Though I was in Leicester I couldn't come for the adoration in the beginning due to my sickness which now the Lord has healed. It has been a beautiful time whenever I came looking at the Lord and just being in His presence is so overwhelming. Howmuchever disturbed your mind is, once you enter this chapel, the Lord takes complete control. He was giving me reassurance again and again. 'Awakening' has been a real renewal experience for me. Praise God!
-Mrudula George, Leicester
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My experience during this adoration has given me a new life, Hope and Love. I had a miracle last Monday(3rd May) after finishing JY prayer meeting in Leicester, my friends asked me if I wanted to come for adoration but I was thinking that I have exams tomorrow and I've got to revise so what should I do, I decided to come for the adoration. I prayed so deeply that next day I passed both of my exams. I was shocked and couldn't believe so I Thank You Jesus for helping me. I believe in you Jesus.
-Adrian Rocha, Leicester
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I really Thank you Lord, for my grandmothers recovery from a tumour in her stomach. On the 3rd of may she went to the hospital to have an operation to remove the tumour. When the doctor examined her the tumour had disappeared. I thank God for hearing our prayers. Praise the Lord.
-Anu Joseph, Leicester
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By Your grace I was able to sit for the adoration for a long time. He filled me with his peace and divine love. Thank you Jesus.
-Simy Paul, Portsmouth
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I had a wonderful experience sitting with the Lord for two days. He has filled me with his joy, peace and happiness.
- Sephy Sebastian, Portsmouth
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Over the last few months I have become aware of the importance of prayer. Coming to Leicester to this adoration has allowed me time with the Lord. A wonderful experience it has been to sit in his presence for hours. There have been a lot of hard times in my personal life recently, my time here has allowed to put things in to perspective, to find out who I am in these situations. I feel at peace now, stronger, brighter, more fulfilled and closer to God. I hope that many others may get from this adoration the same kind of experiences.
-Waku Mobasha, Cardiff
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With the grace of God I was able to be a part of the adoration here. I was longing to come here from the very beginning to spend some time with our Lord. It has been wonderful, I was so busy with everything in my life, that I feel I failed to give time to my Jesus. But coming here has helped to clear my mind of everything else and to focus just on the centre of life, Jesus. during my time here I was able to re-evaluate the past few weeks. It was very nice to sit here and think about you and your priorities. I came here with lot of uncertainties and confusions, but now I am sure that my Jesus will take care of everything. I don't even need to ask for His help as I know He already has taken care of everything. All I need to do is give my time to Jesus. Thank you Jesus for your unconditional love for me.
Praise the Lord!
-Anju Ann Abraham, Cardiff
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It is a great blessing to be here with the Lord. Though we came with our children everything was so well arranged, that each one of us got a chance to spend some "Personal" time with the Lord. That's a miracle in itself and there was no confusion, everything was so smooth by God's grace.
All the Volunteers and Specially Fr. Paul deserve our heartfelt thanks and prayers.
- Jaya Sunil, London.
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The adoration has been a great awakening in both our lives. The presence of a great silence and an opportunity of talking "just to Jesus",and hearing His words was the most inspiring moment here in Leicester.
Truly the time spent before the HOLY EUCHARIST has created in us a new LOVE towards the EUCHARISTIC ADORATION.
I thank the Lord for having called us to spend this time with HIM.
Thank you Jesus
- Joseph and Anu , Redhill.
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When I heard a lot of Jesus Youth sharing about the 50 days adoration happening in Leicester, I wanted to come as well. God sorted out my work and family situation, and blessed me with this time here.
The time I spent here was the most wonderful time of my life. I was able to pray continuously for hours together, something I have never done before.I could feel the presence of the holy Spirit in me and I heard God speaking to me ( which usually happens very rarely). It gave me new conviction about my life and ministry.
I felt God wants me to specially pray for the sick and that he is using me in his healing ministry. The holy spirit showed me so many people so I could pray for them, and it was an awesome experience.
"One day in the Lord's house is desirable than a thousand elsewhere."
- Rani Shan , London.
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I feel so blessed for having the opportunity of experiencing first hand the wonderful miracles happening here everyday through this adoration, and I'm so happy to add my own testimony to this list of God's wonders.
-Mrudula George, Leicester
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My experience during this adoration has given me a new life, Hope and Love. I had a miracle last Monday(3rd May) after finishing JY prayer meeting in Leicester, my friends asked me if I wanted to come for adoration but I was thinking that I have exams tomorrow and I've got to revise so what should I do, I decided to come for the adoration. I prayed so deeply that next day I passed both of my exams. I was shocked and couldn't believe so I Thank You Jesus for helping me. I believe in you Jesus.
