10th Dec 2017, was the 8th day of our pilgrimage in the Holy Land and we were slated to follow the path of Jesus to carry the cross on the Via Dolorosa. We broke into smaller groups so that we could all take turns carrying it. My husband who is much taller than me carried the front of the wooden cross while I and a few others took the remaining part. Despite so many of us carrying it, I felt the weight of the cross on my upper arm which started to ache badly. I couldn’t wait for the next gro… Read more

I had been suffering from backache for some years and in 2012, an unbearable burning pain progressed to my hips, thigh and knee which rendered me incapable of getting out of bed or to walk normally.

I was admitted to hospital and treated for pain without any improvement and after 5 days, I was discharged without finding out the cause of my problem. In January 2013, I sought a second opinion where an MRI revealed osteoarthritis with nerve compression and was again treated. The pain and burning… Read more

It is the LORD!

All glory, power, honor, praise and thanksgiving be unto our God!

My wife Karen and myself were blessed with our first child, Ivana on 12 Feb 2016 after 5 years of marriage.

It has been an interesting journey for both of us as initially we thought of going for an IVF treatment. I was reluctant as I knew pretty well the church’s position on this matter and explained to my wife too. But not wanting to discourage Karen I agreed to just go for the consultation first. It t… Read more

For the past two years I had a persistent blocked nose due to constant sneezing and also a runny nose. As a result, I had difficulty in breathing. I had to breathe through my mouth, especially during the night. Whenever I woke up in the middle of the night, my mouth would get very dry and painful. I had seen an ENT specialist twice and he prescribed a steroid spray with some medication, but I did not get any better.

On Feb 14, 2015, I decided to go for the healing mass for the sick at the… Read more

 

An hour after he left our house to lecture at the hospital where he worked, I learnt that my husband, Segaran had suffered a stroke. Feelingstrangely detached, I went over to the image of the Divine Mercy and said, “Jesus, I trust in you” and to Mother Mary, it was simply to say, “Mother, you know what to do”.

It was a day after our 35^th wedding anniversary on the 5^th of October 2014. I messaged two wonderful friends who very quickly alerted our Parish priest, Father Martin, BECs and oth… Read more

It was Friday 31st March 2017. For no reason in particular, I went over to my parish, CDM that morning. I was in front of the large image of the Divine Mercy when Catherine Lee one of our parishioners came along. I asked her if she was going to the Holy Land in December. Since she had been the previous year, she directed the same question to me. As I mulled over family commitments, time and financial constraints, I told her that I doubted if my husband, a non-Catholic would be interested since… Read more

God works in mysterious ways… Like me, I am sure many came for the weekend family formation with their own expectations. Would we be getting a series of tips and dos and don’ts? Formulae for happy families or more? While I certainly didn’t get the expected package…I believe God knew how to minister to each of our individual needs in His own miraculous way. The charismatic and spirit-filled formation leaders in the husband and wife pair of Darren Michael and Anna Coelho if nothing els… Read more

He has changed my life a lot. He has come into me and given me new hope.

When I pray, he comes into my answers, in my thoughts and my dreams.

When I get into trouble, he is there to save me.

I keep him in my prayers all the time. I never forget him because in my life, he has brought lots of help and I trust in Him.

Parish: St. Anne’s Church (Penang)

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My dad was diagnosed with cancer and his condition was very bad. The doctor had given him only a few months to live and he suffered all through the treatment. We prayed for strength and patience for him to endure the pain and suffering while waiting for God to heal him. Bit by bit he became well again, although he was near death almost 3 times and was given the final rites sacrament.

With God’s mercy and glory, he has been cancer-free for almost 15 years now. Thank you Lord Jesus. Thank yo… Read more

The following is our encounter and our experience which unfolded during the Holy Week and the Divine Mercy Novena. Although we were initially hesitant to share our story, we want to give Glory to God the Father. In mid-March 2023, our son, Jovial Bong, who is in his final semester diploma course informed us that the first payment for his degree course was due in one week’s time instead of a later date in September 2023. It happened that we were attending the ordination of Fr Raymond Jeremia… Read more