Logos Bible Quiz 2015 Registration Open for Keralites and NRI Malayalees

 'Logos Bible Quiz', The largest Bible Quiz in the world attended by about six lakhs people every year is now open again for registration for the mega quiz program scheduled to be conducted in 2015 as 'Kerala Catholic Bible Society' the organizers of the quiz are commemorating the silver Jubilee of its founding this year. The co-organizers of this quiz is 'Kerala Catholic Bishops Council Bible Commission'.

The Official websites are open form 2015 June 10th to July 31st for online Registrations by Keralites living in their home state as well as residing in other Indian states or abroad. This year the organizers are expecting about 10 lakh (one million) members enrolled for the Bible Quiz.

How to Register (apply) online?

There are two separate websites given below. One is for resident Malayalis and the other is for non-resident Keralites living in other states or countries. 

Non Resident Keralites s can write the quiz online along-with those writing it offline in Kerala. Interested persons are instructed to Register without any differentiation of caste, religion, gender or age.

Candidates Applying from Kerala, Click Here to Register

NRKs Click Here to Register Online

This year's (2015) syllabus:

Numbers 1-10, Proverbs 1-9, St. John 1-12, Letter of St. Jude 

For Other details such as instructions, eligibility criteria, age based group, portions, model question papers, sample quiz, results, winners list etc please click this link:

For details in Malayalam, please click this link.

The Logos Quiz 2015 will be telecast on Goodness TV by Divine Retreat Centre and Shalom TV. You can watch the finals of the quiz.

Divine Retreat Centre: 25 Glorious Years in the Service of the Lord Jesus

Divine Retreat Centre (DRC), which is the pride of Kerala, gratification of India and God's Blessing gift to the total humanity is completing 25 years of Glorious and Devoted Service of the Lord Jesus Christ for His people. Receiving directions through Words and visions from none other than Lord Jesus Christ Himself, Rev Father Mathew Naickomparambil and Rev Fr George Panckal started 'Divine Retreat Center' at Muringoor near Chalakudy in 1990 with the support of Rev Fr George Vempilly, Rev Fr Jacob Athickal etc. with the permission of the Superior Generals of Vincentian Congregation. 

The humble and small Charismatic Prayer Service started by a small pious group under the dedicated and selfless leadership of these loyal servants of God, grew up in to a mighty world-wide Retreat, Renewal and Spiritual Healing movement, extending its services to people from every nook and corner of the world. The year 2015 is the silver jubilee year of the centre. 

The Divine Retreat Centre is now accepted as an institution of the Almighty God. Even though some dark powers tried to interfere in the functioning of this center, they could do nothing as it is run by God for His people. Since its inception in 1990 till date uncountable number of people belonging to different religions, speaking different languages, belonging to different races and nationalities have participated in weekly retreats in this centre and received innumerable blessings for the Lord Jesus Christ who is the Lord of every human being on earth. 

Some people think that Lord Jesus is the founder of Christianity and the God of only Christians. This assumption is totally false as it is clearly mentioned in the Holy Bible that the Christ Jesus is the Lord of All people (living and lived) and He has shed His precious and Holy Blood for the salvation of the whole humanity. It is for every individual to accept the Redemption at his / her own free will without any conditions. 

Hundreds of thousands of people without any barriers of caste, creed, religion,  region, financial or social status have stepped in to the Divine Retreat Centre with huge loads of miseries, diseases, troubles, misfortunes, curses, evil spells, and many problems affecting the body, mind and soul and have left the center completely delivered and healed. Many people when they realize that they are cured by the 'Word of the Lord', they resolve firmly to know, love and follow the One Who has redeemed and blessed them and their dear and near ones.

Divine Retreat Centre is not only extending spiritual renewal services, but also many other social services for the care and rehabilitation of the destitute and the the less-fortunate persons of the society.

St.George Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Edappally

Kerala, known as God's own Country is specially blessed with so many Sacred Churches of historical and Social importance. While eight Churches (7 and a half) were directly built by our Lord's Apostle St Thomas- our own dear intercessor, later many Churches were erected by the faithful and some of them later became Holy Pilgrim Centers with the too many number of miracles taking place there.

Among all the Patron Saints of the Christian devotees of Kerala, St George is one of the most important. St George is venerated by many Christian denominations alike and he is their miracle worker and protector. St George (also known as Gee Varghese Sahada / punyavalan) is the help of people form wild animals particularly poisonous serpents and snakes.

There are so many Churches dedicated specially to St George. Some of these Churches are prominent pilgrim centers with numerous miracles taking place. 

St George Forane (Ferona) Church, Edappalli:

Ancient Church building: photo courtesy thehindu.com)

St George Church at Edappally which was built in 593, has turned into a famous Catholic Church dedicated to the honor of the Lord's loyal servant and Blessed Mother's ardent devotee St George. Recently this Holy Church in Ernakulam - Angamaly Arch Diocese was re-constructed without affecting the old structure. 

The construction of the new Church Building which lasted for nearly 15 years finally brought about an amazing and marvelous structure which is not only attracting large number of pilgrims from other parts of the country and other countries, but also many tourists from around the world. 

This Church is considered as the largest and most fabulous Church in India and the biggest of all the Churches of the Syro-Malabar Sabha (Syrian Catholic Church) in the world. 

(new church Building)

Address (way to the Shrine)

This Pilgrim Center is located in Edappally 10 kms away from Kochi.

