New Year's Eve Thanksgiving Adoration & Midnight New Year 2022 Mass Celebration by Fr.Michael Payyapilly V.C. Tonight (31 December 2021)

 

The Celebration of a Blessed & Holy New Year 2022 is upon us! 

Please do join Fr, Michael Payyapilly V.C.  tonight together with the Holy Family Church, Doveton, Australia, in welcoming 2022 - a NEW YEAR filled with God's Blessings, Love,  Peace, and Hope to all of humankind on earth!   Tonight we rejoice and give heartfelt thanksgiving to Jesus for 2021 - that we have made it through 2021 and look forward to a brand New Year 2022 to live as joyous and committed Catholics!  

Please join today's New Year's Eve Services  & Midnight Mass (31 December 2021) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. 

It will be live-streamed on Divine Australia YouTube channel from Holy Family Parish, Doveton, Australia.

 

Please click on the YouTube link below:

 Divine Australia 31 December 2021, New Year's Eve Services & Midnight Mass  

Local Start Timings for tonight's New Year's Eve Adoration & Midnight New Year's Mass 2022  for the following regions are:

Australia (MEL)     begins at 10.30 p.m.  AEDT

Malaysia               begins at 7.30 p.m. MYT

India                        begins at 5.00 p.m.  IST

Dubai                     begins  at 3.30 p.m. GST

London                   begins at 11.30 a.m. GMT

New York                begins  at  6.30 a.m.  EST

Wishing you and all your loved ones most SACRED & JOYOUS NEW YEAR 2022 filled with God's Grace.  Let us all live with holy zeal to be Christ's Light in our world!

Carol Singing & Midnight Christmas Mass Celebration by Fr.Michael Payyapilly V.C. Tonight (24 December 2021)

 

"THEY WERE OVERWHELMED WITH JOY" (Matthew 2:10) - 24 December 2021

The Joyous Season of Christmas 2021 and the celebration of New Year 2022 is upon us! 

Fr, Michael Payyapilly V.C., warmly invites you and your loved ones today to join Holy Family Church, Doveton, Australia, in welcoming Baby Jesus - our Emmanuel  with Christmas Carols followed by Midnight Mass. The Covid-19 pandemic is still going on around the world. Yet many of us have experienced tangibly the Grace and Love of Jesus in our lives.  Tonight we rejoice and welcome with much JOY  our Baby Lord Jesus - Saviour of the world!  

Please do join today's Carol Singing  & Midnight Mass (24 December 2021) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. 

It will be live-streamed on Divine Australia YouTube channel from Holy Family Parish, Doveton, Australia.

 

Please click on the YouTube link below:

 Divine Australia 24 December 2021, Christmas Carol Singing & Midnight Mass  

Local Start Timings for tonight's Christmas Service for the following regions are:

Australia (MEL)     begins at 11.30 p.m.  AEDT

Malaysia               begins at 8.30 p.m. MYT

India                        begins at 6.00 p.m.  IST

Dubai                     begins  at 4.30 p.m. GST

London                   begins at 12.30 p.m. GMT

New York                begins  at  7.30 a.m.  EST

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"Begin the Year 2022 with the LORD and His Grace" with Thanksgiving Adoration followed  by New Year MIdnight Mass - 31 December 2021

The YouTube link and Thanksgiving Adoration followed by New Year Mass Celebration will be sent in a separate post on 30 December 2021.

Wishing all people of goodwill a most BLESSED & JOYOUS CHRISTMAS filled with the Hope, Peace & Love of Jesus Christ, Our Emmanuel. 

1st Friday Service (05 Nov 2021) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. - "HOW TO PICK AND FIGHT YOUR BATTLES"

 

"THE LORD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU, 

AND YOU HAVE ONLY TO KEEP STILL" (Exodus `4:14)

There are times of trials and great conflicts in our personal or working lives. We desperately seek Jesus to help us overcome these painful relationships and to grant us victory. 

To surrender to Jesus and to trust that He will take control of our lives is never an easy option. By nature, we humans want to be in control of our life's destiny. Yet the Word of God assures us of the Promise that Our Lord will fight for you and me, and we just have to keep still. (cf. Exodus 14:14)

Please do join the  1st Friday Service tomorrow (05 November 2021) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. 

