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Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil Prayer Card – Patron for Addiction Recovery, Family Conversion & Perseverance in Ministry

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Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil, lovingly called Kunjachan, is one of the most beloved priests of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, venerated across Eastern Catholic communities as a fearless missionary to the poor and a tireless healer of wounded families. He was beatified in 2006, and his feast is celebrated on October 16.

People pray to Blessed Augustine when alcohol addiction is tearing a family apart.
When a spouse feels helpless watching destructive habits grow.
When children are suffering because of instability at home.
When faith has grown weak in a household.
When ministry feels exhausting and thankless.

He understands these battles intimately.

Born in 1891 in Kerala, India, Augustine grew up in a devout Catholic family within the ancient St. Thomas Christian tradition. From an early age, he felt called to priesthood. But his vocation would not lead him to prestige.

It would lead him to the margins.

Ordained in 1921, Father Augustine dedicated his life to evangelizing the Dalit communities who were marginalized socially and economically. He walked village to village, entered homes where despair lived, and preached not only repentance but dignity. He confronted alcoholism directly, pleading with men to abandon drink for the sake of their wives and children.

He did not preach from comfort.

He lived among the poor.

He faced resistance, ridicule, and exhaustion. Yet he refused to abandon the wounded families entrusted to him.

Today, Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil is prayed to by families struggling with addiction, spouses pleading for conversion, priests and missionaries serving difficult communities, and anyone working quietly to rebuild broken homes.

This prayer card honors the priest who believed no family was beyond redemption and no soul beyond Christ’s mercy.

Each card is handmade in Austin and created to order. We do not keep stock, because every prayer card is treated as a unique devotional offering. They are printed on museum-quality photo paper, not cardstock, and each one is made during prayer. The saints are venerated throughout the entire process, and prayers are intentionally offered for the person who will receive the card. These are not mass-produced items. They are created slowly, reverently, and with spiritual intention, because every soul and every prayer matters.

Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil, lovingly called Kunjachan, is one of the most beloved priests of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, venerated across Eastern Catholic communities as a fearless missionary to the poor and a tireless healer of wounded families. He was beatified in 2006, and his feast is celebrated on October 16.

People pray to Blessed Augustine when alcohol addiction is tearing a family apart.
When a spouse feels helpless watching destructive habits grow.
When children are suffering because of instability at home.
When faith has grown weak in a household.
When ministry feels exhausting and thankless.

He understands these battles intimately.

Born in 1891 in Kerala, India, Augustine grew up in a devout Catholic family within the ancient St. Thomas Christian tradition. From an early age, he felt called to priesthood. But his vocation would not lead him to prestige.

It would lead him to the margins.

Ordained in 1921, Father Augustine dedicated his life to evangelizing the Dalit communities who were marginalized socially and economically. He walked village to village, entered homes where despair lived, and preached not only repentance but dignity. He confronted alcoholism directly, pleading with men to abandon drink for the sake of their wives and children.

He did not preach from comfort.

He lived among the poor.

He faced resistance, ridicule, and exhaustion. Yet he refused to abandon the wounded families entrusted to him.

Today, Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil is prayed to by families struggling with addiction, spouses pleading for conversion, priests and missionaries serving difficult communities, and anyone working quietly to rebuild broken homes.

This prayer card honors the priest who believed no family was beyond redemption and no soul beyond Christ’s mercy.

Each card is handmade in Austin and created to order. We do not keep stock, because every prayer card is treated as a unique devotional offering. They are printed on museum-quality photo paper, not cardstock, and each one is made during prayer. The saints are venerated throughout the entire process, and prayers are intentionally offered for the person who will receive the card. These are not mass-produced items. They are created slowly, reverently, and with spiritual intention, because every soul and every prayer matters.

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  • Blessed Augustine was born in Ramapuram, Kerala, into a Catholic family deeply rooted in the Syro-Malabar tradition. His upbringing was marked by daily prayer, reverence for the liturgy, and strong family devotion.

    As a young man, he entered seminary with quiet determination. Those who knew him described him as gentle, disciplined, and deeply compassionate. After ordination, he requested to serve in areas where poverty and social injustice were most visible.

    He was assigned to minister among marginalized communities who faced discrimination and spiritual neglect.

    He walked long distances to visit scattered families. He catechized children. He comforted widows. He baptized new converts. But one particular wound pierced him deeply.

    Alcohol was destroying families.

    Men squandered wages. Violence entered homes. Children went hungry. Wives suffered in silence.

    Father Augustine did not avoid confrontation. He preached boldly against addiction, urging men to repent and embrace responsibility. He visited homes repeatedly, offering counsel, prayer, and practical support. Many resisted him at first.

    Some mocked him.

    Others threatened him.

    Still he returned.

    Over time, entire villages experienced transformation. Families reconciled. Children returned to church. New Christian communities formed. His ministry was not dramatic in headlines.

    It was dramatic in homes.

    He lived simply, owning little, often eating modest meals and sleeping wherever hospitality was offered. He spent himself completely for his flock.

    He reposed on October 16, 1973, leaving behind a legacy of restored families and renewed faith.

  • Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil is remembered as a healer of fractured households and a powerful intercessor for addiction recovery.

    He is especially beloved by families walking through private chaos.

    Patron Of:

    • Alcohol addiction recovery

    • Families broken by substance abuse

    • Spouses praying for conversion

    • Children affected by parental addiction

    • Perseverance in parish ministry

    • Evangelization in difficult environments

    • Restoring dignity to marginalized communities

    Miracles and Ongoing Intercession

    Since his repose, numerous families have testified to freedom from addiction after invoking his prayers. Some describe sudden resolve to abandon alcohol. Others recount gradual but lasting recovery that began after asking for his intercession.

    Priests and missionaries also seek his help when serving in challenging communities, reporting renewed courage and pastoral patience.

    His miracles often unfold quietly.

    They come as softened hearts.
    They come as apologies long overdue.
    They come as bottles left unopened.
    They come as peace returning to a household once marked by fear.

    Blessed Augustine teaches that persistence in love changes lives.

  • Traditional Prayer

    Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil, faithful shepherd and defender of families, pray for us. Intercede for those struggling with addiction, restore peace to troubled homes, and strengthen us in service to Christ. Amen.

    Personal Prayer

    Blessed Augustine, gentle father of broken families, pray for me.

    You walked into homes filled with sorrow.
    You faced addiction without fear.
    You believed in change when others had given up.

    I bring you my family.

    If addiction has entered our home, intercede for freedom.
    If my spouse struggles, grant strength.
    If my children are hurting, bring healing.

    Teach me perseverance when change feels slow.
    Teach me patience when frustration rises.
    Teach me how to love without losing hope.

    Stand beside us in difficult conversations.
    Stand beside us in moments of temptation.
    Stand beside us while Christ rebuilds what has been damaged.

    Blessed Augustine, you restored dignity to the forgotten.

    By your intercession, may Christ bring freedom from addiction, unity to our family, and lasting peace to our home.

    Amen.

  • Q: What is Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil known for?
    He is known as a Syro-Malabar Catholic priest who ministered among marginalized communities and fought tirelessly against alcohol addiction destroying families.

    Q: When is Blessed Augustine’s feast day?
    He is commemorated on October 16.

    Q: Which Christian traditions venerate Blessed Augustine Thevarparampil?
    He is honored primarily in the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church and respected across Eastern Catholic communities.

    Q: Why do people pray to Blessed Augustine for addiction or family healing?
    Because he dedicated his life to helping families break free from alcoholism and spiritual collapse. Many seek his intercession when addiction threatens their home or when they are praying for conversion within their family.