In Front of a Live Audience

We are currently at a theatre in North Hollywood filming with Malcolm and a live audience another Town Hall meeting. 

The Anniversary Festival

What a wonderful festival that we saw on Sunday. After the Lebanese instrumental group played, Natalia came on stage to sing several songs in Greek, lifting the mood and adding to the Festival environment. 

Afterwards Paul Lauer and Malcolm, from Malcolm it Loud both gave speeches about Vassula's new book and her latest art work called "Tender Father". The new art work was displayed for all to see during the festival, even though it was still a bit wet.

Claire Mansour had a lovely surprise for Vassula. Once God asked Vassula to sing but she responded saying that she did not have a voice to sing. So instead she and god wrote lyrics to a song called "Emmanuel's Somg". The surpirse...the song after so many years of being only lyrics now has music and was sung for all present.

Unfortunately Fr. Petar from Medjugorje could not join us during the festival but he did give us a letter to red out to all who came. The letter spoke of unity and conversion...something that touched the hearts of all present.

Finally it was time to hear from Vassula and what a lovely speech it was. Dynamic as always, Vassula spoke about Our Father and how loving he is, followed with what the messages had to say about Unity. Vassula concluded with getting everyone to join in and shout together that we are one, under one God. By the end you could feel that everyone present was truly one.

The festival concluded with a lively Celtic dance and music performance that left everyone clapping and wondering how they could dance and play instruments at the same time.

It was an wonderful Festival that was filmed by Telelumiere NOURSAT and will be aired on their news program over the next few days. At a later date the entire Festival will be shown on NOURSAT so that everyone can enjoy the Festival from home. 

From airport to airport

As we were about to board the plane I noticed that one of the passengers was reading the Heaven is Real book. So when the young lady was about to board the plane Vassula tells me to stop her. One is stop her I said "I see that you are reading Heaven is Real. Would you like to meet the author because she is right here." To say she was excited is putting it lightly. With great joy she had her book signed and informed us that she found out about the book from the four minute interview that aired that morning on WREG TV Channel 3! As soon as she got to the airport she bought and started reading the book.

But it would not be the last we spoke to this young woman. Once we landed in LA Vassula was greeted with warm hugs and bouquets of flowers and it was only when we started to tell the above story that we realised we forgot to do one important thing...tell her of the Festival that would happen that Sunday! Thankfully it did not take long to spot her in the corner charging her phone. Now she will be there Sunday with her friends.

How did we get in Arkansas?!

In the morning we met with Pastor Ricky Floyd and his wife after a four minute TV interview at WREG Channel 3 morning program. As we were driving we had a childish joy that we were crossing the Mississippi River, something that we had never done before. It was not until we reached the country restaurant that we saw Arkansas souvenirs that we had to ask why we didn't see anything with Tennessee written on. The answer was simple...once we crossed the bridge we were in Arkansas! 

During breakfast Pastor Floyd asked Vassula if she would speak to a few members of his ministry. Before we knew it Vassula was witnessing to a small group of people and answering questions. They were especially eager to hear about the Holy Spirit.

Our final stop in Memphis was the airport and what happened neither Vassula nor I were prepared!

Praise The Lord!

Our day was filled with witnessing. Our first stop was WREG where Marybeth Conely would interview Vassula for their weekly religious program.

Afterwards we left to go to TBN station where Pastor Ricky Floyd interviewed Vassula and spoke about the love of The Father and how approachable He is. The Holy Spirit's presence was felt by the pastor especially, so much so that he wanted to have breakfast the following day with Vassula and his wife.

In the evening we had dinner once again with the organizers and Vassula continued to witness to the small group. 

North Carolina to Tennessee

In North Carolina just over a hundred people came to hear Vassula speak and we were all blessed to see a very spirited witnessing. Unfortunately our time in North Carolina was short but very sweat.

After the speech we immediately left to catch an airplane to Memphis, Tennessee. Here over a hundred people attended the witnessing including four clergy.

Once the speech finished we went to dinner with the organizers and the clergy. It was a wonderful sight to see everyone come together at one table.

North Carolina

Over the past two days Vassula has been interviewed by a local TV station and met with one of the local pastors. 

In a few moments Vassula will be going to the Elementary School for her witnessing event. Stay tuned to see how it goes. 

An Intimate Meeting

We had an intimate witnessing meeting where those who attended listened to Vassula speak and were able to ask a couple of questions that they had. 

A Warm Welcome in Toronto!

During Vassula's speech everyone had their ears opened so that they could not only hear but absorb the message. 

Over 700 people joined us at the Toronto meeting, all ready and wanting to hear Vassula speak. 

Breaking Bread in Toronto

Welcome to Toronto! Vassula spent the first day of the trip meeting and having lunch with 12 clergy from Toronto. They were eager to hear about Vassula's mission and the new book, Heaven is Real But So is Hell. Towards the end of the lunch many of the clergy were able to ask Vassula questions. Overall it was a productive day and many of the clergy left the lunch looking forward to reading the new book and the messages. 

On Air in 3...2...1...

