FEAST OF THE DIVINE MERCY 3-DAY RETREAT BY REV. FR. DR ANTONY PARANKIMALIL VC [06-08 APRIL 2026]

 An Invitation to the Feast of Divine Mercy 2026

Church of the Divine Mercy, Shah Alam | 6–12 April 2026

There are moments in the liturgical year that gently call us to pause, reflect, and return—moments when grace feels especially near. The Feast of Divine Mercy is one such moment.

This April, the Church of the Divine Mercy, Shah Alam warmly invites all—families, young adults, parishioners, and friends—to come together for a week of prayer, renewal, and quiet encounter with God’s mercy.

The celebrations begin with a 3-day retreat (6–8 April 2026) led by Rev. Fr. Dr Antony Parankimalil VC, Director of Divine Retreat Centre, Rwanda setting the tone for a deeper spiritual journey in the days leading to the Feast.

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A 3-Day Retreat: Encounter, Calling, and Mission

The retreat unfolds as a journey—moving from personal encounter to purposeful mission.

06 April 2026

Day 01 - Running from the Empty Tomb: Witnesses of Mercy in a Doubting World

We begin at the empty tomb, where uncertainty meets hope. In a world often marked by doubt, this opening session invites us to rediscover the quiet yet powerful presence of the Risen Christ in our own lives.

07 April 2026

Day 02 - Called by Name: Sent Forth as Apostles of Mercy

God knows, calls, and entrusts each of us with a purpose. This evening, we reflect on our identity as people of mercy, recognising how Jesus sends us to bring compassion, healing, and light into our daily relationships and responsibilities. 

08 April 2026

Day 03 - Hearts Burning, Eyes Opened Sharing Mercy on the Road

The journey to Emmaus inspires us and reminds us that genuine encounter leads to transformation. As we renew our hearts, we receive an invitation to step forward with courage—to live and share mercy in the world around us.

Each evening includes:

7:00 PM – Holy Hour

8:00 PM – Divine Mercy Novena

8:30 PM – Mass

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Rev. Fr. Dr. Antony Parankimalil VC is a priest of the Vincentian Congregation of India, and holds a PhD in Spiritual Theology from the Angelicum University in Rome. He currently serves as Superior and Director of the Divine Retreat Centre in KIgali, Rwanda. 

Fr. Antony has travelled extensively to preach the Good News, spanning five continents including the US, Australia, Europe, China, South Korea, Mexico, UAE, Bahrain, SIngapore and most of the African continent—bringing renewal through prayer, teaching, and pastoral guidance. 

His ministry continues to inspire individuals and communities toward deeper faith and meaningful transformation.

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A Week of Grace and Celebration

Following the retreat by Fr. Antony Parankimalil VC, the parish will continue with a full programme leading up to Divine Mercy Sunday (12 April 2026)—including special Masses, novenas, chaplets, and community celebrations for all ages.

Whether you are seeking quiet reflection, spiritual renewal, or simply a moment to reconnect, this is a beautiful opportunity to step away from the noise of daily life and rediscover the peace that mercy brings.

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All Are Welcome

Come as you are.

Bring your hopes, your burdens, your questions—and allow this week to be a space of grace, renewal, and encounter.

Join us at the Church of the Divine Mercy, Shah Alam, and experience the transforming power of mercy.

"PRAYING FOR OUR WORK & WORKSPACES with the Chaplet of the Precious Blood of Jesus" ONLINE ADORATION [22nd to 31st July 2024]

  

"PRAYING FOR OUR WORK & WORKSPACES with the Chaplet of the Precious Blood of Jesus" ONLINE REFLECTION & HEALING ADORATION

22nd to 31st July 2024

 

The importance of our work and workspaces to be in the Holy Presence of Jesus is important. Our work is not a separate part of our Catholic life.

Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C., Director - Divine Retreat Centre Colombo, invites everyone to join in - "PRAYING FOR OUR WORK & WORKSPACES with the Chaplet of the Precious Blood of Jesus" - 50 Minutes of Reflection & Adoration starting from 22nd - 31st July 2024 (followed by Holy Mass).

