ICCRS
Sub-Committee For Asia-Oceania (ISAO)
A time of “Kairos”
When I sit back and reflect about the Church and the Renewal in Asia-Oceania, the strong conviction that emerges within me is that it is a time of “Kairos” for my region. The Greek word “Kairos” signifies “the right or opportune moment when something special happens”.
The Vatican recognized International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services (ICCRS) as a body for the promotion of Catholic Charismatic Renewal with a juridical personality according to Canon 116 and approved the Statutes of ICCRS. The ICCRS Office is situated in Palazzo San Calisto, Vatican. Michelle Moran (England) is the President of ICCRS Council and Cyril John (India) is its Vice-President.



My whole experience of being there in Korea even though I did miss out on some of the activities due to my illness was one of great joy and a feeling of peace. I must say it was as experience not to be missed. I came to experience the real love of the people of Kkottongnae and even some of the members from the various countries. It did not matter who you were, what color you were or where you come from, the love shown to me by the sisters, brothers, volunteers, the doctors and participants was one of great love and concern, some of them even prayed over me.
You could really see and experience and feel the love of God and the Holy Spirit on their faces. The sisters seem to have so much of energy and were always so cheerful and happy.
One could see and feel the fruits of the Holy Spirit being revealed among the people there. Also one could witness the power and love of the Holy Spirit working mightily among the more than 230 sisters and 100 brothers and the volunteers by the love they showed to all present, be it the inmates or to us the visitors. Many of the volunteers were young yet they had a strong sense of love and care. It was really heartwarming to experience such love and care given by the volunteers, whether they were young school kids or young adults.
Kkottongnae is not just a place for social welfare or charity work. It is instead a place for the salvation of human beings.
Joyce Sugunasingam
Malaysia
Abstract from article in “Inspiritu” magazine (Aug / Oct issue)