Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
ONE DAY PROGRAM OF JESUS YOUTH IN CET
The core members of College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram (CET) decided to have a one day program for the college and planned for it at August 11, 2007 at 9:15 am. The core members and others who are performing came at the right time. Students started coming from 9:15 to 9:45. Music group started their songs by 9:30 am. By 10:00am, Sanjoy (Techno Park) started his talks and taught some good action songs to the awaiting group. They were exciting and gave an ice-breaking effect to them. Then came rejoicing songs from the music group. After this, there was a good session from Shimmy chetan (elder) about God’s love for about an hour. Then after a short break of music, our next session came.Fr. James (Pallottigiri) took the session for another hour. Lunch break was the next (between 1:00pm to 1:30pm). After the break, fabulous treat of music was there, which was accompanied by panel sharing. Panel sharing was conducted mainly by the Techno Park JYs (Sanjoy, Teena, and Liya), Jesty (ex-full timer).There was a testimony from Jeswint of our college CET. After all these, the program ended with an Adoration led by Jesty and Renow (CET).The vicar of the church, Fr.Thomas helped in Adoration. In all there were 30 students from CET throughout the day. Then there were others who came from Techno Park and UCK.Music group was led by Anila, Merrin, Maria (all 3 from UCK) and Jeswint (CET). Our zonal full timer Princy was MC for the program. Piyush and Derrick did the arrangements for the food.Neenu, Steffy, Ann Mary, Anu, Girly and Janet (all 6, core of CET, JY) interceded for the program before and while during the program. By God’s grace, everything was well and good and the program has touched all of those who came there.
Thanks to all who worked and prayed for the program. Hope this will make the Jesus Youth of CET stronger and also that this will motivate and encourage other Jys in Tvm too. God has made each and everything very beautiful. All thanks and praise to Jesus Christ. God bless. Praise the Lord.
CORE MEMBERS OF CET: Renow Cleetus, Ann Mary, Anu Alphonsa, Jeswint, Girly, Steffy Pious, Derrick, Piyush, Neenu Anna B and Janet.
Pray for us
Rajesh T Vaidyan
CET
Thanks to all who worked and prayed for the program. Hope this will make the Jesus Youth of CET stronger and also that this will motivate and encourage other Jys in Tvm too. God has made each and everything very beautiful. All thanks and praise to Jesus Christ. God bless. Praise the Lord.
CORE MEMBERS OF CET: Renow Cleetus, Ann Mary, Anu Alphonsa, Jeswint, Girly, Steffy Pious, Derrick, Piyush, Neenu Anna B and Janet.
Pray for us
Rajesh T Vaidyan
CET
Monday, August 13, 2007
Youth Alive - Jan 2007 Youth Convention
It was the fruit of almost 2 to 3 years of prayer. Now when we look back on how the Youth Alive Catholic convention transformed the lives of almost 2000 young people we can’t but praise the Glorious name of Jesus.
It all began when Elvis Chettan lead a retreat at the Benzigar Memorial Hall, Vazhuthacaud a couple of years back. Then a message of the Lord revealed His will for a youth convention in Trivandrum Zone. This was an approval from the Lord for a long cherished dream.
Youth Alive took place on 26, 27 & 28 January 2007 at Mar Ivanios college. About 2000 youth attended from 9am-5pm while about 600 of them stayed behind at the venue. Separate sessions were conducted after 6.00pm for those who stayed back.
The sessions were handled by Thankachayan, Fr Benny Mundanatt, Fr. Varghese Parakkal, Dr. Priya Alencheri, Dr. Cessal, Thomas Michael, Shaji Vaikkathuparambil, Saji Arakulam.
The Blessings and prayers of Rt. Rev. Dr. M. Soosai Pakiam, Arch Bishop, Thiruvananthapuram Latin Archdiocese, was a chief event of the opening day. The challenging and inspiring talk delivered by his Excellency indeed moved the hearts of many. His Excellency asked the Youth of the present day to lead a live not merely listeners of the word of God, but to put them into practice. His Excellency expressed heartfelt joy in seeing so many youth gathered to hear and experience the Power and love of Jesus.