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

Please click on the YouTube link below:

 

"PRAYING FOR OUR WORK & WORKSPACES with the Chaplet of the Precious Blood of Jesus" 

22nd to 31st July 2024

 

Local Start Timings for the following regions from 22 to 31 July 2024 are:

Australia (MEL)    11.00 a.m. 

India/Sri Lanka     6.30 a.m. 

Malaysia               9.00 a.m.

Dubai                     5.00 a.m. 

London                  2.00 a.m.

New York              9.00 p.m. (-1)

Please do invite your family and friends to join as we pray for our work and workspaces to be sealed by the Precious Blood of Jesus.

Jesus, we seek your Blessings & Protection!

"PRAYING FOR THE UNBORN CHILD WITH THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS" ONLINE REFLECTION & HEALING ADORATION by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC

Join us in praying for the millions of Unborn Babies

 

"PRAYING FOR THE UNBORN CHILD WITH THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS" ONLINE REFLECTION & HEALING ADORATION

15th to 21st  July 2024

 

The gift of a child is God's greatest gift to humankind. It is vital that every Catholic prays for the protection and well-being of every innocent unborn child. 

Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C., Director - Divine Retreat Centre Colombo, invites everyone to join in - "PRAYING FOR THE UNBORN CHILD WITH THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS" - 50 Minutes of Reflection & Adoration starting from 15th - 21 July 2024 (followed by Holy Mass).

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

Please click on the YouTube link below:

 

"PRAYING FOR THE UNBORN CHILD WITH THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS" -

 15 to 21 July 2024

 

Local Start Timings for the following regions from 15 to 21 July 2024 are:

Australia (MEL)    11.00 a.m. 

India/Sri Lanka     6.30 a.m. 

Malaysia               9.00 a.m.

Dubai                     5.00 a.m. 

London                  2.00 a.m.

New York              9.00 p.m. (-1)

Please do invite your family and friends to join as we unite our prayers for every unborn child in the world.

O Lord, hear our prayers!

ARCHDIOCESE OF KUCHING DIVINE LENTEN MISSION by Rev. Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC & team [28 February - 02 March 2024]

 

ARCHDIOCESE OF KUCHING DIVINE LENTEN MISSION by

Rev. Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC,

Rev. Fr. Shinu Vithayathil VC at

ST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL, Kuching

28 FEBRUARY 2024

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, Kuching

29 February - 02 March  2024

Retreat Theme:

"You Will Make Your Prayer to Him And He Will Hear You,  And You Pay Your Vows."  
 (Job 22:27) 

How is your relationship with Jesus? Are you ready to spend a precious few days to mend, renew and reignite your love for God as a Spirit-filled Archdiocese of Kuching  Church? We spend time for many worldly pleasures. Are you ready to offer your time in this holy Season of Lent for Jesus to bless, mould, and empower you for His purpose? Let this be a holy time of Grace for us to discern, cleanse, repent and strengthen the most important relationship in our life - our personal relationship with God,

The Archiocese of Kuching, with the Blessings of Archbishop Simon Poh, graciously invite parishioners to join the blessed Divine mission events by Rev. Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC, Director- Divine Retreat Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Rev. Fr. Shinu Vithayathil VC, Director - Divine Retreat Centre, Goa, India and team.

All are welcome to join the 

HOLY MASS FOR THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK   

ST. JOSEPH's CATHEDRAL, KUCHING on 28 February 2024

Starting at 7.30 p.m.

Jesus, our Divine Healer, is waiting to heal us spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. Let this be a time of Healing for us to have the Touch of God upon us.

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             ARCHDIOCESE OF KUCHING 3-DAY DIVINE LENTEN HEALING RETREAT 2024                                    29 FEBRUARY to 02 MARCH 2024

In preparation for the Year of Prayer,  the Archdioces of Kuching has invited Rev. Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC, Director of Divine Retreat Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka and Rev. Fr. Shinu Vithayathil VC, Director of Divine Retreat Centre, Goa, India to conduct a 3-day Divine Lenten Retreat at Blessed Sacrament Church, Kuching from 29 February to 02 March 2024.

