Awakening - Day 25

Today is a special day for all of us gathered here in Leicester, marking the 25th day of the Eucharistic Adoration. We thank the Almighty for having given us this wonderful opportunity, to experience His presence among us everyday, at a personal level, living and breathing in a piece of bread in front of our eyes. Being witness to his many miracles, seeing his love and mercy unfolded during the last 25 days has truly being an amazing journey.

I thank

Shiji Pradeep, Avarachan and other parishioner (Leicester); Jocelyn and Rani Shan (London), Binoy (Coventry); Priyan, Roy and family (Manchester); Abhy, Savio (Leicester); Manu (Liverpool) for having come here today.

Special thanks to Fr.John (Westminster) for having spent two days with us and helping us gain an insight as to how we can use this time more fruitfully.

Entrusting this beautiful initiative "Awakening", and our lives into the Lords hands yet again, may the words of this prayer be truly the cry of each one of our heart...

Lord we pray, that throughout our lives

All that we begin in You

may by You be happily ended,

All that we fail to do

may by You be mercifully mended,

and all that we seek through You

may by You be lovingly attended.

Amen.

Awakening - Day 24

During a conversation I had with a friend we spoke about ,What was the difference between Peter and Judas?

One surrendered his life into the hands of Jesus, one did not. The one, who believed in Jesus Christ as his master, experienced the merciful love of God and the other who became the master of his own life, paid its on consequences.

Friends, though this thought may be very simple, it made me ponder on these questions,

Which is it going to be for me? Do I believe in merciful love of God? or am I still in doubt?

Can I call myself a PETER or am I a JUDAS...? 

I thank Avarachan, Bincy,Hope, Patrick, Mrudula and her Mother (Leicester), Lijo (Birmingham), Jocelyn (London), Dineesh & his mother and Manu (Liverpool); and all those who have taken the pains to come and sit in front of the Eucharistic Lord.

I would like to urge those who are yet to make a visit here...COME BE A PART OF THIS GREAT AWAKENING THE LORD PATIENTLY AWAITS YOU....

Awakening - Day 23

" Cast all your anxieties on him, for he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7

This word of God calls out to each one of us, inviting us to trust in the Lord, come in humble supplication, entrusting all the burdens we carry into into His hands... for he cares for us.

I thank Avarachan , Mini James, Bincy Jose, Abhy, Savio (Leicester); Tomsy and Jamie (Bolton); Dineesh & his mother and Manu (Liverpool); Jocelyn (London) and in a very special Fr, John (Westminster) for coming here today. We had a beautiful Eucharistic service in Malayalam in the evening with was attended by many local families special thanks to Fr. John for leading us all into this graceful liturgy.

Awakening - Day 22

"You are great,

You do miracles so great,

There is no one else like You,

There is no one else like You...."

Simple though this hymn may be it truly spells out the cry of ones heart when one sits in front of the Eucharistic Lord.

Bringing before him all our joys,sorrows,strengths, weaknesses... all the positives and the negatives within us in humble supplication believing in the His divine providence of love and mercy.

I thank Jooby and Elfy (Liverpool) for spending two days with us; Manu (Liverpool); Fr. Varghese and relatives (Mansfield); Mini James, Joboy, Binu , Abhy, Pradeep, Savio (Leicester) and all the others youth from Leicester for coming and joining us today.

I pray that the Lord touches each and everyone, blessing them to be His channels of blessing to others around them.

Awakening - Day 21

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." - Psalms 119:105

Three weeks since the start of this beautiful "Awakening". A blessed time where my own faith in the Lord's providence has been strengthened and renewed each day standing here and being a witness to his generosities. These have truly been days filled with God's grace, mercy, love, peace and joy overflowing to and through each and everyone who comes here.

We were fortunate to have had a beautiful time of praise and fellowship where in we reflected on the last few days and prayed for God's continuing blessing on this Perpetual Adoration. I thank the elders like Jose Mathew and Family (Liverpool); Joby Thomas (Worcester); Shinto (Wolverhampton) and the others, Rini, Priyan, Steny (Manchester); Densil (Leicester); Biji Jaison (Liverpool) for having joined us in thanksgiving and praying for God's guidance and blessing on the team in Leicester.

I also thank Tinku, Reji, Joy Paul, Milijoy, Dick Jose and Sonia Domnic (Birmingham) and Manoj and Tinu (Coventry) for coming and joining us here.

