Homily given by Fr. Anil Pereira SJ
Jesus the Real Vine Biblical Teachings Palm Sunday – Lenten Passion Retreat – March 2013
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I had hurt the toe of my left foot as it accidentally hit a stool. There was swelling and pain in the toe, due to which I could not walk.
I stuck the Jesus the Real Vine sticker on my swollen toe and prayed with faith for relief. There is no more swelling or pain in the toe.
I've been using these stickers for many years whenever a family member or I have been sick. Jesus has never failed me. I thank and praise Jesus the true Vine who always abides in us as we abide in Him. Alleluia!
-Vencila Gonsalves – Bhayander- -
At the online Prayer meeting on 2nd December 2020 during the healing service, Bro. Derrick spoke a Word of Knowledge, that two people are healed, from a throat infection. One from them was advised to continue medicines, and also meet the Doctor.
I claimed that healing and would like to testify. I was having an issue with my throat. Last year the Doctor diagnosed it as tonsillitis and advised surgery if the problem persisted.
During the Lockdown, I was feeling very uncomfortable in my throat. The throat being vulnerable, especially with the virus around, I dreaded the visit to the Doctor. Though minor, this irritation troubled me and gave rise to negative thoughts which also shook my faith. Just a few days ago, as advised by a friend, I started homoeopathic medicine for tonsillitis, but it did not yield much visible relief.
I offered up my intention during the weekly intercessory prayer meeting while praying for the other petitions.
After last Wednesday’s final blessing, I felt immediate relief and can only Praise and Thank Our Lord for this miracle. Praise you, Jesus!
Thank you, Bro. Derrick and JRTV team members, for interceding for others, touching lives and deepening our faith.
-Ruth – Ahmedabad- -
During the Lockdown, I lost my job, and I was on a lookout for a suitable job opportunity in the field of my interest. During my search, I felt dejected and developed low morale. But I had faith in God and pursued in prayers. I then shared my concerns regarding this with Bro Derrick. He and the intercessors prayed for me relentlessly, and finally, I got the desired job on the 22nd of January 2021.
I believe that our heavenly Father watches over us and meets us in our times of need. It is His light which will always dispel the darkness of our path.
I Praise and Thank my Lord Jesus, for blessing me with this job, and I trust that He will equip me to fulfill the responsibilities at work. I also thank Bro. Derrick and my fellow intercessors for their fervent prayers.
-Sweta Shingarpure- -
My son Shaun had to appear for his 3rd Semester exams in January. During that time, he was very disturbed and found it difficult to concentrate on his studies due to some serious family issues that were going on. I requested Bro. Derrick to pray for him that he may fare well in his exams. The good Lord heard our prayers and blessed Shaun with a perfect ten pointer result.
All Glory be to God!
-Wilma Noronha- -
Recently at my workplace, we faced a crisis due to which all work stopped.
There was a financial dispute between the vendor who provided us Data Centre Colocation service and the Data Centre who provided them with these services. Due to this dispute, the Data Centre switched off the powers to our servers and seized them. We owned these servers, so we tried to show them the proof of purchase. We also pleaded with them to at least allow us to take the backup of the servers, which went on deaf ears.
I was going through sleepless nights, seeing no recourse in sight. My wife and I prayed and trusted in God. We also requested prayers from the Prayer Group. I was able to surrender to God and experienced peace and calm only after that.
I attended the online prayer meetings on Wednesdays, 19th May 2021 and shared the zoom link of the prayer meeting with my non-catholic colleagues. They also participated in the prayer meetings and drew closer to Jesus, being filled with hope.
Our company decided to approach the court to resolve the matter. In a month, the unimaginable happened! We got access to our servers on 20th May 2021 through the Court Orders. Our servers are up and running now. I praise and thank God for fighting for us. I am grateful to the JTRV team for interceding for us.
-Agnello – Jogeshwari-
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