It will be live-streamed on Divine Australia YouTube channel from Holy Family Parish, Doveton, Australia.

 

Please click on the YouTube link below:

 Divine Australia 05 November 2021, 1st Friday Service 

Local Start Timings for the 1st Friday Service 05 Nov 2021 for the following regions are:

Australia (MEL)     6.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m.

India                  1.15 p.m. to 3.15 p.m.

Malaysia               3.45 p.m. to 5.45 p.m.

Dubai                     11.45 a.m. to 1.45 p.m.

London                  7.45 a.m. to 9.45 a.m.

New York             3.45 a.m. to 5.45 a.m.

1st Friday Service (01 Oct 2021) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. - "HOW TO MAKE FAMILY PRAYER POWERFUL"

"AS FOR ME AND MY FAMILY WE WILL SERVE THE LORD" (Joshua 24:15)

"The family that prays together, stays together" is a well-known phrase by Venerable Fr. Patrick Peyton, the founder of the "Family Rosary Crusade".

October is the month of the Rosary. It is good to learn to pray as a family daily with the Power of the Holy Spirit. When a family prays together, it brings the family closer to God and to one another.

Please do join the  1st Friday Service tomorrow (01 October 2021) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. 

It will be live-streamed on Divine Australia YouTube channel from Holy Family Parish, Doveton, Australia.

 

Please click on the YouTube link below:

 Divine Australia 01 October 2021 1st Friday Service

Local Start Timings for the 1st Friday Service 01 Oct 2021 for the following regions are:

Australia (MEL)     6.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m.

India                  2.15 pm to 4.15 p.m.

Malaysia              4.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.

Dubai                     12.45 p.m. to 2.45 p.m.

London                  9.45 a.m. to 11.45 a.m.

New York            4.45 a.m. to 6.45 a.m.

1ST FRIDAY SERVICE TODAY (03 SEPTEMBER 2021) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.

 

"TEST EVERYTHING...HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD" (1 Thess 5:21)

In these times, we are inundated with an overabundance of information from social media and messages from friends. It is difficult to know the truth when the messages contradict each other. This happens even with postings regarding our Catholic faith. It is important to learn to discern the truth in Christ's teaching to all of us - the authenticity of God's Love to all of humankind. There is "no spin" to the Word of God. Today, we open our heart and mind to reflect "Are You Being Deceived"?" 

 Let us pray together by joining the  1st Friday Service today (03 September 2021) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. 

It will be live-streamed on Divine Australia YouTube channel from Holy Family Parish, Doveton, Australia.

 

Please click on the YouTube link below:

 Divine Australia 03 September 2021 1st Friday Service

Local Start Timings for the 1st Friday Service 03 Sept 2021 for the following regions are:

Australia (MEL)     6.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m.

India                  2.15 pm to 4.15 p.m.

Malaysia              4.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.

Dubai                     12.45 p.m. to 2.45 p.m.

London                  9.45 a.m. to 11.45 a.m.

New York            4.45 a.m. to 6.45 a.m.

1ST FRIDAY AUGUST SERVICE (06 AUGUST 2021) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.

 

"WILL GOD LIVE IN THIS TEMPLE?" (1 Kings 8:27)

Many of us are in countries where lockdowns are still a part of our life and our churches are closed or with limited attendance for Holy Masses. How we practice our faith can be a challenge when the physical participation of celebrating Holy Mass  and other church activities are now online.  There are distractions that can hamper our faith journey.  Now is the time to reflect on the state of our heart - "Is God living within me?"

 Let us pray together by joining the  1st Friday Service today (06 August 2021) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. 

It will be live-streamed on Divine Australia YouTube channel from Holy Family Parish, Doveton, Australia.

 

Please click on the YouTube link below:

 Divine Australia August 06 August 2021 1st Friday Service

Local Start Timings for the 1st Friday Service 06 August 2021 for the following regions are:

Australia (MEL)     6.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m.

India                  2.15 pm to 4.15 p.m.

Malaysia              4.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.

Dubai                     12.45 p.m. to 2.45 p.m.

London                  9.45 a.m. to 11.45 a.m.

New York            4.45 a.m. to 6.45 a.m.