-Adrian Rocha, Leicester
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I really Thank you Lord, for my grandmothers recovery from a tumour in her stomach. On the 3rd of may she went to the hospital to have an operation to remove the tumour. When the doctor examined her the tumour had disappeared. I thank God for hearing our prayers. Praise the Lord.
-Anu Joseph, Leicester
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By Your grace I was able to sit for the adoration for a long time. He filled me with his peace and divine love. Thank you Jesus.
-Simy Paul, Portsmouth
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I had a wonderful experience sitting with the Lord for two days. He has filled me with his joy, peace and happiness.
- Sephy Sebastian, Portsmouth
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Over the last few months I have become aware of the importance of prayer. Coming to Leicester to this adoration has allowed me time with the Lord. A wonderful experience it has been to sit in his presence for hours. There have been a lot of hard times in my personal life recently, my time here has allowed to put things in to perspective, to find out who I am in these situations. I feel at peace now, stronger, brighter, more fulfilled and closer to God. I hope that many others may get from this adoration the same kind of experiences.
-Waku Mobasha, Cardiff
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With the grace of God I was able to be a part of the adoration here. I was longing to come here from the very beginning to spend some time with our Lord. It has been wonderful, I was so busy with everything in my life, that I feel I failed to give time to my Jesus. But coming here has helped to clear my mind of everything else and to focus just on the centre of life, Jesus. during my time here I was able to re-evaluate the past few weeks. It was very nice to sit here and think about you and your priorities. I came here with lot of uncertainties and confusions, but now I am sure that my Jesus will take care of everything. I don't even need to ask for His help as I know He already has taken care of everything. All I need to do is give my time to Jesus. Thank you Jesus for your unconditional love for me.
Praise the Lord!
-Anju Ann Abraham, Cardiff
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It is a great blessing to be here with the Lord. Though we came with our children everything was so well arranged, that each one of us got a chance to spend some "Personal" time with the Lord. That's a miracle in itself and there was no confusion, everything was so smooth by God's grace.
All the Volunteers and Specially Fr. Paul deserve our heartfelt thanks and prayers.
- Jaya Sunil, London.
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The adoration has been a great awakening in both our lives. The presence of a great silence and an opportunity of talking "just to Jesus",and hearing His words was the most inspiring moment here in Leicester.
Truly the time spent before the HOLY EUCHARIST has created in us a new LOVE towards the EUCHARISTIC ADORATION.
I thank the Lord for having called us to spend this time with HIM.
Thank you Jesus
- Joseph and Anu , Redhill.
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When I heard a lot of Jesus Youth sharing about the 50 days adoration happening in Leicester, I wanted to come as well. God sorted out my work and family situation, and blessed me with this time here.
The time I spent here was the most wonderful time of my life. I was able to pray continuously for hours together, something I have never done before.I could feel the presence of the holy Spirit in me and I heard God speaking to me ( which usually happens very rarely). It gave me new conviction about my life and ministry.
I felt God wants me to specially pray for the sick and that he is using me in his healing ministry. The holy spirit showed me so many people so I could pray for them, and it was an awesome experience.
"One day in the Lord's house is desirable than a thousand elsewhere."
- Rani Shan , London.
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I feel so blessed for having the opportunity of experiencing first hand the wonderful miracles happening here everyday through this adoration, and I'm so happy to add my own testimony to this list of God's wonders.
Being here for the last 29 days at the Perpetual Adoration in Leicester gave me ample opportunity to sit and ponder on my life in general especially trying to see how beautifully the Lord as worked wonders in my life.I am convinced by the fact that my visa application being rejected the first time was the plan of God, for had it been approved, I wouldn't have had this beautiful opportunity of being in the Lord's presence.
I thank the Lord for having granted my visa application. I feel like a phoenix bird, for I was literally crushed and all my dreams burnt to ash, and the good God so graciously renewed and filled my life with new dreams and new meaning. If it wasn't for this beautiful fellowship of Jesus youth I would never have been able to see a ray of hope in the worst situation.
One thing I have lived through and experienced during my stay here, probably was conscious of it earlier but am now convinced, is that once you submit yourself to the Lord's will in your life, trial and temptations will be present all along the way, but the Lord is ever so faithful, loving and merciful, He will never leave us be.
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, says the lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
with a grateful heart
- Jocelyn Fernandes (London)
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It has been a wonderful God experience, especially the fact that I could see the graces flowing from God into our family and all the people who are sitting here in this room. I feel that may be God has asked me to convey this message that, 'you have been created to share God's love'. I could feel His great love and compassion towards His people.Its been a great blessing that I could be a part of this perpetual adoration with my mother.