Retreat Venue:

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH (BDC), 

JALAN STUTONG,

SEDC WOODHOUSE,   

93250 KUCHING,    

SARAWAK 

Retreat Details:

29 February 2024 (Thursday): 8.45 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.

(Retreat Registration begins at 8.00 a.m. on Day 1)

01 March 2024 (Friday): 8.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

02 March 2024 (Saturday): 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Retreat Commitment: RM120/person (Meals included)

Payment Reference: <Name of Participant>

Bank Name: CIMB Bank

Bank Account Name: Thomas Ngu Toh Kai

Bank Account No: 800 163 1782

To register, please click on Registration Form link below:

https://forms.gle/a9xVJ7ztdeeX4dTf6

For further information please contact:

Thomas Ngu: +60198883811

Bernardine Sammy: +60192262758

CHURCH OF VISITATION SEREMBAN DIVINE LENTEN RETREAT by Rev. Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC and team [24-26 February 2024]

DIVINE LENTEN MISSION by

Rev. Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC,

Rev. Fr. Shinu Vithayathil VC 

and team

CHURCH OF VISITATION, SEREMBAN

24 to 26 February 2024

Retreat Theme:

Prayer, A Spiritual Connection Towards Life Transformation

As the holy of Season of Lent approaches, it is time to search our hearts on how to lead a life of holiness as each of us are called to as disciples of Christ.

It is a blessed time of grace that the Church of Visitation, Seremban has invited Rev. Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC, Director of Divine Retreat Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka and Rev. Fr. Shinu Vithayathil VC, Director of Divine Retreat Centre, Goa, India to conduct a blessed 3-day Divine Lenten Retreat from 24 to 26 February 2024.

Please note that the deadline to register for this retreat has been extended until 18 February 2024 to meet requests.

All retreatants are greatly encouraged to make Holy Confession a week before this Lenten retreat so as to be spiritually prepared for a sacred time with our Lord.

 

Retreat Details:

24 February 2024 (Saturday): 9.00a.m. to 8.30 p.m.

(Retreat Registration begins at 8.00 a.m. on Day 1)

25 February 2024 (Sunday): 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.

26 February 2024 (Monday): 9.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

Retreat Fee: RM150/person (Meals included)

Payment Reference: LR_NAME_PHONE NUMBER

Bank Name: PUBLIC BANK

Bank Account Name: Church of Visitation

Bank Account No: 3121194612

To register, please click on Registration Form link below:

https://forms.gle/KvphbiHVkrYMwEz7A

For further information please contact:

Sabrina Smith: +0132887624

Parish Office: +6067624468

"How To Wait Upon Our Lord" by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC-Advent 2023

In this Eucharistic talk, "How To Wait Upon the Lord"  live-streamed today, on "25 Days in Preparation of Christmas-Day 19",  Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC, Director -Divine Retreat Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka, wisdom-filled sharing inspires every Catholic  to wait upon the Lord as Prophet Simeon did.

"It was not a desperate wait. Rather it was a 'wait' that turned into a virtue."

"Simeon was a holy and righteous man who waited for the Glory of the Lord to be seen. He was promised by the Holy Spirit he would see the salvation of his people before he died. It was not an easy wait as it was without any timeframe and he was already very old. But Simeon waited in faith."

"Waiting when it is inspired by the Holy Spirit  is always a moment of growth."

"How do I keep still? How long should I wait? How much more should I wait?"

This blessed Advent reflection on how we should wait upon our Lord is timely and heart-provoking,

DRC Colombo YouTube channel link is https://www.youtube.com/@DRCColombo

"How Do I Treasure Jesus?" by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC

The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated on 03 Dec.

Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC, Director of Divine Retreat Centre Colombo, Sri Lanka challenges each of us in this heart-provoking homily, - "HOW DO I TREASURE Jesus?". 

As we start our Advent in this new liturgical year, this is most timely to search our hearts for the Light & Love of Jesus to be the greatest treasure in our lives - and to live passionately for Jesus.