The major session of the 1st day was Man’s search for God lead by Thankachayan. Thomas Michael shared how the loving heart of God is in constant search of man in the 2nd major session. Holy mass was celebrated by Fr. Sony, Asst. Parish priest Lourdes Forane Church, Trivandrum.
Second day was devoted to repentance and inner healing. Fr. Freddy Solomon, youth director of Tvm Latin Arch Diocese expressed his joy and surprise listening to the heartfelt confession of many youth who have never approached the confessional for years. Fr. Varghese Parakkal led the young people into a session of sin and repentance followed by adoration and confession. Talk and media presentation on sexuality and inner healing by Dr. Priya Alnechery was an informative and challenging session. The day concluded with Fr. Benny Mundanatt leading a session on inner healing followed by Holy Mass and Inner healing Adoration. By now the young faces started lighting up and bowed heads started looking up.
The third day began with a thunderbolt session by Shaji Vaikkathuparamibil. He went into the depths of youth life and shared many of his own personal experiences which revealed God’s work in a human begins. A panel sharing was led by Dr. Cessal who interviewed Seenu chechi, Shimmy chettan, Sonia, Agnel and Stalin. All of them revealed how God lead them through the ups and downs of life. A Media presentation on Holy Eucharist prepared the youth for the Holy Mass consecrated by Fr. Freddy, Fr. Varghese Parackal etc
Fr. Varghese led the Holy Spirit anointing prayers. When he asked who all felt joy after the anointing prayer every single young person put up their hands.
The Audio Visual ministry deserves a special comment. They began from nothing a week ago. The lord finally anointed them and used them so powerfully that the skit on Evangelization made many of the participants to offer their lives for Christ. Danish we just want to say we are proud of you. Tito your skill has added to the splendor of the event.
Music ministry too did their job in the best way. There were about 40 volunteers in all to control and guide these 2000 people. They were all deeply praying always as they helped in smooth functioning of the convention. Sanal Chettan of KCYM expressed his surprise at the perfect coordination. He told He could feel the powerful presence of God’s hands among the volunteers. Sarovodya School Principal Fr. Varkey expressed his surprise to see the volunteers taking initiative in doing big and small things without any ones prompting.
And there was one person beyond compare behind all these. He is Fr. Samuel Kattukallil, Principal, Mar Ivanious College. He became our constant support and guide and so is Sr. Animus whose prayerful prayers and thoughts fullness aided us in many critical situations.
Well, as I wind up I wish to add just one more thing….
When there was sufferings and pain in the initial days of the planning and mobilization we never knew that the Lord has such a great feast ready for us. How little are our sufferings pain and fatigue when compared to this powerful expression of Abba Daddies love!! If only we had known this, how much more we would have readily suffered. How much more should we allow our faces to be tanned and body weakened…
How many more days we would have fought with sleep in font of the Blessed Sacrament… sleepless nights for Vimal chettan, George and Sibi our little full timer.
By the way, do you want to know the real secret of this great harvest? There was a 24/7 perpetual adoration set up one week before the Youth Alive which lasted till 28th evening.
Yes the Lord continues to do His majestic works!
Happy are we to see it and experience it. Praise be to God.
Jeena Grace, Trivandrum
It all began when Elvis Chettan lead a retreat at the Benzigar Memorial Hall, Vazhuthacaud a couple of years back. Then a message of the Lord revealed His will for a youth convention in Trivandrum Zone. This was an approval from the Lord for a long cherished dream.
Youth Alive took place on 26, 27 & 28 January 2007 at Mar Ivanios college. About 2000 youth attended from 9am-5pm while about 600 of them stayed behind at the venue. Separate sessions were conducted after 6.00pm for those who stayed back.
The sessions were handled by Thankachayan, Fr Benny Mundanatt, Fr. Varghese Parakkal, Dr. Priya Alencheri, Dr. Cessal, Thomas Michael, Shaji Vaikkathuparambil, Saji Arakulam.
The Blessings and prayers of Rt. Rev. Dr. M. Soosai Pakiam, Arch Bishop, Thiruvananthapuram Latin Archdiocese, was a chief event of the opening day. The challenging and inspiring talk delivered by his Excellency indeed moved the hearts of many. His Excellency asked the Youth of the present day to lead a live not merely listeners of the word of God, but to put them into practice. His Excellency expressed heartfelt joy in seeing so many youth gathered to hear and experience the Power and love of Jesus.