Vassula spoke this week at the Palm Beach Hotel in Larnaca, Cyprus. Many people came to hear Vassula speak, but with the help of TLIG Radio we were able to broadcast it live on tligradio.org! 

At the end of the meeting the Nicosia prayer group with some volunteers came together to celebrate with a group photo! 

Together at RIK!

On Monday Vassula appeared on the Cypriot TV programme "Mazi Sto RIK". Elita, the interviewer, met with Vassula in January 2012 and was happy to have Vassula return to her programme.

Ya Mariam Ya Om Allah

The end to another pilgrimage has come around again. Although we leave with this in mind there was no better way to end this journey than with dancing and laughter at the farewell dinner. We were able to see traditional dancers from the region. The music was so captivating that not one youth could be found sitting in their seats. We danced the night away. Ending with our favourite song "Ya Mariam Ya Om Allah". 

Stay tuned for more stories from On The Road With Vassula! God Bless! 

Hearts of St. Peter

There are six hearts that appear outside St. Peter's church when the tide goes out. This heart holds the names of the youth of TLIG, as we are one family in the heart of Jesus. 

Frying on the rocks of Galilee

There is nothing more refreshing on a very hot summer's day than setting our feet in the Sea of Galilee outside of the Church of the Primacy of Peter. 

Last Supper with Bus 16

Over the last couple of days we walked the Via Dolorosa ending at the Holy Sepulchre. Even though we were touched by the path we walked we found joy and comfort from each other in the youth group. You could feel the love when we entered into the Upper Room and our bonds were strengthened in this holy place. We entered the room with heavy hearts but left with lightened hearts full of joy and laughter filling our group ever since.

Back on the Road With Vassula

We once again accompany Vassula on one of her many trips, this time we are joined by 700 pilgrims. Our destination is the Holy Land and there is nothing that we will not see or experience together. 

Quiet on the set...

Here are on set filming a new program.

The cast was so dynamic. There were several times that we were on the floor laughing at some of the comments that were being said. We will have to wait and see the final project, but it will be worth the wait.

New Orleans

For the next 24 hours we would be staying in New Orleans for a radio interview with Jeff Crouere  from WGSO radio station. The interview, that you can find on their website, www.wgso.com, went really well. So much so that many people from around New Orleans came to the Barnes and Noble books signing that would take place later that day. 

Although the TLIG group in New Orleans is small and there was not a lot of publicity for the signing roughly 25-30 people came to see and hear Vassula speak. One gentleman was in New Orleans with his son and the father wanted to stop by a book store to buy a book he wanted. As they were driving the decided to change the radio station to WGSO. Once they did this they heard Vassula speak and found out that she would be at Barnes and Noble for a book signing. They were enthusiastic with what they heard that they came to the signing and bought a copy of the book.

After the signing and a quick bite to eat we were off to the airport to fly to LA.

Florida Sun

During our short stay in sunny Florida, Vassula did a live interview with Malcolm Out Loud. It was a wonderful interview that you can see by visiting his website at MalcolmOutLoud.tv. 

What was also special about this trip is that Vassula also managed to tape a new program in front of a live audience. They spoke about the new book, prophecies  and even the up coming pilgrimage. What made it unique is that the audience was able to ask Vassula questions. We'll let you know when and where you can see these episodes.

Thank you for staying at our hotel

While we were checking out of the hotel in New York we met the gentleman who helped us check in. He was such a good person that we gave him a copy of Vassula's Heaven Is Real But So Is Hell. He was so happy to receive this gift that he told us he was a Christian from Ghana and was looking forward to reading his new book. 

Book Expo America

We had a relaxing day yesterday but it was down to business again. One of the reasons we came to New York was to go to the Book Expo American (BEA). Many people were able to come by the book stall to see the book and speak with Vassula. 

 

#12 on the Huffington Post

Who knew that the Huffington Post is more influential than the New York Times...well at least that is what the PR told us. So we were thrilled when we found out that Heaven is Real but So Is Hell went to #12 on their non-fiction book list!

Greek Day aka Opa Day

It is time for the Greek interview and what a welcoming we received. We traveled to Astoria in New York for the radio and TV interviews and although we started with nice weather it turned into rain by noon. Overall not the perfect conditions for when you are planning to tape a TV interview. Nonetheless a great hit. Both interviewers were moved by Vassula's story. 

I don't read books but I was drawn to Heaven Is Real

Wonderful weather plus Memorial Day Holiday meant that many were eager to come to the Advent Shop book signing. It was a great turnout and many were happy to share their story with us. One woman passed by the store and saw the book through the window, she was so taken aback by the cover that she went and bought the book to read that night. She was so touched by the words written that it brought her to tears. The icing on the cake...she doesn't read books but there was something about Heaven ipIs Real but So Is Hell that she just had to read it. And she"s not the only one. 

On the road with Vassula

Hi everyone, this is a new blog that we have created so that when Vassula travels you can join in on the fun. Stay tuned and you can be part of Vassula's many trips abroad. You will be able to see photos and read stories from these trips.