Kattachira Miracle by the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary is ONE YEAR old

The miracle of the flex board photo image of the Mother of Lord Jesus, St Mary, kept at the Syrian Jacobite ( Yacobaaya Pally) Chapel at Kattachira near Kayamkulam in Alleppy district of Kerala in India, is continueing non-stop for one year now. The miracle was first seen by Kochu Rani - a local resident woman on 21 st October, 2009 and brought to the notice of the villagers. Soon it spread like wild fire and people from all walks of life including Church Authorities, Critics, Media experts, Political and government officials rushed to the spot to confirm the incident. At first it was thought that the Mother of the Lord was weeping, as the right eye of the photo was shedding tears. Later after a week the liquid that flew from the photo gave out a fragrance and it has been continuing for one year. More than 70 bottles of the liquid is collected so far and all the visitors are having an opportunity to enjoy its inexplicable heavenly fragrance, which as per the witness and testimony of many people , the oil like liquid is considered as a medicine that has been curing numerous diseases. People from all over the country and abroad visit the small church to witness this great miracle. The church is declared as a global Marian Pilgrim Centre by the Head of the Syrian Jacobite Church.

The Devotion and Power of the Holy Rosary:

St. Louis de Montfort, a profound devotee of the Blessed Virgin Mother and a fervent ambassador of the Holy Rosary, expressed with utmost conviction: "I shall affirm, even with my own blood, that whoever, or whatever family, devoutly prays the Rosary every day will never perish."

The devotion to the Holy Rosary was emphasized by the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary herself during Her apparition at Fatima to the three children. Throughout history, Rosary prayers have served as a potent remedy for even the most dreaded diseases, a formidable defense against satanic influences, a guaranteed formula for fostering unity and integrity within families, and a proven means for obtaining favors from God Almighty. The Universal Catholic Church dedicates the month of October to the prayer of the Holy Rosary, with the Feast of the Holy Rosary celebrated worldwide on the 7th of October each year.

St. Don Bosco earnestly implored parents, emphasizing the significance of the Family Rosary as the loving link that binds children to their parents. He encouraged parents to love their children, correct their mistakes, forgive them, and daily offer Rosary prayers together, believing that such practices would fortify families and bring forth peace and joy. He admonished devotees never to overlook the daily recitation of the Rosary, reminding them of the boundless love and blessings bestowed upon them by their Holy Mother.

The Blessed Mother made a promise to St. Dominic, assuring him, "Whatever you ask through the Rosary will be granted."

Countless remarkable incidents and miracles, both past and present, are attributed to the meditation and recitation of the Rosary. One recent account, as reported in a printed media source, appears almost miraculous: Despite the detonation of atomic bombs in Japan, a Jesuit Monastery housing eight monks, located just one kilometer away from the explosion, was miraculously spared. It is believed that their fervent prayers and devotion to the Holy Rosary, along with their earnest plea for protection to the Holy Mother, played a pivotal role in their miraculous survival.

The Significance of Christian / Catholic Priests:

Christian /Catholic Priests are the ones who deserve the highest level of respect and honor on the earth. A Priest, irrespective of his physical appearance, personality, level of knowledge, capability, nationality, various talents etc… he is to be respected as an agent of the Most High God. No world leaders or the heads of the super power countries do not equal a Priest of Christ. A priest is neither elected by the people nor appointed by any human authority but he is a representative of the Almighty, as a priest is appointed and anointed by God Himself. The saying of St Francis of Assisi who is known as the second Christ, underlines this point. “If I see an Angel and a Priest together, I will first wish the Priest and then the Angel.” St. Jerome the great has said, “All the Praise and worship of the Saints and Angels together with that of Blessed Mother Mary does not equal a Eucharistic Service performed by a Catholic Priest.”



Christian/Catholic Priests used to receive respect from all the people in the past in most of the countries like India for their dedicated and simple life style, exemplary services rendered to the society in the fields of Education, Medical, health, poverty eradication and their struggle to establish human rights without any discrimination of caste, creed, race, color, religious beliefs etc. Some Priests used to serve the society with their Spiritual Power to heal the sick and to drive out demons and evil spirits. They were honored as People from heaven even by the non-Christians.



It is sad indeed when some priests do not rise to the high expectation of the Church, the faithful and the world community itself. Now days we hear a number of stories about erring priests and the religious from around the world. Because of some priests and religious (nuns & brothers) that live forgetting their precious Calling, the Catholic Church has become the center of criticism in some countries. There are some dioceses that had to pay heavily for the wrongs committed by some of its priests. Even the Holy Father, Pope Benedict the XVI had to apologize to the people of many countries for the mistakes of some of the priests of the Catholic Church. When the enemies of the Church try to take undue advantage of all these things, to some extend the faith of an average devotee is also shaken. When some priests defame the Church of Christ because they succumb to their human weakness, there are many priests who are constantly attacked with false accusations without any reason by the vested interests. They bear the pain as they are really spiritual without making any complaints. What ever the reason, no human being is expected to judge or accuse a priest, as he is closely observed by the Lord who made him, appointed him and sent him to his present area of service and it is only HE who has the right to judge him and reward him accordingly.