May the good God bless us all.

Awakening - Day 20

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning. ."

- Lamentations 3:22-23

The Lord blessed us with a lovely fellowship today, it was great to have with us so many Jesus youth leaders like Jose Mathew and Family (Liverpool); Joby Thomas (Worcester); Shinto (Wolverhampton); Biji Jaison (Liverpool); Joseph and Mahima (Southampton); Rini, Priyan and Steny (Manchester); the team in Leicester and we also had with us John Joseph and Family (Cambridge).

I pray for God's blessing to continue falling in this beautiful place and may His love reign in our hearts forever.

Awakening - Day 19

"I came that you may have and enjoy life and have it in abundance, until it overflows."- John 10:10

The overflow of God's love, joy, peace and mercy is truly felt by each one who comes here. I thank Alice,Aleyamma, Sunny Thomas (Birmingham); Raju and Elssey (Manchester), for having spent two days here at the adoration center. I also thank Sindhu (Portsmouth) for her dedication of spending one week with the Lord. May the God bless each one of them for taking the pain of coming here and praying for the needs of others. Thanks to Binoy, Dhanya, Jaison, Julie and Vincent (Stoke-on-Trent), Mini (Leicester) for covering the night slot . Gob bless you all.

Awakening - Day 18

" I delight to do thy will, O Lord, for I know Thy will for me is supreme good in my present and in my future." -Psalms 40:8

It was nice to have Fr. Soji with us for two days; I thank Binoy George,Shaji and Shanty, Aleyamma , Alice, Sunny Thomas (Birmingham); Raju and Elsey (Manchester); Sindhu (Portsmouth), Venicia and Dorin (Leicester) for coming here today.

It was truly a blessing to have had the opportunity to celebrate Dorin's birthday here in the Chapel, praying for her and thanking the Lord for the gift of life together as a family. Our pray for her is that as she surrenders to God's will in her life, may He bless her present and all that the future has in store for her.

Awakening - Day 17

Proverbs 16:3

"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."

We had among us today Fr. Soji; Sindhu and Saumya (Portsmouth); Reji and Daisy (Liverpool); Shaji and Jessy (Birmingham); Shiji and Venicia (Leicester) and a few local families who joined us.

It was amazing to hear from Reji Cherian that he noticed his son's say amongst themselves that the should be quiet as they are in the house of Jesus. Even the kids could feel the Lord's presence and know that they have to be at their best behavior so as to help their parents and others to prayer, may God bless these little angles.

So friends, what's stopping you to come and experience the same Lord ?

Awakening - Day 16

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence."- Jeremiah 17:7

Each day spent here at the Adoration, is a new experience as blessings unfold and graces keeping flowing. It gives me great pleasure to inform you that I received a thanksgiving message from Jim and Rani (Hereford) who came to the Adoration a couple of days ago. Rani who was suffering from severe joint pain and swelling was seen by a consultant yesterday for some treatment and by God's grace was relieved of the swollen joints. Praise God for yet another wonderful healing.

I thank Fr. Arikat, Manu, Abhy; Sowmya and Sindhu (Portsmouth); Reji and Daisy (Liverpool); Alphonse and Sheeja (Stoke-on-Trent); Nivin and Jill (Northampton); Elizabeth Sibi, Venicia, Gracy and Avarachan (Leicester) and all the other families for taking the time to come here.

Awakening - Day 15

"Your Father knoweth what things you have need of before you ask Him."- Matthew 6:8

The day started with a little bit of apprehension that we didn't have enough people as most of the slots for the Adoration were empty, but just as the verse above says the Father knows and He provides even before we ask. It was wonderful to see people coming and sitting for a few hours and maintaining a continuity of the Adoration. We were also graced but an overnight stay by Fr. Sebastian Arikat our Spiritual Director.There was an amazing calmness yesterday and I fall short of words express it out. There is but one call to all of you who follow this blog, Come taste and see that the Lord is good...

We thank Fr. Arikat; Sindhu and Saumya (Portsmouth); Reji and Daisy (Liverpool).