CONSECRATION OF THE FAMILY TO THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V. C [11June 2021]

 

There will be Holy Mass and Adoration on Friday,11 June 2021  by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. followed by prayers of Consecration of the Family and  Enthronement to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

You are welcome to send the names only of your IMMEDIATE family members Names to be placed at the altar for the Consecration of your family on this blessed Feast Day. Please send your family members names to daprayerintentions@gmail.com  Please do so at least 3 hours before Holy Mass begins. 

There will also be the blessing of the Sacred Heart of Jesus pictures and statues in your home. For those who do not have one, please try to print a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,


The link for the Feast of the of the Sacred Heart is:  

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYu4-mDT_B8

The local timings of the live-streaming for your regions begins on 11 June 2020 at:

Melbourne (AEDT)                  6.45 p.m.

Singapore (SGT)                     4.45 p.m.

India (IST)                               2.15 p.m.

Dubai (GST)                          12.45 p.m.

London (BST)                        9.45 a.m.

New York (EDT)                     4.45 a.m.


Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. invites  each of you and your family to be a part of this most revered Family Consecration to The Sacred Heart of Jesus.

1ST FRIDAY JUNE SERVICE (04 JUNE 2020) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.

"ARE YOU REALLY AWAKE?"

 "Let us keep awake and sober" (1 Thess 5:6)

We are halfway through 2021. As much as everyone has been praying and hoping for a life of normalcy, the Covid-19 pandemic is still raging in many of our countries . There is a sense of despair and anxiety when God will bring healing to our world. It is most apt that we are called to persevere in prayer and trust God.

 Let us pray together by joining the  1st Friday Service today (04 June 2021) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. 

 

It will be live-streamed on Divine Australia YouTube channel from Holy Family Parish, Doveton, Australia.

 

Please click Divine Australia June 2021 1st Friday Service YouTube link: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QVncI1sMNQ

Local Start Timings for the 1st Friday Service 04 June 2021 for the following regions are:

Australia (MEL)     6.45 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

India                  2.15 pm to 4.30 p.m

Malaysia              4.45 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Dubai                     12.45 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.

London                  9.45 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.

New York            4.45 a.m. to 7.00 a.m.

MAUNDY THURSDAY: Battle of The Word vs The Eucharist & Eucharistic Adoration by Fr. Micha...

This year, the Friends of Divine 7-part, OUR FAITH JOURNEY WITH JESUS 2021 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION series is a compilation of talks by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C., Parish Priest of Holy Family Church, Doveton, Australia over the past year of how our personal relationship with God must grow and not stay stagnant.

The last video of the 7-part OUR FAITH JOURNEY WITH JESUS 2021 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION SERIES is "BATTLE OF THE WORD VERSUS THE EUCHARIST  & EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SERVICE” by Fr. Michael eloquently reminds  every one of us of what is central of our Catholic faith. “Peter said. ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of Eternal Life.‘ I might not have understood everything O Lord, but as You said it is Your Body and Blood O Lord. I will believe it is Your Body and Blood.’ That is faith.”

“That is the faith with which we come into the Eucharist. Lord, I might not understand it. Lord, I might not comprehend it but as You said it is Your Body and Blood, I will believe it is Your Body and Blood. That is faith. That is the faith Jesus is calling us to. When we come into the Lord’s Eucharistic Presence, let us remember, it is so important to get ourselves into the mode of knowing that I am now going to be receiving the Body and Blood of Jesu. I am going to receive the Lord Himself.”

Divine Australia live-streamed the full full First Friday Service  on 08 January 2020.

As we partake of the Hol Week Triduum, I would like to share this brief prayer:

Jesus, help me meditate and reflect upon the REAL meaning of Holy Week and your last week on earth upon my life-when I receive the ultimate gift of Eternal Life in Heaven. As I continue my pilgrimage on earth, I seek Your sanctifying Grace to open my heart, my life to fulfil Your mission for me on earth.

Amen.

WEEK 6: "JESUS IS MY BENCHMARK" by Fr Michael Payyapilly V.C.

There are many anointed Lenten online talks and retreats currently. This year, the Friends of Divine 7-part, OUR FAITH JOURNEY WITH JESUS 2021 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION series is a compilation of talks by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.. Parish Priest of Holy Family Church, Doveton, Australia over the past year of how our personal relationship with God must grow and not stay stagnant. 

