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!

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.

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 journey.

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

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?"

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.

Lenten Series 2022 [Video 5]-"THE FORGIVENESS OF JESUS IS FAR GREATER THAN OUR SINS" 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 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".

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.

LENTEN SERIES 2022 [Video 4]-"REPENTANCE-When You Fall, You Must Rise Up and Stand Again," 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 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."

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.

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."

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.

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."

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.

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.   

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.

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.

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. 

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 07 January 2022, 1st Friday Service 

Local Start Timings for the 1st Friday Service 07 Jan 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.

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.