God bless you all

Awakening - Day 14

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths."- Proverbs 3:5,6

This word of God truly goes out to each one who comes to this place of worship , calling us to TRUST in HIM and LEAN on HIM, entrusting all our ways to Him and letting Him direct our paths. Heeding to His call we had with us today Tom and Jets (London), Sr.Meena , Surabhi and Jitto (Birmingham); Jiby Thomas and Family (Worcester);Dr. Binoy and Venicia (Leicester); Sindhu (Portsmouth);Jim and family (Hereford); Shelton,Jocelyn and some local families who came in during various slots to spend some time with the Lord. Special thanks goes to Joby and Ani for having been with us for the last 2 days with their three little angles. May the Lord bless us all.

Awakening - Day 13

"The fruit of the spirit is love, joy and peace."- Galatians 5:22

Each one who enters in this Chapel have expressed that they are able to experience the love, joy and peace of the Holy Spirit.We had with us today Tom (London); Rinto, Bibin, Noamson and Lilly (Sheffield); Joby Thomas and Family (Worcester), Shardrek (Northampton);Biju Thomas and Nisha (Brighton); we were also joined by many youth from the local prayer meeting in the evening. The worship session in the evening for an hour was indeed spirit filled and all gathered could feel the anointing.

Awakening - Day 12

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go,I will counsel you and watch over you. - Psalm 32:8

Today we were fortunate to have a mixed group of worshipers coming from afar. Nivin, Deacon Philip, Jophy from Northampton, Shelina and family from Peterborough, Sushanth and his father-in Law from Portsmouth, Lilly from Sheffield, Joby Thomas and family from Worcester; Binoy Skaria, Dorin, Mrudula from Leicester. In the evening we had a beautiful worship session lead by Shelton and team and the day ended with a fellowship dinner. Our special thanks to Ponnie Sebastian who was with us for the last 12 days helping out in co-ordinating this Adoration. She is indeed a blessing to all of us here and we pray that the Lord bless her abundantly and may she continue to spread His love to all around her.

Awakening - Day 11

Psalm 34:6 "This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles" A few days back Bijoy ( Manchester) came to the chapel with a desire in his heart that the Lord may touch his little son Edwin and that he may be able to walk by the end of these 50 days .The family came all the way from Manchester making their journey during the early hours to thank the Lord for the healing received. Edwin still remains in our prayers and we also pray that the Lord may continue to bless this family and many more through them . It was an inspirational experience for all of us present here, seeing miracles happen right in front of our eyes, has made us even more fervent in our prayers . Praise God .

Awakening - Day 10

Luke 11:28 "Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it."
Ten days on and the faithful continue to pay heed to the Lord's calling coming from afar.Yet another wonderful day in the Lord's presence. Many thanks to the local families from Leicester for being generous to bring food in abundance for those attending the adoration.We had in our midst today Percy and Leela Pearson from London, Dorin from Leicester, Freju and family, Lijil and Reena Jacob from Brimingham.

Awakening- Day 9

"Come to me all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will refresh you

and you and you will find rest." the Lord uses these words again and again inviting us in His presence.

Day in and day out everyone who comes here testify to this verse, expressing a feeling of being burden-less and free. Some like Percy and Leela Pearson have even committed to stay in the presence of the Lord for long hours for two days in a row. We thank Fr. Arikat, Mary (Rotherham), Rinto (Sheffield), Anu (Boston), Mini James, Shelton, Savio, Mandy and all the families who came and spend their time here.

Awakening- Day 8

"As they prayed, the place where they were gathered shook,and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness."

Acts 4:31 the last verse from today's first reading

was a true for each one of us present here as we were blessed with the opportunity of having the same spirit filled experience during the Eucharistic celebration lead by Fr. Sebastian Arikat not just once but twice. In his homely Father stressed on the importance of the Alter which symbolizes the tomb of Jesus, as a reminder not only of His death but also as a sign giving hope of resurrection for each one of us.We had a beautiful time of praise and worship during the Mass at 10 p.m, and also had messages confirming that the Lord has great plans through this adoration, that people who seek Him and prayer for others shall not go empty handed themselves.

It was wonderful to have in our midst Fr. Arikat, Mrs. Mary and Rinto from Sheffield, Anu from Boston, Arun from London. May the Lord bless this beautiful parish and all those coming to venerate Him .

Awakening - Day 7

A week since the adoration has commenced the graces of the Eucharistic Lord are greatly being felt as young and old all come together to worship and adore Him day after day.Its was a great joy to celebrate the feast of the Divine Mercy in the Chapel with His strong presence amidst us.

