Malaysian Church News
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Parishioners turn up for combined opening Way of the Cross despite being first day of the Chinese New Year
Feb 19, 2018
Sacred Heart Cathedral (SHC) and Church of Mary Immaculate (CMI) parishioners of the three language groups turned up for the combined opening of the weekly Way of the Cross at its outdoor Centenary Way of the Cross Monuments here on 16 Feb 2018 despite being the first day of the Chinese New Year.
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Singapore prelate recounts experience and witness of Church in the city-state
Feb 17, 2018
"The faithful crave the Word of God and feel the need to find a link between faith and their lives". "We have to prepare students for the new evangelization among the many cultures and religions of our continent". The formation of lay people "fundamental to mission". Every year there are 3 thousand new baptisms.
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Year of the Dog
Feb 16, 2018
The Dog is the 11th symbolic animal of the twelve terrestrial branches. It is classified as one of the six animals of China (Birds and Beast).
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Pope sends greeting for Lunar New Year
Feb 16, 2018
‘I invite to pray for the gift of peace, precious treasures to be pursued with compassion, farsightedness, and courage.’
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Archbishop John Wong’s Lunar New Year message: Be filled with faith and hope because God is with us
Feb 16, 2018
Archbishop John Wong Soo Kau has issued a statement for Chinese Catholics to mark the end of the Year of the Rooster and the start of the Year of the Dog on February 16.
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Lenten campaign formation 2018 for catechism children
Feb 16, 2018
Approximately 200 catechism children were called to reflect on the real meaning of Lent 2018 prepared by the Archdiocese Office of Human Development Kuala Lumpur. This year’s Lenten Campaign theme is, ‘Caring for our Common Home’ where each Christian is called to be “Stewards of Ecological Change”. We are God’s stewards and we are responsible in guarding the Mother Earth by changing our throw-away culture.
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Singapore Archbishop calls on Europe 'to let itself be inspired by religion'
Feb 16, 2018
"The West has become rationalist, materialistic and individualistic. Religion, however, cannot be explained, it is something that comes from the heart
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World marriage day 2018
Feb 16, 2018
The Parish of St. Joseph, Sentul witnessed a double celebration on World Marriage Day – Renewal of Marriage Vows and Installation of the newly formed Family Life Ministry.
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Overflowing crowds seen at Ash Wednesday Masses
Feb 15, 2018
As in years past, overflowing crowds were seen at Ash Wednesday Masses on 14 Feb 2018 in churches across Kota Kinabalu Archdiocese.
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The Church’s real challenges are in Asia, says Singapore prelate
Feb 15, 2018
Archbishop William Goh Seng Chye of Singapore, discussed a number of issues with AsiaNews on 9 Feb 2018 after his meeting with Pope Francis Feb 8, issues like the reality of Asia, the life of the Church and religious harmony in Singapore, and his personal observations about Amoris Laetitia.
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.