Friends of Divine: 2022

Thursday, December 1, 2022

"25 STRAWS FOR HIS MANGER" - Growing Through Advent by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC Starting Today (01-25 December 2022)

The season of Advent is a sacred time to prepare ourselves for the Second Coming of Jesus our Saviour. '25 Straws for His Manger' consist of 25 little reflections & prayer by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC, begins today (1st December 2022) at 9.30 a.m. (Sri Lanka local time) everyday until 25th December 2022. The local timings for your regions are listed below:

Let us prepare our minds and hearts to be set free of all our worldly attachments to live Christ-centred lives.

"But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news

that will cause great joy for all the people.

Luke 2:10

It will be live-streamed on Divine Retreat Centre Colombo YouTube channel from Divine Retreat Centre Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Please click on the Divine Retreat Centre Colombo YouTube link below:

"25 STRAWS TO HIS MANGER" Growing Throough Advent from today, 01 until 25 December 2022.

Local Start Timings for the "25 STRAWS TO THE MANGER" - Lttle daily reflection and focused prayer for the following regions are:

Sri Lanka 9.30 a.m. (local time)

India 9.30 a.m. (IST)

Melbourne 3.00 p.m. (AEDT)

Kuala Lumpur 12.00 p.m. (MYT)

Dubai 8.00 a.m. (GST)

London 4.00 a.m. (GMT)

New York 11.00 p.m. (-1) (EST)

Please do invite your family and friends to join in this little spiritual daily Reflection & Prayer for our Advent preparation.

May God's Spirit & Grace be abundantly upon us!

Friday, August 19, 2022

9-Day Consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.(19-27 August 2022)

The 9-Day Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. began today (19 August 2022) starting with Praise & Worship, Talk, Healing Adoration followed by prayers of Consecration of the Family to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Holy Mass.

You are welcome to send "YOUR FAMILY NAME ONLY" to be placed at the altar for the Consecration of your family in this blessed month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Please send your "Family Name" to massintentions.drcc@gmail.com by 12.00 p.m. noon (Sri Lanka Time) before the live-streaming begins.

Please watch Day 1 Of The Immaculate Heart of Mary video above. Fr. Michael warmly welcomes you, your family and friends to join the live-streaming of the Novena from Saturday (20 August 2022):

The YouTube link for DRC Colombo from Day 2 to Day 9 is below:

https://www.youtube.com/c/DRCColombo

The local timings of live-streaming for your regions from 20-27 August 2022 begins at:

Melbourne (AEST) 11.00 p.m.

Malaysia (MYT) 9.00 p.m.

India (IST) 6.30 p.m.

Dubai (GST)      5.00 p.m.

London (BST)     2.00 p.m.

New York (EDT)       9.00 a.m.

Monday, May 16, 2022

20 DAYS TO PENTECOST - 30 Minutes HOLY ADORATION by Fr. Michael Payyapilly starting 17 May 2022 (tomorrow)

"PRAYING TO THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR BREAKING OF CHAINS"

The Catholic Church's theme for PENTECOST 2022 is "Equipping The Church As An Army to Possess The Nations". It is a call to every Catholic to prepare ourselves spiritually to receive a powerful Anointing of the Holy Spirit as we celebrate PENTECOST SUNDAY on 05 June 2022.

Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C., Superior-Divine Retreat Centre Colombo, invites everyone to join in the 20 DAYS TO PENTECOST - 30 Minutes of Holy Adoration starting tomorrow (Tuesday, 17 May 2022) until Pentecost Sunday (05 June 2022). Holy Mass will follow it.

Let us prepare our minds and hearts to be set free of all our worldly bondages to live pleasing lives for God.

"I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down

the doors of bronze and cut the chains of iron."

(Isaiah 45:2)

It will be live-streamed on Divine Retreat Centre Colombo YouTube channel from Divine Retreat Centre Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Please click on the Divine Retreat Centre YouTube link below:

20 Days to PENTECOST - 30 Minutes Holy Adoration Service from 17 May until 05 June 2022

Local Start Timings for the 20 Days to PENTECOST - 30 Minutes of Holy Adoration for the following regions from tomorrow (17 May until 05 June 2022) are:

Sri Lanka 6.40 a.m. to 7.10 a.m.

