We had the privilege of celebrating 2 days of "Awakening" in Preston, on 19th March (10a.m - 5p.m) and 20th March (10a.m - 9a.m).
Fr. Mathew Choorapoykayil was kind to open the doors of St.Joseph's Church, for our use and exposed the Blessed Sacrament for adoration at 10a.m.on Saturday. All of us within the prayer group and our families took turns to attend the adoration. It was a refreshing experience for all of us to spent some time recollecting the favours showered on us for the past 2 years. On Sunday we started our adoration with Holy Mass, with youth coming in to spent some time with the Lord. Though few in number, we gave our hearts to our Saviour as most beautiful bouquet of roses. We silently adored Jesus, surrendering everything especially, the youth in Preston to the King of Kings.
All the intentions of Awakening and many more were remembered while we recited the Rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet. We praised and worshipped in one heart,while we felt the Holy Spirit enveloping the room and setting our hearts ablaze!
Personally, the adoration has helped me renew my relationship with Jesus. I feel closer to him and at peace from the very worries that surrounded me. I am sure Awakening will bring in many graces and blessings we least expect into our lives and what can I say, except to "expect the unexpected" from the Lord of miracles!
Thanking the Lord for this wonderful opportunity and praying for a greater awakening of hearts,
Yours sincerely,
Merlin
(abstracts from Merlin Paul's email dated 21st March 2011)
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