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    • About Divine

    About Divine

    Divine Retreat Center, a Catholic retreat centre for the spiritual renewal of the people, is located in the peaceful, breathtaking setting, on the banks of the river Chalakudy in Kerala. It is run by the Fathers of the Vincentian Congregation’s Mary Matha Province, with the blessing of the Catholic Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly. RETREAT CENTRE HISTORY

    Divine Retreat Center has three ministries – spiritual retreats, charitable services and the media ministry.

    Since its beginnings in 1989, week-long spiritual retreats have been held every week. Over 10 million pilgrims from all over the world have attended retreats here. The Centre receives an average of 5000 retreatants every week for the retreats held in 7 languages – English, Malayalam, Konkani, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu. RETREATS

    The retreat centre follows the sacramental and charismatic spirituality of the Vincentian Fathers. Hence, there is an equal thrust on the proclamation of the Word and on the service of the marginalized. The Divine campus includes 5 charitable homes with over 2000 residents who have found a refuge and a purpose in life. CHARITIES

    The Divine Retreat Centre has been evolving as the response of God to the people’s spiritual needs. In 2002, the Divine Vision ministry took shape in order to continue spreading the good news of Jesus Christ through the television ministry. The comforting touch of God reached the ends of the earth, especially the bedsides of the home ridden, those overwhelmed by tight schedules of the busy world and as a continuing spiritual companion of the seeker. Over these years and especially during this time of the pandemic crisis, the spiritual relevance and mission of this ministry has been developing with its recent entry into the online presence via the YouTube and social media platforms. MEDIA

    The Divine Institute of Bible and Spirituality (Bible College)

    Divine Retreat Centre conducts short and long-term Bible courses with an expert faculty of renowned Bible scholars and spirituality professors.

    The short-term course is for two months while the long-term course spans across eight months.

    The next long term course commences on July 15, 2023 at 5.00 pm with one week retreat and concludes on March 16, 2024. Participants receive a Diploma from Pontifical institute of Theology and Philosophy, Aluva, Kerala, India.

    Participants who partake in the long-term course receive a Diploma certificate from the Pontifical Institute of Theology and Philosophy, Aluva, India. Both courses help the partakers in carrying out evangelical ministries such as preaching, counseling with emphasis on personal development and Christian leadership modules. The course is centred around the Eucharist so Holy Mass, morning and night prayers, rosary, confession, and monthly reflection are key features of the courses.

    Apart from offering an indepth study of the word of God, the curriculum also includes training in preaching ministry, family counselling, personality development and Christian leadership. The daily schedule is focused towards both spiritual growth and training for ministry as it includes morning and evening prayers, Eucharistic celebration, Rosary, regular opportunity for Confession and Monthly recollection.

    The course is open to priests, religious and lay persons. Academic qualification of the participants should be +2 or its equivalent and above. Knowledge of English language is essential.
    Age limit between 20 and 60 years
    Course Fee: Rs: 30,000 which includes boarding and lodging for the 8 months. This is payable on arrival. The registration fee of Rs. 500 should be sent along with the application form by money order / DD / Cheque drawn in favour of

    DIVINE TRUST Divine Retreat Centre
    Muringoor

    For details and application form you may contact

    Rev. Dr. Philip Thayil VC

    The Director
    Divine Institute of Bible & Spirituality

    Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor P O, Chalakudy

    Kerala, India – 680 309
    email: divinebiblecourse@gmail.com

    phone: 091-480 -2708 098 / 091-88 48 26 49 21

    Divine Community

    Christian proclamation is exercised through the preaching of the Word, the sacramental life and the exercise of the charisms of the Holy Spirit and through the community life. The retreats at Divine are a powerful expression of the witness of a praying community. As described of the early Church, there is a community of religious and lay persons devoted to “the breaking of the bread, the teaching of the apostles, prayers and fellowship” (Acts 2:42). The community is held together by the spiritual leadership of the Vincentian Fathers. The priests, sisters and lay members work together for the retreat ministry. While some are devoted to prayer, some to service, some are involved in the preaching and counseling ministries.
    Intercessors
    Divine has 24 hour Intercessory Prayers happening. A few teams of Prayer Warriors are dedicated to pray for the needs of those attending the retreats and for all the intercessions flooding in from around the world through email, phone and this website. Read More

    Divine Printers And Publishers

    There is full-fledged printing unit with sophisticated machines and up to date technology. Bibles in various languages are printed at subsidized rates. Spiritual publications and books are also printed here. There are 200 persons trained and employed here.

    Divine Dairy Farm

    Divine has a dairy farm, 2 kilometres away from the retreat centre. This farm has cows, goats, ducks, chicken and piggery. The milk needed by the retreatants and the 3000 residents of the Retreat Centre and its charitable homes come from this scientifically streamlined dairy farm.