India 6.40 a.m. to 7.10 a.m.

Malaysia 9.10 a.m. to 9.40 a.m.

Dubai 5.10 a.m. to 5.40 a.m.

London 2.10 a.m. to 2.30 a.m.

New York 9.10p.m. to 9.40 p.m. (-1)

Please do invite your family and friends to join in this spiritual daily Adoration Service for our Pentecost preparation. There is also Holy Mass after the daily Adoration Service.

May God's Spirit fall abundantly upon us and empower our lives!

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Lenten Series 2022 [Final Video] -"HEALING POWER OF FORGIVENESS Adoration Service" by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.

We enter the Triduum of the Holy Week - of deep contemplation and grace for us to deepen our relationship with God as we await to rejoice in Jesus' Resurrection. This year, the Friends of Divine 8-part, DRAW NEAR TO JESUS LENTEN 2022 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION series is a compilation of spiritual talks and an Adoration Service by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.. over the past 18 months. The final video of this series is "THE HEALING POWER OF FORGIVENESS ADORATION SERVICE by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.V." This Divine Australia Adoration service was live-streamed in August 2020.

Please do share this Friends of Divine Lenten 2022 Weekly Video Reflection series with your loved ones, prayer groups, and friends to make this holy season of Lent a transforming experience in our Christian life.

Thank you for your being part of this Lenten j2022 journey.

Wishing you and all your loved ones a holy and Glorius Resurrection of Jesus our Redeemer on Easter Sunday!

Sunday, April 10, 2022

LENTEN SERIES 2022 [VIDEO 7] -"HOW FRUITFUL IS MY CHRISTIAN LIFE?" by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.

The sacred season of Lent is a season of grace for us to deepen our relationship with God. This year, the Friends of Divine 8-part, DRAW NEAR TO JESUS LENTEN 2022 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION series is a compilation of spiritual talks by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.. over the past 18 months. The 7th video of this series is "HOW FRUITFUL IS MY CHRISTIAN LIFE?" This Divine Australia talk was live-streamed in March 2021. Fr. Michael challenges each of us to look at our lives and see if we are bearing fruits for God.

“Am I producing fruits? Or am I just happy being a good Christian? Because very often, that is the choice we make. But to be a disciple who produces fruit, it will require total self-sacrifice.”

“How much of fruit have I produced? Because this is where it will all boil down to–‘Unless a grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies.’ And we don’t want to sacrifice ourselves!"

“Have I ever in my Christian journey desired that I need to bear fruit? It is not an option. The Lord said, ‘It is a command.’ Bear fruit! It is not about you being a good Christian. It is not just about you going for the Sacraments. It is not about you and I coming to church for Sunday mass.”

“It is about asking ourselves, ‘How much have I produced fruits?’ Because unless and until I die to myself, I don’t think I will ever produce fruits.”

On Holy Thursday morning (14 April 2022), Fr. Michael's Healing Adoration on Forgiveness will be the last video of the Friends of Divine Lenten Series 2022.

Thank you for your being part of this Lenten journey.

Wishing you and all your loved ones a holy and sacred Holy Week!

Sunday, April 3, 2022

Lenten Series 2022 [Video 6]-"THE BEAUTY OF SHARING A PRAYER" by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.

The sacred season of Lent is a season of grace for us to deepen our relationship with God. This year, the Friends of Divine 8-part, DRAW NEAR TO JESUS LENTEN 2022 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION series is a compilation of spiritual talks by Fr. Michael Apple V.C. over the past 18 months.

The sixth video of this series is "THE BEAUTY OF SHARING A PRAYER". This Divine Australia talk was live-streamed in March 2021. Fr. Michael's sharing is how praying for others is a beautiful act of love.

