ONE MAN’S DREAM
Inspired by Saint Arnold Janssen, Rev. Fr. Christuraj young and aspiring heart cried for the perishing mankind and was determined to reach out to them. He fixed his eyes on Jesus his Master and with prayer and fasting, headed towards his goal, his vision. He dreamt of a redeemed world with Jesus as the Ruler and went ahead with courage and the Holy Spirit’s power! He worked and visited various parishes and other places where he found people everywhere in search of something. They have a tremendous thirst for the Word of God. They were in need of help to come out of their lives of ignorance, sin and pain.
WHO WILL GO FOR THEM?
“Yes Lord, I will go!” said Rev. Fr. Christuraj and took up the mission of healing, deliverance and reconciliation. He went around spreading the Good news of Jesus on a two-wheeler. Then the burning desire of his heart was
1) people should experience and live in the power of God’s Word. 
2) People should be delivered from the bondage of sin, Satan and death and come to receive the mercy and salvation of the Lord. “Give us souls Lord! Give us India!” was the cry of the heart of a few more lay people who joined him meanwhile.
3) Their goal was that the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit should empower every human being on this earth.
THE REJECTED STONE BECAME THE CORNER STONE
In the year 1994, Rev. Fr. Christuraj started his mission which God has given him in a piece of the Land situated in a remote village around 35 km. away from Hyderabad, on the National Highway-9 which was an abandoned place. Filled with thorns and stones, with a small broken room in the corner, the one-acre plot was not bought by anyone, as it was supposed to be a hideout for thieves.
For the zealous Fr. Christuraj and the 3 young men who assisted him, this place was just enough to begin with their ‘dream come true’ mission. They knelt and prayed in the land and received the message of Ps. 118:22 - “the stone that was rejected will become the cornerstone”. They went ahead! Not looking back, just believing in the promise of the Lord, they began their work of cleaning up that plot amidst thorns, snakes and scorpions added to the limited electricity and water facilities. With great love for the Lord and with the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary who was always with them, they began building the broken house.Every day was a miracle. The Divine Providence of God began to flow in. The Lord was with them and helping hands increased day by day.
As a result of sacrifices and prayers, people around were getting aware of their presence in that place. Known people and friends began visiting the little Church initially named St. Mary’s Church. On September 8th, 1995 there was an informal inauguration with a Mass celebrated with the people for the first time and Later named as Divine Word Centre on January 26th, 1996.
FROM A ROBBER’S DEN TO A MIRACLE HOUSE
The Living waters of Jesus are flowing richly in the little Centre where prayer and fasting with tears for the salvation of the world was the life of the small team.
The first miracle took place when a lady called Jaisheeli was brought to the Centre for prayer as the last resort. She had a hole in her heart. Doctors had given up hope. Due to her old age, she had many complications. As the team prayed, there was a great light that came upon her, touched her and healed her. She instantly gained back her strength and began to praise God. The news of her healing spread as many knew of her condition.
The second miracle happened when a lady called Alamelu from the nearby village was brought to the Centre. She suffered from regular attacks of fits for 14yrs. Nothing helped her. With a prayer of Deliverance, she was healed.
The news spread and the sick, demon possessed, suffering and broken people began to flock in. There was no more place in the small chapel to accommodate the faithful. The members of the team also increased. In 1996 The then Arch Bishop of Hyderabad His Grace Late S. Arulappa came to the Centre and was filled with gratitude to God for the wonders He was working. He came forward to finance the building of a bigger prayer hall. He foresaw the great revival that would come into Andhra Pradesh through this Centre and prophetically called it
“The Spiritual Power House of Andhra Pradesh.”
Rev. Fr. K. Sahaya Cyril Doss, a great visionary, coming from the land where St. John De Britto shed his blood joined in as a blessing. In his ministry of reconciliation and healing through the Calvary love of Jesus, thousands of families are being saved and many young hearts have found a meaning in life. 
Holy Spirit Center:
4-15/2, Survey No 113
Himayathnagar village, Moinabad Mandal
Shamshabad Dist. Telangana - 500 075
Tel: 91 98660 13888
Tel: 91 8919541356
Co-Founder:
The Lord inspired Fr. Cyril to build the youth called Divine Word Young Apostles and spread the Good news along with them. He also formed groups of faithful who help the Centre by different means and named them as Divine Word Family members, Divine Word Prayer Partners, Divine Word Ambassadors, Divine Word Volunteers and so on. The Lord has specially given him the anointing of leading the faithful into inner healing and repentance with the Calvary love of Jesus.