The sixth video of the 7-part OUR FAITH JOURNEY WITH JESUS 2021 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION SERIES is "JESUS IS MY BENCHMARK" by Fr. Michael exhorts every Christian, “In our journey of faith, Christ is our measuring mark, He is the Bridegroom. He is the reason why I am in the Church, He is the reason why I am praying. He is my measuring mark and whatever I do is inspired by what Christ has asked me to do. For there is perfection in that.”

“I do as Christ does…for He is the Bridegroom of the Church, for He is Perfect.”

“Very truly, I tell you, ‘Servants are not greater than their masters,” (John 13:16)

Divine Australia live-streamed this Holy Mass Homily on 17 May 202

On Maundy Thursday Fr. Michael will proclaim the Word of God and an Eucharistic Adoration Service on the "BATTLE OF THE WORD VERSUS THE EUCHARIST."

Please do share this Friends of Divine Lenten 2021 Weekly Video Reflection series with your loved ones, prayer groups and friends to make this sacred season of Lent a truly transforming experience in our Christian life.

Wishing all of you a very sacred and blessed Holy Week!

WEEK 5: "THE CROSS OF JESUS IS MY PERSONAL FORGIVENESS STORY" by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.

There are many anointed Lenten online talks and retreats currently. This year, the Friends of Divine 7-part, OUR FAITH JOURNEY WITH JESUS 2021 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION series is a compilation of talks by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.. Parish Priest of Holy Family Church, Doveton, Australia over the past year of how our personal relationship with God must grow and not stay stagnant. 

The fifth video of the 7-part OUR FAITH JOURNEY WITH JESUS 2021 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION SERIES is "THE CROSS OF JESUS IS MY PERSONAL FORGIVENESS STORY" Fr Michael is a heart provoking reminder to every Christian it is our Crucified Jesus who gave His Life for the forgiveness of our sins - you and I!

"Will Jesus forgive me? Look at the Cross and you will get your answer.'"

"It is important we understand the Forgiveness of the Cross. No conditions. To be bailed out, you need conditions. Jesus says ‘No conditions’. I have cried to the Father, ‘Father, forgive them!’"

"The Cross of Jesus is your personal story of Forgiveness."

Divine Australia live-streamed the Day 1 of the Forgiveness Retreat in August 2020.

Next Sunday Fr. Michael will proclaim the Word of God on " JESUS IS MY BENCHMARK."

Please do share this Friends of Divine Lenten 2021 Weekly Video Reflection series with your loved ones, prayer groups and friends to make this sacred season of Lent a truly transforming experience in our Christian life.

WEEK 4: "ARE YOU PREPARED?" by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.

There are many anointed Lenten online talks and retreats currently. This year, the Friends of Divine 7-part, OUR FAITH JOURNEY WITH JESUS 2021 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION series is a compilation of talks by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.. Parish Priest of Holy Family Church, Doveton, Australia over the past year of how our personal relationship with God must grow and not stay stagnant. 

The fourth video of the 7-part OUR FAITH JOURNEY WITH JESUS 2021 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION SERIES is "ARE YOU PREPARED?" Fr Michael challenges each of us "It is sad that at the Second Coming of Our Lord which is the End Times, many are in fear. Maybe it is because many of us are concentrating on the wrong things."

"Jesus' emphasis on the End Times is not on tomorrow. It is always on today - now! It is not about when He will come. It is, ' Am I prepared whenever it is? Am I prepared today? I cannot have a conversion tomorrow if I don't have a conversion now. Is my life worthy of God today?'"

"We are busy thinking of when the End Times are...if you spend that time preparing your heart to make the Light shine there - isn't that what Jesus wants of us every day?"

"Today if you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. (Hebrews 4:7)"

Divine Australia live-streamed this homily in Oct 2020.

Next Sunday Fr. Michael will proclaim the Word of God on"THE CROSS OF JESUS IS MY  PERSONAL FORGIVENESS STORY."

Please do share this Friends of Divine Lenten 2021 Weekly Video Reflection series with your loved ones, prayer groups and friends to make this sacred season of Lent a truly transforming experience in our Christian life.