I would like to thank all the authorities of this chapel, the volunteers and all those who have taken such a great initiative. Praise God for everything.
May God bless you all
- Dineesh Damian, Liverpool.
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I could feel so much peace in when I entered this room. I came with a lot of confusions in my mind. Was not able to pray for a few weeks but Our load touched my heart. I could feel His presence beside me. I was able to open myself and tell him everything that was disturbing me. I thank the Lord for giving me such a wonderful opportunity to experience Him again and I thank him for talking to me through so many poeple that were present here. I want to come back here again.
Thank you Jesus.
- Rini Mathew (Manchester)
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It was a great opportunity for me to come here for two days. I am very happy to be with the lord and also to be with Fr. Paul and the other JY members. We could share with each other and also pray for one another.
Praise the Lord!!
- Fr. Soji Olickal
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Praise the Lord!!
This adoration was a wonderful experience in my life. It changed my a lot and it helped me improve my spiritual life. I'am sure God gives so many blessings through this adoration. I thank God and all who co-ordinate and word hard for this adoration.
God bless you!!
- Saumya , Portsmouth
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It has been a wonderful day in my life. A day to reflect just a few days before my birthday , I could write down the blessings I have received all my life from my Abba Father and the things that I have done for His kingdom. On comparison there is much more to be done for His kingdom to be on par with Him . It dawned to me to have this as my prayer "Lord give me Wisdom and Prudence in my life." Praise God.
- Nivin Felix, Northampton
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It was really a big grace and blessing of our Lord for giving us ( My husband, my son and me) the opportunity to sit in front of the Blessed Sacrament and spend out time with Him. I was very joyful and I could feel the presence of the Lord. Thank you for organizing this perpetual adoration.
May God bless you and shower His blessing on each and everyone one of you.
- Mary Diana Bejoy , Manchester
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It has been an amazing experience to spent time with the Lord in a very relaxed and calm atmosphere.I look forward to spend more time with the Lord and feel that everyday I should try and spend more time with Him, thus making it the very basis of my spiritual life as daily food in my spiritual journey.Hope everyone who come here has a wonderful experience too . I pray that our Lord blesses the Jesus youth movement abundantly throughout this prayer campaign .
- Vinitha Mary Joby, Manchester
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I felt really previledged sitting in front of the Lord for hours. Let us pray to the Lord that the Holy Spirit will inspire us to open more Perpetual Adoration centers in UK and in other countries of the world.Praise be the name of Lord Jesus !
A big thanks to all who organised it, well done and God bless you all.
- Annie Joseph,Manchester
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During my second Holy Mass here in the chapel,I felt the infilling of the Holy Spirit. All those young people seem to be called and anointed for intercessory prayers. I got the feeling that anyone who enters this chapel, will go back filled with peace and determination. Holy Spirit is very active in this chapel.
The prayer campaign of 50 days adoration is unique in the life of this parish and in Jesus Youth. It will be a breakthough. there will be a new enthusiasm among the members. More ad more people will come to dedicate their life for the Lord. Praise You, Jesus in the most blessed sacrament.
- Fr. Sebastian Arikat
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It was a very nice experience, I would like to come back again. It was a very good time to pray and spend time with the Lord.
- Thomas Jacob
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There is something uniquely exquisite about the experience of sitting in front of the most Holy Blessed Sacrament. In many moments during the past two days I was able to experience a wonderful sense of limitless joy and peace. The night to morning seating is especially beautiful. The feeling of spending the end of an old day at night and the beginning of a new one in the morning in front of Jesus fills me with such awe and wonder.
Praise God!!
- Arun Paul, London.
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Whilst I was praying for the people around me in the room I could feel the Holy Spirit pouring into my body by feeling a very warm burning experience within me. I thank you Lord for filling me with the Holy Spirit.
- Mariamma Joshy, Rotherham.
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For the first time in my life I was able to sit in adoration for more than an hour,a total of 10 hours in the last 2 days.I could sense the gentle ambiance in this chapel which gave me peace from within, and I began to feel a special involvement with the Lord.I was someone who could not understand how so many people were able to sit for an adoration for hours together, as if it was a mystery.Jesus enlightened me in a silent and gentle way, from which I can't explain the magnitude of my feeling, but something that I will always carry with me in my heart.I feel blessed to be here before the Lord and it truly is one place where you can experience so much of His love, in a way that cannot be explained, but can only be felt.