Fr. Michael asks, "Do we have the passion to proclaim Jesus to the world?"; "Is my passion for Jesus aflame in my heart  as it was in St. Francis Xavier's heart?"; "How do I treasure Jesus?"

St. Francis Xavier was one of the first Jesuits (Society of Jesus founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola) - in fact he was the first Jesuit missionary and is considered the greatest missionary since the Apostles.

St Francis Xavier brought the Catholic faith to Goa, India and then to Kerala, India to restore the vibrancy of the Catholic faith that was introduced by St. Thomas the Apostle. From there, he sailed to Malacca, Malaysia; to Japan and finally to the small island of Shanghau, China where he became ill and passed away on 03 December 1552. A great feat of evangelization in 10 years!

St, Francis Xavier is the patron saint of all foreign missions. He is known as the "Apostle of the Indies" and the "Apostle of Japan".

"25 Days of Preparation for Christmas" by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC Starts Today (01-25 December 2023)

 The season of Advent is a blessed time to prepare ourselves for the Second Coming of Jesus our Saviour.  '25 Days of Preparation for Christmas' is a 40-minute daily reflection and Adoration service learning from 25 biblical characters connected to the Incarnation. Holy Mass follows it. This online retreat starts today (01 December) at 6.30 a.m. (Sri Lanka local time) until 25th December 2023. (Local times of your regions listed at the bottom of this post.)

Let us prepare to receive Jesus reverently with holiness and stillness of our hearts during our busy Christmas preparation. 

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 this Divine Retreat Centre Colombo YouTube link below:

'25 Days of Preparation for Christmas'

Local Start Timings for the following regions are:

Sri Lanka           6.30 a.m.  (local time)

India                  6.30 a.m. (IST)

Melbourne         12.00 p.m. (AEDT)

Kuala Lumpur   9.00 a.m. (MYT)

Dubai                5.00 a.m. (GST)

London             1.00 a.m. (GMT)

New York         8.00 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!

"CALLED TO HOLINESS ONLINE RETREAT" - 01 to 31 August 2023 from Divine Retreat Centre Colombo"

 

"Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy, without holiness no one will see the Lord."

(Hebrews 12:14)

 

"CALLED TO HOLINESS ONLINE RETREAT-01 to 31 August 2023"

 

While every Christian is called to be holy, our heart and mind needs the discipline and commitment to live God's Call.

Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C., Director - Divine Retreat Centre Colombo, invites everyone to join in the "CALLED TO HOLINESS ONLINE RETREAT" - 40 Minutes of Reflection & Adoration starting tomorrow, 01 August 2023, until 31 August 2023 (followed by Holy Mass).

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

Please click on the YouTube link below:

"CALLED TO HOLINESS ONLINE RETREAT-01 to 31 August 2023"

Local Start Timings for the "CALLED TO HOLINESS ONLINE RETREAT - 40 Minutes of Reflection & Healing Adoration for the following regions from tomorrow (01 - 31 August 2023) are:

Australia (MEL)    11.00 a.m. to 11.40 a.m.

India                     6.30 a.m. to 7.10 a.m.

Malaysia              9.00 a.m. to 9.40 a.m.

Dubai                   5.00 a.m. to 5.40 a.m.

London                2.00 a.m. to 2.40 a.m.

New York            9.00 p.m. to 9.40 p.m. (-1)

Please do invite your family and friends to join as we journey together in personal holiness to God.

May our lives be enriched by God's Word so that we are holy!

Feast of the SACRED HEART OF JESUS - Holy Mass & Healing Adoration with Full Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (16 June 2023)

 

"CONSECRATION TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS"

The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast Day of the Sacred Heart of Jesus this Friday (16 June 2022). It is a blessed day to consecrate our families to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus  - inviting our Lord to dwell within our families and take control of every aspect of our daily lives.

Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C., Director - Divine Retreat Centre Colombo, invites very family celebrate the Feast of the SACRED HEART OF JESUS with live streaming of Holy Mass & Healing Adoration with the Full Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus this Friday (16 June 2023). 

