Jesus Youth Doctors Network

Jesus Youth Doctors Intercession Month - February 2012

2012-01-27T22:55:00.000-08:00

There are 3 great things that arehappening this month:

Holy Father's Prayer Intentions (Missionary intention, FEB 2012): Health Workers. That the Lord may sustain the efforts of health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world's poorest regions.
CBCI Health commission - Healing week (February 6 - February 12).
World day of the sick (February 11)

Let us as a Jesus Youth familyjoin the mother church in praying for the Doctors and 'To becomedoctors' during this month.

You can comeand join us in this intercession month in many ways:

You can simply spend five minutes each day and pray for each intention and then offer 1 Our father, 3 Hail Mary's and 1 Glory be.
You can offer Holy mass or offer rosaries, divine mercy chaplet or fasting and praying for the intention.

You can do all this on a personal basis or if you are a partof the prayer group you can together take up the commitment to pray.

29 hoursAdoration

We encourage each doctor/medical student prayer meeting to set aside one hour any time in the month of February to spend one hour in adoration before the Lord praying for these needs. (Contact us at the details given below)

We encourage each of you to join usand invite as many other people to join us too.

All the materials is free to download from the Jesus Youth India website (http://india.jesusyouth.org/ministries/doctors-ministry)

Ifyou are interested in getting daily updates on your mobile, send usan sms on: 09013091600.

Contact details: doctors@jesusyouth.org

One day program - Bangalore

2012-01-20T01:47:00.000-08:00

A one day gathering for the Medical Students and Doctors in Bangalore was held on the 19th of Jan 2012 at St. Thomas Forane Church. This was an initiative of Jesus Youth Doctors Network Bangalore. The gathering was attended by around 25 Medical Students and Doctors from St John’s Medical College, Bangalore Medical College and Dr Ambedkar Medical College. The gathering started at about 9.30am and concluded by 6.00pm. The sessions were handled by Vijay Sebastian and Alex Njavally. A short post lunch video session focused on giving the essence of Christian values. There was also a panel sharing coordinated by Joemon Varghese. Dr. Sudeep, Dr. Brigit, Dr. Martis, Dr. Joseph and Dr. Mary were part of the panel. The gathering concluded with preparation for adoration, followed by adoration lead by Fr Rajeev. There was Intercession before the Blessed Sacrament all throughout the gathering in a small chapel beside the hall. The guidance, support and motivation of Fr Thomas Kallukulam (Parish priest of St. Thomas Church and previous Jesus Youth Bangalore Animator) were present throughout.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year !!!

2011-12-24T20:55:00.000-08:00

Medicos on mission with Ecclesiastical Advisor

2011-11-30T05:19:00.001-08:00

Mr.Bibin, Mr.Aneesh and Mr.Anston, following their mission at Chattisgarh visited the Ecclesiastical advisor of Jesus Youth, Archbishop Abraham Viruthakulangara at his office in Nagpur.

They had a wonderful time sharing and learning from him.

One day program - Raipur

2011-11-27T19:06:00.001-08:00

A one day program took place at Raipur on the 27th of November 2011. 30 Medical students and doctors were present for this gathering. Dr.Celine Kujur (NDCT), Ms.Renu bala (JYNT) along with Mr.Bibin, Mr.Aneesh and Mr.Anston (Medicos for mission), took the sessions and shared their testimonies.

Visit to Hyderabad

2011-11-17T07:57:00.001-08:00

A two day visit by Dr.Neelam Rundae (NDCT member) to hyderabad took place on 16th and 17th November. During this visit she met the Doctors in the region and encouraged them to grow in the lord and gather together once in a while to pray. She also meet other Jesus Youth in the area and interacted with them.

NDCT meeting

2011-11-16T07:55:00.000-08:00

A two day meeting took place on 14th and 15th November 2011 at Vanashram, Bangalore. All team members were present. Mr.Antony A.J (JYNT Coordinator), Mr.Jordy Micheal and Fr.Varghese also joined in. Fr.Varghese (JYNT pastor) blessed and annointed the team.
The team discussed on various issues and how to look forward in reaching out to the doctors.

