EL SHADDAI “GOD ALMIGHTY”
Nowadays a lot of people
wonder about the El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Foundation International. They
ask, "What is the El Shaddai DWXI-PPFI all about?" "Why do
hundreds of thousands and even millions of people flock to its fellowships,
singing and dancing in praise of God for hours, despite the heavy rains or the
scorching heat of the sun; whenever and wherever its Mass and Healing Rallies
are held?" Even here in the
El Shaddai Etymology
El Shaddai is a combination of two
Hebrew words: "El" is a Semitic term which means God, and
"Shaddai" is traditionally translated as Almighty; thus El Shaddai is
translated as "God Almighty" (Genesis 17:1; 35:11, NIV). "El Shadda" is the original Hebrew spelling of "El
Shaddai". The Latin text "i" for
"y". "Shaddai" seems to be an abbreviated form of
"Asher Day," meaning the "One Who is
Enough." However there are possible word origins. In Arabic, for instance,
we have "Shadid" meaning "strong"
and "Sayyid" meaning "Lord". In
Hebrew, on the other hand, "Shadah" and
"Shad" meaning "maternal breast," redolent of the Akkadian "Shadu," the
"God of Abundance." Besides this, "Shadu"
can also mean "mountain," which is a symbol of power & stability.
What is common in all these terms
or possible etymologies are the idea of "Lord" Who has
"extraordinary power" that always gives "protection;” the
"Lord" who’s infinite "goodness" shares "life"
and "fruitfulness" in abundance. It is one of the seven Covenant
Names through which our God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth, revealed
Himself to the Israelites, His Chosen people. He is the God of Abraham, Isaac,
and Jacob. He is the All-Powerful and Ever-Living God. He is the same
yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). He is "The God Who Is More
Than Enough." He is the Source and Provider of all our needs, and with
Him, all things are possible.
Therefore, this infinitely
"Good" and "Almighty Lord," Who guarantees fruitful life
and protection, challenges man to believe and trust in Him.
SYNOPSIS OF EL SHADDAI TAGALOG PRAYER GROUP,
It was the month of April 1995
when two sisters, Norma & Virgie Calzado both regular attendees of
El Shaddai in the Philippines, came-up with an idea of having a bible study in
their house in Muharraq with their closest friends. Later they approached Fr.
Identity
The El Shaddai DWXI-PPFI is a Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Movement. It envisions bringing about a revival of the true Christian spirit in
the Catholic faith. It aims to raise up a community of faith-filled-generous
believers of the Lord Jesus Christ as recorded in Acts 2:42-47, which by Divine
Guidance and
The mission of this prayer
group is to proclaim to the community and world the greatness,
faithfulness, power, goodness and love of God; to provide relief to people
whose hearts and minds are burdened with problems; to heal the spiritual and
physical afflictions of men in our time through the infallible Word of
God. And most of all, to preach the Good News of salvation offered by our
Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus said: "Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy
loads and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
FROM THE COORDINATOR’S DESK
Being a religious group, we are always striving to find new
ways to get our message out to every living soul. This message would allow us
to reach people we may never have been able to contact before.
Please use the information you read about the prayer group and as a
resource for broadening your faith. We look forward to hearing from you and
joining with us in this journey towards God's Kingdom. We are holding a
weekly fellowship during Friday, from 1400 to 1700 at the Fr. Felicio Kids Hall, Sacred Heart. Welcome to the
Ma. Corazon R. Manglo
http://www.elshaddaiibah.freehomepage.com/