The major session of the 1st day was Man’s search for God lead by Thankachayan. Thomas Michael shared how the loving heart of God is in constant search of man in the 2nd major session. Holy mass was celebrated by Fr. Sony, Asst. Parish priest Lourdes Forane Church, Trivandrum.
Second day was devoted to repentance and inner healing. Fr. Freddy Solomon, youth director of Tvm Latin Arch Diocese expressed his joy and surprise listening to the heartfelt confession of many youth who have never approached the confessional for years. Fr. Varghese Parakkal led the young people into a session of sin and repentance followed by adoration and confession. Talk and media presentation on sexuality and inner healing by Dr. Priya Alnechery was an informative and challenging session. The day concluded with Fr. Benny Mundanatt leading a session on inner healing followed by Holy Mass and Inner healing Adoration. By now the young faces started lighting up and bowed heads started looking up.
The third day began with a thunderbolt session by Shaji Vaikkathuparamibil. He went into the depths of youth life and shared many of his own personal experiences which revealed God’s work in a human begins. A panel sharing was led by Dr. Cessal who interviewed Seenu chechi, Shimmy chettan, Sonia, Agnel and Stalin. All of them revealed how God lead them through the ups and downs of life. A Media presentation on Holy Eucharist prepared the youth for the Holy Mass consecrated by Fr. Freddy, Fr. Varghese Parackal etc
Fr. Varghese led the Holy Spirit anointing prayers. When he asked who all felt joy after the anointing prayer every single young person put up their hands.
The Audio Visual ministry deserves a special comment. They began from nothing a week ago. The lord finally anointed them and used them so powerfully that the skit on Evangelization made many of the participants to offer their lives for Christ. Danish we just want to say we are proud of you. Tito your skill has added to the splendor of the event.
Music ministry too did their job in the best way. There were about 40 volunteers in all to control and guide these 2000 people. They were all deeply praying always as they helped in smooth functioning of the convention. Sanal Chettan of KCYM expressed his surprise at the perfect coordination. He told He could feel the powerful presence of God’s hands among the volunteers. Sarovodya School Principal Fr. Varkey expressed his surprise to see the volunteers taking initiative in doing big and small things without any ones prompting.
And there was one person beyond compare behind all these. He is Fr. Samuel Kattukallil, Principal, Mar Ivanious College. He became our constant support and guide and so is Sr. Animus whose prayerful prayers and thoughts fullness aided us in many critical situations.
Well, as I wind up I wish to add just one more thing….
When there was sufferings and pain in the initial days of the planning and mobilization we never knew that the Lord has such a great feast ready for us. How little are our sufferings pain and fatigue when compared to this powerful expression of Abba Daddies love!! If only we had known this, how much more we would have readily suffered. How much more should we allow our faces to be tanned and body weakened…
How many more days we would have fought with sleep in font of the Blessed Sacrament… sleepless nights for Vimal chettan, George and Sibi our little full timer.
By the way, do you want to know the real secret of this great harvest? There was a 24/7 perpetual adoration set up one week before the Youth Alive which lasted till 28th evening.
Yes the Lord continues to do His majestic works!
Happy are we to see it and experience it. Praise be to God.
Jeena Grace, Trivandrum
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Hostel Retreat
Four day hostel retreat at SH Hostel concluded yesterday....
Around 200 inmates attended through out the program.
Anointing prayer by Fr. Manoj was so powerful that it didnt left any one without experiencing the power of His Spirit.
God has indeed touched many hearts and their little testimonies revealed how much they experienced the Love of God these days.
In a very short notice God used many like Martin, Dr. Priya, Daisy Aunty, Saira Chechi, Tommy... to give the best for Him.
Once again our Lord has proved how much He is ready to pour His Spirit on a little initiative of ours.
Around 200 inmates attended through out the program.
Anointing prayer by Fr. Manoj was so powerful that it didnt left any one without experiencing the power of His Spirit.
God has indeed touched many hearts and their little testimonies revealed how much they experienced the Love of God these days.
In a very short notice God used many like Martin, Dr. Priya, Daisy Aunty, Saira Chechi, Tommy... to give the best for Him.
Once again our Lord has proved how much He is ready to pour His Spirit on a little initiative of ours.
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