Medicos on mission

2011-11-11T19:27:00.001-08:00

On 7th November, 3 medical students, Mr.Bibin, Mr.Aneesh and Mr.Anston, left kerala following the medico for mission training organised by the MEST kerala. They have presently reached Chattisgrah for a mission exposure and will remain there till the end of this month.

Proficuus - Kerala

2011-11-02T03:08:00.000-07:00

A one week programme organised by the Medical Engineering Students Team, Kerala took place for the medical students who completed their first year at Emmaus, Cochin, Kerala from the 25th to the 30th of October. The key resources for the programme were Fr.Jose Anchanickal, Fr.Shibu OCD, Fr.Stephen CSSR, Mr.Saji Joseph, Mr.Alphose Joseph, Mr.Antony AJ(JYNT), Mr.Berly Ernest (KYCT), Mr.George AV (KYCT), Mr.Joby Thomas (KYCT), Mr.Babu John(KYCT), Dr. Finto, Dr. Reju, Mr.Midhun Paul(JYNT), Dr.Nshan Mathias (JYDN), Dr.Thanuja, Cinjo. The main topics covered in this programme were on Jesus Youth , The Catholic Church, Social Commitment, Prolife , Missionary doctor and relevance for prayer groups. A total of 100 participants from 19 colleges all over Kerala took part in this programme. Ms.Lea Thomas and Mr.Joseph Joy were the coordinators of the program.

Medicos for mission - Kerala

2011-11-01T03:06:00.000-07:00

A one week programme organised by the Medical Engineering Students Team, Kerala took place for the medical students who had finished their final year at Emmaus, Cochin, Kerala form 24th to 31st of October 2011. A total of 12 participants from Kerala attended this programme. The main resources were Dr.Appu, Ms.Alicekutty, Mr.Shiju, Dr.Sanal, Dr.Don, Dr.Milu, Dr.Vimal and Mr.Antony (JYNT). Dr.Simon was the general coordinator for the programme. A one day outreach to a parish in Alleppy was also arranged for the participants. Three medical students are presently preparing to take a one month mission trip to Ambikapur.

One day programme - Bangalore

2011-10-27T04:36:00.000-07:00

A one day programme took place in Christ College, Bangalore on 27th October 2011, for the doctors and medical students in Bangalore. A total of 4 postgraduates and 2 medical students from 3 medical colleges of the city came together for this programme. Mr.Immanuel Joseph (JYNT Assistant coordinator), Mr.Subin Jacob, Mr.Mathew Joseph were the main resources for the programme. Mr.Vijay Sebastian, Mr.Antony (JYNT coordinator) and Ms.Sony Nobel also spent some time with the participants.

July 1st - Pray for the Doctors

2011-06-24T03:49:00.000-07:00

On July 1st we celebrate the Doctors Day in India. This day has been chosen in India, as a mark of respect to the contributions made by Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, who left an indelible mark in the history of medical profession in India. As a Jesus Youth can we make it a point to give our dear doctors in the movement and all the doctors in the world a 'Prayer gift" recognizing them and also pray that they may be granted the grace from above to live a life pleasing to the Lord and a life of service to humanity.

We request you to join us as one family to intercede for our dear doctors to become beacons of light to society and that they may have the strength to stand up for life and respect it, though may times it remains a challenge and a contradiction in our times.

You could join us in any or all the following ways:

Attend mass on July 1st and offer it for the doctors of the movement and the rest of the doctors of the world.
Recite a rosary or atleast a decade of the rosary for the doctors on July 1st.
Organise a gathering of Doctors/medical students in your region / hospital / college to pray together as one family. (e.g. adoration, outreach etc)

We hope and pray that each of you would join us and each of you would encourage as many people from your region and prayer meetings to join us too.

P.s. Please do collect the number of masses, number of rosaries / decades or even if you are planning to organise an event in this regard and keep us informed at 9035541824 or doctors@jesusyouth.org

NDCT meeting

2011-05-23T05:07:00.000-07:00

A 2 day meeting of the national doctors core team took place on 21st and 22nd of May 2011 at the pastoral centre, Mangalore. Mr.Reji (NCT) was present during these days.