2-DAY LENTEN RETREAT by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. [11-12 March 2021]

2-DAY LENTEN RETREAT 

"THE KINGDOM OF GOD HAS COME NEAR, REPENT AND BELIEVE" (Luke 2:11)

We invite you and your family and friends to join in this special 2-Day LENTEN Retreat by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C., Parish Priest of Holy Family Church, Doveton, Australia on 11-12 March 2021. 

This retreat's focus is to help each of us turn to our Lord with a sincere and repentant heart. This retreat a grace-filled time to clear all the cobwebs of sin and indifference in our hearts for Jesus, who suffered and died for you and me, so that we will have Eternal Life. 

Let us deeply dwell in our hearts:

"What is the state of my personal relationship with God? 

"Do I have holy reverence for God? 

"Am I  living a Christ-centric life?

It will be live-streamed on Divine Australia YouTube channel

 from Holy Family Parish, Doveton, Australia.

 

 Please click on links below:

LENTEN RETREAT Day 1 - 11 March 2021 

 LENTEN RETREAT Day 2 - 12 March 2021 

Local timings of the 2-Day LENTEN Retreat 11 and 12 March 2021) for the regions below:

Please note that on Day 2, the Lenten Retreat begins 15 minutes earlier

Australia      6.30 p.m. - 8.45 p.m. [AEDT]

Malaysia    3.30 p.m. - 5.45 p.m. [MYT]

India            1.00 p.m. - 3.15 p.m. [IST]

Dubai         11.30 a.m. to 1.45 p.m. [GST]

London      7.30 a.m. to 9.45 a.m. [GMT] 

New York     2.30a.m. to 4.45 a.m. [EST]

Please do share this post with your family friends, and loved ones. 

Let us be prepared for a Glorious Easter celebration!

WEEK 3: THE OUR FATHER PRAYER-Our Relationship With God by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.

There are many anointed Lenten online talks and retreats currently. This year, the Friends of Divine 7-part, OUR FAITH JOURNEY WITH JESUS 2021 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION series is a compilation of talks by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.. Parish Priest of Holy Family Church, Doveton, Australia over the past year of how our personal relationship with God must grow and not stay stagnant. 

Every Sunday until Maundy Thursday on this Friends of Divine blog, the 7-part OUR FAITH JOURNEY WITH JESUS 2021 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION SERIES is uploaded to help each of us to examine our personal relationship with Jesus. Am I growing in faith spiritually to a deeper, loving and mission-focussed life for God?

The third video of this series  is  "THE OUR FATHER PRAYER-Our Relationship With God." Fr Michael exhorts us. "Do not babble when saying the Our Father prayer. It is a beautiful prayer. It is a beautiful prayer of experience; a beautiful prayer of encounter; a beautiful prayer of relationship. The Our Father prayer is always about knowing that the Will of God is to be done on heaven and on earth - not our will."

The Our Father Prayer should awaken and stir our hearts every time we pray it. This is the only prayer that Jesus taught us. This one prayer embodies the relationship each one of us need to yearn to build with our Heavenly Father. WIthout a deep meaningful relationship with God our Father, our life on this earth is meaningless.

Divine Australia live-streamed this homily in July 2020.

Next Sunday Fr. Michael will proclaim the Word of God on “ARE YOU PREPARED?"

Please do share this Friends of Divine Lenten 2021 Weekly Video Reflection series with your loved ones, prayer groups and friends to make this sacred season of Lent a truly transforming experience in our Christian life.

March 1st Friday Service (Starting With the Stations of The Cross) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. Today (05 March 2021)

March 2021 1st Friday Service

In this sacred Season of Lent, the 1st Friday Service will begin with the Stations of the Cross. As we ponder, reflect and turn to Jesus to purify our lives, we seek His Grace to set us apart for His Kingdom Let us pray together by joining the  1st Friday Service today (05 March 2021) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. 

 

This service will be live-streamed on Divine Australia YouTube channel from Holy Family Parish, Doveton, Australia.

  

Please click Divine Australia March 2021 1st Friday Service YouTube link: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH92ZL4rLww

Local Start Timings for the 1st Friday Service on 05 March for the following regions are:

Australia (MEL)     6.15 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

India            12.45pm to 3.30 p.m

Malaysia    3.15 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Dubai         11.15 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

London        7.15 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.

New York     2.15 a.m. to 5.00 a.m.