JY-Hyd was invited by Fr. Thomas to spend one night in prayer at “Birds of the Air” Nagaram. This place is home for all the uncared, sick, destitute people from the streets. After nursing them, the priests then send them out on their journey.

A team of about 20 JY reached Nagaram in different batches. On reaching the place they had a discussion with Fr. Thomas and he inturn introduced the team to all the inmates. There are about 25-30 inmates presently staying with Fr. Thomas. Some of these inmates are sick, some mentally challenged, some physically disabled etc It was really heart rendering to see these people who had no one in this world and were completely living at the mercy of Fr. Thomas and his team.

After having dinner at about 9:30 pm, all the inmates retired to bed. The JY team along with about 10 others proceeded to the hall for the night in prayer.

We started with an action song following which Abhi lead everyone into a good time of Praise and Worship. This lasted for an hour.

Fr. Thomas then came up and shared with all of us how “Birds of the Air” came into existence. Where the inspiration came from, his background and how GOD lead him to the present place. He also showed some of the pics. of all the sick patients and how they nursed them back to health.

By this it was already 12:00 am and Fr. Benny, a close friend of Fr. Thomas then lead us into Holy Eucharist.

Fr. Benny is also considered a very holy priest, a man full of the Spirit of GOD. He celebrated a very beautiful mass, the homily of which was based on the lifestyle of Mary Magdela, how she a sinner came into GODs presence and never left his side even at the cross, and so GOD blessed her with being the first person to realize Jesus’ resurrection.

A short tea break of 15 mins and then after another action song. Br. Regan shared his testimony. Br. Regan is a young man who at the prime of his life has sacrificed himself for the service of GOD. To begin with, his attire consists of only sack cloth and he wears them round the year with no footwear to go with it.

Br. Regan shared, despite being a successful software professional left everything behind and motivated by St. Francis, came to live with Fr. Thomas and help out poor people in need. This was an enriching and motivating testimony.

Another 5 mins quick short break and then adoration followed. The Blessed sacrament was exposed and then everyone started just praising, singing, glorifying and worshiping GOD.

After almost about one and half hr. the adoration concluded and then after bidding farewell and thanks to Fr. Thomas we left that place.

We ask for GODs grace and abundant blessings on “Birds of the Air” since it is a difficult place to live, so that GODs love may ever remain in the midst of the inmates and GODs strength may always empower Fr. Thomas and Br. Regan in their missionary work.