sins and transgressions. It is a time to meditate on the great agony the Lord had undergone for my (and your) sake! 

So dear reader, you and I are fortunate as we are still alive now and got another opportunity to examine the past life and to return to God. Here is another chance for us to shun all the vices in our lives and to evade people or things that lead us to sins immediately. We know that many people (young and old) who were with us during this Holy Season last year are no more. So please do not continue to be a fool anymore... This is your day .... and this is your time. If you cannot get rid of certain bad habits that lead to sins, don't worry. There is an easy short-cut which I myself tested and succeeded easily...very easily. Resolve firmly and and make a promise (covenant) with the Holy Mother of Lord Jesus that you will Love God and Honour the Blessed Mother and Pray the Holy Rosary without fail till death. Start Praying Holy Rosary Prayers and see the miracles that happen in your life. The Holy Mother Who is full of God's Grace will grant you necessary Grace and strength for living in this dark world keeping eyes on Lord Jesus and a desire to become a Saint...!



Please watch the below video which shows the depth of the LOVE of JESUS CHRIST as many times as possible. 
ഇത് കണ്ടിട്ട് ഉരുകാത്ത ഏതു ഹൃദയമാണുള്ളത്? ഈ കൂട്ടത്തിൽ നമ്മൾ എവിടെയാണെന്ന് (നമ്മുടെ പാത്രം ഏതാണെന്നു) സൂക്ഷിച്ചു നോക്കി കണ്ടുപിടിക്കുക.  

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

What is Kreupasanam CLAP (Christian Life Assessment Paper)


Kreupasanam has recently introduced a new strategy by name CLAP which is the abbreviation for "Christian Life Assessment Paper". It is meant for those devotees who have made 'udambadi' (covenant) with Lord Jesus Christ through the Kreupasanam Mother of Grace and wish to renew it after 90 days.

So when a devotee comes for the renewal of Udambadi hereafter, he/she will be given a questionnaire at Krepasanam in which certain questions related to his/her udambadi life is asked for assessing that person's spiritual growth. Krepasanam is doubtlessly one of the top pilgrim centers in the world, where majority of the people receive their intentions and wishes in the form of unbelievable miracles, however difficult they appear!

One can see the countless videos of live testimonies by the people themselves who easily and quickly demanded and got their needs and intentions from the Holy Affectionate Mother by being honest in the covenant they made. Numerous people testify that they received their prayers answered instantly or within few minutes, hours or days or within the stipulated time fixed by them.


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But in very rare cases, to get the prayers granted, some people have to wait for long periods like months and years. It is because they neither have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ or His Holy Mother. Moreover they also do not bother to keep up with the conditions they voluntarily agreed at the time of making the covenant (udambadi). Without sufficient faith it will be difficult for the Mother to perform miracles. 

Hence CLAP questionnaire paper is given to evaluate the spiritual growth of the devotees. Maximum marks (points) is 100. Certain points will be given for the spiritual activities a devotee involves. For example, if a person participates in the Holy Mass everyday will be given 5 points; only on Sundays will be given 3 points; now and then will be given 2 points; and if not at all attended he will be given 0 point. Like that for regular confession (at least once in 2 weeks)-2 points and likewise points are awarded for ones relationship and activities rendered in own parish Church also.

CLAP is also intended to encourage the charitable and evangelization activities. 
More information can be obtained from Kreupasanam office or the counselors.

Saturday, February 8, 2020

Kreupasanam Apparition (Prathyaksheekarana) Prayer English transliteration


Kreupasanam Apparition (Prathyaksheekarana) Prayer 'transliterated' into English (Same Malayalam Kreupasanam Prayer typed in English/ Manglish)

This will be helpful for all the devotees of the Holy Mother of Grace at Kreupasanam, who can understand Malayalam but cannot read as they studied in English or other language medium schools.

