Eucharistic Miracle At Tabor Bhavan on 27 Aug 2007

Miracle of the Eucharist at a catholic retreat centre
 
For now I have chosen and consecrated this house that my name may be there for ever; my eyes and my heart will be there for all time (2 Chronicles 7:16)


At Tabor Bhavan, Raite Village,  
Thane District, Maharashtra, India.
From 27 August 2007 - 30 August 2007

On 27th August 2007 in the presence of around 60 retreatants when Fr Joby was concelebrating Mass along with Fr Anto (a retreatant), during the Epiclesis (that part of the prayer of consecration of the Eucharistic elements (bread and wine) by which the priest invokes the Holy Spirit ) when Fr Joby invoked the the Holy Spirit,  he noticed many drops of water and blood on the altar cloth. He immediately announced to the retreatants that Jesus was pouring out His Blood and Water and continued with the Mass.

Later he testified that the wine to had changed to real Blood and that when had sipped it at communion it smelt like blood and it was not flowing as easily as wine should normally flow. After sipping he found it sticky in his mouth, a sensation which lasted for quite sometime. Fr Anto too testified of a similar experience. (Only the two priests consumed the wine(Blood))

The choir members who were near the altar too witnessed the droplets.At the end of the mass the retreatants came up to the altar and witnessed and took photographs on their mobile phones.  Nine of the retreatants testified that they had seen visions of Jesus sprinkling his blood and water on to the stage.

Enclosed in a powerpoint presentation are some of the photographs (taken on mobile phones after the mass). Drops of blood continued to pour on on other days as well and some photographs have been taken on digital camera few days later.

Download the Powerpoint Presentation here
http://taborashram.org/app/webroot/files/File/Tabor%20Miracle%20pics.pps

A Witch-doctor Experiences Jesus

"Do not turn to mediums or wizards;
do not seek them out, to be defiled by them: I am the Lord your God"(Lev 19:31). 

George (Mohan Prasad)

Personal Testimony, Vincentian Ashram, Ambathur - Chennai

Personal testimony of Mohan Prasad, as recorded in the article of Vachanolsavam, a popular mission magazine, from Divine Retreat Centre, India.


My name is George (Mohan Prasad). Born and bred in a Nair family, I was a well-known astrologer, witch-doctor, a life-member of the Indian Council of Astrological Sciences and one who hated the Christian religion with all his heart.

My life was filled with happiness! so I though till August 1994. When I was afflicted by a strange illness. It was as if a dark cloud overshadowed my life. A strange malady which showed no symptoms whatsoever, incapacitated me to such an extent that I could not walk any more. Though a witch-doctor by profession, I could not diagnose my illness or prescribe a remedy. I resorted to witch-craft four times with no effect. Ayurvedic, allopathic and unani treatment only prompted the doctors to declare I had no disease at all. But I was totally helpless, bed-ridden, unable even to stand without another's help. The whole body racked with pain. When my family, who depended on me, were grief - stricken, I lost my mental balance. A Christian friend, who visited me, advised me to go to the neighbouring St Antony's Church and pray. I went, supported by my wife. As I was praying, I heard a voice saying, "Weren't you told to go for prayer?" At once I remembered a friend's suggestion made long ago to go to Divine, Muringoor. In November '94 I participated in a retreat at Divine. All the pain in my body disappeared. But I was not ready to acknowledge and testify that Jesus was the healer. Thinking that Jesus was one of the gods, I thanked him as well as the others. But I realised that deep within me radical changes were taking place. I returned to my home in Madras. The puja room, in which the Hindu deities stood in a row, made me restless. I began removing the idols one by one. In their stead I installed Jesus Christ in my heart and in my home. After a fierce, terrific battle, my mind was in peace. On that day, my life found new meaning. Hope budded afresh in my family. A new chapter opened for me with the advent of Jesus Christ in my life and in my family. Though I took so long to come to know Jesus as the only Saviour and Lord, today we experience true Christian joy. Today it is Jesus and the Bible which control and direct all my activities.

From Deuteronomy 4:19; 18:10-13; and Leviticus 19:31;20:27, I understood that witch -craft and astrology were wrong. I made a bonfire of all my books on these subjects. Today, I'm actively engaged in the ministry of the word in the Vincentian Ashram in Ambathur, Chennai. The tongue that revelled in the recital of mantras and sharnam calls, is now constantly praising and singing "Halleluia" with new vigour and enthusiasm. So is my life-filled with a new freshness.