Visit to Chhattisgarh

2011-04-04T02:11:00.000-07:00

Dr.Celine Kujur and Dr.Nishan Mathias, visited Raipur and Bhilai. During their stay they visited the medical students and working Doctors in these areas and interacted with them.

Doctors Gathering - Raipur

2011-04-03T05:06:00.000-07:00

On 2^nd April the first Jesus youth doctors gathering was held in Raipur.The chief guests’ of the program were Rev. Fr. Francis T. (Parish Priest, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Raipur) and Rev. Fr. Prakash Nand (Regional Youth Director). There were 48 participants including Senior Doctors, students of MBBS, BDS and BPT. The program was inaugurated by procession of Mother Mary and lighting of the Lamp, followed by a prayer. Ms. Renu Bala Ekka (Member of JY National service team) gave a brief introduction about Jesus Youth’s movement. Dr. Marianus Minz shared his heart touching testimony of how he was inspired by his daughter to be a part of JY movement followed by Dr. Neelam Runda leading the bible sharing. Rev. Fr. Prakash stressed on having a polite behavior towards the patient. Touching and talking to our patients with tenderness was his central theme.

Dr. Nishan Mathias (JYDN) shared his testimony of how he became a part of the JY movement. He also threw a light on the initiation of JYDN; it’s vision and its functions. The praise and worship session was lead by Dr. Neelam. The entire ceremony was anchored by Dr. Anju and Rev. Fr. Francis invoked the final blessings.

Health Care Gathering - Mangalore

2011-03-06T21:59:00.000-08:00

A health care gathering was organized in Mangalore, with the help of the Jesus Youth of Mangalore. A total of 150 participants, representing various parts of the health care ministry were present.
A very meaningful skit, which was choreographed and enacted by the students of Father Muller Medical College, touched the gathering deeply. The theme of the skit was the role of health care professionals in bringing meaning to life. It also carried a strong message on being 'pro-life'.
A session taken by Dr.John Ramapuram stressed on the need for Catholic doctors to grow beyond being a stereotypical doctor, and about the many things we can do as JY health care professionals. The gathering closed with the holy Eucharistic, celebrated by Fr.Rudolf, who pointed out that as Catholic health care professionals we should look at our roles, as a vocation, rather than only a profession.

Doctors Gathering - Bhilai

2011-02-28T23:44:00.000-08:00

On 27th february, 32 medical students and doctors gathered for a time of prayer and sharing. The gathering took place at Commissioner Shri.Rajesh Sukumar Toppo's house lawn. The various speakers for this gathering were Shri. Rajesh Sukumar Toppo (I.A.S), Mr.Jibin John (JYNT), Dr.Celine Kujur (JYNDT), Dr.Nishi Minz. Dr.Neelam was the master of ceremony (MC) for the whole programme.
The gathering also had a time of sharing and a time of celebration.

Doctors Gathering - Bangalore

2011-02-17T19:28:00.000-08:00

On February 13th, 17 medical students gathered at Upasana, Behind RRC, Opposite Christ School to pray for the doctors and others involved in the health care ministry.
During this gathering they also contemplated on the life of Jesus, as to how he represented every aspect of the medical profession. They also looked at the present state of health care in the country. The various speakers at this gathering were Dr.Robert, Dr.Sanal and Dr.Nishan.
Mr.Thomson and Ms.Candice from the Bangalore Jesus Youth service team and the Bangalore professional ministry respectively, were also present to help the gathering.

Healing Minsitry Week - 2011

2011-02-16T19:24:00.000-08:00

Healing Ministry Week was announced by the CBCI health Commission. It took place from February 7 - 13.
During this week all the Jesus Youth medical students and doctors from various parts of the country actively participated in this keeping in mind the special intercession of each day.