Contact Phone Numbers:

0484-2344538, 0484-2535538

Holy Mass Timings:

Week Days:  6.00 am, 7.00 am, 6.00 pm
Fridays:        6.00 am, 7.00 am, 12.30 pm, 7.00 pm
First Fridays: 5.45 am, 7.00 am, 9.00 am, 10.30 am, 12.00 noon, 4.00 pm,       5.30 pm
Sundays:      5.45 am, 7.00 am, 8.45 am, 10.15 am, 4.30 pm

Official FaceBook page of Ernakulam-Angamaly Arch Diocese:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Archdiocese-of-Ernakulam-Angamaly

God will surely Bless everyone who visits and prays in this Church and fulfill all his/her tearful needs:

Christian Retreat Counselling centers for children in Kerala

'Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, "I find no pleasure in them"(Ecclesiastes 12:1).

The days of childhood and youth are indeed the very best time period in one's life span. But most of the people will understand and realize it only when they have crossed that period in their lives. 

Usually one's future depends greatly on his/her childhood days. What we learnt / nurtured during our young age will have high impact on our older days too. Hence it is the responsibility of the parents to direct their children towards their Heavenly Father Who is ever loving and compassionate. 

In today's dark world, there are many gadgets and apps which are cunningly used by satan as tools to mislead and separate God's children from HIM. Even the internet has a lot of hidden dangers to trap the young ones and ruin their precious lives. Social networking platforms like Facebook, twitter, whatsapp, mobile/video /online games all these contain more bad than good, especially to the teens and youth. 

In this circumstance, only God can protect and save the kids and youth from destruction. Hence the parents must try to send their children for God-centered Renewal seminars, Retreats, Psychological and spiritual counselling and personality development programs during holidays and whenever there is time and opportunity. 

There are many proven and Spirit-filled Catholic Christian Retreat and renewal centers in Kerala. Most of these centers hold special training classes and work shops for children and youth now and then. But the institution that is established and operated exclusively for children and youth is Christeen at Kottayam. This retreat and training center founded by Lay Missionary Ms P V Marykutty and team is conducting regular spiritual retreats, training programs, counselling services etc exclusively for the children and youth. 

Shalom Evangelism Team directed by Lay Missionary Bro Benny Punnathara also conducts periodical Bible conventions and seminars exclusively for youth. It is also a great opportunity for the youth to refresh and renew their relationship with their Heavenly Daddy Who is all affectionate and ever loving. 

Most of the Catholic Christian Retreat and Renewal Centers hold periodical special programs for the children and youth. Please check with them for more details. 

The list of Popular Christian Retreat and Counselling Centres in Kerala are given in another post. Please find it here:

http://spiritualitypostures.blogspot.in/2015/03/catholic-christian-retreat-centers-in.html

Catholic Christian Retreat and Renewal Centers in Kerala, India

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Address: 

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

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

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

Address: 

Thavalom P.O.
Attappady, Palakkad, Kerala, India, Pin : 678 589

Phone : 0091 4924 253333, 253647

E-mail : director@sehion.org

website: http://www.sehion.org

Blogspot: http://sehionretreatcentre.blogspot.in/ _______________________________________________

3. IMS Dhyana Bhavan, Paravoor, Alappuzha

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

Address:

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

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

website: http://www.imsdhyanabhavan.org

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4. Charis Bhavan, Athirampuzha

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

Address: 

Athirampuzha P.O.
Kottayam, Kerala, India. PIN-686562
Phone: +91 481 2731911/2731912/2731913
E-mail : info@charisbhavan.org

website: http://www.charisbhavan.org

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5. Good News Retreat Center, Pambady, Kottayam.

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

Address: 

Good News Retreat Center,

8th mile, Velloor PO, Pambady, Kottayam, Kerala. PIN -686501.

E-Mail: contact@goodnewstapas.org

           goodnewstapasretreat@gmail.com

website: http://goodnewstapas.org/

weblog : https://nelsonmcbs.wordpress.com

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6. Tabor Retreat Center, Ezhumuttom, Thodupuzha.

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

Address: 

Tabor Retreat Centre,

Ezhumuttom PO, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India, PIN - 685605

Phones: 09544767260, 09447824554, 04862-262167

E-Mail: taborezhumuttom@gmail.com

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

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

Address: 

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

Phones: 04868283765, 09656141917
            09526022213, 09526022214

E-Mail: mail@marianretreatcentre.org


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

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

120th Maramon Bible Convention: 2015 February 8th to 15th

One of the largest and oldest Christian Bible annual conventions in the Asian continent, Maramon Convention, is scheduled to be held on 8th to 15th February 2015 as usual on the vast Pampa sand bed (usually seen only during this season) at Maramon near Kozhancheri in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala.

This annual festival of the 'Word of God' is being celebrated in a very grant manner by the Mar Thoma Church of Kerala for more than a century. Conventions such as these have helped a lot for the St. Thomas Christians of Kerala, to safe guard and protect their unshakable faith in the Lord, during their lives full of difficulties and crisis. 

World renowned Bible speakers and Pastors from around the globe attend this great event to share the Holy Word of Lord Jesus Christ.

Gifted musicians and singers put the best of their talents for the greater Glory of God and create marvelous songs.

The steering of the Maramon Convention celebrations is well taken care of by Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association

Watch online videos to Participate in the Messages, Prayers, Greetings, convention meetings and listen to the Maramon 2015 songs and musics:

You can also buy/download Songs and videos of Maramon Conventions and find more information, updates and latest news at www.mtconvention.com.


The official facebook sites of Maramon Convention is:

https://www.facebook.com/maramonconvention

Please visit the Malnkara Mar Thoma Syrian Church websit for more info:

http://marthoma.in/node/36331

Watch the sermons, worship and songs online be youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4n8J7l_1CM

May God Bless everyone behind this great venture who work for His Glory...!