 

 

Please do send your FAMILY NAME ONLY (not the names of individual family member's names) to the email below by  12.00 p.m. (Sri Lanka local time) this Friday (16 June 2023) so that your family will be prayed for specially during Holy Mass.

Do take note your family name only should be sent to this special email id: prayer@drccolombo.org

Example:

Family Name - Perera

Before the online service begins, Fr. Michael has requested you to place your family's Sacred Heart statue or Picture to be blessed during the Consecration of your family to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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

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

Feast of the SACRED HEART OF JESUS - Holy Mass & Healing Adoration with the Full Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus this Friday (16 June 2023).

Local Start Timings for the different regions are listed below:

Australia (MEL)                      Start 11.30 p.m.

Sri Lanka /India                     Start 7.00 p.m.

Malaysia                                Start 9.30 p.m.

Dubai                                      Start 5.30 p.m.

London                                   Start 2.30 p.m.

New York                                Start 9.30 a.m.

Do invite your family and friends to join in consecrating their families to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus!

O Jesus, may our hearts be inflamed with Love for You!

A WEEK TO PENTECOST - 40 Minutes of Reflection & Healing Adoration starting tomorrow (Monday, 22 May 2023) until Pentecost Sunday

 

"PREPARING FOR A POWERFUL ANOINTING 

OF THE HOLY SPIRIT THIS PENTECOST"

The Catholic Church's birthday is on PENTECOST SUNDAY.  As we are the body of the Church, it is also our 2nd birthday. 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 28 May 2023.

Fr. Michael Payyapilly V.C., Director - Divine Retreat Centre Colombo, invites everyone to join in A WEEK TO PENTECOST - 40  Minutes of Reflection & Healing Adoration starting tomorrow (Monday, 22 May 2023) until Pentecost Sunday (28 May 2023). Holy Mass will follow it. 

Let us prepare our minds and hearts to be set free from all the obstacles that hinder us from deepening our relationship with Jesus.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."

(Galatians 5:22-23)

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:

A WEEK to PENTECOST - 40 Minutes Reflection & Healing Adoration  Service from 22 May until 28 May 2023

Local Start Timings for A WEEK to PENTECOST - 40 Minutes of Reflection & Healing Adoration for the following regions from tomorrow (22 May until 28 May 2023) are:

Australia (MEL)    11.00 a.m. to 11.40 a.m.

India                     6.30 a.m. to 7.10 a.m.

Malaysia              9.00 a.m. to 9.40 a.m.

Dubai                   5.00 a.m. to 5.40 a.m.

London                2.00 a.m. to 2.40 a.m.

New York            9.00 p.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!

FINAL DAY 3 Videos: ARCHDIOCESE OF KUCHING DIVINE LENTEN RETREAT 2023 by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC and Fr. Joseph Kannampally VC

 

This post is the conclusion of the Archdiocese of Kuching Divine Lenten Retreat 2023 held from 24 to 26 February 2023. The retreat, "BEHOLD I AM MAKING ALL THINGS NEW" (Rev. 21:5), is just a platform for each of us to grow in our spirituality through deepening our intimacy with God and being rooted in Christ. 

Rev. Fr. Michael pull VC, Director of Divine Retreat Centre Colombo, Sri Lanka and Rev. Fr. Joseph Kannampally VC, Regional Superior of Andhra Region of Vincentians, conducted this retreat.

This post has the FINAL two (2) Lenten video talks of Day 3 of the retreat. Please click on the YouTube video links below:

Day 3 Talk 1- by Fr. Joseph Kannampally VC

Day 3 Talk 2 - by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC

On Day 3 of this retreat, Fr. Joseph spoke of the importance of Mother Mary in the lives of every Catholic - She is our role model to be fully committed to Christ and being faithful to God.

Fr.Michael concluded the retreat with heart-stirring talk on the Power of the Holy Spirit dwelling within each of us is a wake-up call for every Christian to live our mission on earth.

"We receive the Holy Spirit on the day of our Baptism. From that day onwards, it is very important for us to rekindle the Fire of the Holy Spirit within us - to have a very intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit."

