“ Ask, and it will be given to you ; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you ” ( Mathew 7:7 ) . Relying on this verse whole heartedly, the director of Centre has formed sanctuaries with exposed Blessed Sacrament to bring heaven down to the earth. Through an earnest intercessory prayers for the various intentions, prayers and supplication of retreatants, sick and suffering and other people. The different groups are set apart such as priests, nuns, lay men and women and, youth in each of those chapels with special intentions. This ministry remains as the power house and the back bone of all other spiritual activities over here. They gather in different chapels to pray for the world, the church, all ministries, missionaries, youth and families. Profoundly grateful to the merciful God for the powerful intercession groups along with their mortification, abstention, fasting, penance and sacrificial life.
Every ministry of the Centre is centered on Holy Eucharist, recognising it as the source and summit of Christian life. In the Eucharistic memorial of his sacrifice on the Cross, Jesus pours out the graces of salvation on those who unite themselves to him as sharers in His body and blood, forming a single body. All the other sacraments are directed to the Eucharist because it contains Christ Himself, whose presence heals, restores and forgives us. Today this Retreat Centre stands as a true ‘ abode of the Holy Eucharistic ministry ’, which restores people to a right relationship with God through profound mystery of the Holy Eucharist. As Psalm 34:5 reminds us, “ Looked to him and be radiant ” . Those who look at him find restoration and fullness of life. Living with a constant awareness of the spiritual reality infuses all with qualities such as love, joy and peace, a radiant life indeed.
Ministries
“ O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him ” ( Psalm. 34:8 ) . Benedictine Retreat Centre organises One day Convention at the Centre here and six days Conventions outside particularly in forane and diocesian levels. One day Convention is held here in this Center on Second Saturday of every month. It starts from 9.00 am to 2.30 pm. The solemn Eucharistic celebration, deliverance and healing adoration, confession, spiritual sharing, laying the hands are the peculiarities of One day Convention.
Under the leadership of Fr Joy Chembakassery and team, six days Bible Conventions are conducted in different Forane and Diocesian churches of all the rites in and outside of India. The six days of retreats are offered to diocesian priests and different religious congregations of priests and nuns too.
“ He is a prophet to the nations ” ( Jeremiah 1:5 ) . This Center is ever grateful to God and privileged to have the anointed and powerful deliverance minister Rev. Fr Joy Chembakassery and other priests through them God fulfills His prophetic mission during this era. Taking the word of God, our director and team conduct Conventions and parish retreats in foreign countries. By the anointing of the word of God through deliverance and healing ministry, countless faithful are freed from all kinds of illness, diseases and bondages.
Isaiah 22:22 speaks to us “ I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David; he shall open, and no one shall shut; and he shall shut; and no one shall open ” . Benedictine Retreat Centre at Makkiyad is mainly well known for the deliverance ministry. We have seen, experienced, witnessed and testified through the powerful instrumentality of our director Fr Joy Chembakassery OSB and other priest of Benedictines, the numerous exorcism, deliverance and healing which take place during this time. The anointing of the word of God has taken flesh in their life, especially in deliverance ministry. The ancestral curses, bondages, chronic diseases over the years, possession of evil powers ( Eph. 6:12 ) , seven vices etc. , are relieved through the deliverance ministry here.
In the midst of our hectic lives, it is essential to carve out moments of spiritual solace and renewal. Nestled in the heart of people, Benedictine Retreat Centre stands as a sanctuary for those who seeking to deepen their connection with God, in their faith, nurture their spiritual growth and find inner peace . Join us on a spiritual journey, as we explore the transformative experiences, awaiting you at our Benedictine Retreat Centre.
Recognising a profound need, the Benedictine Monastery embarked this particular ministry. Today People from all walks of life gather here to offer prayers, listen to the word of God and participate in the Holy Mass. What began humbly has blossomed into an admired Retreat Centre, renowned world wide as ‘The Abode of the Holy Eucharist’. May it continue to be a beacon of light and spiritual enrichment for all who seek solace, and communion with God.
“ You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth ” ( Acts. 1:8 ) . Our media ministry helps all our ministries to reach out to the ends of the earth. Today our mighty God works wonders through our media. We are grateful to express the numerous deliverance and healing that take place through our media ministry. Divine Mercy Chaplet is conducted regularly on live streaming at 3.00 pm and all other information regarding retreats, testimonies and other live programs are telecasting through the media.
In today’s fast paced world, the demand for connectivity and accessibility has become priority even in serene retreat settings. As a forward thinking we understand the importance of offering innovative solutions to enhance our guest’s experience. Introducing live videos, streaming services at our Centre, we aim to elevate your experience by bringing the tranquility of our surroundings directly to you, wherever you may be.
