Cross Of Victory | Parish Lenten Retreat, Qatar | Michelle Karen D’Silva
The Cross is not foreign to any of us. Yet, in order to understand the horror of the cross, we first need to understand that God is holy and that He cannot tolerate sin. The Cross – once known as a symbol of sin and shame; through the Great exchange of Christ’ life for our […]
Way of the Cross | Via Crucis 2021 | Michelle Karen D’Silva
As Catholics, one of the devotions that takes precedence, more importantly during this season of Lent, is the Way of the Cross. For many, the graphical representation of Christ’ passion tends to stir an array of emotions within us due to which our minds and hearts are often clouded with pity or sadness because of […]
Stones and Sanctity | Divine UK – Under My Roof | Michelle Karen D’Silva
“Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.”⠀ These words spoken by Jesus in John‘s Gospel reflecting on the woman caught in the act of adultery are perhaps more true today than ever before. We live in a world of casting stones. The sin of trolls […]
Set The World On Fire | St. Catherine of Siena | Michelle Karen D’Silva
Where in your life do you need to take the Fire of the Holy Spirit? Is it places where Truth is needed? Is it to those who have lost hope? Is it to serve your own family? As we celebrate the feast of St. Catherine of Siena, let us seek this fire that transforms us […]
Freedom in Forgiveness | Via Crucis 2021 | Michelle Karen D’Silva
“Forgive and Forget” is a phrase we hear so often, yet the reality of these words is so much deeper than what meets our ears. We must not mistake forgiveness to be a denial of wrong-doing. It does not translate to allowing our wounds to remain or letting someone off the hook, but rather forgiveness […]
What does it mean to be truly ‘Empowered’? | Divine UK – Under My Roof | Michelle Karen D’Silva
What legacy will you leave to the next generation? How are you using the gifts you have been given? What difference will you make in a world desperate for change? Is there a way out to this malady? The greatest truth that Pentecost offers us friends is that there is always a way out through […]
You Are Made For More | Michelle Karen D’Silva
Greatness is within you. If you are intuitively drawn towards stories of courage, of people rising above challenges, of those overcoming obstacles, it is because deep within, we as humans are hardwired for greatness. This greatness isn’t about achieving a level of perfection, rather it is becoming the best version of who God made us […]
You Are The Light | Luminous – July 24, 2021 | Michelle Karen D’Silva
As inhabitants of a media-frenzy world, constantly seeking the validity of the spotlight, very often we assume God’s acceptance of us too only when there has been considerable recognition of our efforts. If you relate and feel trapped in a spotlight-seeking tunnel, I would like to bring to you the words of St. Paul – […]
This Little Light Of Mine | Luminous – Be a Light to the Nations | Michelle Karen D’Silva
As Children of the Light, each one of us bears within us our own little light. No darkness of the world can diminish the radiance of this light that shines from within. Our Father of Lights desires to illuminate our heart, elevate our life, transform our desires and bring us inward freedom so that we […]
LUMINOUS – Be a Light to the nations | An Exclusive Women’s Event | Saturday July 24, 2021
A glorious celebration of Christian sisterhood. With women that registered from across 35 countries across multiple time zones, ‘Luminous’ is the perfect testimony of the power that can arise when daughters of the Light gather together. Packed with emotions and reactions, empowering messages and anointed music, this program is sure to leave you feeling radiant […]