Malaysian Church News
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Be the light to call others to God’s embrace
Dec 24, 2014
December is a very meaningful month for all Catholics throughout the world. It marks the history of the salvation of humankind, the incarnation and the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Putting Christ back into Christmas
Dec 24, 2014
Eighty-nine year old Maurice Sta Maria, a long-time resident of the Portuguese Settlement in Ujong Pasir, proudly admits that Christmas is observed and celebrated with much gusto and fervour, together with plenty of innovative decor here.
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Ambiga: Stop harassing Christians
Dec 24, 2014
Former Bar Council president Ambiga Sreenevasan has called on the authorities to stop harassing Christians.
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Advent Wreaths and Incensing
Dec 18, 2014
The rules regarding incensing are mostly found in the missal and the Ceremonial of Bishops
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Marian Mt
Dec 18, 2014
Around 120 parishioners, including Bishop Julius, Fr Phillip Muji, the Good Shepherd Sisters and the Franciscan Sisters commemorated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception — beginning with the recitation of the Holy Rosary along the Rosary Corridor at Marian Mount.
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Orang Asli join in Christmas Concert at SMC
Dec 18, 2014
More than 160 Orang Asli from Central and North Perak came to St Michael’s Church (SMC) over the weekend of Dec 6-7 to participate in the Malaysian Christmas Concert with other races.
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Home for the elderly celebrates feast of St Francis Xavier
Dec 18, 2014
The St Francis Xavier Home for the Elderly, under the care of the Little Sisters of the Poor, celebrated the feast of St Francis Xavier on Dec 3.
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Mary’s soul was kept immaculate
Dec 18, 2014
The Portuguese Settlement of Our Lady of the ImmaculateConception marked its feast day with the celebration of the Eucharist, presided by Fr Damien Charles, the assistant parish priest of both the churches of St Francis Xavier and St Peter.
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We need to take ownership for community building
Dec 18, 2014
The Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Brickfields, held its Parish Pastoral Assembly on Sunday November 30.
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Catechetical Retreat for 31 from Penang Diocese
Dec 18, 2014
Some 31 catechists participated in the Penang Diocesan Catechetical Retreat at the Barre I.J. Centre, Cameron Highlands Dec 6-7. The Spiritual Director was Rev Fr Gerard Theraviam.



Sunday Reflection
Second Sunday of Advent: Preparing for Christmas
We all spend a lot of time getting ready for Christmas. There’s the gifts, the cards, the decorating, the cooking, the visits to Santa, the children’s pageants.