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Formation draws hundreds at CDM, Penang

The Church of Divine Mercy (CDM) hosted a two-day Pre-Pentecost Experience formation on May 20 and 21, drawing more than 470 participants from CDM and various parishes across Penang Island. Jun 20, 2025 The organising team with Fr Daniel Raj VC and Fr Willliam John VC. PENANG: The Church of Divine Mercy (CDM) hosted a two-day Pre-Pentecost Experience formation on May 20 and 21, drawing more than 470 participants from CDM and various parishes across Penang by Fr Daniel Raj Jeyraj VC and Fr William John Bosco VC from the Divine Mercy Retreat Centre in Chennai, India, the event combined spiritual formation with daily Mass in a unique and engaging format that left many participants deeply seminar began with a warm welcome and words of encouragement from parish priest, Fr Michael Raymond OFM Cap, setting a tone of expectation and openness. Praise and worship sessions helped prepare hearts to receive what many described as 'awesome,' 'dynamic,' and 'spiritually impactful' the first evening, Fr Daniel explored the Person of the Holy Spirit, presenting Him as the Advocate who defends and sanctifies. He challenged the faithful to walk boldly in holiness and reject the lies of the enemy, who seeks to 'steal, kill, and destroy.'The following evening, Fr John Bosco focused on the Gifts, Fruits, and Charisms of the Holy Spirit — timely teaching in the lead-up to Pentecost. During adoration, he led the congregation through a time of ministry and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Several participants reported healing and spiritual breakthroughs.A nine-day novena leading up to the formation also spiritually prepared the organising team, underscoring the Spirit-led nature of the entire Pre-Pentecost formation proved not just a moment of preparation for the feast of Pentecost, but a powerful opportunity for renewal and encounter with the Holy Spirit. Testimonies of Healing and Encounter: 'My son Cadenn was healed of the illness that caused a metallic taste in his mouth.' — Melinda 'I came with pain at the back of my head, and now it is completely gone.' — Annie Chin 'I am the one healed when Fr called out sweaty palms.' — Mark Dawson 'I never saw the Holy Spirit as an Advocate who defends me, a criminal. I'm so glad I came.' — Carmelita Xavier 'Several Grab drivers rejected my booking, but when I prayed, the next driver accepted. I knew I had to be here.' — Ann Cardoza