Marie was among some 6 ( six ) busloads of visitors , prayer groups from Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Penang and Malacca who were at the Ground Breaking Ceremony of St. Pio’s Spirituality Centre-Ulu Tiram Johore on Sunday, 25th September 2011- The Spiritual Retreat Centre Project estimated to cost RM1.5Million, is expected to complete some time in June 2012. The concern is funds for the success of this project.
The first thing that struck this writer was the sprawling greens surrounding the designated Spiritual Centre. The air was fresh and healthy, the greens soothing and healing to the eyes ...The surrounding fruit trees, durians..rambutan,,, huge shady trees....undulating grounds adds character and an atmosphere of serenity and tranquility to the place –a sight to behold, especially for city dwellers........a place -away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the pollution, and the distractions of earthly living.. It would be good for those who want to get away from it all and just spend some time, having conversations with God. A good site for spiritual re-connection. A quick glance around the premise, showed two small blocks of dilapidated-, old broken down structures without roofs.......the live able section which housed the living quarters of the friars , the office and the chapel were in a run down state. The roof structures were low and despite the fans, it was a sauna.
Fr. Michael Raymond , from the Order of the Friars-Minor Capuchin , (Gethsemani Friary) was trusting, in his eloquent and heartfelt appeal for the generosity of friends and benefactors to give life to their dreams. Following the principles of St., Pio, ... pray... trust, do not worry.....Fr. Michael is living that trust that all hearts are touched .. That the Capachin friars' dream of -.the St. Pio’s Spiritual Centre-Ulu Tiram Johore.becomes a reality. We add our prayers that the St Pio's Spirituality Centre stands realised because, our lives are really clutter filled and spirituality centres such as these gives us an opportunity to restore the balance of God in our lives .
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