Testimonies

Ye Eleonore K.

My family and I have been feeling oppressed for about ten years. One day, a friend of mine told me about the retreats at the Divine Retreat Centre Toronto. So, I went. As I was praying during the retreat, I was shivering a lot but the next day, it completely stopped; I was healed. Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ for the miracle.

SHALOM AND JASMINE

EXPERIENCED GOD’S LOVE

We are from Auckland, New Zealand, and we firmly believe that the Lord guided us to Toronto for His divine purpose. During our time here in Toronto, we got an opportunity to attend a retreat at Divine Retreat Centre Toronto. In New Zealand, we don’t have retreats quite like this, so it was a special gift from God for this great experience. We are truly grateful to Jesus for drawing us to this place. During the retreat, God worked powerfully in our lives, delivering us from various emotions and obstacles that had hindered us from fully experiencing His love. We were freed from discouragement, overthinking, doubt, and fatigue. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Fr. Sam and Fr. Louis for leading this anointed retreat. Only by the Lord’s grace all this could be possible. Thank you, Jesus!

SIANNA MORAES

I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST

I arrived in Canada in February 2020, and shortly after, the lock down began, triggering a period of intense anxiety and fear for me. Throughout the past three years, I struggled with these overwhelming emotions, which led me to visit the hospital on three occasions. However, in February 2023, I had an opportunity to attend a retreat. I approached the retreat with earnest preparation, praying that the Lord would heal me from my fears. Towards the end of the retreat, there was a message that five people with excessive fear are being healed, with one specifically being healed from the fear of driving. With faith and conviction, I claimed that God was healing me at that moment. Prior to the retreat, I had experienced a failed driving test. Remarkably, following the retreat, I pursued driving classes and successfully obtained my driver’s license in the same month. It is evident that God has indeed healed me and continues to work within and through me.

MARY DIANE PEPE

HEALED OF SEVERE ABDOMINAL PAIN

I have been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and have been experiencing stomach pain in the lower abdomen while on my way to the Inner Healing Retreat. However, during the retreat, Father said that four people would be healed from abdominal pain, and I claimed that it was healing for myself. Miraculously, the pain completely left me that very day, and I have not experienced it since. I am now able to stand and kneel without any discomfort when I pray. Truly, God is good, and I am grateful for His healing touch in my life.

FRANCINA CECILIA KALAIMARAN

BLESSED WITH A CHILD

Earlier I experienced the heartbreaking loss of two miscarriages, and doctors informed me about the potential complications that could arise in future pregnancies. Seeking solace and divine intervention, my family and I came to the Divine Retreat Centre. We prayed before the Blessed Sacrament and actively participated in the Friday service. During the end of the service Father prayed and told us that we were going to have a baby soon. Approximately six months later, I conceived, despite the doctor’s lack of hope due to the complications. They emphasized that the chances of saving the baby were slim unless I passed the 24-week mark. Through the power of prayer, daily recitation of the Rosary, and the unwavering support of Father Louis and the prayer team, I surpassed this critical hurdle. However, at the end of 32 weeks, it became evident that the baby’s growth and weight were not progressing as expected. The doctor prepared for an induced delivery, with both a normal delivery and a C-section as options, as the baby might not survive the pressure of delivery. By the grace of God, the delivery happened to be a normal one at the end of 34 weeks. Although the baby was premature and weighed less than average, she miraculously survived and was healthy. I attribute all the praise and glory to Lord Jesus Christ for blessing us with Natasha Joseph, our precious baby girl.

Rachel Barboza

HAVE FAITH IN GOD

My mom had applied for a Super visa to come to Canada, In the past she faced two rejections for a temporary visa. As my father had passed away, and with my mom living alone in India, I felt fearful and began to lose faith. I cried out to the Lord, desperately seeking the restoration of my faith. I continued to recite and meditate on the Word of God that had been shared by Father during one of the retreats. Additionally, I started to pray the novena to St. Joseph. On the very last day of my Novena to St. Joseph, I received the news my mom was granted her visa. Praise and thanks be to my Lord.

MELINDA SPIZZIRRI

FOUND GOD’S LIGHT IN TIMES OF DARKNESS

I remember one day scrolling through Instagram while looking for distractions from what felt like a period of darkness in my life. I scrolled onto the Divine Retreat Centre story and felt the urge to register myself for the Renewal Retreat. When I called the office Fr. Louis happened to pick up the phone and he kindly registered me for the retreat. During the retreat, after the first talk, I started to see light amongst my darkness and by the second day I had intense emotions during every session to the point my tears were uncontrollable. This retreat helped me come out of the darkness I was in and into the light of His Glory.

LEISHA RODRIGUES

DELIVERED FROM NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

I always had a desire to attend an in-person retreat, and the Lord brought me to Divine Retreat Centre Toronto. For the past four months I have been going through depression and I was filled with terrible sorrow, confusion, negative thoughts and emotions and would cry excessively almost every day. During the Inner Healing Retreat, while praising before the Eucharistic Lord, I felt something get out of my body and be filled with the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Additionally, the Lord also blessed me with the gift of tongues. Since attending the retreat, I have experienced a profound sense of peace, and experienced the love of God in my life. I am incredibly grateful and consider myself truly blessed.