Let us join hands, standing shoulder to shoulder, and be deeply immersed in this great work of spiritual renewal. Let our country awake! Let our people awake! 

May the true God be revealed! 

May the Caretaker of heaven help us! 

Praise you Jesus! Thank you Jesus ! Halleluia!

Examination of Conscience

THE DESIRES OF THE HEART - Fr Mathew Naikomparambil VC 

God's devotee prays :
 
"O Lord, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy hill?" (Psalms 15:1)
 
Reply :

"Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right, and speak the truth from their heart"(Ps 15:2).



The desires of the heart
Examine the impulses and movements of the heart. Foster the good and just desires. Reject all others. Give up everything that is not according to the word and example of Jesus Christ.

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1. Think only what is good.   2. Speak only the truth. 3. Love everyone.   4 Hate no one. 5. Praise God in every crisis; trust in him. 6. Thank God for everything. 7. Pray with thirst that the love of God and love of neighbour may fill us. 8. Pray every day to receive an infilling of the Holy Spirit. 9. Pray for all people all over the world. 10. Live, act and pray for these intentions: the glory of God, world evangelisation, the conversion of sinners. _________________________________________



All the above - mentioned suggestions are the teachings of the Bible. God will give us sublime thoughts and pure desires. In order to receive divine inspirations and good thoughts, it is necessary always to preserve the heart in repentance, humility and holiness.
 
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The promises of Jesus
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven"(Mt 5:3).   

Interpretation

Do not depend on or delight in material gains, wealth or human abilities. 

Trust in and depend on God, and God's promises.
 
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"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God"(Mt 5:8).  

Interpretation

In a heart that banishes all selfish desires, the Holy Spirit will inspire and instil sublime and lofty desires. "Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord" (Rom 12:11).
 
Examine the desires of the heart, purify them and make them pleasing to God. 

He will then be glorified in us. Our life will become blessed.

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Praying through the Word of God

 

"Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting"(Ps 139:23,24).
 

O Holy God, give me a share in your great holiness. Loving Father, through the merits of the crucifixion of your only Son, Jesus Christ, give me complete salvation. Wash away all my sins and their guilt with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. Send forth your Holy Spirit and make me a new person. Bless me so that I may live for the glory of God and for the salvation of all men and for eternal life.

 

MY JESUS MY GOD

THE PRAYER PLEASING TO GOD - Fr. Mathew Naikomparambil V C

The prayer "MY JESUS MY GOD," if said sincerely, is a prayer most pleasing to God, our father. The Father's love became man in the womb of Mary through the power of Holy Spirit and that is Jesus, the Son of God. When we proclaim the name of Jesus, the only son of God, the salvation that the Father intended for us, takes place.

"If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved" (Rom 10:9)

THE NAME THAT PLEASED GOD

"He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world" (1Jn 2:2). The son of God became man to fulfill the will of his father. In everything Jesus did the will of his father. 

He became obedient even to the death of the cross. "Therefore, God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name. So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the Glory of God the Father" (Phil 2:9-11).

Those who accept Jesus, honour God our Father. Those who obey Jesus, obey God the Father. "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but must endure God's wrath" (Jn 3:36).

Those who believe in Jesus and obey his word are not condemned (cf Jn 3:18). Proclaim the name of Jesus. Repeat "My Jesus, my God" with sincere love. Do it several times during the day. Use the same prayer to offer praise to God for others. Pray for others. It is a prayer acceptable to God the father and to God the Son.

The name of Jesus is salvific. When the name of Jesus is proclaimed, diabolic bondages are broken. Healing of illness, miracles and wondrous signs take place through the name of Jesus. They happen through the merits of Jesus, through the merits of death on the cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

When we accept Jesus as Saviour and Lord, we become filled with the Holy Spirit; we are transformed into a new creation.

SAY SEVERAL TIMES

Leader says the prayer, others repeat:

My Jesus, my God.
My Jesus, my Saviour.
My Jesus, my Lord.
My Jesus, my All.
My Jesus, my Love.
My Jesus, the All-sufficient.
Jesus, I love you.
Fill me with your love.
My Jesus, liberate all who are sick and sorrowful.
Praise to Jesus! Thanks to Jesus!
Jesus, fill all mankind with your Holy Spirit.
Jesus, transform me completely.
Thank you God! Thank you Jesus!