[Please note: The Kreupasanam Apparition and Covenant Prayers are very Effective and Powerful. Whoever made an Udambadi (covenant) with Lord Jesus Christ through the Holy Mother of Grace at Kreupasanam Marian Shrine must Pray the prescribed Prayers with full Faith. Nobody who has Prayed with Faith, has so far reported that he/she did not receive his/her intentions fulfilled (however impossible they are) through a miracle..!]

(To be Prayed at 5.30 AM with the 'BLUE' Candle Lighted)



"AMME, PARISUDDHA AMME, DAIVA MATHAVE, KREPASANATHILOODE 
NJANGALKKUM NJANGALUDE DESATHINUM, AMMA MADHYSTHAM NEDITHANNA, ELLA ANUGRAHANGALKKUM KREUPAKALKKUM, NJANGALIPPOL HRIDAYAM NIRANJA NANNI PARAYUNNU.

AMME, PARISUDDHA AMME, DAIVA MATHAVE, 2004 DECEMBER 7-AM THEEYATHI UCHA KAZHINJE 2.30 NE, KREUPASANATHIL SAMBHAVICHA, AMMAYUDE PRATHYAKSHAPPEDALINE KURICHU, THIRU SABHAKKU SAMARPICHIRIKKUNNA, PATANA REKHAKALUDEMEL, VASTHU NISTAVUM, DAIVA SASTRA VIDHI PRAKARAM ULLATHUMAYA, ANVESHANA PATANANGAL NADATHI, AA PRATHYAKSHA PEDALILOODE PRAKATAMAYA, DAIVA MATHAVINTE PRATHEYKA KARUTHALUM, SAMRAKSHANAVUM VELIPPEDUTHUNNA, PEEDITHARUDE  AASWASAVUM, PRAVACHAKANMARUDE RANJIYUM, VAGDANATHINTE PETAKAVUM,  PRAPANCHA PRAKRUTHIYUDE MATHAVUMAYA, PARISUDDHA AMMAYUDE BHAKTHI, THIRUSABHAYIL KOODUTHAL PRACHARICHU, JEEVITHATHINTE DURITHA DURANTHA AVASTHAKALIL, AKAPPETTU KAZHIYUNNA, ANEKAYIRAM MAKKALKKU, DAIVATHINTE SANNITHYAVUM SANTHUPPUM, KOODUTHAL ANUBHAVIKKUKA VAZHI, ALMEEYA VISUDHIYUM DAIVA SAKTHIYUM, KAIVARIKKUVAN NJANGALUDE KUDUMBANGALE IDAYAKKANAME! 


AMME PARISUDDHA AMME, BHOO SWARLOKANGALUDE RANJIYAYA ANGEYKKU, BHAUMA SAMRAKSHANATHINAYI, PRAPANCHA PRAKRUTHIYETHANNE, THIRU SABHA PRATHISTIKKUVAN, EE PRATHYAKSHEEKARANAM VAZHI, IDAYAKKANAME. PARISUDDHA AMME, JAPAMALA MATHAVE, SAKALA KREUPASANAM PRARTHANAKALODUM CHERTHU, NJAGALIPPOL PRARTHIKKUNNA EE KUDUMBATHINTE PRATHYEKA NIYOGAVUM (MENTION YOUR SPECIAL INTENTIONS) AMMAYUDE PRATHYAKSHEEKARANATHINTE EE ANUGRAHA VELAYIL NJAGALKKU SADHICHU THARUVAN KANIYANAME. AMEN.


*  Profess the 'Apostles' Creed' "I believe in God .... "
*  Pray 7 "Our Father in Heaven ...."
*  Pray 7 "Hail Mary, full of Grace...."


God Bless!           
Hallelujah... Ave Maria....!

[Please add your testimonies below for the greater Glory of Lord Jesus Christ and His Beloved Holy Mother.]

Thursday, January 30, 2020

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!

Please add your comments below and share this information with others... God Bless!

Thursday, January 23, 2020

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!