Jesus Youth Jubilee - Doctors Gathering

2011-01-15T19:09:00.000-08:00

It was a 5 day gathering which saw around 20,000 Jesus Youth's from around 29 countries at Rajagiri college Campus, Cochin, Kerala - It was the Jesus Youth Jubilee Conference 2010.
During this conference more than 400 medical students and doctors gathered to pray and look forward as to how they could make a difference in the future. The various speakers on this occasion were Fr. (Dr. ) Mathew Abraham (Executive Secretary, CBCI health comission), Dr.Nishan Mathias, Dr. Julio, Dr.Manoj Abraham, Dr.Finto, Dr.Celine Kujur and Ms.Mimi. Dr.Mammen and Dr.Don were the masters of ceremony (MC's) for the whole programme.
The entire gathering went out with a new zeal and renewed fire for the Lord and his Kingdom

A doctors reach

2010-04-26T08:27:00.000-07:00

The first Jesus Youth Doctors newsletter has been released and has begun circulation. It is a 4 paged newsletter containing the mission experiences of a few medical students and doctors who traveled to the north eastern parts of the country (India) providing their medical services to the needy.

To download a copy of the e-newsletter please follow the link: http://www.box.net/shared/hs2vl674dh - JYDN e-newsletter, March 09.pdf

Medicos for Mission

2009-11-09T22:25:00.000-08:00

As an initiative of the Professional Core team of Kerala, a group of medical students who finished their final Year MBBS, went forward for a month medical mission to Agarthala (North East). Presently they have finished their mission and are on their way back.

National Doctors Core Team

2009-09-30T23:29:00.000-07:00

Towards the end of National Doctors Conference that happened at Kannur, Kerala a new team was announced by Mr.Siljo Thomas (Jesus Youth National Coordinator, India). The new team is as follows:

Mr.Mammen P. Cherian (In-charge)

Dr.Nishan Mathias

Ms.Shwetha Philip

Ms.Salma Varghese

Dr.Celiene Kujur

Dr.Anna Vncent

Mr.Mrudhul Mathew

Dr.Vimal (Elder)

Mr.Reji Francis (Ex-officio, National Campus Team Member)

Kindly continue to keep this team in your prayers so that they might be able to reach out to the doctors.

National Doctors Conference '09

2009-09-28T22:19:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was another milestone for the National Doctors Core Team. 31 participants from Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai and Tamil Nadu attended a 3 day conference held at SVD Vijanajyothi, Pillathara, Kerala. The conference on the three days saw resources like Fr.Abraham Pallivatikal, Fr.Joe, Dr.Cessal, Dr.Nishan Mathias, Mammen, Siljo and Rodney who took enlightening sessions about how to like a life as a
True Christian Doctor and the call of the present age.

At the end of the third day the participants were very happy and thank God for making it possible for them to attend such a programme.

Firebrands

2009-08-05T20:32:00.000-07:00

Dr. Celine, a paediatrician from Indore, MP finished a one month training in Thailand along with 29 other people from 13 countries of the world, at the Jesus Youth International Fulltimers Training, 2009.

JY Doctor On A Mission

2009-07-03T21:25:00.000-07:00

Dr Anna Pulickal joined JY professionals from Kerala on a month long mission trip to the North East. Alongside 6 engineers and a nun , she shared amazing experiences working at a PHC there . Her testimony will indeed light many a lamp to burn for the Lord..

HAPPY DOCTORS DAY

2009-07-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

Today the 1st of July is Doctors Day.......Dedicated to a people called to touch , change and make a difference to lives...

Let us pray for doctors world over and the Jesus Youth Doctors Network too , that we may ever be beautiful instruments of God's love..

Mary our Mother, Pray for us .. St Luke, Pray for us !

Going Places...Working Together..

2009-06-29T22:04:00.000-07:00

Dr Nishan Mathias and Dr Mammen Cherian went on a 13- day long trip to Delhi, Mumbai and Pune , to meet up with the CHAI, Caritas, St Luke Doctors and the Nurses Guild. Over a series of meetings, they discussed various possibilities of witnessing, reaching out and building up each other as True Christian Missionary Doctors.