- Perdita Pearson, London
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Together with a few others from Manchester I had the opportunity to visit our Lord in the Blesses Sacrament at our Round the Clock Adoration happening at Leicester. We reached there by 5 pm, even though I am supposed to do a 10 pm to 6 am shift. The first few minutes with our Lord tempted me to stay there from 5pm to morning 6 am and the most beautiful thing is that I didn't knew how time had gone. I find it interesting to spend the hours in silence and the grace and power I received from our Lord during those hours are awesome. Longing to spend a 40 hrs with our Lord as this is a golden opportunity to do the same.
- Joby Mundackal , Manchester
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On the first day , when I came to pray, I felt a warm feeling inside and at night I had a dream of Jesus coming down to talk to me.. I did not get a chance to hear him speak....
- Ansu Joseph, Leicester
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My time with the Eucharistic Lord started with silent prayer from 12pm till 1:20 pm, followed by the rosary till 5pm. We followed the steps taught by the Catholic Church way of prayer.
It is a great time to feel the vibration of the living Lord in my heart and feeling the touch all over my body, strengthening and feeding my soul to grow and know more about the one Lord Jesus Christ.
- Jitto David, Birmingham
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I was really sceptical about sitting in front of the Blessed Sacrament for six hours continuously. But, I really don't know what happened when I reached the chapel. I was overwhelmed by the presence of the Lord. I could not control my tears for about 15 minutes and I was feeling as if my head was covered with ice. There is something amazing in the chapel. I don’t know how the time went off. I am going to encourage my whole family and friends to go and sit in front of the chapel.
- Pious Mathew, Leicester
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God answers prayers as you receive answers to your prayers. 50 days of perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has been a dream of mine, to bring together all the faithful to the Lord, here in the church of his Blessed Mother. I thank God and the brothers and sisters who have organized the adoration here in Leicester. I know I have received many graces, some of which I may not even realize yet. I believe that more miracles will happen as a result of this initiative. I have no doubt the Lord will bless you for your work and this will bear much fruit.
"May the risen Lord fill you with all the joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
- Fr. Paul Nellikulam, Parish Priest - Mother of God Parish, Leicester
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Dear friends, God has prepared for us a wonderful occasion. Our relationship with the Eucharistic Lord will help to deepen our committment to the Lord,to JY and to the world. We had a wonderful start. You come and spend the time with the Lord. Keep up the momentum already established. For the 4 hours you can have a plan,
* 1st Hour: Relax in the presence of the lord, use JY prayer book, Offer your body and mind to the Lord( See the sheet distributed by Thomas Paul)
* 2nd Hour: Praise and Worship, read the bIble, read some psalms, some other spiritual books
* 3rd Hour: Pray for all intentions that we have placed there. Pray Rosary
* 4th Hour: Pray different litanies of Our Lady, to Saints, to the Sacred Heart and DivineChaplet
I wish you a good time before the Lord.
- Fr.Sebastian Arikat, Spiritual Director - Jesus Youth UK
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It was a great joy to witness such a beautiful inaugural ceremony with over 100 people. It was nice to have Fr. Sebastian Arikat, Fr. Paul, Br. Thomas Paul, the Parishioners of Mother of God, Jesus Youths and people associated with Jesus Youth in Leicester & across UK.
My eyes were filled with tears of joy sitting before the Blessed Sacrament on the Day 1 night. I was honestly feeling very tired and burdened with too many things happening in my life in the last few weeks and my health conditions were also not too good. Within few hours there, I was feeling a lot more light, peaceful and joyful.
When Pradeep came to take over, I dint feel like getting out of the chapel. It’s just amazing to be in His presence. Couldn’t believe that I wasn't feeling tired or sleepy towards the start of the following day, though I knew I had to go for work from there in a few hours from then. Praise God!!
This is also a beautiful opportunity to respond to the call of our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI to give particular attention to the Eucharistic Adoration. I invite all teenagers, youth and families to spend time with the Lord any time during this period and experience the Lord in the Most Holy and Blessed Sacrament & respond to the call of the mother church in this particular juncture.
- Abhy Thomas, Coordinator – Jesus Youth UK
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Dear Friends,
A personal sharing about yesterday:
I have slept for only 2 hrs in the last 48hrs, and the same goes for my wife Shiji who was on a 14.5 hrs shift the previous day. When I left the house @2.30am to go to the church I was very much exhausted. Shiji was still holding little Stephen in her arms, as he was unsettled and ill, she had to go to work@7am the same morning the other side Daniel was unsettled too as he was having a kind of an allergic reaction.
As I sat near the Eucharistic Lord during those early hours all my worries and tiredness went away and I heard a soft voice "Resist the evil and it will flee from u".
So we as a family decided to embrace the hardships on the way during these 50 days, knowing it is not going to be a smooth road but definitely a grace filled and blessed one. God bless you all
- Pradeep and Shiji, Coordinators - Jesus Youth UK Family Ministry
