A five-night healing mission delivered by international presenter Diana Mascarenhas, focusing on the healing of memories and past hurts, will be held at the Holy Family Church in Como, commencing on May 26.
Mrs Mascarenhas, co-director of the India-based Institute for World Evangelisation ICPE Mission, first presented the “Set Free” healing ministry in Bangalore in 2004 and has since enabled participants across numerous countries to experience inner freedom through Christ.
The Pontifical Council for the Laity officially recognised the organisation as an international association of the faithful of Pontifical Right in 2002 and they have since taken “Set Free” to 11 countries.
Presented in conjunction with Perth’s Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR), each evening will consist of praise, teaching and healing prayer, featuring a local presenter each night, including Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey.
CCR chairman Dan Hewitt told The Record the inspiration behind “Set Free” was to liberate people from past memories, guilt and hurts through the person of Jesus Christ, his Word and the sacramental life of the Church.
“This is a course that deals with human pain and suffering that is common to all of us, but often remains suppressed,” he said.
“If left unhealed these will continue to hurt and torment people throughout their lives. It is only the healing power of Jesus Christ that can cut these terrible bonds and allow people to move forward with renewed lives.”
Mr Hewitt said the course, which draws its inspiration from John 8:36 – “When the Son sets you free, then you shall be free indeed,” – will include topics such as ‘Family (life) Hurts’, ‘Parental Anguish’, ‘Dealing with Guilt’, ‘Learning to Trust’ and ‘Living the Resurrection Joy’.
“This will be the fourth “Set Free” event held in Perth and many past participants have shared with me how hurts have been healed and their lives positively changed through this ministry,” he said.
“It can’t always eliminate our problems, but it certainly provides new life skills, enabling people to rise above many of these issues. I am confident that the Lord will bless and heal this year as he has done in the past.”
The “Set Free” event will run from May 26 to May 30 at the Holy Family Parish, Thelma Street, Como from 7.30pm to 9.45pm each evening.
Admission is free, but there will be a collection taken.
Participants are encouraged to bring a Bible, notepad and plate for a light supper.
For further information contact Dan Hewitt on 9398 4973 or daniel.hewitt5@bigpond.com.