NDCT Meeting

2009-06-15T22:00:00.000-07:00

The NDCT came together once again on the 13th and 14th of June for a beautiful time of prayer and fellowship. The team geared up with preparations for the National Doctors Conference, to be held from the 26th to the 28th of September, at SVD Vachana Jyothi, Pilathera , Kerala.

NDCT Meeting

2009-04-05T06:39:00.000-07:00

On Saturday and Sunday once again the NDCT team members (Mammen, Dr.Nishan, Shwetha and Salma) gathered at ICYM youth training centre, Mangalore. The meeting consisted of praying, fellowship and discussion on various topics. We were happy to also have Jordy Micheal (NCT Coordinator) along with us to help us in planning and the various other discussions.

We thank you for your prayers and ask you to continue to pray for the Team so that we might be prompt to the Leading of the Holy Spirit.

Second Gathering of Working Doctors

2009-02-12T08:16:00.000-08:00

The working Doctors gathered for the second time in Thrissur, Kerala on the 25th of Jan.it was attended by Dr.George leons, Dr.Tony [Ortho], Dr.Dona, Dr.Aloshy, Dr.Arnold, Don and Dr.Vimal. Fr.Francis Pallikkunnel, the finance director of Jubilee Mission Medical College, shared some of the practical problems faced by Catholic Hospitals giving super speciality care. They also had time for Praise, Worship and Bible sharing.

JESUS YOUTH GIVING HOPE TO THE CHURCH

2009-02-12T04:47:00.000-08:00

A thanksgiving gathering to celebrate the formal approval of the Jesus Youth Movement by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) was organisedon 27th January 2009. Jesus Youth - a Catholic Youth movement that sparkedoff in Kerala, India in the mid 80's and then spread across the country andlater to nearly 25 countries around the world over the years, was accorded this recognition by the CBCI in October 2008. His Grace Abraham Viruthakulangara, Archbishop of Nagpur has been appointed the National Ecclesiastical Advisor for the movement.

The thanksgiving event was most appropriately held at the Major Archbishop'sHouse in Ernakulam - the residence of His Eminence Cardinal VarkeyVithayathil, President of the CBCI – who was one of the key guiding forcesfor the movement in this whole process. His Eminence addressed a roomful of priests, religious and other members of the Jesus Youth movement and congratulated them for their endeavours. Expressing optimism at the work and growth of the movement, His Eminence said that it "gives hope to the Church"and urged the movement to continue its growth by "uniting themselves to the Cross of Christ" and by "remaining close to the Mother Church". Several key animators and leaders of the movement also addressed the gathering and reminded everyone of the 'responsibility' that accompanies this sign of encouragement extended by the Pastors of the Church.

The occasion was a time of thanksgiving and joy, as everyone rejoiced at the realization of such a long cherished dream. And all this has been possible solely because of our good Lord's Mercy and Grace. The culmination was aptly a joyful celebration of the Holy Eucharist with everyone singing and praising the Lord for His Goodness. Towards the end of the evening, our joy was made complete by the presence of His Excellency Thomas Chakiath,Auxiliary Bishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly. His Excellency, who has been a pillar of strength and support for the movement at all times, spoke of his joy at this approval and his hopes for the movement. All left the evening,enthused by this joyful celebration, and yet somberly aware of the high expectations of the Church and the challenges on the road ahead.

Blog Launched

2009-01-12T10:50:00.000-08:00

Today is a great day indeed, when this blog was blessed and launched by His Grace Most Rev. Bishop Aloysius Paul D'souza (Bishop of Mangalore) at Bishop house Mangalore. Mammen P Cherian, Shwetha and Dr.Nishan were present. Dr.Nishan then explained the bishop the motive of this blogspot. The bishop encouraged them and ended by blessing each of them.

Reaching out to the Doctors of Tamil Nadu

2009-01-08T02:05:00.000-08:00

It indeed is a great joy to begin the year by being out in the Lord's vineyard. Salma Varghese went out for a week long mission to meet the medical students and doctors in Tamil Nadu. She took a journey from 1st to 7th of January 2009 and travelled through Tamil Nadu meeting doctors and active campus team members.