WE WILL EVER BE GRATEFUL!
With the help of several other dedicated servants of God, the God given mission has been getting fulfilled. The team had dedicated servants of God who worked (Fr. P. Joji, Fr. Jojappa and a few lay members) and numerous other priests of SHS society.
On Jan. 26th, 2006 night Fr. Christuraj spent a long time in the chapel before the eucharistic Lord Jesus, thanking the Lord for all that the Lord has done to Divine Word Centre, Muthangi for the last 10yrs. That night the Lord gave me a dream that shook me.
When you live in the light of eternity, your values change – we are made for a mission.
(Fr. Joji, Fr. Christuraj and Fr. Cyril)
The first dream: as shared by Rev.Fr.Christuraj
There is a lake, and its fishes are dying as the water is getting dried. As I was watching the pathetic situation, a person wearing a white garment stands along with me and says, “Don’t look down – in life, you need to learn to look up.” When I looked up, I saw a stream of water coming from the mountain and falling into the lake and soon all the dying fishes were revived with the new life. The fishes were jumping and celebrating. The man next to me said, “Do not worry about others whether they do something or not? But “will you do something for me?” the voice in the dream disturbed me. I began to ask the Lord, “Lord, myself, Fr. Cyril, Fr. Joji and many dedicated servants of God are working for you day and night, still what do you want us to do for you?
The second dream: as shared by Rev.Fr.Christuraj
A few days later the Lord gave another dream to me. A small church was burning and there was no one in the church, and I too was rushing away from the church. A hand came from behind and pulled me into the fire and the voice said, “Others may go, but you cannot go”. I was woken up by the sound of a message, my phone was receiving. The phone message was, “I give you new life to set up the house of our God and to repair its ruin”. (Ezra 9:9b).
Sharing the dreams
We shared the call of God with three Bishops and other eminent persons of the church of Andhra Pradesh, India, who not only guided us with their rich experiences but also gave the letters of their support. They said the church of Andhra Pradesh is desperately in need of men and women who can bring God’s word. They put their opinions of us and their inspiration about the call of God to start a congregation in a letter form and sent it to Rev. Fr. Superior General of the Society of the Divine Word for his consideration.
WE TAKE JESUS TO THE UNREACHABLE CORNERS AND ENDS
The Team reached the so-called unreachable places and went to various districts and corners of different villages all over the state. Though there were discouraging and unwelcomed instances, the team did not stop giving the Word of Life. Jesus has to be given to all. The Team preached retreats not only in English and Telugu but also in Hindi and Tamil.
The vision.
‘May the Heart of Jesus live in the hearts of all’
RAKSHNA DEEPAM
Mother Teresa who spoke the word of love is the Holy Patron of Rakshana Deepam.
Rakshana Deepam is a home for people and children who are infected with HIV and AIDS and who have no one to care for.
Children were thrown at the doors of the gate of Rakshana Deepam but they begin to grow as loving children of the institute.
It is situated in a peaceful atmosphere between two lakes namely Himayatsagar and Gandipet 25kms away from the City of Hyderabad .
There are 42 children and 28 inmates who are infected with HIV and AIDS who stay here. Rakshana Deepam is Government recognized and approved care and support centre for HIV and AIDS in Hyderabad.
HIV and AIDS pain kills but love heals and saves this is the story of Rakshana Deepam. They go to school regularly. The loving care that they receive at the centre makes them cheerful, healthy and God-oriented.
You to can be part of Rakshana Deepam.
- Visit children and inmates, they can know their needs of them and provide them materially and other support.
- Sponsor a child with Breakfast, Lunch and Supper.
Be part of Rakshana Deepam and share the joy of humanity.
Postal Address and contact information:
Rakshana Deepam
4-15/2,
Himmayatnager(v)
Mionabad
RR dist, Hyderabad-50075
Andhra Pradesh, India..
Ph:(91)9177523888, 9177623888.
4-15/2,
Himmayatnager(v)
Mionabad
RR dist, Hyderabad-50075
Andhra Pradesh, India..
Ph:(91)9177523888, 9177623888.
Holy Spirit Center:
4-15/2, Survey No 113
Himayathnagar village, Moinabad Mandal
Shamshabad Dist. Telangana - 500 075
Tel: 91 98660 13888
Tel: 91 8919541356
Contact: 9890083316