Before the Miracle: Sanctify Yourself and the Lord Will Do Wonders | Fr Antony Parankimalil VC

Before asking God to change someone else, we must first allow His Word to change us. Fr Antony Parankimalil VC reflects on the call to sanctification that comes before the wonders we ask God to perform, reminding us that holiness is not reserved for priests or religious but is the vocation of every Christian. Through personal stories, Scripture and pastoral reflection, Fr Antony shows how disappointments, correction and even uncomfortable experiences can become invitations to repentance, humility and mercy. When we allow the Word of God to cleanse us and cooperate with the Holy Spirit, our prayer becomes humbler, our relationships more truthful and our lives more available to grace. Speaker: Fr Antony Parankimalil VC Programme: July 2026 Divine Australia Programme Date: 12 July 2026 Venue: Holy Family Church, Doveton Read the article based on this talk: https://divineaustralia.au/read/sanctify-y... Scripture references: John 15:3 1 Peter 1:15 Joshua 3:5 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Hebrews 12:25 Subtitles are available in multiple languages. Select CC/Subtitles in the YouTube player to choose your language. Subscribe to Divine Australia Talks to be notified when we publish new talks. divineaustralia.au For Divine Australia livestreams and live programme broadcasts, visit the main Divine Australia YouTube channel. Pastoral note: The call to sanctify oneself does not mean that human effort purchases a miracle, that suffering proves a lack of holiness, or that a person is responsible for another's wrongdoing. Self-examination must never be used to excuse abuse, injustice, dangerous conduct or other harm. #DivineAustralia #CatholicFaith #Holiness #Conversion #Prayer