"The Holy Spirit was regularly conversing with the early Christian community. This is what we are called to have - a relationship with the Person of the Holy Spirit.

"The Holy Spirit is not just a gift from Jesus. The Holy Spirit the Promise of Jesus. God will always keep HIs Promise and make it fruitful."

DAY 2 Videos: ARCHDIOCESE OF KUCHING DIVINE LENTEN RETREAT 2023 by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC and Fr. Joseph Kannampally VC

This post contains the talks of the Day 2 Archdiocese of Kuching Divine Lenten Retreat 2023 held from 24 to 26 February 2023. The theme, "BEHOLD I AM MAKING ALL THINGS NEW" (Rev. 21:5), brought a deep renewal and joy in the hearts of the retreatants.

The retreat was conducted by Rev. Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC, Director of Divine Retreat Centre Colombo, Sri Lanka and Rev. Fr. Joseph Kannampally VC, Regional Superior of Andhra Region of Vincentians, India.

This post has the six (6) Lenten video talks of Day 2 of the retreat. Please click on the YouTube video links below:

Day 2 Talk 1 - by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC

Day 2 Talk 2 - by Fr. Joseph Kannampally VC

Day 2 Talk 3 - by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC

Day 2 Talk 4 - by Fr. Joseph Kannampally VC

Day 2 Talk 5 - by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC

Day 2 Talk 6 - by Fr. Joseph Kannampally VC

The final two (2) video talks of Day 3 will be uploaded tomorrow Friday, 31 March 2023.

On Day 2 of this retreat, Fr. Michael began by proclaiming with clarity that every Catholic is called to a godly repentance not a worldly repentance. "For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation. It brings no regret but worldly grief produces death. (2 Corinthians 7:10)"

"Fruitful retreats will save lives. Successful retreats will count numbers. That is the same with our lives as well. We are called to be fruitful people. Where I am planted by the Lord; Where I am permitted to be by the Lord, that is where I will bear fruit because the Lord's Hand is upon me. I might not be healthy; I might not be wealthy; I might not be successful - but I will be fruitful."

"The Lord is your blessing. He will provide you enough."

"Never be a stealer of blessings. What is needed for me, the Lord will give me."

DAY 1 Videos: ARCHDIOCESE OF KUCHING DIVINE LENTEN RETREAT 2023 by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC and Fr. Joseph Kannampally VC

 In the sacred season of Lent, Archdiocese of Kuching Divine Lenten Retreat 2023 held from 24 to 26 February 2023 was an anointed and enlightening retreat. The theme, "BEHOLD I AM MAKING ALL THINGS NEW" (Rev. 21:5), touched the hearts of all the retreatants to live for Christ.

The retreat was conducted by Rev. Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC, Director of Divine Retreat Centre Colombo, Sri Lanka and Rev. Fr. Joseph Kannampally VC, Regional Superior of Andhra Region of Vincentians, India.

This post has the six (6) Lenten video talks of Day 1 of the retreat. Please click on the YouTube video links below:

Day 1 Talk 1 - by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC

Day 1 Talk 2 - by Fr. Joseph Kannampally VC

Day 1 Talk 3 - by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC

Day 1 Talk 4 - by Fr. Joseph Kannampally VC

Day 1 Talk 5 - by Fr. Michael Payyapilly VC

Day 1 Talk 6 - by Fr. Joseph Kannampally VC

The six (6) video talks of Day 2 will be uploaded on Wednesday, 29 March 2023.

The final two (2) video talks of Day 3 will be uploaded on Friday, 31 March 2023.

Fr. Michael shared what the Season of Lent should signify and the importance of Lent being a season of purification for every Catholic.

"The Season of Lent is a healing of our souls; a healing of our impurities. We are not citizens of this world. We are citizens of Heaven. We are preparing for eternity. For 40 days the evil one will intimidate us. Don't fall for that!"

" Do you want something new in your life? Then let the 40 days be your preparation. This retreat will only be a platform. After that, build on this retreat so that you may grow for the Glory of God."

"The old will be shed; the NEW will begin."