As she met many people she learnt a lot and has these words to say after the trip "As i look back at the past few days, all i can say is that the Lord led me beautifully. At times when i didnt know what to speak, He would put the words into my mouth, and other times ,when I seriously felt that I was walkin into the chambers of Goliaths, He gave me the grace to jump into the shoes of David..."

Working Doctors Gathering

2008-12-21T09:26:00.000-08:00

5 working doctors from Kerala namely Dr.Vimal, Dr.Tony, Dr.George, Dr.Anumodh and Dr.Aloshi met together in Thrissur on the 20^th of December. It was a blessed time of praying and sharing as Fr.Lawrence Thaikattil guided them in exploring the possibilities of living out their role as a Christian missionary doctors to the fullest.

Proficuus

2008-12-09T09:23:00.000-08:00

‘Proficuus” an initiative of the Kerala Jesus Youth Professional team , which was held for the fifth time in a row from 2004 onward.This year two such programmes were conducted from 1st to 5th of october and from the 2st to the 8th of December at Emmaus, Ernakulam, Kerala. It was attended by around 124 medical students who had completed their first year. The programme had two parts, a retreat and a training programme.Dr.Remya and Don Jose were the Gen.Coordinators and Dr.Arun Thomas and Aneesh were the Programme Coordinators of the programmes.

Reaching out to other doctors

2008-11-22T09:27:00.000-08:00

It was indeed a journey with a difference. Mammen P Cherian(incharge of the core team) went on a mission trip from 21 october to 2 november to Delhi, Haryana , Bombay and Bangalore visiting a number of doctors and medicos and interacting with the members of various campus ministries across the country. It was more than challenging to meet people like Dr Balwinder Singh and Shashi Minz(Additional Secretary National Academy of Drugs and Narcotics,Faridabad, India) and to have a first hand experience of their zeal for evangelization . The trip was also fruitful in helping to fulfil the dream of building a strong network of medicos nationwide.

ProLife Programme in Chennai

2008-11-05T02:16:00.000-08:00

A Prolife programme was held on 3rd and 4th of November 2008 at SIGA college, Chennai. Around 33 people attended this programme. Dr.Finto, Dr.Sojan and Mammen P Cherian were the resources for the programme.

A Digital Platform.

2008-10-29T01:42:00.000-07:00

As Part of building a network comprising of medical students and working doctors and creating a platform where they can share common concerns, visions and ideas the core team launched a yahoo group. A warm welcome to all doctors with a desire to help stand up on a lamp stand for the gospel of truth in this world of evil around us so that we can support each other and strengthen each other.

The name of the email portal is: jydoctorsindia@yahoogroups.com

Regional Doctors Conference Chennai

2008-10-13T09:37:00.000-07:00

The first ever Regional Doctors Conference under the Jesus Youth banner happened at Chennai on the 11th and 12th of October ,2008 with 22 medical students and doctors from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. It was a beautiful time of looking afresh at the higher missionary calling of a doctor , and the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead in witnessing Christ to the medical fraternity in todays world. Dr. Edward Edezhath , Fr Thankachan, Dr. Viju Kuttickal, Dr.Finto Francis, Mr.Subin and Mr. Rodney Pereira were some of the resource persons for the gathering.

The New Core team

2008-10-13T09:28:00.000-07:00

The Chennai Conference ended with the commissioning of a new team who would work towards Mission Doctors. Fr.Varghese (Animator JYNCT) anointed the new team.The team meets regularly and functions under the Jesus Youth national campus team. The team is guided by Siljo(Jesus Youth National Co-ordinator), Subin( Jesus Youth National Assistant Co-ordinator), Jordy Michael(Jesus Youth National Campus team co-ordinator), Mr. Rodney (JYNT) and Dr. Nishan Mathias. Led by Dr. Vimal (Elder), Reji Francis(ex-officio-National campus team), Mammen P Cherian(Incharge) ,the team members are Don Jose, Shwetha Ann Philip and Salma Varghese.