“When we come into the Presence of Jesus, what a beautiful opportunity to share a prayer. To be able to look at someone next to us and pray, “Lord, I share a prayer with them. Whatever they are praying for, I pray with them.”

“It takes a heart to see a tear hidden that is somewhere out of the normal sight around us.”

“I am not here to judge. I am here to pray. So, accept my prayer, O Lord, for my brother and my sister.”

Next Sunday (10 April 2022), Fr. Michael will share the Word of God on “HOW FRUITFUL HAS MY CHRISTIAN LIFE BEEN?"

Sunday, March 27, 2022

Lenten Series 2022 [Video 5]-"THE FORGIVENESS OF JESUS IS FAR GREATER THAN OUR SINS" by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.

The fifth video of this series is "THE FORGIVENESS OF JESUS IS FAR GREATER THAN OUR SINS". This Divine Australia talk was live-streamed in August 2020. Fr. Michael's heart-warming sharing assures each of us of the amazing Healing Power of Christ's Forgiveness.

“Know that Jesus, the Crucified Jesus forgives you and you need to forgive yourself. Don’t live in guilt. That guilt is not from God and Jesus does not want us to live in guilt. Every time that guilt takes control of our hearts, think of the Crucified Saviour. The forgiveness of Jesus is far greater than the sins we have committed. So hold on to the Crucified Lord!”

Next Sunday (03 April 2022), Fr. Michael will share the Word of God on “THE HEART TO SHARE A PRAYER".

Sunday, March 20, 2022

LENTEN SERIES 2022 [Video 4]-"REPENTANCE-When You Fall, You Must Rise Up and Stand Again," by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.

The fourth video of this series is "REPENTANCE-When We Fall, We Must Rise Up and Stand Again!" This Divine Australia talk was live-streamed in March 2021. Fr. Michael's Spirit-filled sharing reminds us that "Repentance is a process of the mystical union of each of us with Jesus. It is our spiritual union with Jesus."

"We make Lenten resolutions but it doe not always match up. Sometimes we falter, we fail, and then we think we might as well continue this way. But it is important; if we have fallen, we need to rise again."

"How many times have we defended our sinful actions? Don't defend your sinful action. When we stand in the Presence of God, He will reveal what is there. Let us be humble enough to declare, 'Yes, Lord, I have sinned!'"

"That is more heroic. It is more spiritual challenging as you know that you have fallen, but you stand up and try again."

Next Sunday (27 March 2022), Fr. Michael will share the Word of God on “FORGIVENESS - THE ULTIMATE GRACE FROM GOD."

Sunday, March 13, 2022

Lenten Series 2022 [Video 3]- "Our Choice-Darkness or Light" by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.

The sacred season of Lent is a season of grace for us to deepen our relationship with God. This year, the Friends of Divine 8-part, DRAW NEAR TO JESUS LENTEN 2022 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION series is a compilation of spiritual talks by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C., over the past year.

The third video of this series is "OUR CHOICE-DARKNESS OR LIGHT." This Divine Australia talk was live-streamed in March 2021. Fr. Michael points out how often we prefer darkness. "We all have a choice - the darkness or light. What do we choose? Even though we know some things have evil in them, we still choose it!"

How many times have we decided to choose certain people over God? Even in relationships, do I choose the Light or do I reject Light?"

"When there is a choice of wealth or Jesus, How many times have we chosen wealth?

"Can we proclaim to the world that in everything we do, 'I will choose the Light of Jesus?'"

Next Sunday (20March 2022), Fr. Michael will share the Word of God on “REPENTANCE-HEALING MY RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS."

Sunday, March 6, 2022

Lenten Series 2022 [Video 2]-"GOD's MESSAGE OF GRACE I NEED" by Fr. Micharl Payappilly V.C.

The sacred season of Lent is a season of grace for us to deepen our relationship with God. This year, the Friends of Divine 8-part, DRAW NEAR TO JESUS LENTEN 2022 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION series is a compilation of spiritual talks by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.. over the past year.

