A Grace-Filled Spiritual Renewal Gathering at St Mary’s SMC Graz, Austria
Fr. Joel Koyikkara OFMConv
St. Mary’s Syro-Malabar Community Graz joyfully hosted REJOICE 2026, a blessed Spiritual Renewal Gathering, on 24 May 2026 at Mariahilferplatz, Graz, Austria.
The gathering was prayerfully led by Rev. Fr. Binoj Mulavarickal, whose inspiring preaching, Eucharistic adoration, worship, and healing prayers deeply touched the hearts of the faithful. The entire community experienced a powerful atmosphere of prayer, spiritual renewal, and unity in Christ.
Faithful from different parts of Austria participated in the gathering and spent the evening in worship, reflection, and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. The message based on Romans 12:12 — “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer” encouraged everyone to remain steadfast in faith and hope.