We were graced by the presence of Rev. Fr. Philip Scanlon, the Dean of Loughborough. We took this opportunity to share the vision of Jesus youth movement with him, he was very supportive and encouraged everyone here.

It is wonderful to see some local families and youth coming in everyday to seek the Lord expressing that they just could not have enough of Him and a drawn to come here.

We pray for God's blessings on Prestina from London, Paul-Gracy and family from Manchester,and thank them for traveling all the way to Leicester.

Awakening - Day 6

Today we saw a lot of familiar faces , some people had such blessed experiences that they didn't want to spend even a day without being in the presence of the Lord. It is inspiring to see the commitment of families with little children who keep on coming day by day. One elderly

parishioner who attended the morning mass even said how wonderful it was to see parents teaching little children to pray at such a young age. By evening the little chapel was full of young JY's from Leicester itself.

Awakening - Day 5

Dear Friends,
Great miracles are happening.. and many more expected..
Just 4 days since "Awakening" started we have testimonies of 5 friends of ours who have cleared through job interviews after having raised the prayer need in front of the Eucharistic Lord,chorus of gratitude comes from Jeanet, Savio, Anu, Anupama and Chitra.
So what's stopping you ??? come and have a taste of it yourself.
Join us here in person and also follow the prayer request posted on
this blog and join us in spirit.

Awakening - Day 4

"Let the children come to me,and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly I say to you , whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it."Luke 18: 16 and 17.

The 4th day of "Awakening" was indeed a blessing to see so many families join us to adore and worship the Eucharistic Lord.We had among us Sibi and Family,Freju and Family, Joseph and Family, Anson, Perdita and Leela Pearson , Joby, Bijoy, Diana, Abhy,Jocelyn,Gracy, Jitto and Ponny among the many who came in. Lesson learnt - come in with child like simplicity.

God bless have a wonderful day.

Awakening - Day 3

The 3rd day of 'Awakening' was yet another beautiful day spent in the presence of the Eucharistic Lord. We were all able to witness a miraculous recovery of an elderly parishioner who had a medical emergency during the celebration of the Holy Mass. By the grace of God he is recovering in the Hospital at the moment and still remains in our prayers. Many people came in through out the day to venerate the Blessed Sacrament. We were fortunate to have Rev. Fr. John Joe Maloney the Episcopal Vicar of Leicestershire in our midst for some time.

We also thank Jeanet form London for having spent the last 2 days in front of the Lord. We pray that the Eucharistic Lord blesses her in all her endeavors.

May the Risen Lord bless you all!

Awakening - Day 2

The grace of God following through the adoration was evident through the ease at which things were happening in spite of a few initial obstacles of getting things started.
The morning session was attended by Ponnie and Pious. We were joined by quiet a few parishioners during the celebration of the Holy Mass in the morning.
Jeanet and Dorin stayed through the day till the evening. The Parish Priest from the neighboring St. Peter's parish, Fr. Eddie payed a short visit and encouraged those present assuring us his prayer support. Many families from the locality came and venerated the Blessed Sacrament thorough out the day, all in all another grace filled day, Praise God.

Awakening - Day 1

After the inaugural service at the church the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament continued at the presbytery. Sibi, Elizabeth, Jeanet, Jocelyn were among those present for the adoration soon after. Abhy and Pradeep were present during the night. It was a joyful experience for everyone who were present.

Awakening inaugural service

"Awakening” was kicked off in style on the evening of the 5th of April at the Mother of God Parish Church,  Leicester.   

 

Bro. Thomas Paul shared his miraculous experiences for about an hour. He explained the need to pray day and night to break the bondages and defeat evil.

The efforts and enthusiasm of Fr. Paul Nellikkulam in organising the 49 day perpetual adoration was conspicuous. 

 

The presence of Fr. Arikat was an additional blessing , who in spite of being unwell concelebrated the Holy Mass.

The Holy Mass was followed by a beautiful adoration for an hour at the church.

It was wonderful to see the church full of people eager to be with the Eucharistic Lord. The day's events were absolutely grace-filled and joyful.

The Eucharistic Lord was then taken to the private chapel at the presbytery.  

We eagerly await to see graces flowing to the Church of UK and Europe through the prayers of committed Catholics who have taken a resolve to pray day and night!!