The second video of this series is "GOD's MESSAGE OF GRACE I NEED." This Divine Australia talk was live-streamed in March 2021. Fr, Michael''s issues a holy challenge for each of us to act upon in our lives - "We all need joy and grace in our spiritual journey. If spirituality is not joyful, then our spirituality is pretty much dead. Lent is a time when we are in union with God. A time when we are opening our ears to listen to God's voice. God's voice will always have something to speak to us so that there will be a conversion of heart. God's voice is never sent out without a purpose. Jesus' words are always directed to our hearts."

"The message of grace will always disturb. Be ready if you want God's Message of Grace, be ready to be disturbed. If you are feeling very comfortable with God's messages, then there is something wrong with our spiritual journey.

Next Sunday (13 March 2022), Fr. Michael will share the Word of God on “OUR CHOUCE-DARKNESS OR LIGHT."

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

DRAW NEAR TO JESUS Lenten 2022 Weekly Video Reflection series -"BEGINNING OF LENT" by Fr Michael Payyapilly V.C.

The sacred season of Lent to examine our hearts as Catholics begins today on ASH WEDNESDAY. It is a time of holy grace for us to repent with prayers, almsgiving, and fasting, to reconcile with Jesus. This year, the Friends of Divine 8-part, DRAW NEAR TO JESUS LENTEN 2022 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION series is a compilation of spiritual talks by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.. over the past year.

We struggle to lead Christ-centred life when worldly life beckons us with distractions and transient comforts. Fr. Michael's Lenten reflections are a holy exhortation for every Catholic to get out of our spiritual inertia and to embrace a new permanent change of Christian growth. It is not just for 40 days of some abstinence, sacrifices, and extra prayers.

As of today, I will post a weekly spiritual video talk by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. every Sunday on this Friends of Divine blog until Maundy Thursday when a Healing Adoration service concludes this series. The 8-part DRAW NEAR TO JESUS 2022 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTION SERIES is to help each of us introspect on our Catholic identity. Am I a disciple of Jesus?

The first video of this series is "BEGINNING OF LENT". This Divine Australia video was live-streamed in February 2021. Fr, Michael reminds us, "Lenten season is a time of grace for every Catholic to have joy and participation in personal spiritual growth. We must change for the better every season of Lent. We cannot remain the same. Then our relationship with God is just stagnant."

This Sunday (06 March 2022) Fr. Michael will share the Word of God on “PRAYING FOR GOD's MESSAGE OF GRACE I NEED."

Fr. Michael has just landed in Colombo today for a couple of days before flying to Kerala, India for a well-deserved break with his parents. He will begin his new ministry in Divine Retreat Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka in April 2022. Livestreaming of all the services will be online on the DRC Colombo YouTube Channel.

Thursday, February 3, 2022

1ST FRIDAY SERVICE (04 February 2022) today by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. -"THE JESUS EFFECT"

"THE JESUS EFFECT"

Are you ready to transform your life for God in 2022? The key is to surrender for Jesus to be in control of our lives. It is to have the "Jesus Effect" illuminating us.

Please join the 1st Friday Service today 04 February 2022) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.

This is the last 1st Friday service by Fr. Michael live-streamed from Holy Family Parish, Doveton, Australia. From April 2022, Fr. Michael's livestreams, talks, homilies, and Healing Masses will be available on the YouTube Channel of Divine Retreat Centre Colombo.

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 04 February 2022, 1st Friday Service

Local Start Timings for the 1st Friday Service 04 Feb 2022 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.

Friday, January 7, 2022

1ST FRIDAY SERVICE (07 jANUARY 2022) today by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C. -"NOT BY POWER, NOT BY MIGHT, BUT BY MY SPIRIT" (Zech 4:6)

"NOT BY POWER, NOT BY MIGHT,

BUT BY MY SPIRIT" (Zechariah 4:6)

As we begin a brand New Year 2022, it is a blessed time to grow deeper into a relationship with the Holy Spirit to empower our lives, guide us in our decisions and help us discern spiritually how to serve God.

Please join the 1st Friday Service today (07 January 2022) by Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C.